From comedians and Hollywood stars to former first ladies, there’s nothing like learning about the lives and stories of celebs.
Here are five celebrity autobiographies that are perfect for a holiday read.
TREVOR NOAH
Born A Crime
In his memoir, South African funnyman Trevor Noah tells us about his past and how he came to be the host of The Daily Show in America. The title, Born A Crime quips about his birth in a tumultuous time in South Africa. He was born to a Swiss father and his Xhosa mother during South Africa’s Apartheid years when this union was illegal and punishable by five years in prison.
The New York Times No.1 best-seller consists of a collection of 18 essays, all ranging between childhood, his schooling years, and his bond with his fearless mother. It’s funny, deeply moving and will leave you struggling to put this one down.
VIOLA DAVIS
Finding me: A memoir
Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis is telling her story about growing up in New York to becoming one of the most talented actors in Hollywood. Viola writes truthfully about her traumatic childhood, family life in a home with abusive behaviour and how she achieved success with all the odds stacked against her. Finding Me is an inspiring memoir and a must-have on any nightstand.
WILL SMITH
Will
World-famous actor and musician Will Smith, best-known for his role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, reveals it all in his memoir called Will. Co-written by the well-known writer Mark Manson, Will focuses on the actor’s surprising realisations after making it big in the industry, including some hard truths about himself from which he could not hide. Readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery and given many lessons applicable to their own lives.
GABRIELLE UNION
You Got Anything Stronger?
Four years after baring her soul in her first book, We’re Going To Need More Wine, actress Gabrielle Union has even more stories to tell in her second book, You Got Anything Stronger? She opens up about her surrogacy journey, the challenges of being with someone in the public eye and how she took on racist institutions in the entertainment industry. Gabrielle inspires us by showing how you can move forward after feeling like you’ve hit rock bottom.
MICHELLE OBAMA
Becoming
Former American first lady, motivational speaker and all-round rockstar Michelle Obama unsurprisingly impresses readers with her award-winning memoir, Becoming. She reminisces her childhood in the south side of Chicago, her university days, infertility struggles, and her time standing by her husband Barack Obama as the First Lady of the United States. When you start reading this critically acclaimed memoir, you are instantly captivated by her story.
CELEB BOOKS THAT ARE WORTH A READ
Reviewed by Michelle Pienaar
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November 29, 2022
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Reviewed by Michelle Pienaar
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November 29, 2022
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