Abstract:
An autobiography is a compendium of a first-hand account of one's life experiences and
achievements in our cosmic space. The essence could be to beam one's existential being from the first-person narrative that subordinates, to a large extent, some conjectured overtures of externally articulated artistry. It is generally perceived as boring owing to its lack of suspense. As permeating from the narrator, it is grossly demurred as subjective in that the narrator tells what she wants the audience to know. The need to debunk this notion motivated this book review. The researcher critiqued Ann Margret's, Ann Margret: My Story, to achieve this objective. Using the Qualitative Content Analysis Approach, the study reviewed the birth and times of a Swedish lady named after a star. The
psychological theory was employed to analyze the work cum capture some socio-cultural values and their relationship with contemporary society. The study delved into a critical aspect of these socio-cultural values and practices that characterize a social group or
society and how they positively influenced Ann Margret's stepchildren, to encourage a better appreciation and sustenance of culture. The findings revealed that an autobiography, just like fiction, reflects society. It is capable of refining one's social network and as a result, can make a perfect agent of change. In the end, it recommended that the book should be used in both high schools and tertiary institutions.
