Memoir

A profound memoir by neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi, written as he faced terminal lung cancer at age 36. An extraordinary meditation on life, death, meaning, and what makes life worth living when facing mortality. A modern classic of the genre.

Legendary climber Anatoli Boukreev's firsthand account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, offering a different perspective on the tragedy that claimed eight lives and sparked intense debate about high-altitude mountaineering ethics and decision-making.

A powerful memoir of growing up in rural Appalachian Kentucky, surviving abuse and poverty, and ultimately finding a path to healing and education. A raw and unflinching look at the cycles of poverty and violence in forgotten America.

Amy Schumer delivers brutally honest essays about relationships, body image, and growing up, combining her signature humor with surprising vulnerability and insight into modern womanhood.

A deeply personal memoir about one woman's year-long shopping ban and her journey toward mindful consumption and intentional living.