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In his debut memoir, he manages to capture the pain of heartbreak and loss while also offering hope and humor. Elaine Welteroth, former editor-in-chief and femme force behind Teen Vogue's transformation, has penned an incredibly insightful memoir that serves as an uplifting manifesto for the modern woman. From a sex abuse survivor and former sex worker to an empowered trans leader and advocate, Mock explores complex issues many of us can relate to that include identity, self-love, and poverty. Written by Murakami while training for a marathon, it's full of philosophical insight and metaphors that anyone can relate to, whether or not you love running and writing, both, or neither. Me Talk Pretty One Day is a funny collection of personal essays inspired by Sedaris's attempt to learn French when he first moved to Paris. Kaysen's brilliant writing will make you question your own definition of what is normal and sane. 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