Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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I Don't Speak Spanish, But I Understand Everything When I'm Dancing!When Rodney Eric López was a child, he overheard his mother say, "Hable en español para que él no entienda" ("Speak in Spanish so he won't understand").That single moment crystallized a lifetime of feeling inadequate. Raised in the Bronx, he was taught to navigate...
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How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford UniversityNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2026 by The New York Times "Poignant, maddening, and genuinely hilarious, How to Rule the World is to be devoured--and fast, before Stanford buys up and sets fire to every copy. (Talk about a burn book!)" --Mark Leibovich,...
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How to Fail as an Artist, My Best Tips: Your Creativity Wants You BackIf you've walked away from your art - or feel like you're about to - you're in good company.For decades, writer-director Ela Thier tried to "make it" in film. She chased greenlights, collected enough pass letters to wallpaper New York City, and waited to...
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House of Fidelity: The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company That Changed American InvestingThe gripping, definitive account of the private family behind one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world. "Pulls the curtain back on one of the country's most powerful and mysterious financial institutions ... It's a must read." ―William D. Cohan, New York...
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Hogan: A BiographyBen Hogan won four U.S. Opens in six years, three of them after a near-fatal head-on automobile collision. Driven by an obsessive dedication to the game, legend has it, he practiced until his hands bled. The concentration and precision he exhibited on the course...
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Her Epic Adventure: 25 Daring Women Who Inspire a Life Less OrdinaryThrilling true stories of female adventurers who never stopped believing in themselves -- and achieved the unimaginable! Throughout history, women eager for adventure have long faced obstacles and opposition. But here are the stories of 25 remarkable women -- from pilots to mountain climbers,...
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Grand Papa Jefferson: An American President and His GrandchildrenAuthor: John B. BolesPublisher: Mercer University PressPublished: 04/13/2026Pages: 256Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.17lbsISBN: 9798897360055About the AuthorJohn B. Boles is the William P. Hobby Professor Emeritus of History at Rice University, former editor of the Journal of Southern History (1983-2013), a former president of the Southern...
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Going Down In GothamAt 17, Zoe Hansen ran from London to New York City. It was the flaming height of the 1980s, and Manhattan was a wildly fantastic world for this young British girl. After talking her way into a job at MTV she plunged into the...
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God Must Be A Fly Fisher: The Drift of a LifetimeGod Must Be a Fly Fisher: Stories of Grace, Water, and the One Who Cast the First Line Finding Faith in the Flow of the River - If God created trout and rivers, then surely He must know how to cast a fly.In God...
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George Washington (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)Learn all about George Washington, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the historians of tomorrow! National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA...
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Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a LegendBased on extensive research and original interviews, this intimate biography reveals the complexities of Gandolfini's character, his rise to fame, and his lasting impact on television and film."A riveting look inside the mind of a towering talent, this is a must for Sopranos fans."―Publishers...
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FosseNow the FX limited series Fosse/Verdon starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams with Lin-Manuel Miranda executive producing. "Wasson is a smart and savvy reporter, and his book abounds with colorful firsthand tales." -- Janet Maslin, New York Times "Fascinating . . . Wasson has...
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Fierce Mercy: Daring to Live Out God's Compassion in Bold and Practical WaysAbby Johnson thought she knew what mercy was when she ushered desperate women toward abortion as the director of a Planned Parenthood facility. She was wrong. It wasn't until she understood the blood on her hands that she personally experienced the power of God's...
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Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw JournalistFrom the king of "Gonzo" journalism and bestselling author who brought you Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas comes another astonishing volume of letters by Hunter S. Thompson, featuring a new introduction from award-winning author and staff writer at The New Yorker Jon Lee...
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Fancy Party Gowns: The Story of Fashion Designer Ann Cole LoweA beautiful picture book about Ann Cole Lowe, a little-known African-American fashion designer who battled personal and social adversity in order to pursue her passion of making beautiful gowns and went on to become one of society's top designers. Wisps of cloth would fall...
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Famesick: A MemoirINSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In this rowdy, frank reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls and the bestselling author of Not That Kind of Girl asks whether fulfilling her creative ambitions...
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Famesick: A MemoirINSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In this rowdy, frank reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls and the bestselling author of Not That Kind of Girl asks whether fulfilling her creative ambitions...
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Entangled States: A Life According to Quantum PhysicsA young queer millennial physicist unveils some of the most mind-bending physics concepts in the universe--and uses them to illuminate their own fascinating life story "I see physics everywhere," Karmela Padavic-Callaghan writes. "It offers itself to me when I try to make sense of...
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Elvis Is Dead, I'm Still Alive: The Story of Asian Man RecordsThe page-turning, definitive guide to beloved ska musician Mike Park and his iconic indie label Asian Man Records.Sourced from over a hundred hours of interviews with musicians, producers, booking agents, label owners, writers, fans, employees, volunteers, friends and family, Elvis is Dead, I'm Still...
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Elizabeth II: In Private. in Public. Her Story.A celebration of the life of Queen Elizabeth II on the centenary of her birth, by the bestselling author of The Making of a King and Queen of Our Times. Elizabeth II was not born to reign. Like that other great queen in modern...
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