Books like Candy Girl by Diablo Cody

Carolyn Jessop recounts her coerced marriage, abuse, and daring escape from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints, taking her eight children to freedom and contributing to the investigation of Church leader Warren Jeffs.

Norah Vincent spent eighteen months living as a man named Ned, immersing herself in male‑only environments to explore gender roles and the hidden challenges of masculinity.

Former entertainer Marie Osmond shares her wisdom and advice on surviving life’s challenges.

19‑year‑old Jane Roberts and her best friend Scarlett move to Los Angeles, hoping for a fresh start. When a producer offers them a reality‑TV show, Jane’s quick rise to fame forces her to confront the hidden costs of celebrity life.

Over the years there have been many books published about the Kennedy family, individually and collectively. But only this book provides a powerful and detailed look at the complex relationships shared between the three women who were not born Kennedy but who married into the family: Jackie Bouvier, Ethel Skakel, and Joan Bennett. For each of the Kennedy wives, the Camelot years provided an entirely different experience of life lessons. These were the years when Jackie's dreams became reality, but at a hefty price. For Ethel, these were years of frustration where her dreams of being First Lady were dashed and she sank into a deep depression. For Joan, her years as a Kennedy wife were the most confusing of her life, and she is now a recovering alcoholic. This fascinating story is set against a panorama of explosive American history, as the women cope with Jack's and Bobby's alleged affairs with Marilyn Monroe, their tragic assassinations, and other tragedies and scandals. Whether dealing with their husbands' blatant infidelities, stumping for their many political campaigns, touring the world to promote their family's legacy or raising their children, the Kennedy wives did it all with grace, style, and dignity. In the end, JACKIE, ETHEL, JOAN is a story of redemption and great courage.

A mother’s devastating loss on 9/11 propels her into activism and public advocacy, shaping national conversations about terrorism and government response.

A harrowing true‑crime narrative of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight, who survived ten years of kidnapping and abuse by Ariel Castro in Cleveland, and the investigative reporting that uncovered their story.

A compelling exploration of mental health, gender, and institutionalization, blending journalism and psychological insights with the author's harrowing personal story of living as a man.

A compelling tale of one Muslim's journey from fundamentalism to returning to his roots, exploring the appeal of Islamic extremism to young Muslims in the West.

Richard Rodriguez’s memoir "Brown" examines the complex role of Hispanic identity in America’s history, exploring race, culture, and psychological dimensions of belonging across generations.

A nonfiction account by Elizabeth Hayt that examines modern women's sexual experiences and relationships.