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Celebrity Memoirs To Gift Fans

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WORTHY

by Jada Pinkett Smith

In a book chockablock with revelations, Smith courageously lays herself bare and divulges all. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

MAKING IT SO

by Patrick Stewart

A pleasure through and through—and you don’t even have to be a Trekkie. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE WOMAN IN ME

by Britney Spears

Spears’ vulnerability shines through as she describes her painful journey from vulnerable girl to empowered woman. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THICKER THAN WATER

by Kerry Washington

Well paced and artfully crafted, Washington’s memoir reminds us of the volumes we all carry but seldom speak. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

BEING HENRY

by Henry Winkler

This charming autobiography of personal struggles during times of career success and challenge deserves a big thumbs-up. Full review >

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