Preloading
Reading Room
Reading Room
Browse the library of books we recommend
Memoirs Too Powerful to Put Down
Real stories, real women, real lessons that will shake you up and set you back down—changed for the better (and stronger).
6.
Memoirs Too Powerful to Put Down

Mermaid: A Memoir of Resilience

By Eileen Cronin

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 352
Tags: Memoir
Prev Book
6 of 25
Next Book

The True Story That Inspires


It's not until the author is 3 years old that she comprehends she was born with no lower legs, and that this makes her different. Cronin is extraordinarily courageous; she chronicles her journey to fit in and thrive with bravery and wit.

— Abbe Wright

Available from
Amazon.com Barnes & Noble Apple Books IndieBound

You May Also Like

The Awakened Woman: Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams
The Awakened Woman: Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams
By Dr. Tererai Trent
There Will Be No Miracles Here
There Will Be No Miracles Here
By Casey Gerald
Heartland
Heartland
By Sarah Smarsh
Fashion Climbing
Fashion Climbing
By Bill Cunningham
A Girl's Guide to Missiles
A Girl's Guide to Missiles
By Karen Piper
Heartland
Heartland
By Sarah Smarsh
The Cost of Living
The Cost of Living
By Deborah Levy
The Traveling Feast
The Traveling Feast
By Rick Bass

Oprah's Book Club
Explore the Complete List
From excerpts, to interviews to podcasts, and more. Take a deep dive into each book club pick.
Get Oprah’s latest book picks and other Book Club news in your inbox
By entering your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the Privacy Policy. OWN and its affiliates may use your email address to provide updates/news, ads, and offers.
To withdraw your consent or learn more about your rights, see the Privacy Policy.