Women

From TLC’s Sister Wives star Christine Brown Woolley, a groundbreaking and heartfelt memoir about living in a family like no other and finding the strength to leave polygamy—and the only life she’s known—behind.

"In the summer of 1991 I was a normal kid. I did normal things....

Award-winning comedian Zarna Garg turns her astonishing life story into a hilarious memoir, spilling all the chai on her wild ride from escaping an arranged marriage and homelessness in India to carving her own path in America and launching a dazzling second act in midlife.

Astrid Jorgensen is on a mission to teach the world to sing. But she’s not promising to make anybody better at singing–she simply wants people to feel less ashamed of whatever voice they have.

Joanna Lumley is one of Britain's undisputed national treasures. A single mum, iconic actress, voiceover artist and author, best known for her roles in ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS and THE NEW AVENGERS, she is a former model and Bond girl, a human rights activist and more.

Jenna Miscavige Hill, niece of Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige, was raised as a Scientologist but left the controversial religion in 2005....

A bold, eye-opening memoir about survival, trauma, and healing, from one of reality television’s most talked-about stars.

A victim of her mother’s Munchausen by proxy and child abuse survivor, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s unique and controversial case made headlines across the world.

From humble beginnings in the remote Pilbara, psychologist and Nyamal woman Tracy Westerman has redefined what's possible at every turn.

Gold Logie-nominated TV personality and food icon Melissa Leong bites down on her demons in this searing memoir, exploring themes of abuse in the hospitality industry, racism, mental health and, for a light palate cleanser, the thrill of mouth-wateringly memorable food.

In this hilarious warm hug of a book, Toni Lodge exposes the lies she has told herself about who she is and what she is capable of, inviting us on a riotous romp that will make you laugh, cringe, cry and utterly rethink the truth behind the stories we tell ourselves....

The unforgettable memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the woman who dared to take on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

A raw and twisty, pause resisting memoir that sounds like fiction, High Achiever spans Tiffany’s life as an active opioid addict. With heart-racing urgency and unflinching honesty, Jenkins takes you inside the grips of addiction and the desperate decisions it breeds....

In this book Jaycee Dugard describes the life she never thought she would live to see: from her first sight of her mother to her first time meeting her grownup sister....

For more than two years, The Archers ran a disturbing storyline centred on abuse. As she listened to the unfolding story, Helen Walmsley-Johnson was forced to confront her own agonising past....

A sharp eye for detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life, Dawn French shows just how an RAF girl from the West Country dreaming of becoming a ballerina/bridesmaid/thief rose to become one of the best-loved comedy actresses of our time.

The beloved comedy sensation packs a hilarious punch with real talk about what it’s like to be a woman today—from rebelling against the latest diet trends to dealing with perimenopausal mean girls and attending rock concerts in middle age.

Kate Langbroek’s deliciously funny, irreverent, and inspiring memoir about moving to Bologna with her family to seek la dolce vita is a glorious reminder of what we can learn from the Italians about living life to the fullest....

In 1974, a twenty-year-old Christie Brinkley was “discovered” outside a Paris phone booth, which set off a meteoric modeling career. Now, for the first time, Christie shares what life has been like, both in front of and behind the cameras,

For fans of The Glass Castle and The Liars’ Club, a tender, heartbreaking, and hilarious memoir chronicling the challenges of growing up with a desperately scheming father, a mother plagued by an acute hoarding disorder, and parenting parents while seeking independence.

In a beautifully crafted memoir of captivating emotional honesty, the SBS Insight host sets out to understand the dad she never really knew, and–along the way–herself.

Bryony Gordon is a respected journalist, a number one best-selling author and an award-winning mental health campaigner....

Julie Goodwin was catapulted into our hearts as the first-ever winner of MasterChef Australia. It was by all appearances, a successful, rewarding life. But under the surface relentless pressure from Julie's outer and inner worlds was taking its toll....

When Kat Ward put down her pen after finishing the seventh book in her “KERI” series, she considered her mission complete.

She had the perfect life. Until she chose a braver one.

In the six lectures of The Life and Works of L. M. Montgomery, you’ll join Kate Scarth to delve into five key topics that illuminate the life, work, and legacy of the author sometimes called “the Jane Austen of Canada”: family, place, friendship, creativity, and literature.

Good wives don’t fall in love with other men. That's what Amber Rae—who also narrates this program—told herself when, in the midst of building a home with her husband in Mexico, she met the man she knew she was meant to spend the rest of her life with. Maybe in another life, she thought. But the truth was, for years, she smiled and strived her way through a sexless and lonely marriage, never admitting her unhappiness to anyone—not even to herself.

Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World picks up Ruth's story with more charming, heartbreaking, brave and funny tales. Having found the love of her life, Lance, she tells of their sailing adventures together, world travels, conservation efforts and their wee bookshops. Life has never been easy for Ruth but, despite that, her book is chock full of extraordinary people and situations, many of them laugh-out-loud funny. Tales from the bookshops are interwoven with Ruth's story, along with expert book recommendations.

In a social-media saturated world, it's all too easy to see the shiny lives of others and find your own less than lustrous. And while most women won't admit they're unhappy, they will tell you they just wish. "I love my life! I just wish ____." After ten-plus years of professional life online, Kate Strickler, founder of Naptime Kitchen, has experienced the many ways we see a life on the other side of the screen—and wish it were our own.

Kathleen Richards was just 17 when she and her sister Deirdre found themselves on the doorstep of 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, seeking lodgings from a seemingly friendly local couple: Fred and Rose West. While growing up in poverty-stricken Dublin in the 1960s, Kathleen was abused from a young age. A move to England allowed her to escape, but even so life remained difficult, forcing her to seek refuge. At first, Cromwell Street provided freedom for the sisters who were entertained by Fred's quirky behaviour and endless DIY.

Coco Chanel hat wie keine Zweite das Leben der Frauen ihres Jahrhunderts geprägt - über die Mode hinaus. Ihr Aufstieg vom armen Waisenkind in die glitzernde Welt der Mode waren von harter Arbeit und revolutionären Ideen geprägt. Coco Chanel befreite die Frauen vom Korsett, kürzte Röcke auf skandalöse Länge, erfand das "Kleine Schwarze".

Professeure de chant de la Star Academy, Adeline Toniutti est LA révélation, sur TF1, de l'émission culte. Chaque semaine, sa flamboyance, son énergie, son expertise ont touché des millions de téléspectateurs. Derrière les feux des projecteurs, celle qu'on surnomme la « fille du facteur » ou la « soprano rock'n'roll » a réalisé un véritable parcours du combattant pour traverser les épreuves que la vie lui a infligées et pour retrouver le bonheur.

Sexual Addiction is rampant in our society. The spouse of a sex addict feels tremendous shame and often suffers from isolation, betrayal trauma, and even PTSD. This book is the story of one spouse and her journey to recovery. Interspersed is guidance for other spouses and those who support them. It is an honest and deep dive into a journey that will allow the spouse to live without fear and bitterness, whether or not their addicted spouse chooses healing.

Sarah Lutterodt’s inspirational memoir, Worlds Apart, traces her life from a sheltered post-war childhood in southern England through transformative years teaching university in Ghana to the hustle and bustle of the American business world and her return to Ghana in retirement.

In this deeply personal and inspiring memoir, a minister, teacher, and counselor shares the miracle-filled stories that have shaped her faith, and deepened her dependency on the living Word of God. Through years of ministry and real-world experience, she invites listeners into the heart of her journey—one that explores the tension between authentic relationship with God and the limiting frameworks of legalistic religion.

When God Introduced Himself to Me is my true story of faith found in quiet places—through whispered prayers, unexpected rescue, and the steady grace that never left me, even when life unraveled. In these words, I share the journey that shaped my faith: from childhood wonder and drifting seasons, to painful goodbyes and tender rediscovery. I didn’t always get the answers I wanted, but God met me where I was—with protection, presence, and love I didn’t have to earn.

In Destroy This House, Amanda sets out to document her parents’ unbelievable exploits and her own hard-won escape into independence. With humor and tenderness, Uhle has crafted a heartfelt and utterly unique memoir, capturing the raucousness, pain, joy, and ultimately, the boundless love that exists between all parents and children.

When I received a life-altering diagnosis of colon cancer, my world shifted overnight. In this tender and faith-rooted memoir, I open the door to quiet moments of vulnerability and healing, from whispered prayers in hospital waiting rooms to the slow return of normal life. Even Here, Grace Came is my testimony to God’s presence in the most unexpected places: through kind nurses, phone calls from loved ones, and the rhythm of everyday victories.

History remembers her as the gracious wife standing beside Lyndon B. Johnson, but Lady Bird Johnson was much more than just the period of time that she spent at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in the White House. Born in the piney woods of East Texas to a wealthy but troubled family, Lady Bird overcame tragedy to become one of the most accomplished women of her generation. By age 22, she had earned two college degrees and harbored dreams of becoming a globe-trotting journalist.

Born as Frances Ethel Gumm, Judy Garland’s journey from vaudeville toddler to global icon was filled with triumph, transformation, and tragedy. With a voice that could pierce hearts and a screen presence that captivated generations, she became one of the most beloved entertainers of the 20th century. But behind the sparkling eyes of Dorothy Gale and the glamour of MGM’s golden girl was a vulnerable woman navigating a world that often demanded everything and gave little in return.

The View from the Auntie Chair: Stories of Love Across Generations is my joyful tumble through memory lane, where hugs are healing, laughter echoes across decades, and being the “favorite auntie” comes with storytelling perks. With charm and candor, I invite you to sit beside me and swap tales some sweet, some silly, some soaked in sentiment.

Entrepreneur Alicia Rodriguez's journey from divorce and loss to spiritual awakening unfolds in The Shaman's Wife. While visiting Ecuador, she encounters the shaman Napo, igniting an extraordinary relationship that spans continents. Alicia soon realizes she's surrendered her power to Napo, but it's only after years of struggle that she finally escapes and leaves for Portugal. There, she finds peace — until a phone call revives past memories.

I Am My Ancestors: Embracing My Sacred Heritage is a lyrical and soul-stirring tribute to the generations who came before. With reverence and raw honesty, the author traces a lineage woven from Cherokee grandmothers, Moroccan and Italian roots, and the enduring spirits of Belgians, Croatians, Spaniards, Norwegians, Armenians, Irish, and Melungeon ancestors. This is not just a memoir—it is a reclamation. A love letter to those who crossed oceans, survived injustice, and whispered prayers into the future. It is a journey of remembrance, identity, and healing.

From the first slides as a toddler at her hometown Winnipeg curling club to the top step of the Olympic podium, Jennifer Jones has risen to become one of curling’s greatest players. Along the way, she has altered how the game is played and has kicked open doors to allow women to have equality in what was, traditionally, a male-dominated field. Her record of achievement is unmatched, but it never came easily.

From fifty-five to seventy-five she trod, guided by Scripture, the whispers of God. Anet, a vessel, her voice the light, casting sacred words through day and night. Forty tongues her lips did grace, in each she found God's soft embrace. Through hardship's toil, her spirit bright, Scripture was her song, her steadfast fight. So let her story, whispered low, remind us all where faith may go • From age to age, she shared the light, for Scripture was her soul's delight.

The Girl Who Cried Love: A Pivot to Self-Worth is a raw, unfiltered memoir-meets-manifesto about breaking cycles, letting go of toxic love, and finally coming home to yourself.

The Canonical Five refers to the five women most commonly identified as the victims of Jack the Ripper: Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly. Each of these women shared a tragic fate, becoming emblematic of the violence and desperation that characterized the Whitechapel district of London in 1888. Their stories are not just about their horrific deaths but also about the lives they led prior to their violent encounters with an unidentified killer.

Run: An Uncharted Direction is a compelling memoir. It tells the story of Jess Silver through a lens that is centered on sports and fitness as imperative to her life, development of a perceptive compass and personal growth. Silver takes listeners on a journey into her story as she questions and contemplates her experiences and the daily truths that are apparent to us and those which are found through more inquisitive exploration, reflection and discovery. She encourages listeners to see themselves as seekers of novelty as she calls it in the opening chapter.

This book chronicles my life journey, highlighting my pattern of choosing unhealthy relationships with men—cheaters, liars, abusers, and narcissists. As someone with a big heart but lacking boundaries, I navigated through various traumas that ultimately helped me grow and become stronger. In my quest for love from others, I discovered that the love I truly sought was within me all along. This book marks the beginning of my unconventional life story.

Not all love is the same, which is one of the most peculiar truths in life. Your love is as unique as the individual you feel it for. I think that’s one of the greatest paradoxes we will live through. It seems to me, there is little choice in how big it is, or how hard it hits. There’s no telling what it will do to you when you enter the arena, and that is why it can be a force we sometimes fight; because it has felt like a battle we’ve lost before.