Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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In the Garden of the Righteous: The Heroes Who Risked Their Lives to Save Jews During the HolocaustAuthor: Richard HurowitzPublisher: Harper PaperbacksPublished: 03/04/2025Pages: 496Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsISBN: 9780063037243
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In Spite of HeroinAn idyllic upbringing, unconditional love, and the serenity of the Heartland USA were not enough to shield this close-knit family from heroin. In her moving, ultimately hopeful narrative of struggle and redemption, Dana Chase writes unsparingly of how she survived the shock of learning...
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In a Heartbeat: The Ups and Downs of Life with Atrial FibHalfway through her thirty-five-year bout with Atrial Fibrillation, Rosalie Ungar, at sixty-two, has a heart attack while giving a presentation on heart-healthy foods. So starts the battle to take control of her Atrial Fib and newer heart issues. Told from the perspective of the...
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I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti: A Memoir of Good Food and Bad BoyfriendsFrom failure to fusilli, this deliciously hilarious read tells the story of Giulia Melucci's fizzled romances and the mouth-watering recipes she used to seduce her men, smooth over the lumps, and console herself when the relationships flamed out. From an affectionate alcoholic, to the...
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I Have A NightmareIn this powerful memoir, Darlene confronts the painful realities of growing up in a society still grappling with its fractured past, while navigating a world where lingering divisions are masked by forced unity. With raw vulnerability, she explores her experiences of trauma, identity, and...
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If 'They' Assassinate Him, Imran Khan the Last Hope: Leading The Change Amid Dark Forces"If 'They' Assassinate Him, Imran Khan - The Last Hope, Leading The Change Amid Dark Forces" delves into the turbulent political career of Imran Khan, a figure whose rise to power and resilience in the face of adversity has made him both a national...
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How Not to Fly an Airplane: A Female Pilot's JourneyShirley M. Phillips knew she wanted to be a pilot when she was fourteen years old, thanks to an introductory flight in a Cessna that her father gave her and her twin sister at their local airport. Living in a small New England town...
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How Much Big Is the Sky: A Memoir of a Mother's Love and Unfathomable LossHow Much Big Is the Sky is a mother's searingly melodic and eloquent love song to her teenage son, Ryan, following his sudden death resulting from a car crash. Sherry Chapman captures the intimacy and immediacy of her experience with a rare combination of...
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Hiding in Plain ViewUnveiling a journey from poverty to prosperity, this inspiring tale of resilience and self-discovery charts a path through adversity, empowering readers to forge their own destinies.Hiding in Plain View is a compelling narrative by Marcel Clarke, an entrepreneur, community advocate, and YouTube host. Marcel...
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Henry James Goes to ParisHenry James's reputation as The Master is so familiar that it's hard to imagine he was ever someone on whom some things really were lost. This is the story of the year--1875 to 1876--when the young novelist moved to Paris, drawn by his literary...
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Hattusili, the Hittite Prince Who Stole an Empire: Partner and Rival of Ramesses the GreatThis gripping biography documents the life and reign of Hattusili, one of the most famous and well-documented Hittite rulers. Hattusili ruled over the ancient kingdom of Anatolia (modern Turkey) during the 2nd millennium BC and was a political rival and, at the same time,...
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Grown Woman Talk: Your Essential Companion for Healthy LivingNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "A must-read for anyone who cares about their quality of life . . . Dr. Sharon Malone is the first person I turn to for a whole host of issues, especially my health."--MICHELLE OBAMA A practical guide to aging...
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Grit & Grace: The Transformation of a Ship & a Soul"Engaging and informative, with moments of great excitement-but also disturbing and weighted with angst." -Kirkus ReviewsDeborah Rudell's world unravels when the leaders of her spiritual commune are exposed, arrested, and imprisoned for bioterrorism and attempted murder. Crushed and adrift, she moves her family off...
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Greta: The Work, Life, and Style of Greta GerwigFind inspiration and empowerment as you explore the life, career, and influences of Greta Gerwig. The actor, writer, and director probably best known (at the moment) for the ground-breaking blockbuster film Barbie, Greta Gerwig, is an icon to young women who hope to follow...
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Good (Enough) Mother: Stories and EssaysA collection of honest and poignant essays and vignettes from acclaimed writer Ashley Fenker about her journey to motherhood against all medical odds, written for anyone who has ever wondered if their dream of becoming a mother would come true.At 16, Ashley Fenker was...
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God's Waiting Room: Racial Reckoning at Life's EndCan older racists change their tune, or will they haunt us further once they're gone? Rich in mystery and life's lessons, God's Waiting Room considers what matters in the end for older white adults and the younger Black nurses who care for them. An...
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Glitz, Glam, and a Damn Good Time: How Mamie Fish, Queen of the Gilded Age, Partied Her Way to PowerFrom the author of the critically acclaimed Madame Restell and Get Well Soon, Jennifer Wright, a provocatively written biography on Mamie Fish, also known as "The Ruler of the 400" and "The Theme Party Queen of the Gilded Age," that explores how women like...
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Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to SeeAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2024 BY NPR, TIME, AND THE ECONOMIST"Get the Picture is one of the funniest books I've read . . . Brilliant." --The Washington Post "A gripping and often hilarious investigation into the art world....
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George Washington Carver: A BiographyThis book strips away the myths surrounding the famed scientist George Washington Carver and portrays him as a brilliant, creative man who nonetheless possessed very human peculiarities and frailties. This insightful work chronicles the life of George Washington Carver, the renowned African American scientist...
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Full Circle: Learning to Live with Heart and PurposeIn this compelling and thoughtful memoir, Larry Holmes takes us on a revealing and insightful journey of self-discovery during a time of immense cultural, political, and racial upheaval in America. His engaging tales of transformation into adulthood point to life's insistent call toward change...
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