Jamie Lee Curtis Book Recommendations

Jamie Lee Curtis shares brilliant books that spark reflection, healing, and personal growth—pure gems for every bookshelf. 

Jamie praises this poetic memoir for its raw beauty, grief, and youth. It captures the ache of becoming yourself. 

“Just Kids” by Patti Smith 

She calls it life-changing. A Holocaust survivor’s take on purpose during suffering—simple, haunting, and utterly transformative for the soul. 

“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl 

Jamie treasures this masterpiece on grief. Didion’s sharp, aching reflections after loss are deeply human, brutally honest, unforgettable. 

“The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion 

Curtis recommends this spiritual guide for everyday peace. Be impeccable with words, don’t take things personally—it’s emotional detox in print. 

“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz 

For Jamie, this book freed her from internal noise. It teaches how to observe thoughts, not drown in them. 

“The Untethered Soul” by Michael A. Singer 

She loves how Gilbert celebrates creativity without fear. This book is for anyone ready to start, make, or dream again. 

“Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert 

Jamie says this changed how she saw trauma. It explains how the body remembers what the mind tries to forget. 

“The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk