Many memoirs, especially those by politicians, often serve as vehicles for self-promotion rather than genuine expressions of humanity and insight.
Franklin Foer highlights how political books during election seasons lack psychological depth and serve more as campaign tools than authentic narratives.
As the presidential election approaches, readers would be better off skipping memoirs like Kamala Harris's 'The Truths We Hold' or Donald Trump's various titles.
J. D. Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' shows more literary ambition but fails to represent the person he is today, as he has shifted dramatically in his politics.
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