Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Man of the FamilyFortified with Yankee ingenuity and western can-do energy, the Moody family, transplanted from New England, builds a new life on a Colorado ranch early in the twentieth century. Father has died and Little Britches shoulders the responsibilities of a man at age eleven. Man...
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Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped the PastA "supremely entertaining" (The New Yorker) exploration of who gets to record the world's history--from Julius Caesar to William Shakespeare to Ken Burns--and how their biases influence our understanding about the past. There are many stories we can spin about previous ages, but which...
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Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father's Fortune and Created the Illusion of SuccessAn Instant New York Times Bestseller - A Washington Post Notable Book - A Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year "A first-rate financial thriller . . . Lucky Loser is one of those rare Trump books that deserve, even demand, to be...
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Love Me, Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the Making of an AntiheroFrom acclaimed sports writer and bestselling author Jeff Pearlman, a searing and insightful look into the life and career of Barry Bonds, one of the most celebrated, contradictory and controversial sports figures of our timeNo player in the history of baseball has left such...
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Lost ConnectionsThe New York Times bestseller from the author of Chasing the Scream, offering a radical new way of thinking about depression and anxiety. There was a mystery haunting award-winning investigative journalist Johann Hari. He was thirty-nine years old, and almost every year he had...
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Losing My Cool: Love, Literature, and a Black Man's Escape from the Crowd"A provocative, intellectual memoir" (USA Today)-from a remarkable new literary voice. Growing up, Thomas Chatterton Williams knew he loved three things in life: his parents, literature, and the intoxicating hip-hop culture that surrounded him. For years, he managed to juggle two disparate lifestyles, "keeping...
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Live Wire: Long-Winded Short StoriesInstant New York Times bestsellerA sharp, funny, and honest collection of real-life stories from Kelly Ripa, showing the many dimensions and crackling wit of the beloved daytime talk show host."This laugh-out-loud book is a must-read for Ripa's legions of fans." --Bustle"Ripa has a penchant...
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Little Virtues"As far as the education of children is concerned," states Natalia Ginzburg in this collection of her finest and best-known short essays, "I think they should be taught not the little virtues but the great ones. Not thrift but generosity and an indifference to...
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Little Superstars: Taylor: The Inspiring Story of Taylor SwiftGet to know global superstar Taylor Swift in this push, pull and slide book, perfect for little Swifties! Little Superstars: Taylor is an interactive introduction to the chart-topping singer and songwriter, and empowers young children to dream big. Push, pull and slide the scenes...
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Little Naturalists: Ansel Adams and His CameraIntroduce your brilliant baby to famous naturalist and photographer Ansel Adams.Ansel Adams was twelve years old when he received his first camera on a trip to Yosemite National Park. He spent the rest of his life taking photographs and advocating for conservation. Kate Coombs'...
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Let's Meet Taylor: Story of the Superstar Taylor SwiftHey Swifties! Jump into the magical world of Taylor Swift with this dazzling book all about your favorite superstar! This fun picture book takes you on a sparkling journey from Taylor's early days on a Christmas tree farm to her shining moments as a...
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Lessons My Father Taught Me: The Strength, Integrity, and Faith of Ronald Reagan"I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there's purpose and worth to each and every life." --Ronald Reagan Noted political commentator Michael Reagan, the son of Ronald Reagan and first wife Jane Wyman,...
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Lesbian Love Story: A Memoir in ArchivesFor readers of Saidiya Hartman and Jeanette Winterson, Lesbian Love Story is an intimate journey into the archives--uncovering the romances and role models written out of history and what their stories can teach us all about how to love When Amelia Possanza moved to...
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Legends of the NBALegends of the NBA features illustrated profiles of twenty-eight retired basketball greats, including pioneers of the game such as Bill Russell and Jerry West. Dream Team players like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, and more recent all-stars, such as Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant....
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Last Man Standing: The Ascent of Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan ChaseIn the midst of the most disastrous economic climate of Wall Street's history, one executive has weathered the storm more deftly than any other: Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase. In 2008, while Dimon's competitors watched their companies crumble, JPMorgan not only...
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Journeys from the Driftless: Growing Up on an Iowa FarmEmbark on a journey through the eyes of a farm girl in mid-20th century rural America. Relish in a heartfelt coming-of-age tale that captures the essence of iconic eras. A perfect escape to simpler times, offering a treasure trove of memories.With humor and poignancy,...
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Josh AllenIn 2020, quarterback Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to their first division title in 25 years. But he wasn't always destined to be a National Football League (NFL) superstar. In high school, Allen was smaller than most college and NFL quarterbacks. He grew...
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Jimmy Carter: The Last Interview: And Other Conversations"We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace. We can make these changes--and we must." --Jimmy Carter James Earl Carter Jr. came from a background of farming and military service to forge an unlikely political career, first as...
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Jazz in the Bittersweet Blues of LifeExperience the inspiration and joy of creation and performance in Jazz in the Bittersweet Blues of Life, an intimate portrait of a unique artist and his audience. Set in the studio, on the stage, and in great cities and small towns across the country,...
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I Will Scream to the World: My Story. My Fight. My Hope for Girls Everywhere.This extraordinary memoir details the monumental journey of one young Gambian woman from survivor of FGM and forced child marriage, to global activist and political leader who became UN Women's first Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People, and...
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