Autobiography reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 186 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 18 posts to rank the best Autobiography brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/suggestmeabook, r/Sum41, r/acting, r/booksuggestions, r/DavidBowie. Top-rated brands include Trevor Noah (5.0/5), Jennette McCurdy (4.6/5), Anthony Kiedis (4.3/5).
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Reviews186
Subreddits9
Posts18
Brands84
Products79
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#1
Trevor Noah
5.0
(15)
"Born a Crime by Trevor Noah or Educated by Tara Westover."
"It’s a tie between Born a Crime by Trevor Noah and Educated by Tara Westover."
"Born a Crime was sooo good. Definitely a fast favorite."
"I was so surprised at how good it turned out to be."
"Would second Born a Crime by Trevor Noah."
"But you have to listen to the audiobook!"
"Born a Crime by Trevor Noah."
"Born a Crime by Trevor Noah (I always recommend this to everyone and they always love it with rave reviews)"
"Born a Crime by Trevor Noah"
"Born a Crime by Trevor Noah - also best on audio book."
#2
Jennette McCurdy
4.6
(9)
"An excellent book about child abuse and exploitation in the television industry."
"I think you'd really like "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy."
"I feel like everyone has heard of “I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy, but it is so worth the hype it gets."
"I’m glad my mom died - jennette mccurdy."
"I’m glad my mom died, by Jeannette mcCurdy. I didn’t really know who she was beforehand. Great book."
"Great look into the life of a child actor from a dysfunctional home"
"I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeannette McCurdy. Yikes!!"
"I’m Glad My Mom is Dead by Jeanette McCurdy. I have never seen iCarly but damn, that woman’s mom fucked her up!"
"I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy would be right up her alley!"
#3
Anthony Kiedis
4.3
(6)
"It’s so good, I’ve revisited it several times."
"Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers was an interesting read"
"Scar Tissue- Anthony Kiedis"
"Scar Tissue by Anthony Keidis of RHCP."
"Anthony Kiedis Scar Tissue"
#4
Malcolm X
5.0
(5)
"It’s a powerful, honest account of his transformation."
""The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told To Alex Haley" by Malcolm X"
"Autobiography of Malcolm X."
"So many life lessons in that."
#5
Tara Westover
4.8
(5)
"Seconding *Educated*, by Tara Westover."
"Educated by Tara Westover (amazingly written, subject matter is tough and dark but left me feeling hopeful)"
"Tara Westover was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom."
"I really want to read Educated by Tara Westover."
#6
Bryan Cranston
4.8
(5)
"Cranston's is amazing."
"Came here to also say Bryan Cranston's book. Really excellent."
"A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston"
"Bryan Cranston - excellent writing"
"Bryan Cranston’s A Life in Parts!"
#7
Elton John
5.0
(4)
"It’s about ….elton John !"
"The audiobook of Elton John’s Me, is very good. Self deprecating with some gossip about other famous rockers."
"I really enjoyed Elton John's autobiography called, "Me". I smiled with every page."
"Me by Elton John."
#8
Abby Chava Stein
5.0
(4)
"Becoming Eve by Abby Chava Stein jewish orthodox male rabbi becomes female"
"Becoming Eve by Abby Chava Stein. She is the daughter of Hasidic Jews so the memoir reflects a lot on her experience."
"“Becoming Eve” is one of my favorite memoirs."
"Becoming Eve by Abby Chava Stein. Really interesting, about a trans woman who grew up in an ultra orthodox Jewish community"
#9
Maya Angelou
5.0
(4)
"Autobiographies: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou."
"I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou"
#10
Viola Davis
4.8
(4)
"Viola Davis, Finding Me. Her story & writing is beautiful!"
"Yes! I was going to recommend this one. I absolutely love it."
"Finding Me, by Viola Davis"
"I’ve heard good things about Viola Davis’s book."
#11
Matthew McConaughey
4.8
(4)
"I'd probably recommend the audiobook first because it's perfect in his voice."
"Matthew McConauhhey and Trevor Noah’s are excellent- especially the audio versions."
"Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey- amazing on audiobook version."
"Matthew McConaughey, Billy Porter, and Rosie Perez also have interesting memoirs."
#12
Michael Caine
4.0
(4)
"Michael Caine"
"Michael Caine’s autobiography ... is both entertaining and inspiring"
"Acting in Film by Michael Caine"
""What's It All About?" by Michael Caine. Great insight on one of the greats of the biz."
#13
Tina Fey
5.0
(3)
"Bossypants - Tina Fey"
"Bossypants by Tina Fey"
"Bossypants by Tina Fey is good too."
#14
Phil Knight
5.0
(3)
"The man who created the NIKE Brand from nothing."
#15
Jessica Simpson
5.0
(3)
"Here are some I found juicy and hard to put down - Jessica Simpson - Open Book"
"Jessica Simpson"
"Open Book by Jessica Simpson - this one surprised me the most. So well written I could not put it down."
#16
Andrew Rannells
5.0
(3)
"Both of Andrew Rannells’ memoirs are awesome"
"I’d suggest both of Andrew Rannells’ memoirs: 1) Too Much Is Not Enough: A Memoir of Fumbling Toward Adulthood"
"2) Uncle of the Year: & Other Debatable Triumphs"
#17
Bruce Campbell
4.7
(3)
"Bruce Campbell’s autobiographies are amazing and pretty funny"
"If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor by Bruce Campbell"
"Bruce Campbells is humbling"
#18
Jennifer Finney Boylan
4.3
(3)
"Yes! She’s not there: A life in two genders, by Jennifer Finney Boylan"
"She's Not There by Jenny Boylan. Pretty much the original book on transitioning"
"Jennifer Boylan any of her books"
#19
Dave Grohl
4.0
(3)
"David Grohl's was fantastic, I also really enjoyed Demi Moore's and Leslie Jordan's."
"I actually really enjoyed Grohl's book and it made me buy a concert ticket for the Foo Fighters."
"Dave Grohl- Storyteller (please don’t come at me)"
#20
Sarah McBride
5.0
(2)
"Tomorrow Will Be Different by Sarah McBride. She came out as transgender while student body president at her school"
"Tomorrow Will Be Different by Sarah McBride"
#21
Chanel Miller
5.0
(2)
"Seconding *Know My Name* by Chanel Miller."
"Know My Name by Chanel Miller (another amazing memoir with a tough subject matter)"
#22
Stephen King
5.0
(2)
"Is absolutely wonderful."
"Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time."
#23
Howard Marks
5.0
(2)
"Excellent excellent read."
#24
Benjamin Franklin
5.0
(2)
"Ben Franklin has a good sense of humor and you learn more about early American history at the same time."
"I’m referring to the autobiography that Franklin wrote himself, not Isaacson’s biography."
#25
Laura Jane Grace
5.0
(2)
"1000s of upvotes for Tranny and Sellout, I loved both."
"The best to me has been Laura Jane Grace of Against Me!'s book "Tranny.""
#26
Nelson Mandela
5.0
(2)
"Long Walk to Freedom, by Nelson Mandela"
"These are some I have really liked."
#27
Mariah Carey
5.0
(2)
"The audiobook has her singing."
"The Meaning of Mariah Carey"
#28
Anthony Fauci
5.0
(2)
"I found it fascinating."
"On Call by Anthony Fauci was fascinating."
#29
Richard Feynman
5.0
(2)
"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! gives readers a front-row seat to the extraordinary life of Richard Feynman."
"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by physicist Richard Feynman is an amazing collection of anecdotes from his life."
#30
Walter Isaacson
5.0
(2)
"'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson is a must-read."
#31
Bruce Springsteen
5.0
(2)
"Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen is the first one to come to mind."
"Took him about 7 years to write and it's fantastic."
#32
Cary Elwes
5.0
(2)
"As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes."
"As You Wish by Cary Elwes is excellent, especially for those who adore The Princess Bride"
#33
Charlie Chaplin
5.0
(2)
"Is great if you are into movies and the start of the movie industry."
"My Autobiography by Charlie Chaplin is absolutely phenomenal."
#34
Andrea Long Chu
4.5
(2)
"Gotta recommend Females by Andrea Long Chu for the spectacular quotes"
"Andrea Long Chu, Females"
#35
NOFX
4.5
(2)
"NOFXs book is amazing. Listen to the audio book so you can hear each member read their chapter"
"NOFX has a great book too. You might want to try that."
#36
Mark Lanegan
4.5
(2)
"Mark Lanegan's one is a must. Great book"
"I’m currently reading Mark Lanegan’s autobiography, that one is pretty cool."
#37
Britney Spears
4.5
(2)
"Britney Spears of course (very powerful gut wrenching)"
"The new Britney Spears one"
#38
Paula Stone Williams
4.0
(2)
"She has a book As A Woman that would probably be really good."
"As a Woman by Paula Stone Williams"
#39
Nikki Sixx
4.0
(2)
"I really enjoyed the heroine diaries by Nikki sixx"
"Nikki Sixx - The Heroin Diaries was a great but harrowing read."
#40
David Buckley
4.0
(2)
"I also enjoyed Strange Fascination by David Buckley."
"Strange fascination by Buckley are good!"
#41
Steve Jones
4.0
(2)
"Sex Pistols books I really liked, both Steve Jones' ("Lonely Boy") and John Lydon's ("Anger Is an Energy") were great"
"Steve Jones - Lonely Boy"
#42
Pamela B
4.0
(2)
"Memories of a transsexual written by Pamela B, it was just released"
"Memories of a transsexual written by Pamela B is a true autobiography of a Transgender woman. It's a strong story."
#43
Carly Simon
4.0
(2)
"Carly Simon's "Boys in the Trees" was pretty good."
"Carol King, Bruce Springsteen, Carly Simon have good memoirs out."
#44
Gene Wilder
4.0
(2)
"Gene Wilders is heartfelt and shocking."
"Kiss Me Like a Stranger by Gene Wilder."
#45
Mark Hoppus
4.0
(2)
"Its called Fahrenheit-182."
"Mark Hoppus has one coming out next year too"
#46
Travis Barker
4.0
(2)
"Travis Barker- What Can I Say"
"Travis Barker - Can I Say: Living Large, Cheating Death, and Drums, Drums, Drums"
#47
Frank Turner
4.0
(2)
"Frank Turner- The Road Beneath My Feet"
"Frank Turner- Try This At Home"
#48
Jenna Fischer
3.5
(2)
"Jenna Fischer"
"I've heard Jenna Fischer's is good too."
#49
Pete and Leni Gilman
3.5
(2)
"Alias David Bowie by gilman is excellent up to about 1991."
"Alias David Bowie by Pete and Leni Gilman is worth a read but they do have a thesis."
#50
Janet Mock
3.0
(2)
"Janet Mock wrote one."
"Janet Mock"
#51
Rebecca Skloot
5.0
(1)
"'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' by Rebecca Skloot is my top suggestion."
#52
George Takei
5.0
(1)
"George Takei's autobiography To the Stars is great as well!"
#53
Carrie Fisher
5.0
(1)
"Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fischer. Laughed til I cried."
#54
Lemmy
5.0
(1)
"White line fever by Lemmy. Really entertaining read."
#55
Tarana Burke
5.0
(1)
"Tarana Burke’s Unbound is excellent. She’s a great storyteller."
#56
Portia de Rossi
5.0
(1)
"It’s really *really* dark but **”unbearable lightness” by portia de rossi” is my absolute favourite."
#57
Humphrey Carpenter
5.0
(1)
"I loved the Tolkien biography by Humphrey Carpenter."
#58
Diana Goetsch
5.0
(1)
"I really enjoyed This Body I Wore by Diana Goetsch. She came out and transitioned as an adult"
#59
William Kamkwamba
5.0
(1)
"The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind, by William Kamkwamba"
#60
Brooke Shields
5.0
(1)
"Brooke Shields - the one about her mother and childhood"
#61
Paris Hilton
5.0
(1)
"Paris Hilton's (this will surprise and inspire you more than you would expect)"
#62
Marilyn Manson
5.0
(1)
"Marilyn Manson's autobiography was amazing. Really raunchy stories of back stage antics, but also really good stories about how he grew up."
#63
Jenifer Lewis
5.0
(1)
"I loved listening to Jenifer Lewis’s memoir. Her voice is so powerful."
#64
Camila Sosa Villada
5.0
(1)
"Bad Girls by Camila Sosa Villada! It's basically an autofiction work mixed with magical realism, I loved it since page one"
#65
Rose McGowan
5.0
(1)
"Brave by Rose McGowan"
#66
Michelle Phillips
5.0
(1)
"I just read Michelle Phillips’ book, California Dreamin’ and loved it."
#67
Ronan Farrow
5.0
(1)
"Catch and kill - Ronan Farrow (Harvey Weinstein/predatory Hollywood shit went down)"
#68
Frederick Douglass
5.0
(1)
"Frederick Douglass's autobiography"
#69
Theodore Roosevelt
5.0
(1)
"Teddy Roosevelt’s autobiography is quite the page turner."
#70
Nancy Spungeon's Mom
5.0
(1)
"My recommendation is “And I Don’t Want to Live this Life” which is Nancy Spungeon’s mom’s biography of her (Nancy of Sid and Nancy)"
#71
Bob Dylan
5.0
(1)
"Bob Dylan, Chronicles is brilliant!"
#72
Andrew McCarthy
5.0
(1)
"Andrew McCarthy ( a REALLY good writer)"
#73
Holly Madison
5.0
(1)
"Holly Madison - down the rabbit hole. Really interesting insights into playboy"
#74
Mary Wilson
5.0
(1)
"Dream Girl My Life as A Supreme, by Mary Wilson, Old girl tells all Diana Ross’s business and fills us in in great detail about how The Motown crew carried on."
#75
Darrell Hammond
5.0
(1)
"The book “God, if you’re not up there I’m fucked” by Darrel Hammond (of Saturday Night Live fame) is amazing."
#76
Charlotte von Mahlsdorf
5.0
(1)
"I am my own wife, by Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. It's the real memoirs of a trans woman who lived through 2nd World War!"
#77
Miriam Margoyles
4.0
(1)
"This Much is True by Miriam Margoyles"
#78
Bruce Dickinson
4.0
(1)
"What Does This Button Do- Bruce Dickinson"
#79
Elvira
4.0
(1)
"Elvira - Yours Cruelly"
#80
Audre Lorde
4.0
(1)
"Zami: A New Spelling of My Name by Audre Lorde"
#81
Pete Townsend
4.0
(1)
"Pete Townsend of the Who's "Who I Am" very interesting."
#82
Billie Joe Armstrong
4.0
(1)
"Billie Joe Armstrong did an audiobook but I think it was exclusively on audible. Called Welcome To My Panic if I remember right."
#83
Laura Kate Dale
4.0
(1)
"Uncomfortable Labels by Laura Kate Dale is very good & she's written a couple more too."
#84
Andrew McMahon
4.0
(1)
"Andrew McMahon- Three Pianos"
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