In a world full of fast opinions, fleeting posts and constant noise, the memoir continues to stand out. It’s one of the most lasting and powerful ways we connect with each other through words. And lately, we’ve seen the form evolve. Today, memoirs aren’t just about telling a personal story. They’re about changing the way we see things. They help challenge assumptions, raise awareness and spark real conversations.

We’ve seen this clearly at Whitefox. More and more of the writers we work with – and those who come to us with their early ideas – are using memoir to explore personal journeys that speak to something bigger. Whether it’s navigating neurodiversity, coping with trauma or trying to understand identity in today’s world, these stories matter. Books like ‘Vagina Uncensored’ by Ally Hensley, ‘Not That Girl Anymore’ by Patty Cabot and ‘Unashamed’ by Elizabeth G. touch on topics that are often kept quiet – from rare medical diagnoses and the long-term effects of childhood abuse to the strength it takes to rebuild your sense of self and move forward after ‘after life-changing events.

But one recent memoir in particular shows just how powerful personal storytelling can be – not only in reflecting lived experience but in giving a voice to those who often go unheard.

On the surface, ‘Bigger Than the Moon’ by Syreeta Brown is about parenting a child with autism while managing a demanding career. But it’s also a quiet, powerful look at the realities many parents and carers face whose experiences aren’t as frequently represented in mainstream publishing. Syreeta’s reflections shine a light on the often unseen work being done in homes across the country, and the need for more support, awareness and understanding.

That’s what memoir does so well. It lets readers step into someone else’s shoes – not as an idea, but as a real, human story. It builds empathy. It invites reflection. And it helps us understand not just the individual, but the world around them.

If you’re writing something personal – something shaped by experience, something others might connect with – your story has the power to make a difference. These are the books people remember. These are the stories that help others feel seen.

‘Bigger Than the Moon’ is available here, and you can find out more about Syreeta and her work at biggerthanthemoon.org.