Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our AncestorsAuthor of Take Back the Magic and co-founder of the beloved non-denominational fellowship The Way of the Rose Perdita Finn offers a profound invitation to remember and recover the power, presence, and wisdom of the Mother Figure. "This book is a lodestar for anyone...
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Mary Ball Washington: The Untold Story of George Washington's MotherThe Mother of the Father of our Country. Mary Ball Washington was an unlikely candidate to be the mother of history's most famous revolutionary. In fact, George Washington's first fight for independence was from his controlling, singular mother. Stubborn, aristocratic Mary Ball Washington was...
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Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art"An inspiring, exciting introduction to avant-garde art and social commentary, this biography convinces young readers that art can exist, thrive and effect change outside in the real world. " --Kirkus Reviews This uplifting picture book biography about community-based Detroit artist Tyree Guyton introduces the...
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Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding FreedomWhen a woman decides to choose herself, everything changes.In Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, author and activist Deborah Santana shares a deeply moving memoir about awakening, resilience, and reclaiming a life of purpose after decades of living in the shadows.Born to pioneering...
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Longing to Breathe: Taking Brave Breaths for Your Soul's FreedomIn Longing to Breathe, Paul MeCown weaves together two párallel journeys: the physical healing that followed his double lung transplant and the deeper soul-level healing that awakened him to a freer, more authentic way of living. What began as a fight to breathe became...
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Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest FestivalWith a Foreword by Kim Thayil of Soundgarden!The definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1990s alt-rock festival Lollapalooza―told by the musicians, roadies, and industry insiders who lived it. From the New York Times bestselling authors of Nothin' But A Good Time. Through hundreds of new...
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Lil' John: Laughing My Way Through Life: Stories from an Accidental Career on Cleveland Tv--And More!Great stories from one of Cleveland's funniest people ... Best known as co-host of the long-running "Big Chuck & Lil' John Show," John Rinaldi has spent a lifetime making people laugh--including three generations of fans on Cleveland television every Friday night. He also wrestled...
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Life of Franklin PierceAs one of America's most famous writers and novelists, Nathaniel Hawthorne needs no formal introduction. He worked at a Custom House and joined Brook Farm, a transcendentalist community, before marrying Peabody in 1842. The couple moved to The Old Manse in Concord, Massachusetts, later...
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Kids Who Are Changing the World: Ready-To-Read Level 3Meet the inventive kids who are coming up with ways to save the world in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people "you should meet!" Have you ever wondered what you could do to change the world?...
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Kate!: The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will Be QueenThe definitive portrait of Kate Middleton, the beloved and private Princess of Wales, tracing her stunning rise from working-class roots to queen-in-waiting, from #1 New York Times bestselling royal biographer Christopher Andersen. Kate is one of the most photographed, most talked about, most written...
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John Foster Dulles: Apostle of American EmpireA compelling biography of John Foster Dulles, one of the most complex and underexamined architects of US foreign policy.John Foster Dulles is a towering yet misunderstood figure in American and international history. Best known as secretary of state under Dwight D. Eisenhower and as...
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Jim Thorpe: Original All-AmericanJim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes who ever lived. He played professional football and Major League baseball, and won Olympic gold medals in track and field. But his life wasn't easy. Born on a reservation, he endured family tragedy and was sent...
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Jimmy Buffett: A Little Golden Book BiographyFins up! Discover the life and legacy of beloved laid-back musician Jimmy Buffett in this beautifully illustrated and collectible Little Golden Book! His songs taught us to find joy in life, to not give up on our dreams, and most of all, to have...
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Jim Henson: A Little Golden Book Biography"It's time to play the music. It's time to light the lights." It's time to introduce young readers to Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, in this collectible Little Golden Book with awesome illustrations! Read the inspiring story of the creative genius who changed...
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Is That You, Petula?: An Autobiography'At the start of the war, I had been an anonymous six-year-old girl who loved playing in the mountain streams of Wales. By the end of it, I had become famous. And that fame never really stopped.' Petula Clark has had a life, and...
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In the Rooms: A Therapist's Guide to Getting and Staying SoberUnmasking Sobriety: A Candid Guide to Overcoming Addiction, Navigating Recovery and Becoming Your Best Self In today's volatile cultural and political landscape, despair often seems to be around every corner, driving many further into problematic drinking. Yet, in the aftermath of a global pandemic,...
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I Changed My NameThis is the autobiography of Jerry Harris Moore, a distinguished educator and civil rights advocate. Jerry grew up in western Arkansas, worked his way through a college eductaion and secured a teaching position at Northside High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jerry was active...
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Human Computer: Mary Jackson, EngineerA full-color picture book biography about Mary Jackson, who became the first female African American engineer at NASA--includes several STEM activities for some real-world learning connections! When Mary Jackson was growing up, she thought being an engineer was impossible for her. Why? After all,...
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How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter's MemoirNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "With propulsive humor and perspective on her annus horribilis, Jong-Fast achieves the memoir's transformative work of alchemy, arming us all with lines so good you won't just want to underline them, you will want to cut them out to share."...
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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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