If you loved
Books like Will
A charismatic, high-octane ride through the heights of global fame that unexpectedly pivots into a vulnerable excavation of childhood trauma and the limits of ambition. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Will.
- energetic
- introspective
- vulnerable
- 01
The Storyteller
David Grohl
A backstage pass to a life lived at maximum volume, delivered with the warmth of a late-night conversation with an old friend.
- 02
The way I am
Eminem
A chaotic, visually arresting scrapbook of a controversial mind grappling with the crushing weight of sudden infamy.
- 03
Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter
Curtis Jackson
A gritty, unapologetic masterclass in turning setbacks into calculated victories.
- 04
Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Ben Greenman
A rhythmic, deep-diving memoir that spins the album cuts of a life lived entirely through the lens of music and Black culture.
- 05
The Mamba mentality
Kobe Bryant
An uncompromising, visually stunning masterclass in the psychology of absolute obsession and elite performance.
- 06
Finding Me
Viola Davis
A fiercely honest, deeply cathartic journey through profound trauma to a place of radical self-acceptance.
- 07
Never Finished
David Goggins
A relentless, high-octane kick in the teeth that demands you stop making excuses and unlock your hidden potential.
- 08
Living with a SEAL
Jesse Itzler
A hilarious, high-adrenaline collision of extreme discipline and comfortable complacency that will make you want to do push-ups while laughing out loud.
- 09
We're going to need more wine
Gabrielle Union
An intimate, unfiltered conversation with a fiercely resilient friend who isn't afraid to spill the truth about trauma, triumph, and Hollywood.
- 10
The Woman in Me
Britney Spears
A raw, conversational reckoning with fame and family that feels like a long-overdue exhalation.
- 11
Four Hundred Souls
Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain
A sweeping, collective journey through four centuries of struggle, resilience, and cultural memory in America.
- 12
Same as Ever
Morgan Housel
A calming, clear-eyed antidote to the anxiety of trying to predict an unpredictable future.
