Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter by Simone de Beauvoir

Simone de Beauvoir's groundbreaking autobiographical work traces her intellectual and personal development from childhood through her early adulthood in pre-war France. This seminal text offers profound insights into her philosophical evolution, her relationships with influential thinkers, and her journey toward existential independence. A foundational read for understanding twentieth-century feminist thought and the life of one of philosophy's most significant voices, this memoir illuminates the formative experiences that shaped her revolutionary ideas about freedom, authenticity, and women's liberation.