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Betty MacDonald

Onions in the Stew

In 'Onions in the Stew', MacDonald turns her attention to her life as a single mother in Seattle. Fans of her memoirs will appreciate her honesty and humor as she navigates the challenges of raising two young girls on her own.

Betty MacDonald

Anybody Can Do Anything

In 'Anybody Can Do Anything', MacDonald tells the story of her family's experiences during the Great Depression. With her signature wit and humor, she recounts their struggles to find work and keep their spirits up in difficult times.

Mary Karr

The Liars' Club

In 'The Liars' Club', Mary Karr tells the story of her childhood in a small town in Texas. With brutal honesty and sharp wit, she recounts the struggles of her dysfunctional family and her own efforts to make sense of her world. Readers who enjoyed Betty MacDonald's memoirs will appreciate Karr's unflinching look at her own life.

Frank McCourt

Angela's Ashes

In 'Angela's Ashes', Frank McCourt tells the story of his childhood in Ireland. Like Betty MacDonald, McCourt uses humor and honesty to explore the challenges of growing up in a difficult family situation. Readers who enjoyed MacDonald's memoirs will appreciate McCourt's ability to find light in even the darkest of circumstances.

Jeannette Walls

The Glass Castle

In 'The Glass Castle', Jeannette Walls tells the story of her unconventional childhood with her dysfunctional family. With honesty and grace, she explores the challenges of growing up in poverty and the complexities of family relationships. Readers who enjoyed Betty MacDonald's memoirs will appreciate Walls' ability to find hope and resilience in the midst of hardship.