Did you believe them too? The most famous literary hoaxes that millions believed in

One of the most popular genres (both in life and in literature) is the inspiring story of heroic overcoming, of people who have overcome incredibly difficult circumstances and achieved success against all odds — they are idolized, emulated, and held up as role models. But sometimes these stories are fake.

We're talking about the most shameless fake memoirs.

Stories about childhood and overcoming addictions

The memoir genre is traditionally rife with colorful exaggerations, clever omissions, and fabrications.