Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New YorkPULITZER PRIZE WINNER - A modern American classic, this huge and galvanizing biography of Robert Moses reveals not only the saga of one man's incredible accumulation of power but the story of his shaping (and mis-shaping) of twentieth-century New York. One of the Modern...
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The Pirate's Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd"[A] striking, thoroughly researched depiction of just how much persistence and inventiveness it took for a woman in Colonial America to retain security and dignity over the course of her life." --Christian Science Monitor Few know that Captain Kidd, one of the most notorious...
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The Perils of Girlhood: A Memoir in EssaysLike many girls growing up in the eighties and nineties, Melissa Fraterrigo leaned on popular culture to transition from childhood to adolescence and beyond. Judy Blume told stories about girls embracing their imperfections; Madonna encouraged bold moves. But Fraterrigo's experiences with dating and attempts...
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The Penguin Lessons: What I Learned from a Remarkable BirdNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE - The extraordinary and inspiring true story about the surprising bond between a young teacher and the small penguin he rescued "The Penguin Lessons teaches an important truth: that a single act of compassion can be repaid a thousand-fold."--Sy...
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The Pathless PathIt takes a few wrong turns to find the right way.Paul Millerd thought he was on his way. From small-town Connecticut kid to the most prestigious consulting firm in the world, brushing shoulders with CEOs and with the resume to match.The Pathless Path is...
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The Other Side of the Sky: A MemoirFarah Ahmedi recounts her heartbreaking journey from war-torn Kabul to America in her New York Times bestselling inspirational memoir. Farah Ahmedi's "poignant tale of survival" (Chicago Tribune) chronicles her journey from war to peace. Equal parts tragedy and hope, determination and daring, Ahmedi's memoir...
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The One & Only Googoosh: Iran's Beloved SuperstarA celebration of one of Iran's most iconic musical artists. The legendary Iranian singer and actress Googoosh (born Faegheh Atashin) made her stage debut at age two while performing alongside her acrobat father. By the time she reached adulthood, she was widely considered to...
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The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract ArtA Caldecott Honor Book Vasya Kandinsky was a proper little boy: he studied math and history, he practiced the piano, he sat up straight and was perfectly polite. And when his family sent him to art classes, they expected him to paint pretty houses...
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The Night Stalker: The Disturbing Life and Chilling Crimes of Richard Ramirez"An astonishing portrait of a killer not seen since In Cold Blood." --New York Daily News A bestselling masterpiece of true crime on par with Helter Skelter, this definitive account of one of America's most feared and notorious serial killers takes you deep into...
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The New Negro: A History in Documents, 1887-1937An authoritative anthology tracing the history of one of the most important concepts Black people drew on to challenge the brutal, totalizing system of Jim Crow racism This book brings together a wealth of readings on the metaphor of the "New Negro," charting how...
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The Mystery of Perception: A Conversation with Lynne TillmanCandid and instantly engaging, this will be the go-to introduction to Lynne Tillman for readers everywhere and is a must have for any fan. A breakthrough for the legendary underground icon, who speaks about her life as a writer and her work in a...
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The Murder Next Door: A Graphic Memoir"This visually spectacular book offers a powerful dive into the depths of fear and trauma and a reminder that the impact of violence spreads far beyond the official victim." --Rebecca Solnit, author of Orwell's Roses and Hope in the DarkWhen someone is murdered next...
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The Most Inspiring Sports Stories Of All Time For Kids!: The Ultimate Sport Book For Kids Ages 8-12 -- With extra Trivia, Videos and Life LessonsUnlock the magic of inspiration and change the way your child sees the world! This book is brimming with over 50 epic stories about overcoming obstacles and building resilience through sports. And that's just the beginning! Bonus Features You'll Love: Bonus Videos: Many stories...
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The Money Kings: The Epic Story of the Jewish Immigrants Who Transformed Wall Street and Shaped Modern AmericaThe incredible saga of the German-Jewish immigrants--with now familiar names like Goldman and Sachs, Kuhn and Loeb, Warburg and Schiff, Lehman and Seligman--who profoundly influenced the rise of modern finance (and so much more), from the New York Times best-selling author of Sons of...
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The Mentor's Gift: One of America's foremost arts leaders draws lessons from her storied careerThe Mentor's Gift: One of America's Foremost Arts Leaders Draws Lessons from Her Storied Career is the first professional memoir to be structured around developing and defining the concept of mentorship through lived experience. The work of one of America's most respected arts professionals,...
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The Man Who Shot J. P. Morgan: A Life of Arsenic, Anarchy, and IntrigueThe thrilling, true story of a prolific criminal's many identities and exploits On the morning of July 3, 1915, John Pierpont Morgan Jr., one of the most famous names in finance, was entertaining guests at his sprawling Long Island estate when the doorbell unexpectedly...
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The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer"...a wise book about an important and overlooked American journalist and intellectual." -- The Wall Street Journal Frank Meyer devised the blueprint for American conservatism--fusionism--championed by Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan, and so many to this day. Yet long before and far away, Communists in...
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The Man Who Could Move Clouds: A MemoirPULITZER PRIZE FINALIST - NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST - From the bestselling author of Fruit of the Drunken Tree, comes a dazzling, kaleidoscopic memoir reclaiming her family's otherworldly legacy. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: TIME, NPR, VULTURE, PEOPLE, BOSTON GLOBE, VANITY FAIR, ESQUIRE,...
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The Leadership Detour: How The Unexpected Path Shaped My SuccessThe Leadership Detour is a deeply personal and powerful memoir-meets-leadership guide by Dr. Tammi Fleming. Blending lived experience with professional insight, she shares her unexpected journey from early career success to profound personal transformation. Through heartfelt storytelling and coaching wisdom, she explores the essential...
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The Last Outlaws: The Desperate Final Days of the Dalton GangThe definitive account of the Dalton Gang and the most brazen bank heist in history, by the multiple New York Times bestselling author. The Last Outlaws is the thrilling true story of the last of one of the greatest outlaw gangs. The dreaded Dalton...
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