17 Best memoir books like My Moment: 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves by Kristen Chenoweth

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My Moment: 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves

By: Kristen Chenoweth

3.81

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

This empowering collection of inspirational essays from some of today’s most powerful women in medi…

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1. Like Me: Confessions of a Heartland Country Singer

By: Chely Wright

4.06

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Chely Wright, singer, songwriter, country music star, writes in this moving, telling memoir about h… read more

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  • womens
  • nonfiction
  • memoir
"I have not been ashamed of myself often, but I am ashamed of myself for choosing to be so cruel to another human being."

-Chely Wright, Like Me: Confessions of a Heartland Country Singer

"I hear the word "tolerance" -- that some people are trying to teach people to be tolerant of gays. I'm not satisfied with that word. I am gay, and I am not seeking to be "tolerated." One tolerates a …"

-Chely Wright, Like Me: Confessions of a Heartland Country Singer

2. Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) in Song

By: Sara Bareilles

3.41

Format: 549 pages, Hardcover

A candid and down-to-earth collection of essays by five-time, Grammy Award nominated singer-songwri… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • memoir

3. A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages

By: Joni Rodgers , Kristin Chenoweth

4.03

Format: 606 pages,

"Life's too short. I'm not." You might know her as a Tony Award-winning Broadway star, who originat… read more

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4. Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers

By: Mary Rodgers

4.24

Format: 480 pages, Hardcover

The memoirs of Mary Rodgers Guettel--writer, composer, Broadway royalty, and "a woman who tried eve… read more

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  • womens
  • nonfiction
  • memoir
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5. Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond

By: Henry Winkler

4.14

Format: 246 pages, Hardcover

From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply tho… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • memoir
"It’s so funny about time - you get into these nice little grooves with people you love, and you think it’ll go on forever. But time goes so fast, and nothing goes on forever."

-Henry Winkler, Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond

"If you don't nail your feet to the ground, you can just believe - and you want to believe. It's so enticing. It felt so good. You could just become a gigantic balloon in the Thanksgiving Day parade a…"

-Henry Winkler, Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond

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6. Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions

By: Steve Martin

3.72

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Number One Is Walking is Steve Martin’s cinematic legacy―an illustrated memoir of his legendary act… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • memoir
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7. Bad Vibes Only (and Other Things I Bring to the Table)

By: Nora McInerny

3.84

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Nora McInerny does not dance like no one is watching. In fact, she dances like everyone is watching… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • memoir
  • essays
"He can say he forgives me, sure, but I know better. In therapy, I work on forgiving myself."

-Nora McInerny, Bad Vibes Only (and Other Things I Bring to the Table)

"How frightening to know that your brain can betray you this way, that the vessel for our sense of self is often faulty and prone to error. How awful to know that death may come for us over and over, …"

-Nora McInerny, Bad Vibes Only (and Other Things I Bring to the Table)

"To admit this—a hopelessly unfashionable addiction to the appearance of my body—is a crime in some circles. It's much more becoming to "embrace your flaws" or—even better—to not see your body's flaws…"

-Nora McInerny, Bad Vibes Only (and Other Things I Bring to the Table)

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8. Dying of Politeness: A Memoir

By: Geena Davis

4.04

Format: None pages, Audio CD

None read more

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  • feminism
  • womens
  • nonfiction
  • memoir
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9. I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us

By: Kristin Chenoweth

3.52

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Aristotle. Socrates. Descartes. And now, Chenoweth. (How about some women, am I right?) From tel… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • memoir
  • essays
"I actually find questions a lot more interesting than answers. Questions are usually honest while answers are frequently BS. A question is a starting point, a door that swings open and invites a host…"

-Kristin Chenoweth, I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us

"There’s a difference between humiliation and humility. Humiliation lies. Humility speaks truth. Humiliation silences you. Humility empowers you. Humiliation is a byproduct of conflict with someone el…"

-Kristin Chenoweth, I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us

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10. You Should Smile More

By: Anastasia Ryan

3.63

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

When Vanessa Blair is fired because of her "resting bitch face," her friends help her launch a reve… read more

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"Her voice was really faint like she was about to fall asleep. “Is this what heaven is like? Kittens everywhere?"

-Anastasia Ryan, You Should Smile More

"When you’re young and you imagine your future, you don’t picture a short man wearing gladiator sandals and gripping a whistle forcing you to run around a meeting room to stay employed."

-Anastasia Ryan, You Should Smile More

"Kittens were the worst. They climbed your pants and smelled bad and didn’t know how to behave. They lured guys you liked into your apartment and then ruined your chances at a relationship. They were …"

-Anastasia Ryan, You Should Smile More

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11. Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits

By: Reese Witherspoon

3.61

Format: 380 pages, Kindle Edition

Academy award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon invites you into her wo… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • memoir
"You can be nervous as all get out. Just drink a beer and do it anyway."

-Reese Witherspoon, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits

"Life isn't about perfection. There is no rule book. Life has many different chapters, and every chapter deserves celebrating."

-Reese Witherspoon, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits

"Now, this is my little public service announcement: If you get invited to something, it's incumbent upon you to RSVP as soon as possible. A quick “no"

-Reese Witherspoon, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits

"One historical note that I just love: When the suffragettes were marching, at one point they started wearing red lipstick so they would all be wearing the same bold color and stand in solidarity with…"

-Reese Witherspoon, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits

Cover of I Was Better Last Night: A Memoir by Harvey Fierstein

12. I Was Better Last Night: A Memoir

By: Harvey Fierstein

4.37

Format: 386 pages, Hardcover

A poignant and hilarious memoir from the cultural icon, gay rights activist, and four-time Tony Awa… read more

Similar categories in Harvey Fierstein's I Was Better Last Night: A Memoir book and Kristen Chenoweth's My Moment: 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves

  • nonfiction
  • memoir
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13. Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones

By: Dolly Parton

4.13

Format: 335 pages, Kindle Edition

A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stori… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • memoir
"I wake up with new dreams everyday."

-Dolly Parton, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones

"I got dreams so big they'd scare some people."

-Dolly Parton, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones

"I just wanted to be different. I wanted to be seen."

-Dolly Parton, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones

"Find out who you are and do it on purpose, with purpose."

-Dolly Parton, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones

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14. While Idaho Slept: The Hunt for Answers in the Murders of Four College Students

By: J. Reuben Appelman

3.62

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

The author of the acclaimed true-crime memoir, The Kill Jar, tells the inside story of the “Univers… read more

Similar categories in J. Reuben Appelman's While Idaho Slept: The Hunt for Answers in the Murders of Four College Students book and Kristen Chenoweth's My Moment: 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves

  • nonfiction
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15. The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote

By: Elaine F. Weiss

4.03

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

The nail-biting climax of one of the greatest political victories in American history: the down and… read more

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  • feminism
  • womens
  • nonfiction
"I forged the thunderbolts and she fired them," is how [Elizabeth Cady] Stanton described their [hers and Susan B. Anthony's] work together."

-Elaine F. Weiss, The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote

"[Upon the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Carrie Chapman] Catt wrote ... to the women voters of the nation: The vote is the emblem of your equality, women of America, the guaranty of your liberty…"

-Elaine F. Weiss, The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote

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16. Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots

By: Reba McEntire

4.08

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The best things in life are really not that fancy. This photo-dri… read more

Similar categories in Reba McEntire's Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots book and Kristen Chenoweth's My Moment: 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves

  • nonfiction
  • memoir
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17. Owner of a Lonely Heart: A Memoir

By: Beth Nguyen

3.63

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning author of Stealing Buddha’s Dinner, a powerful memoir of a mother-daughter r… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • memoir
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18. The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

By: Michelle Obama

4.27

Format: 319 pages, Hardcover

#1 NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER - ONE OF TIME'S 100 MUST-READ BOOKS OF 2022 - In an insp… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • memoir
"Going high is about learning to keep the poison out and the power in."

-Michelle Obama, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

"Being different conditions you toward cautiousness, even as it demands being bold."

-Michelle Obama, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

"Life has shown me that strong friendships are most often the result of strong intentions. Your table needs to be deliberately built, deliberately populated, and deliberately tended to."

-Michelle Obama, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

"Real-world connections most often tend to cut against stereotypes. They can be remarkably calming, in fact—a small but potent way to reset a bad mood or challenge broader feelings of mistrust. The on…"

-Michelle Obama, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

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19. The Possibilities

By: Yael Goldstein-Love

3.49

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

A new mother ventures into parallel worlds to find her missing child in this mind-bending novel tha… read more

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20. The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts

By: Gregg Hecimovich

3.87

Format: 304 pages, ebook

A groundbreaking study of the first Black female novelist and her life as an enslaved woman, from t… read more

Similar categories in Gregg Hecimovich's The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts book and Kristen Chenoweth's My Moment: 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves

  • womens
  • nonfiction
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21. It Was Vulgar and It Was Beautiful: How AIDS Activists Used Art to Fight a Pandemic

By: Jack Lowery

4.52

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

Shortlisted for the J. Anthony Lukas Prize The story of art collective Gran Fury—which fought back… read more

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  • nonfiction
"That free time is one of the biggest barriers to activism was, in a way, proven in the summer of 2020, as the protests over George Floyd and the slew of other Black lives lost became the most attende…"

-Jack Lowery, It Was Vulgar and It Was Beautiful: How AIDS Activists Used Art to Fight a Pandemic

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22. I Want To Die but I Want To Eat Tteokpokki 2

By: Baek Se-hee

3.91

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

“Alih-alih menerima kekurangan, aku memutuskan untuk tidak memandang diriku sendiri secara negatif.… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • memoir
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23. Good Girls Don't

By: Mara Wilson

3.44

Format: 82 pages, ebook

Writer-actor Mara Wilson navigates the good-girl-versus- bad-girl tropes from early childhood throu… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • memoir
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24. Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger

By: Rebecca Traister

4.37

Format: 320 pages, ebook

From Rebecca Traister, the New York Times bestselling author of All the Single Ladies comes a vital… read more

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  • feminism
  • womens
  • nonfiction
  • essays
"Women's anger has been buried, over and over again. But it has seeded the ground; we are the green shoots of furies covered up long ago."

-Rebecca Traister, Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger

"Women's ire in any political context remains coded as chaotic, while men's is comprehensible, understood as rational and often admirable."

-Rebecca Traister, Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger

"As Amanda Litman... has written, 'Instead of resisting (anger) or avoiding it, let your fury push you to action. Embrace your anger and put it to work."

-Rebecca Traister, Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger

"When somebody manages to project a lot of strength and a lot of warmth, we say they're charismatic and magnetic, we want to be with that person, we want to be that person,' said Neffinger."

-Rebecca Traister, Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger

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25. Buster: A Dog

By: George Pelecanos

3.87

Format: 88 pages, Hardcover

Pelecanos breaks new literary ground with the story of a dog's life―from the dog's perspective―on t… read more

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26. A Career in Books: A Novel about Friends, Money, and the Occasional Duck Bun

By: Kate Gavino

3.92

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

A Career in Books is a graphic novel for everyone who's wanted to work with books and had no idea w… read more

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  • feminism
Cover of Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City by Elyssa Maxx Goodman

27. Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City

By: Elyssa Maxx Goodman

4.27

Format: 464 pages, ebook

MP3 CD Format "Deeply researched and featuring a cast of characters who can truly be described as f… read more

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  • nonfiction
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28. My Moment: 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves

By: Kristen Chenoweth

3.81

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

This empowering collection of inspirational essays from some of today’s most powerful women in medi… read more

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  • memoir
  • feminism
  • anthologies
  • nonfiction
  • essays
  • womens
Cover of What a Bee Knows: Exploring the Thoughts, Memories, and Personalities of Bees by Stephen Buchmann

29. What a Bee Knows: Exploring the Thoughts, Memories, and Personalities of Bees

By: Stephen Buchmann

4.14

Format: 363 pages, Kindle Edition

None read more

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  • nonfiction
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30. The Champions

By: Kara Thomas

3.91

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

From the author of The Cheerleaders comes another dark YA thriller set in the same town of Sunnybro… read more

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"she's Team Football and not Team Hadley."

-Kara Thomas, The Champions

"Ms. Martinelli would tell her life story to a baked potato"

-Kara Thomas, The Champions

"No matter how many stories I know that have ended the same way, it's still impossible to accept."

-Kara Thomas, The Champions

"He delivers the verdict with a gravity that suggests I asked to cook crystal meth in the back office."

-Kara Thomas, The Champions

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31. Asian American Is Not a Color: Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action, and Family

By: OiYan Poon

4.31

Format: 232 pages, Hardcover

A mother and race scholar seeks to answer her daughter’s many questions about race and racism with … read more

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  • nonfiction

7 Best womens books like My Moment: 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves by Kristen Chenoweth

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Chely Wright

4.06

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Mary Rodgers

4.24

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Dying of Politeness: A Memoir

Geena Davis

4.04

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The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote

Elaine F. Weiss

4.03

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Patrick Stewart

4.33

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Jill Duggar

4.06

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