Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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No Sense in Wishing: Essays"Among the most profound and dazzling debuts I've ever read." --Kiese Laymon, award-winning author of Heavy: An American Memoir An essay collection from culture critic Lawrence Burney that is a personal and analytical look at his home city of Baltimore, music from throughout the...
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No Ordinary Bird: Drug Smuggling, a Plane Crash, and a Daughter's Quest for the TruthAuthor: Artis HendersonPublisher: HarperPublished: 09/02/2025Pages: 240Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 8.43h x 5.51w x 1.18dISBN: 9780358650270Review Citation(s): Library Journal 07/01/2025 pg. 62Publishers Weekly 07/14/2025Shelf Awareness 09/05/2025Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2025About the AuthorHenderson, Artis: - Artis Henderson's work has appeared in the New York Times, The Daily Beast,...
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Night Divides the Day: The Doors Anthology'We were reflecting on our own career as it was happening. It's not that we were trend-conscious, we were doing exactly what we would have been doing anyway.' - Jim Morrison'We didn't sit down and have a meeting to say, 'Hey, we want to...
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Never Silent: A Hiroshima Survivor's StoryTo be published on what will be the 80th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, survivor Setsuko Thurlow shares her memories of that horrific event and her resulting lifelong commitment to activism to ban nuclear arms.When Setsuko Thurlow was thirteen,...
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick DouglassFrederick Douglass's dramatic autobiographical account of his early life as a slave in America. Born into a life of bondage, Frederick Douglass secretly taught himself to read and write. It was a crime punishable by death, but it resulted in one of the most...
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My Little Golden Book about Ruth Bader GinsburgHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers! This Little Golden Book is a compelling introduction to an inspiring woman, written for...
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My Little Golden Book about AirplanesLittle pilots can learn all about exciting airplanes and famous aviators in this high-flying Little Golden Book! Climb aboard and soar the skies with this adventure-filled look at a subject all children are fascinated by: airplanes! Full of exciting illustrations, simple sentences, and unbelievable...
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My Life As An FBI Special Agent: The Thomas Lee Dillon CaseThis book is about one of the most heinous and troubling serial murder cases that I have ever worked. The fear, anxiety, and concern that gripped most of eastern and southeastern Ohio from 1989 to 1993 cannot be overstated. Never had a serial murder...
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Mothers and Other Fictional Characters: A Memoir in EssaysUSA Today Bestseller "Sensitive, searingly intelligent, and beautifully written." --Claire Dederer, author of Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma "This is--for real--a masterwork, one I will return to over and over." --Joanna Rakoff, author of My Salinger Year In this intimate and riveting memoir, Best American...
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Moon Child: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions AviatorBorn in the rugged Appalachian town of Sylva, North Carolina, Anthony Dyer was raised in a world of untamed adventure, where resilience was a way of life. That same fearless spirit propelled him into the elite realm of Special Operations Aviation, where he spent...
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Misunderstood: A MemoirA compelling and candid memoir from Allen Iverson, the NBA's most misunderstood Hall of Famer, detailing his tough childhood in Virginia, his entry into the league as the number one overall pick, and his controversial, culture-changing pro basketball career. In Misunderstood, Allen Iverson shares...
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Miffy and the ArtistsMiffy the rabbit needs no introduction--she's one of the best-loved bunnies in the world. Created by Dutch graphic designer Dick Bruna in 1955, Miffy will mark her seventieth birthday in 2025. To celebrate, Thames & Hudson will publish Miffy and the Artists--a delightful portrayal...
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Me Talk Pretty One DayA recent transplant to Paris, humorist David Sedaris, bestselling author of Naked, presents a collection of his strongest work yet, including the title story about his hilarious attempt to learn French. A number one national bestseller now in paperback.Author: David SedarisPublisher: Back Bay BooksPublished:...
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Messi Mania: The Ultimate Story of the World's Greatest Soccer Star"Tasty fare for readers inclined to hail the coming of soccer's 'Messi-ah.'" --Kirkus Reviews Channel the grit, resilience, and positivity of soccer icon Lionel Messi as you trace his journey to become one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Global superstar, FIFA...
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Men and Rubber: The Story of Business Original 1926 EditionRecommended reading by Charles T. Munger in Poor Charlie's Almanack. Complete 1926 edition of MEN AND RUBBER by Harvey S. Firestone. Here Firestone puts to words what made his company a success, how to avoid misleading wisdom, and some of his personal insights on...
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Memories, Dreams, ReflectionsAn eye-opening biography of one of the most influential psychiatrists of the modern age, drawing from his lectures, conversations, and own writings. "An important, firsthand document for readers who wish to understand this seminal writer and thinker." --Booklist In the spring of 1957, when...
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Mein Kampf: The New Ford TranslationFor the first time in 65 years, a modern, easy to understand, truly complete, accurate and uncensored edition of Mein Kampf has been released which reveals more than any past translation. Older translations altered passages, omitted passages, mistranslated Hitler's words, made some parts more...
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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Caldecott Honor Book)A Caldecott Honor Book, Coretta Scott King Honor Book, and New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book ● This "stunning, reverent" (School Library Journal) picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., brings his extraordinary life and profound message to young...
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Making Light Bloom: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany LampsThe untold story of Clara Driscoll, a nature lover with the mind of a creative innovator and the unsung genius who designed and engineered the iconic Tiffany lamp Drawing inspiration from her childhood gardens, Clara Driscoll created designs for Louis C. Tiffany's stained glass...
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Magic in a Drop of Water: How Ruth Patrick Taught the World about Water PollutionAn entertaining and gorgeous picture book biography of scientist and environmental hero Ruth Patrick, one of the first to warn about the dangers of pollution. A brilliant scientist and intrepid explorer, the ecologist Ruth Patrick taught the world how to care for the environment....
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