Memoirs usually focus on a specific time period in someone's life, but even during this short window an author can go through transformational, life-changing events. The common denominator of these memorable memoirs is that you can imagine yourself in their story. 10. The Horse Boy The Horse Boy is about a father who takes his severely autistic son to Mongolia to find the ancient culture and shamans who believes in the healing effects of horses. The reader not only identifies with the physical journey, but this coming of age memoir offers a snapshot into this misunderstood condition that affects millions