Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Saving AbigailSaving Abigail is a true story about a little girl taken hostage by Hamas the morning of October 7, 2023, after thousands of terrorists breached Israel by land, sea, and air. That day, Hamas slaughtered 1,200 men, women, and children, and 246 innocent people...
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Samuel "One-Armed" Berry: Shaker, Teacher, Ruthless Civil War GuerillaSamuel "One-Armed" Berry tells the story of Sam Berry, the infamous Civil War guerilla fighter who terrorized the Kentucky Commonwealth during that brutal conflict. The book describes his life before the war, the atrocities that led him into a life of violence, and his...
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Running Naked: Surviving the Legacy of Family in Rural NebraskaFROM DUSTY ROADS AND DEAD ENDS, A NEBRASKA NATIVE SON FINDS HIS WAYA former Nebraska state senator hails from the heart of rural Nebraska-tiny Bassett, Nebraska, population 1,010-where his father and grandfather owned and operated the fertilizer plant, the backbone of the rural community.Born...
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Rubberhead: Volume 1Prepare to take a journey into the insane mind of one of Hollywood's most legendary and controversial Special FX artists, Steve Johnson. From sculpting Slimer from Ghostbusters while strung out on cocaine, to disguising Michael Jackson so the King of Pop could go into...
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Robert Rogers, Ranger: The Rise and Fall of an American IconRobert Rogers, commander of Rogers' Rangers during the French and Indian War, was the war's best-known colonial military hero and, in the ensuing peace, one of the best-known Americans of any description, rivaling Benjamin Franklin in popularity. He was revered in the colonies as...
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Robert E. Lee's Reluctant Warrior: The Life of Cavalry Commander and Railroad Businessman, Brigadier General Williams Carter WickhamWilliams Carter Wickham, a Confederate general, opposed secession, supported Reconstruction, and later led the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.Williams Carter Wickham fought bravely for the south as a Confederate cavalry officer, finishing the war as a brigadier general. He also steadfastly opposed secession, believing that...
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RihannaThis engaging book showcases the life and work of musician and businesswoman Rihanna, explaining her early life, rise to fame, and most influential works. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes informative sidebars,...
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Richard Tregaskis: Reporting Under Fire from Guadalcanal to VietnamIn the late summer of 1942, more than ten thousand members of the First Marine Division held a tenuous toehold on the Pacific island of Guadalcanal. As American marines battled Japanese forces for control of the island, they were joined by war correspondent Richard...
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Return to the Place I Never LeftA personal testament in poetry to survival, resilience, and the complex legacy of the Holocaust. In this harrowing firsthand account of the Holocaust, survivor Tobias Schiff displays the depths of human suffering, the capacity for hope and renewal, and the impact of starvation on...
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Remembering Her: The Other Side of Dementia or Alzheimer'sRemembering Her is an intimate look into the lives of families that have had to watch someone they love fade into someone they don't recognize. Told from different perspectives, it details how their relationships and lives changed because of the disease. Family members were...
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Red Hot Chili Peppers: The biography of the rock band from Los Angeles, their greatest hits and legacyThe book Red Hot Chili Peppers invites readers into the vibrant and enduring world of the iconic American rock band. Formed in Los Angeles in 1982, the quartet of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante has left an indelible mark on the...
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Recover Strong: From Loss & Addiction To Hope & Reinvention**Recover Strong ** by Marie Enright is a powerful and inspiring guide for those affected by addiction. This book offers a message of hope, faith and resilience, a shining light on the strength it takes to overcome the struggles of addiction. Enright shares both...
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Reclaiming Venus: The Many Lives of Alvenia BridgesReclaiming Venus: The Many Lives of Alvenia Bridges chronicles the remarkable journey of Alvenia Bridges from segregated Kansas to the heights of fashion and rock 'n' roll, breaking barriers and rubbing shoulders with legends. It is a powerful testament to resilience and the pursuit...
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Rare Threads: A Life with Prader-Willi SyndromeIn Rare Threads: A Life with Prader-Willi Syndrome, Sebastiaan Van Nuissenburg shares the poignant journey of raising a child with tworare genetic conditions. From the overwhelming joy of birth to the stark realities of being the parent of the only child in the world...
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Ralph Metzner, Explorer of Consciousness: The Life and Legacy of a Psychedelic PioneerReveals the vast impact of Ralph Metzner's healing therapies and wisdom on colleagues, students, clients, and the fields in which he worked - Includes contributions from Rick Doblin, Charles S. Grob, Stan Grof, Stanley Krippner, Dennis McKenna, the late Christian R?tsch, Richard Strozzi-Heckler, Claudia...
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Queerly Beloved: A Love Story Across GendersImagine if, after fifteen years as a lesbian couple, your partner turned to you and said, "I think I'm really a man." What would you do? How would you respond? For Diane and Jacob (n e Suzy) Anderson-Minshall this isn't a hypothetical question. It's...
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Prophet's PondDiscover Your Meeting Place with the Prophet (S)! If your child hasn't experienced this splendid tale, then they're really missing out on something powerful. Here's why: The Prophet's Pond is about the 'hawd' (pool) of the Prophet Muhammad (S) where he will first meet...
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PoofShortlisted for the 2024 Queensland Literary Awards Premier's Award for a Work of State SignificancePart provocateur, part seducer, this young gay man's account of life offers one of the freshest takes on Australia and the world today.Honouring poets of the past - Jean Genet,...
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Pieces of Me"Pieces of Me," is the author's debut book in her five-book series, Echoes in Healing, where she intricately weaves together the core essence of her life's journey, offering readers a poignant and intimate glimpse into her soul. Regina unfolds the story of her struggles,...
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Pepperoni, Jalape?os & LSDAt eighteen, Paul Mountain pissed on his academic scholarship to the University of Minnesota and fled to Boulder, Colorado without money, family or prospects. In a cramped one-bedroom apartment with two other dudes, Paul's life was youth unbridled, impulsive, and without remorse.Within a year,...
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