memoir

/ˈmɛmˌwɑr/
noun
  1. A written account of someone's personal experiences and memories, especially about a particular period or event in their life.
    • She published a memoir about growing up in a small coastal town.
    • His memoir of the war years became a bestseller.
    • I'm reading a memoir by a famous chef about her early days in the kitchen.
  2. A report or record of important events or observations, often written by someone who was involved.
    • The committee issued a memoir summarizing the year's achievements.
    • The scientist wrote a memoir of her research expedition to the Arctic.
    • The general's memoir detailed the strategy behind the famous battle.
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