Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Writing the Big Book: The Creation of A.A.The definitive history of writing and producing the"Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous, told through extensive access to the group's archives.Author: William H. SchabergPublisher: Central Recovery PressPublished: 05/18/2021Pages: 712Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.40lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.50w x 1.80dISBN: 9781949481556About the AuthorWilliam H. Schaberg is a scholar...
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Clumsy Love: A Father's Journey Parenting His Transgender DaughterA father's journey of love, loss, and discovery as he learns to embrace and support his transgender daughter--one clumsy step at a time. In the summer of 2011, at a family gathering in the north woods of Wisconsin, a four-year-old named Simon--the only child...
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Slacker: 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation It CreatedGrunge music took the world by storm in 1991. Its roots go long before that and its impact spread long after. The social movement, the cultural effects, the psychology behind why the world responded in such a big way to the gritty sound and...
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Coach of the Decade: A-Rod's Coach, Rich HofmanAbout the BookRich Hofman, the winningest coach in Florida high school baseball history, shares his journey in "Coach of the Decade." With over a thousand wins, Twelve State Championships and Four National Championships, and a legacy of mentoring athletes like Alex Rodriguez, Hofman's story...
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Wet and Salty: A Lifelong Journey Seeking Coral Conservation and ResilienceReady to get wet and salty discovering the fun and adventure in a lifelong science career? Expert marine conservationist Rod Salm shares his career highlights in this lighthearted, educational memoir.This book chronicles a 55-year scientific journey filled with field observations, adventurous research, and innovative...
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Lessons from Lockport: Dispatches from the Great American DivideA long-time liberal activist gets an up-close political education about conservative America when he moves to a small town in upstate New York.During a time of great national division and a growing working-class rebellion that has turned American politics on its head, a longtime...
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Featuring Taylor Swift: Facts, Quizzes, Activities, and More!How many times does Taylor Swift mention the color red in her lyrics? How many times did Taylor change her outfit throughout an Eras tour concert? And what Easter eggs is she laying for her fans in her social media posts, videos, and more?...
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Mississippi Hippie: A Life in 49 Pieces"Mississippi Hippie" is a gripping memoir that delves into themes of identity, resilience, and the human spirit's unwavering strength. Willy Bearden's captivating storytelling sheds light on life's complexities, the impact of race, and a young man's quest to break free from societal norms.From the...
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The Westcott Story: Volume I-1588-1940, The Enduring Spirit of an American Family Spanning 400 YearsThis sweeping narrative details the history and genealogy of the Westcott family in America spanning 400 years and 14 generations. From immigration to colonization, from armed conflict to industrialization and artistic expression, the enthralling stories embody the spirit and value of cultural icons in...
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The Westcott Story: Volume II-1889-2024, The Enduring Spirit of an American Family Spanning 400 YearsThis sweeping narrative details the history and genealogy of the Westcott family in America spanning 400 years and 14 generations. From immigration to colonization, from armed conflict to industrialization and artistic expression, the enthralling stories embody the spirit and value of cultural icons in...
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Nobody's Girl: Mother, Model, CEO On My Own TermsFormer catwalk and print model who was told she was not suitable for any job according to tests and severe dyslexia, Amber Brookman went on to become a formidable CEO in the textile industry with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and fashion...
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From Abuse to God's Blessings: A Memoir of His Grace and GloryGrowing up in rural Missouri, Jim Kissock's childhood was anything but idyllic. Between his alcoholic father's abuse, his parents' divorce, and being trapped in a home dominated by violence and fear, Jim faced seemingly insurmountable odds from an early age. Yet, through a remarkable...
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Muse: Brown Skin - A Dangerous Kind Of LoveMuse: Brown Skin - A Dangerous Kind of Love is an emotionally charged and poetically written memoir that explores the raw, complicated, and sensual experience of being someone's inspiration, but never their priority.In this lyrical debut, Geri Cohen Biddy opens her heart with bold...
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The Eli Sharabi Hostage Memoir: 491 Days in CaptivityAuthor: Tyrion PressPublisher: Arsl PubPublished: 10/05/2025Pages: 82Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.17dISBN: 9789789459124This title is not returnable
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Dishwasher: One Man's Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty StatesDishwasher is Public Radio favorite and underground celebrity Pete Jordan's amusing memoir of his dishwashing extravaganza. Part adventure, part parody, and part miraculous journey of self-discovery, it is the unforgettable account of Jordan's transformation from itinerant seeker into "Dishwasher Pete"--unlikely folk hero, writer, publisher...
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Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909The true story of the young immigrant who led the largest strike of women workers in U.S. history. This picture book biography about the plight of immigrants in America in the early 1900s and the timeless fight for equality and justice should not be...
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Blackpink: Pretty Isn't Everything: The Ultimate Unofficial GuideFilled with incredible color photos and fun facts, this unofficial fan guide tells the full story of the global phenomenon Blackpink. The girls of Blackpink are more than just pretty faces. Since they debuted in 2016, the group has broken record after record, played...
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The Faraway NearbyA New York Times Notable Book Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award A personal, lyrical narrative about storytelling and empathy, from the author of Orwell's Roses Apricots. Her mother's disintegrating memory. An invitation to Iceland. Illness. These are Rebecca Solnit's raw materials,...
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The House of BeingAn exquisite meditation on the geographies we inherit and the metaphors we inhabit, from Pulitzer Prize winner and nineteenth U.S. poet laureate Natasha Trethewey "Trethewey doesn't just explore the reasons why she writes. She also offers a compassionate argument for why we must all...
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The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of GreatnessThis definitive biography of Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw examines the genesis of his brilliance, his epic quest to win the World Series, and his singular place within the evolving baseball landscape--based on exclusive interviews with Kershaw and more than 200 others. Now in paperback...
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