Instead Of Believing Hearsay, Try These 11 Honest Memoirs That Are Actually Worth Reading!

Most of us are suckers for celebrity news. Those who say otherwise are in denial. Let¡¯s be honest, we are always curious about the lives of those who are constantly under the limelight. The downside of it is that the fine line between curiosity and intrusiveness often gets blurry.

So much so that even hearsay turns into big scandals. The earlier generations preferred to wait for the dust to settle, the newer and bolder generations have taken it upon themselves to make their side of the stories heard by the audiences.

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Recently, Prince Harry, whose personal life has been a dinner table discussion all across the globe, announced that he will take his story into his own hands. He sold it to a publication house for 20 million US dollars. He has been working on his memoir for almost a year now with a ghostwriter which will address the Duke Of Sussex¡¯s royal life, conspiracy theories and tabloid gossip in full detail.

¡°I¡¯m writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become,¡± Harry had said in a statement after the news broke. ¡°I¡¯ve worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story¡ªthe highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned¡ªI can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think."

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He continued, ¡°I¡¯m deeply grateful for the opportunity to share what I¡¯ve learned over the course of my life so far and excited for people to read a firsthand account of my life that¡¯s accurate and wholly truthful.¡±

The release is tentatively scheduled for 2022, and proceeds will be donated to charity.

While we await the release of this much-awaited book, in the meantime, let¡¯s take a look at all the celebrity memoirs that are worth a read. Scroll!

1. Yuvraj Singh - The Test Of My Life

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A must read for every cricket fan, this heartrending book shows a glimpse of the famous cricketer¡¯s career¡¯s high points and the training that made him a champion. What¡¯s more, he has openly shared the pain and fear of his darkest moments as well, right from his parents¡¯ divorce, his battle with cancer, his insecurities and how he overcame everything.

2. APJ Abdul Kalam - Wings Of Fire

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The former President of the country and the most revered of the lot, APJ Abdul Kalam has written many books but this autobiography stands out. It tells the story of a boy from Rameswharam who performed odd jobs to pay his school fees and then became a renowned scientist and the Indian President. His outlook towards life is the most beautiful thing about the book and how he found so many incidents to be life-changing moments.

3. Lisa Ray - Close To The Bone

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She entered showbiz when she was 16 and led a seemingly glamourous life. This book takes us through that glamour and the reality behind it. She also shares details of her fight with eating disorders and her relationship with her body, her cancer battle and her spiritual journey. She also spoke about all the people she's loved and hated and how they helped her in this process.

4. Milind Soman - Made In India

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One of the first supermodels of the country, Soman was often under the public eye. Over the years, he has turned into a huge inspiration for many and this book is a handbook of just that.

This well-written book takes you through his whole life, never gloating about his success. There is a lot of emotion, romance, humour and even drama in his tale.

5. Priyanka Chopra - Unfinished

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PC¡¯s recently released memoir ¡®Unfinished¡¯ has been the talk of the town ever since she broke the news. Chopra is one of the few Indian celebrities who has made a global mark. In her book, she talks about her bond with her father, the discrimination she faced abroad, her journey in showbiz, starting from pageant win to becoming a globally recognized celebrity. The book focuses on the vulnerable side of the actor, not just her achievements.

6. Sharon Stone - The Beauty Of Living Twice

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Most of us remember her from her Basic Instinct role. In her memoir, Stone wrote about her near-death experience in 2001 after a catastrophic stroke and brain hemorrhage, when she saw the "light" and was visited by friends who had passed to the other side.

She explains that this experience helped her through various other traumas, right from childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her grandfather, to Hollywood producers pressuring her to have sex, and more.

7. Michelle Obama - Becoming

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The most loved former FLOTUS, Lady Obama was a hit even when her husband Barack was trying to bring about changes in the world. In her memoir, she got candid about her life away from the constant scrutiny, American politics and everything that accompanies fame. Now that she is far away from the office, she is still the same fierce leader and an activist who continues to raise her voice for the causes that she feels deeply for.

8. Muhammad Ali -The Soul Of A Butterfly

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The legendary boxer Ali wrote this memoir with his daughter. ¡®The Soul of a Butterfly¡¯ consists of his reflection on valuable topics like love, family, and integrity. This book is compassionate and heartfelt and will provide comfort to everyone who is going through troubled times.

9. Anna Kendrick - Scrappy Little Nobody

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She is from our generation and she is cool enough to build her memoir on her social media tales. This memoir is all things fun as Anna has included her hilarious Twitter tales, anecdotes and childhood stories among other things in the form of essays.

10. Jane Fonda - My Life So Far

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She is not just an actress, Jane Fonda is a phenomenon. Her life is a long mystery which everyone wants to unfold. From her time spent among Hollywood's elite to her activism today, Fonda reveals intimate details and personal truths. This book is surprising, candid, and wonderfully written.

11. Taraji P Henson - Around The Way Girl

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Can¡¯t say about others but I first took notice of this amazingly badass actress when I watched Curious Case Of Benjamin Buttons and The Karate Kid.

The actress offers insight into pay disparity in Hollywood and how she built on her ¡®Empire' with one small role after another. She also wrote about Hollywood's resistance to giving women, particularly women of color, meaty significant roles.

Which ones have you already read? Tell us in the comments section below.