For more than 40 years he has remained silent about his war experiences.
One of Africa's best known authors, Achebe's debut 1958 novel Things Fall Apart has sold more than 10 million copies.
It has been translated into more than 50 languages and focuses on the traditions of Igbo society and the clash between Western and traditional values.
'Birth pangs'
The prizing-winning 81-year-old author and academic has written more than 20 works - some fiercely critical of politicians and a failure of leadership in Nigeria.
Chinua Achebe in 2009 Chinua Achebe lives in the US following a car accident in 1990
Mr Achebe has lived in the US since he suffered a car accident in 1990, which left him paralysed and in a wheelchair.
The memoir is published in the UK on Thursday and is due to be released in Nigeria shortly and in the US on 11 October.
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