Books like Going There
12 books with a reading profile close to Going There by Katie Couric. Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.
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1
Open Book
Also practical and clear-cut · memoir, accessible
Jessica Simpson details her transition from a child performer in the Texas gospel circuit to a mainstream pop star and fashion entrepreneur.
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2
The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family
by Ron Howard
Also practical and clear-cut · memoir, accessible
Ron and Clint Howard provide a synchronized account of their childhoods as prominent child stars in mid-century television.
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3
YOUNG MAN IN A HURRY
by Gavin Newsom
Also clear-cut · memoir, accessible
Gavin Newsom traces the intersection of his family’s multi-generational history in San Francisco and his own rise through California’s political hierarchy.
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4
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey
Also practical and clear-cut · memoir, accessible
Kamala Harris outlines her professional trajectory from a courtroom prosecutor to the United States Senate, focusing on the core principles she identifies as the foundation of American democracy.
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5
Paris: A Memoir for Young Women in the Age of Influencers
by Paris Hilton
Also practical and clear-cut · memoir, accessible
Paris Hilton details the evolution of her public persona, beginning with her ADHD diagnosis and the subsequent years she spent within the troubled teen industry.
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Dolly Parton Songteller: My Life in Lyrics
by Dolly Parton
Also clear-cut · memoir, accessible
Dolly Parton Songteller documents the stories and inspirations behind 175 of the artist’s musical compositions.
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7
Why Not Me?
by Mindy Kaling
Also practical and clear-cut · memoir, accessible
In this collection of essays, Mindy Kaling outlines her experiences navigating the heights of Hollywood while maintaining her personal identity.
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8
Bad Mormon: A Memoir
by Heather Gay
Also practical and clear-cut · memoir, accessible
Heather Gay recounts her experiences as a high-profile member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and her eventual departure from its rigid cultural structures.
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9
Yearbook
by Seth Rogen
Also practical and clear-cut · memoir, accessible
Yearbook is a collection of autobiographical essays detailing Seth Rogen’s life from his childhood in Vancouver to his career in Hollywood.
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10
Stories I Only Tell My Friends
by Rob Lowe
Also practical and clear-cut · memoir, accessible
Rob Lowe recounts his transition from a standard Midwestern upbringing to the epicenter of 1980s Hollywood stardom.
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11
Bossypants
by Tina Fey
Also practical and clear-cut · memoir, accessible
Tina Fey details her progression from a self-described awkward child in Pennsylvania to the first female head writer at Saturday Night Live.
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Girl Walks into a Bar . . .: Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle
Also practical and clear-cut · memoir, accessible
After years as a core cast member on Saturday Night Live, Rachel Dratch faced a sudden career stall when she was replaced in her expected role on 30 Rock.
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