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memoirs

British  
/ ˈmɛmwɑːz /

plural noun

  1. a collection of reminiscences about a period, series of events, etc, written from personal experience or special sources

  2. an autobiographical record

  3. a collection or record, as of transactions of a society, etc

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Since his one term in power, Sarkozy has become an influential backroom political player on the French right and a prolific writer of memoirs and books.

From Barron's

The movement is driven by moms who are amassing tens of thousands of followers through social media, podcasts, memoirs and apps.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’ve always loved reading memoirs, and this year’s favorites truly inspired me.

From The Wall Street Journal

Life’s too short to spend reading political campaign memoirs.

From Salon

In 2021, with his presidential term drawing to a close, Hernandez told AFP he intended to retire and write his memoirs.

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