Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Young Naked Soul: My ConfessionsI welcome you to my heart. This collection of poetry and prose is a step into my world, a piece of me. This collection is in a different direction as all of my others, where this one is more raw, personal, and intimate to...
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Wild Thing: The Short, Spellbinding Life of Jimi HendrixOver fifty years after his death, Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970) is celebrated as the greatest rock guitarist of all time. But before he was setting guitars and the world aflame, James Marshall Hendrix was a shy kid in Seattle, plucking at a broken ukulele and...
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A Heart Lost in Wonder: The Life and Faith of Gerard Manley HopkinsGerard Manley Hopkins, one of the most beloved English-language poets of all time, lived a life charged with religious drama and vision. The product of a High-Church Anglican family, Hopkins eventually converted to Roman Catholicism and became a priest--after which he stopped writing poetry...
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Queen, Mother, and Stateswoman: Mariana of Austria and the Government of SpainWhen Philip IV of Spain died in 1665, his heir, Carlos II, was three years old. In addition to this looming dynastic crisis, decades of enormous military commitments had left Spain a virtually bankrupt state with vulnerable frontiers and a depleted army. In Silvia...
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Check RideCheck Ride is the raw, true story of one Army Aviator's time in Vietnam from 1969-1970. While Tom McGurn was only one young pilot, thousands shared his experiences in the Army. In Check Ride, he recounts previously undisclosed details of flight missions, giving the...
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Legends of Rock & Roll - The Everly BrothersThe Everly Brothers were one of the most important and influential of the early rock and roll bands. They set the standard high with close two-part harmonies and were the first of the rockers who combined country with rock and roll and, surprisingly, impressed...
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The Testimony of a Drug Lord Reborn: Book of kimBook of Kim THE TESTIMONY OF A DRUG LORD REBORNTHIS BOOK IS THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF KIM SOBORG CHRISTENSEN, ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST CONVICTED DRUG LORDS AND THE LARGEST TRAFFICKING CASE ON RECORD, ITS ABOUT THE DRUGS HITLER MADE TO CREATE THE SUPER HUMAN BEING,...
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Life Lincoln: An Intimate PortraitOn the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, the editors of LIFE bring readers everything that has been left to us from the life of one of history's most iconic figures. His pictures, actions, words in his speeches and his private letters are analyzed...
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Heart Full of Soul: Keith Relf of the YardbirdsThis is the first full-length biography of Keith Relf, frontman for the Yardbirds and one of the great tragic characters in rock history. Keith's moody vocals and harmonica helped to define the Yardbirds' sound on a string of innovative hit records in the 1960s...
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Aaron RodgersThe best quarterbacks take charge on the field, make amazing throws and thrilling runs, and lead their teams to victory. Learn more about Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL today. Filled with exciting photos,...
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Paul George: NBA StarThe world's greatest sports stars are known for dominating their opponents and making dynamic plays that amaze their fans. Get to know NBA star Paul George, highlighting the biggest moments of his career. Filled with exciting photos, compelling text, and informative sidebars, this book...
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This is Minuteman: Two-Three... Go!: Memoirs of a Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan"This book is OUTSTANDING The Author has seen some really exciting times in his life, in addition to some WOW flight hours. I read this in two days, and didn't want it to end. A VERY GREAT READ " --MikeRelive six decades of flying...
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George Kittle: NFL StarThe world's greatest sports stars are known for dominating their opponents and making dynamic plays that amaze their fans. Get to know NFL star George Kittle, highlighting the biggest moments of his career. Filled with exciting photos, compelling text, and informative sidebars, this book...
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Shawn MendesThis title introduces readers to the life and music of Shawn Mendes. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in his life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.Author: Emma HuddlestonPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize:...
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Lotte's Magical Paper Puppets: The Woman Behind the First Animated Feature FilmLotte thinks the cinema is magic. But Lotte doesn't just want to watch the magic: she wants to make it. Before Walt Disney made history with Snow White, Lotte Reiniger created what is considered one of the first feature-length animated films: The Adventures of...
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Phoolan Devi, Rebel QueenShe rebelled against the ancient tribal rules of India, her country, resulting in her becoming a Robin Hood type bandit. Essentially sold at the age of 11 to become a wife for a much older man, she ran away when he raped her. From...
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Lupita Nyong'o: Actor, Filmmaker, ActivistLupita Nyong'o became an internationally known actor after appearing in 12 Years a Slave, winningthe Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie and becoming the first Kenyan and Mexican actor to win in the category. She's gone on to star...
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When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved ThemThe best medicine may not always be found at a pharmacy or in a doctor's office. Sometimes it comes in the form of a four-legged friend. Three well-known leaders in their fields--award-winning dog photographer Jesse Freidin, adolescent HIV+ specialist Dr. Robert Garofalo, and LGBTQ...
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Re-Think.: The Whw Story: An Incredible Journey of Miracles and DreamsWith Re-think., Taiwanese furniture mogul William Hsieh traces back twenty years of his life to tell the story of how, at the old age of fifty, he went back to square one and made a comeback. After successfully growing and leading his own furniture...
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Ohpikiihaakan-Ohpihmeh (Raised Somewhere Else): A 60s Scoop Adoptee's Story of Coming HomeDuring the 60s Scoop, over 20,000 Indigenous children in Canada were removed from their biological families, lands and culture and trafficked across provinces, borders and overseas to be raised in non-Indigenous households.Ohpikiihaakan-ohpihmeh delves into the personal and provocative narrative of Colleen Cardinal's journey growing...
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