Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Once Upon A Time In Palm BeachIn her compelling beach-read memoir, Once Upon a Time In Palm Beach: Tales of Life and Love From The Land of Sunshine and Money, author Karen Soven reveals the world behind the wrought iron gates of Palm Beach. When a fashion job brings her...
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On a Move: Philadelphia's Notorious Bombing and a Native Son's Lifelong Battle for JusticeThe incredible story of MOVE, the revolutionary Black civil liberties group that Philadelphia police bombed in 1985, killing 11 civilians--by one of the few people born into the organization, raised during the bombing's tumultuous aftermath, and entrusted with repairing what was left of his...
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Not Your Founding Father: How a Nonbinary Minister Became America's Most Radical RevolutionaryA thrilling celebration of a forgotten early American renegade, Not Your Founding Father reconsiders just how radical the American experiment could have been. Early in the morning of October 9, 1776--in the small farming community of Cumberland, Rhode Island, in a house surrounded by...
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Not I: Memoirs of a German ChildhoodA New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year, a portrait of an intellectually rigorous German household opposed to the Nazis and how its members suffered for their political stance. Few writers have deepened our understanding of the Third Reich as much...
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Negative SpaceDespite her parents' struggles with addiction, Lilly Dancyger always thought of her childhood as a happy one. But what happens when a journalist interrogates her own rosy memories to reveal the instability around the edges? Dancyger's father, Joe Schactman, was part of the iconic...
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My Year with Eleanor"I honestly loved this book."--Jim Norton, New York Times bestselling author of I Hate Your Guts"Eleanor taught Noelle that, first and foremost, Courage Takes Practice. Her yearlong quest to face her terrors, great and small, is moving, enriching, and hilarious--we readers are lucky to...
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My Kitchen Wars: A MemoirAlthough My Kitchen Wars is a war story, this time the warrior is a woman and the battleground the kitchen. Her weapons--the batterie de cuisine of grills and squeezers and knives--evoke a lifetime's need to make dinner, love, and war. By prying open the...
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My Journey: The Life and Times of Dr. Emily Moore, Civil Rights Activist, Physical Educator, Philanthropist, and Hall of Famer: ThThis book is a biography of Civil Rights Activist, educator, and legendary tennis coach Dr. Emily Moore of Freeport, Long Island, New York and the journey she had encountered over the last 60 years as a civil right activist and an education advocate for...
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My Family Tree Stops with Me: A Guide to Purpose and PossibilityWhen the dream of motherhood fades, millions of women are left asking, "Who am I without children?" Reminders of their childlessness seem to be everywhere-in waiting rooms, at baby showers, and during holidays. In this honest, compassionate, and often humorous guide, Sandy Langhart Michelet,...
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My Brain Makes Me Proud: My Journey Through Schizoaffective Disorder and AnxietyOvercoming Schizoaffective Disorder: Theresa's Triumph Through Academics, Faith, Music, & Resilience Despite Mental Health Challenges. Theresa's journey is an inspiring testament to resilience in the face of formidable adversity. Despite being diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder during her sophomore year at the University of Notre...
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LugeCelebrate the international Winter Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to luge, the amazing sport known for its sleds and icy courses. Young fans will learn about the Olympic sport's history, equipment, rules, and select athletes and medalists, all while being immersed in the...
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Lovely One (Adapted for Young Adults)The New York Times bestselling memoir now adapted for young adults! Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, chronicles her life story and her extraordinary path to becoming a jurist on America's highest court in...
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Louisa Learns to Write: Louisa May Alcott Creates Little WomenThrough persistence and hard work, Louisa May Alcott goes from a little girl writing in her "Imagination Book" to the world-renowned author of Little Women. This nonfiction picture book will inspire creativity and spark interest in writing for kids ages 7-10. Louisa May Alcott...
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Living Like a Runaway: A MemoirTHE "FEARLESS ... VIVID ... FAST-PACED ... AND INSPIRING"* NATIONAL BESTSELLER (*ROLLING STONE)"Heavy metal's leading female rocker (Rolling Stone) bares all, opening up about the Runaways, the glory days of the punk and hard-rock scenes, and the highs and lows of her trailblazing careerWielding...
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Lamar Jackson vs. CAM Newton: Who Would Win?Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson are dynamic quarterbacks with impressive stats. Both have set multiple NFL records and amazed fans with historic seasons. But who would win in a head-to-head matchup? Compare their stats and careers, and then make your decision. Who will you...
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Karate Dō: My Way of StrifeThis autobiographical book describes a woman who has practiced Shotokan and Wado Ryu karate for over 55 years. She has also coached and still teaches karate. One day in 1989 she decided to become a referee and judge for karate competitions at the continental...
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Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the WorldMost people assume that the world has been explored and true adventure is dead: This book is one man's rebuttal. Explorer and conservationist Paul Rosolie shares his incredible life in the Amazon rainforest--and what we can learn from the people fighting to protect it....
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John BrownOne of the preeminent Black scholars of his era traces the life and bold aspirations of a man who devoted his life to opposing slavery at any cost.W.E.B. Du Bois examines John Brown as a man as well as a motive force behind the...
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John 3: 16: A MeditationUnless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, which is in the public domain. In addition to these verses, original commentary, reflections, and other written content have been provided by the author Author: The Children's...
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In the Jingle Jangle Jungle: Keeping Time with the Brian Jonestown MassacreRESIDENT'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 '[Joel's] got me glued to these pages . . . I think my brother knows how to feel' KURT VILE 'A new postmodern Beat sensation' RICHARD MILWARD 'Peppered with breezy...
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