Free Kindle Non-Fiction: Autism, Anorexia, Survival Stories and a Few Pushes to Believe in Yourself

by Annie Kotowicz

Annie Kotowicz blends memoir and manifesto to explain what life looks like before and after an autism diagnosis, and why autistic and non-autistic people so often puzzle each other. It's sitting at 4.33 with nearly 2,500 readers, which is a lot of agreement for a personal book. Good pick if you're autistic, love someone who is, or just want to understand a different way of moving through the world.

by Martin Meadows

Martin Meadows goes after the gap between knowing your goals and actually acting on them, and he blames limiting beliefs, not just a lack of discipline. At 3.85 with over 1,600 ratings, readers are lukewarm but not unhappy. It's a practical, no-frills read for anyone who keeps stalling at the starting line.

by Ashantay Keys

I'll be honest, this one looks misfiled. It's Book Five of the Breadcrumbs series, and the blurb reads like a love story. Smoke Coalman will do anything for his girlfriend Embry, whose kidneys keep failing even after two transplants. It holds a strong 4.62 with 284 readers, but you'd probably want to start earlier in the series, and keep tissues handy.

by Rachel Richards

Rachel Richards walks you through her anorexia from inside her own distorted thinking, starting as a young girl. The blurb promises a look at the flawed treatment process too, which is where memoirs like this often get most interesting. It's at 4.09 with 369 ratings, and it will hit hardest for readers who want to understand eating disorders beyond the stereotypes. Heavy subject matter, so go in prepared.

by Sherri Marie

This is a harrowing true story about a child who was sexually abused and whose cries for help went unanswered, so please check the content before you download. It's not an easy read and it isn't meant to be. A 4.72 from 114 readers suggests it landed with people, and it's best for those who read survivor accounts and can handle the subject.

by Chris Sund

Chris Sund's guide opens with a quote from Olympian Sarah Wells about owning your choices instead of waiting for better circumstances. The pitch is that you're not lazy, you've just been listening to the wrong inner voice. A 4.99 across 83 ratings is almost suspiciously perfect, so I'd take it with a grain of salt, but it's free and fits a reader who likes blunt, motivational pushes.