Rating: 4.25 (2 ratings)
First published 2023
In "Memoir of My Former Self," acclaimed writer Hilary Mantel delves into the complex web of her own history. Casting a penetrating gaze on her younger self, she recounts the struggles and traumas that shaped her path. From a turbulent childhood to the triumphs and challenges of her literary career, Mantel's unflinching narrative lays bare the raw emotions and pivotal moments that forged the woman she has become. With her signature eloquence and psychological insight, she navigates the treacherous terrain of memory, identity, and the elusive nature of truth. Readers are invited to witness the evolution of a remarkable mind and the redemptive power of confronting one's past.
Genres: literary-fiction, autobiography, memoir, biography-memoir
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption, unreliable-narrator
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
419 pages · Kindle Edition · Henry Holt and Co.
Content warnings: mental-illness