This was my very first autobiography that I ever ready, and I felt instantly connected to Maya Angelou. You won't believe what she went through---and how she rose from the ashes. A must read for every woman, this is the first book in an autobiographical series.

Cicely Tyson was a queen, and her autobiography, filled with interesting stories of her long, impactful life will give some insight on just how amazing she was.

Okay, you must get the audiobook for this one because MIMI SINGS! Mariah Carey's story is so much more powerful than I ever would have imagined, and this book had me by a chokehold for a few days until I finished it last year!

What's not to love about Michelle Obama? You will be crushing on our forever First Lady extra hard when learning all about how she made it from Chicago to the Ivy League and the White House.

Taraji Henson's "Around the Way Girl" chronicles her career trajectory from newcomer to the superstar that she is now! While some reviewers said that the story is a bit slow, folks like me who really get into day to day realities will enjoy it!

One of the original autobiographies, Harriet Ann Jacobs says about this book, in her own words, "I am aware that some of my adventures may seem incredible; but they are, nevertheless, strictly true. I have not exaggerated the wrongs inflicted by Slavery; on the contrary, my descriptions fall far short of the facts. I have concealed the names of places, and given persons fictitious names. I had no motive for secrecy on my own account, but I deemed it kind and considerate towards others to pursue this course."

A MUST read.

Tiffany Haddish is truly the epitome of pulling yourself up by the bootstraps. Reading about how she got to where she is now made me have even more respect for this great comedian.

The founder and leader of the #MeToo movement, Tarana Burke didn't always feel she had the voice and power to speak up. She overcame that to become the voice of women who needed to be heard. The audiobook is read by Burke and is completely worth it!

Ashley C. Ford's memoir about her relationship with her incarcerated father is told in such an intriguing way, you'll have a tough time putting it down. I love hearing about different Black family relationships, and I'm sure you will, too.

If all you know about Tabitha Brown is what you've seen on social media, you have a lot to learn! I was surprised by the level of spiritual talk in this book, but it was perfect and totally uplifting.

This was a super fun listen / read! Before Issa Rae was the Hollywood superstar she is now, she was the Awkward Black Girl, and this bright memoir walks us through that very fun, super interesting phase of her life.

This book is Angela Davis' own powerful story up to 1972, told with warmth, brilliance, humor and conviction. According to one reviewer, "By reading this memoir you will not only learn a great deal about Angela you will be introduced to many other topics including mass movement, organizing, communism, socialism, capitalism, political prisoners, prison reform, the Black Liberation Struggle, feminism, Soledad, San Quentin, etc etc I could go on an on. A well put together, thoughtful memoir that also serves as a good overview of the Civil Rights struggle in the USA."

When I first read Elaine Brown's autobiography in my early twenties, I was stunned that she had made such an incredible impact in the Black community and I hadn't ever heard of her! Her story of how she was a leader in the Black Panther party is honest and one of the best autobiographies I've ever ready.

Raunchy and intriguing, Jenifer Lewis' book is everything you'd expect from the gregarious star. Some reviewers thought it was a bit TOO dirty (and I will say that there probably should have been some content warnings for a few of the chapters), but I still had a hard time putting it down.