On Writing by Stephen King blends memoir and writing advice, offering insights into his personal journey, storytelling techniques, and essential principles for aspiring writers.
Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup recounts his abduction and years of brutal enslavement before regaining his freedom with the help of Samuel Bass.
My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass expands on his life as a slave and his journey to becoming a leading voice in the abolitionist movement.
The Education of Henry Adams is a reflective autobiography that explores history, modernity, and the complexities of progress in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Road by Jack London is a semi-autobiographical memoir chronicling his experiences as a hobo, riding trains and struggling for survival across America.