What is an autobiography?

It is a story of the author’s own life written by him or a self-written account of the life of oneself. Autobiography is one type of biography, which tells a life story of its author, meaning it is a written record of the author’s life.

In an autobiography, the author attempts to capture important elements of his life. He not only deals with his career, and growth as a person, but also uses emotions and facts related to family life, relationships, education, travels, sexuality, and any types of inner struggles.

      Examples
√ Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela

√ Family Life at the White House by Bill Clinton

√ The Story of My Life by Helen Keller

√ The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin