Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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The Confessions of Saint AugustineSaint Augustine's classic autobiography exploring his journey from sin to sainthood--with an Introduction and an Afterword by Martin E. Marty and a Foreword by Elizabeth Block "It could be said that all roads of Christian Latin literature lead to [Augustine]."--Pope Benedict For over fifteen...
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The Compost File: Stories for the Striver in Us AllFrom the ties that anchor us, to the have-to/get-to junctures that scaffold our days, to the shoulder-brush interactions that shape our perspectives, the stories in The Compost File alert us to what we might be missing while we're looking the other way.Sherri Coale sees...
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The Colonialist: The Vision of Cecil RhodesThis is the first comprehensive biography of Cecil Rhodes in a generation. This critical work elaborates the life and times of Rhodes, showing how his racist politics impacted mining, industry, transportation, warfare, and society, while discussing how his controversial policies fueled a lasting white-dominated...
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The Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National ParksCaldecott medalist Mordicai Gerstein captures the majestic redwoods of Yosemite in this little-known but important story from our nation's history. In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt joined naturalist John Muir on a trip to Yosemite. Camping by themselves in the uncharted woods, the two men...
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The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black AmericaThis "smart, confident, and necessary" (Shea Serrano, New York Times bestselling author) first cultural biography of rap superstar and "master of storytelling" (The New Yorker) Kendrick Lamar explores his meteoric rise to fame and his profound impact on a racially fraught America---perfect for fans...
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The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in MississippiThe instant New York Times bestseller - Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, Slate, Vanity Fair, TIME, Buzzfeed, Smithsonian, BookPage, KCUR, Kirkus, and Boston Globe - Nominated for a PEN America Literary Award "It literally changed my outlook on...
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The Autobiography of George Müller: You, Too, Can Experience Miraculous Answers to Prayer! (Receive God's Guidance and Provision Every Day)What can be accomplished in an ordinary man who trusts in an extraordinary God? George Müller discovered the endless possibilities! These excerpts from his diary allow Müller to tell his own story. Join him on his journey from a life of sin and rebellion...
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The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - One of the most remarkable true-crime narratives of the twenty-first century - "The Art Thief, like its title character, has confidence, élan, and a great sense of timing."--The New Yorker A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Washington...
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Teaching in the Dark: A MemoirA young teacher buys a one-way ticket to Shishmaref, Alaska. Within minutes of landing, she finds herself dealing with unexpected, rustic accommodations, and the culture shock of living in a remote Iñuit community. She relies on her courage, resilience, and wit while enduring freezing...
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Tarot: A Graphic History: Pamela Colman Smith's Story of Arcana, Symbols & MagicPamela Colman Smith: artist, occultist, true bohemian. Her illustrations defined the iconography of the classic tarot deck, but she is all too often forgotten.Born in London in 1878, Pamela moved to Jamaica with her parents at the age of eleven and then to New...
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Table Talk & Second Thoughts: A Memoir in FlashesWith wit and humor, Michael Martone writes his life as one of brief bites, effervescent episodes, and meaningful meals illuminated by the luminaries on the other side of the table. In many ways Martone's annotations of a life lived with words and writers, Table...
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Strung Out: A Memoir of Overcoming Addiction"This is a story she needed to tell; and the rest of the country needs to listen."-- New York Times Book Review"This vital memoir will change how we look at the opioid crisis and how the media talks about it. A deeply moving and...
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Straight Acting: The Hidden Queer Lives of William ShakespeareA dazzling and "highly readable" (Guardian) portrait of Shakespeare as a young artist, revealing how his rich and complex queer life informed the plays and poems we treasure today "Was Shakespeare gay?" For years the question has sent experts and fans into a tailspin...
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Still Standing: The Seven Miracles of Matthew ReumA catastrophic crash. A hidden ravine. And nearly seven days with no one coming to save him. In Still Standing: The Seven Miracles of Matthew Reum, a real-life car accident transforms into a gripping true survival story that blends raw trauma, emotional depth, and...
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Stevie WonderIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stevie Wonder, the genius behind some of the world's best-loved songs. At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be...
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Stay in the Game: Making the Most of Every SeasonIf you want to make an impact, you need to play every down. Every Game. Every Season.For ten seasons, Matt Forté was one of the NFL's premier running backs. During his tenure with the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets, Matt made two...
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Something, Not Nothing: A Story of Grief and LoveA poignant graphic memoir about the power of art to transform and heal after the death of a loved oneIn April 2020, cartoonist Sarah Leavitt's partner of twenty-two years, Donimo, died with medical assistance after years of severe chronic pain and a rapid decline...
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So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the GameA beloved New York Times bestselling author and golf aficionado shares his insatiable curiosity, trademark sense of humor, and vast knowledge of the game in this cavalcade of original pieces about why we love the sport, now featuring three additional new pieces. This is...
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Snowflake Bentley: A Caldecott Award WinnerIn this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, the true story of Wilson Bentley and his singular fascination with snowflakes is rendered in rich prose and gorgeous artwork, perfect for the holidays, snow days, and everyday.Wilson Bentley was always fascinated by snow. In childhood and adulthood,...
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Shoot Like Wes: A Practical Guide to Creating Your Own Wes Anderson PhotographyIt's time to build your very own Wes Anderson world. Inspired by the distinctive vision of director Wes Anderson, Shoot Like Wes is packed with rich imagery and in-depth analysis of the auteur's remarkable body of work. This is the only guide you'll need...
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