5 Must-Read Autobiographies

1. "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

Anne Frank's diary, written during the Holocaust, captures her thoughts, emotions, and experiences while hiding from Nazi persecution with her family in Amsterdam.

2. "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela’s autobiography chronicles his life, from his childhood in rural South Africa to his years as a political activist and leader of the anti-apartheid movement.

3. "The Story of My Experiments with Truth" by Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography details his spiritual and political evolution, exploring his experiments with nonviolent resistance

4. "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou’s memoir recounts her childhood and adolescence, navigating racism, trauma, and self-discovery in the segregated South.

5. "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Malcolm X and Alex Haley

Malcolm X’s autobiography, co-authored with Alex Haley, traces his journey from a troubled youth to becoming a prominent civil rights activist and advocate for Black empowerment.