Books Like The Time of My Life

Unlike biographies, memoirs offer a more intimate look at pivotal moments in the authors' lives. In contrast to biographies, where the focus is on the facts alone, memoirs focus more on the storytelling aspect and weave in the feelings and assumptions of the author. For this reason, memoirs by famous actors are popular among many readers. For example, in The Time of My Life, Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niema, his wife of more than thirty years, share details of his movie career and battle against pancreatic cancer. For more celebrity memoirs written by actors, check out the following books like The Time of My Life.

Making It So

By Patrick Stewart

Making it So by Patric Stewart is a memoir by one of the most prolific British actors alive. Some remember him best as Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek fame, while for others he will always be Professor Charles Xavier from the X-Men movie franchise. However, Stewart has also been part of the Royal Shakespeare Company for more than forty years and his memoir is filled with stories of how a young man from Yorkshire, England, went on to conquer the heights of Hollywood.

You Never Know

By Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck won the hearts of millions in his iconic role of Thomas Magnum in the popular series, Magnum P.I. You Never Know is a memoir that is filled with stories from his childhood, his path to success, and his personal friendships with many other A-listers. Fans of Selleck will also appreciate how he uses this memoir to clear up a lot of misconceptions while sharing never-before-told stories of his personal and professional life.

Sonny Boy

By Al Pacino

Sonny Boy by Al Pacino is a funny and reflective memoir by one of the most iconic actors in the history of film. His role in the Godfather movies cemented his status as a legend of the screen, but by then, he was already a fixture of avant-garde theater in New York. Sonny Boy takes readers on a journey from the Bronx where Pacino was born through all of his trials and tribulations to the top of Hollywood. 

Inside Out

By Demi Moore

Everyone knows Demi Moore from her iconic film roles and high-profile relationships, but in her memoir, Inside Out, she also reveals the addiction, body image issues, and childhood trauma that followed her for years. It is a very candid book where she doesn’t shy away from opening up about her career and personal life. Far from the spotlight and headlines she also had to deal with raising a family, and Inside Out is all about her journey toward open-heartedness.

From Under The Truck

By Josh Brolin

From his earliest role in The Goonies to recent hits like Dune, Deadpool 2, and Avengers, Josh Brolin has a Hollywood career that spans decades. However, in his memoir, From Under The Truck, he recounts his unconventional childhood on a ranch in Paso Robles, raised by a fearless mother who tragically died early. Brolin also covers his career in the film industry along, with his insights about relationships, addiction, love, and fatherhood.

Love, Pamela

By Pamela Anderson

Love, Pamela is a memoir filled with stories and original poetry by Pamela Anderson. After being discovered in the stands of a football game, her modeling career took off, and her acting breakthrough was as C.J. Parker on Baywatch. She was one of the longest-serving cast members of the hit television series. Anderson also starred in several movies such as Barb Wire or made cameos in movies like Borat, Scooby-Doo, and SPF-18 as herself. Her memoir is down to earth and filled with stories about herself as well as tales of the rich and famous who she crossed paths with.

Rebel Rising

By Rebel Wilson

Rebel Rising, the memoir by Rebel Wilson, is all about her unconventional journey to Hollywood. The actress, who grew up as a painfully shy child in Australia, went on to iconic roles in movies like Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids, and Isn’t It Romantic. In addition to sharing some candid and hilarious stories, the memoir also delves into more painful issues, such as her relationship with her father, weight gain and loss, fertility issues, and more.

All That Is Bitter and Sweet

By Ashley Judd

All That Is Bitter and Sweet is the memoir of Ashley Judd, an award-winning film and stage actor who discovered her true calling as a humanitarian. The memoir covers her life from adolescence to adulthood, but the main focus is on her humanitarian work as an adult. This makes it perform for readers who are fans of the actress but want to see a different side to her than the characters she portrayed on screen.

Watch Me

By Anjelica Huston

Watch Me is the second memoir by Angelica Huston and continues where her first one, A Story Lately Told, ended. The focus is on her glamorous Hollywood years, which include falling in love with Jack Nicholson as well as working with great directors like Woody Allen, Wes Anderson, Bab Rafelson, and Stephen Frears. As her first memoir proved, Huston is a great storyteller, and Watch Me is infused with the same warmth, passion, and wit.