Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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The Irrational SeasonThe book is especially valuable for it's an exploration of L'Engle's life as a professional woman, wife, mother, and grandmother--.Publisher's WeeklyAuthor: Madeleine L'EnglePublisher: HarperOnePublished: 01/01/1984Pages: 224Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 8.05h x 5.29w x 0.56dISBN: 9780866839464About the AuthorL'Engle, Madeleine: - Madeline L'Engle, the popular author...
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The Goodriches: An American FamilyWhen local author Dane Starbuck set out several years ago to write the biography of Pierre Goodrich, scion of one of Indiana's most prominent twentieth-century families, he soon discovered that it was impossible to really understand Pierre Goodrich without also closely examining his family....
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The Changing Image of BeethovenNo composer in the history of music has undergone so many makeovers in the portrayal of his facial features or the interpretation of his cultural legacy as Ludwig van Beethoven. The myth began during his lifetime when few verbal or visual portrayals of the...
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The Death of Billy the Kid: Facsimile of the original 1933 EditionMany years after the death of Billy the Kid, Deputy John William Poe, who was just outside the door when Sheriff Pat Garrett killed him, wrote out the whole story, which was published in a small edition. Later, in 1933, this first-hand account was...
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Tales from Under the Rim: The Marketing of Tim HortonsA National Bestseller. Now available in paperback. "On a Rrrroll You may not be familiar with Ron Buist, but you know his handiwork." -- The Ottawa Citizen. Tales from Under the Rim is a behind-the-scenes look at a simple business that became a Canadian...
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Prince Siddhartha: The Story of BuddhaThis is the story of Prince Siddhartha and how he became Buddha, the Awakened One. Lyrical verse and beautiful full-color illustrations depict each major life event in Siddhartha's development. His message of nonviolence, loving-kindness, and unselfishness is vitally necessary for today's--and tomorrow's--children. A story...
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Metallica: All That MattersHeavy-metal survivors Metallica are one of the most important bands on the planet. Formed in 1981, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Lars Ulrich have sustained their reign over the hearts and minds of millions of devoted fans for over three decades. Rock journalist Paul...
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Jeff Buckley: Mystery White Boy BluesJeff Buckley's doe-eyed good looks and exceptional musicianship made him a Gen X poster boy and the object of reverent admiration from rock's aristocracy. His ethereal yet powerful voice forever changed the landscape of popular music, and his short but intensely lived life has...
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Johnny Depp: A Modern RebelKnown for his quirky, edgy roles and smoldering good looks, Johnny Depp is one of Hollywood's most obsessively followed superstars. Although Depp has been making movies for over 20 years, he's clearly still in the prime of his career: his recent roles, in The...
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Monkeemania: The Story of the MonkeesGlenn Baker traces the Monkees' meteoric rise to fame, the adulation and hostility they faced at the top of pop's ladder, and their sudden decline. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, including Monkees ephemera and film stills, this guide offers a complete discography and coverage...
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My StoryAuthor: Julia GillardPublisher: Vintage AustraliaPublished: 07/01/2015Pages: 544Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.00w x 1.70dISBN: 9780857983992
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D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones: The Fight of FaithMartyn Lloyd-Jones' hard work in the difficult War and post-War years became the preparation for his great influence in London in the fifties and sixties. But these pages trace his ministry into wider circles - to the Universities, to Europe, the United States, South...
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John the Fearless: The Growth of Burgundian PowerThe aims and personality of the second duke are illuminated, and the development of the Burgundian state during his ducal reign (1404-1419) charted. His supposed 'infernal pact' with the English and his assassination are examined;his activities in France are studied, as he exploited French...
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Intentional Walk: An Inside Look at the Faith That Drives the St. Louis CardinalsAn inside look at the faith that guides the all-stars.The St.Louis Cardinals have long been one of the most successful franchises in themajor leagues. They have won 11 World Series titles and some of the most famousplayers in the history of the game have...
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Strangers and Neighbors: What I Have Learned about Christianity by Living Among Orthodox JewsThe compelling, insightful, and challenging memoir of a Christian woman's exploration of her faith while living in community with strictly Orthodox Jews. As Maria Johnson explains: "I knew that Christianity is rooted deep in Judaism, but living in daily contact with a vital and...
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Laurie Anderson: All the Things I Lost in the FloodAn icon of performance art and the indie-music world, this is the first book on the artist's full career to date, as curated by the artist herself. Laurie Anderson is one of the most revered artists working today, and she is as prolific as...
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Irrepressible ReformerDrawing from rare archival materials researched over a period of 15 years, preeminent Dewey historian Wayne Wiegand has produced the first frank and comprehensive biography of the man behind the Dewey Decimal Classification System and scores of other enduring achievements. Tracing Dewey's life and...
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A Most Unusual Life: Dora Van Gelder Kunz: Clairvoyant, Theosophist, HealerBorn on a sugar plantation in Java at the turn of the 20th century, psychic, alternative healer, and writer Dora van Gelder Kunz was to become one of the most unique and unforgettable women of her age.This biography traces her life from her signs...
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John Wesley: His Life and ThoughtWhat people think affects what they do, and what people do affects what they think.There is no better illustration of this adage than John Wesley, the pivotal founder of Methodism. For Wesley, thinking and living went hand in hand. John Wesley: His Life and...
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From Head-Hunters to Church Planters: An Amazing Spiritual Awakening in NagalandThe amazing story of revival among Nagas in northeast India.Author: Paul HattawayPublisher: InterVarsity PressPublished: 04/03/2006Pages: 144Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.40dISBN: 9780830856565This title is not returnable
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