The genre that transports me to another world isn't fantasy or sci-fi, as one might expect, but non-fiction—specifically, memoirs written by individuals who have lived through extraordinary circumstances. These narratives take me deep into worlds that actually exist but are often hidden from view, whether it's the life of a war correspondent, the experiences of someone growing up in a cult, or the day-to-day reality of a medical professional in a war zone. For example, reading "Educated" by Tara Westover felt like stepping into a different universe where the norms I take for granted were completely absent. These stories don't just transport me--they ground me, making the "other world" feel both alien and intensely real at the same time. The paradox is that by immersing myself in someone else's true life, I feel both more connected to and distanced from my own reality.