For the past two years, I happened to read three novels with the premise consisting of an older woman (usually famous) hiring someone (usually a writer/journalist, usually a woman) to help write her life story. So, I decided to compile this list, because this storytelling convention is prominent enough to be considered a literary trope!
Please let me know of other novels to add to this list.
created by altamx
last updated September, 2026
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry and Look Up Handsome by Jack Strange fit this :)

Thanks! Added š