Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Guitar King: Michael Bloomfield's Life in the BluesNamed one of the world's great blues-rock guitarists by Rolling Stone, Mike Bloomfield (1943-1981) remains beloved by fans forty years after his untimely death. Taking readers backstage, onstage, and into the recording studio with this legendary virtuoso, David Dann tells the riveting stories behind...
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Affirming: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality, and Staying in the ChurchWhat is it like to discover that something you've believed all your life might be wrong? Sally Gary knew since her early adulthood that she was attracted to women. But as a devoted Christian, she felt there was no way to fully embrace this aspect...
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Handsome: Stories of an Awkward Girl Boy HumanAs a horny little kid, Holly Lorka had no idea why God had put her in the wrong body and made her want to kiss girls. She had questions: Was she a monster? Would she ever be able to grow sideburns? And most importantly,...
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A Time for All Things: The Life of Michael E. DebakeyHe has been called the greatest surgeon of the 20th century. The son of Lebanese immigrants, Michael DeBakey rose from humble beginnings in a backwater Louisiana town to dominate the landscape of modern medicine. His contributions to our understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease,...
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Angela Merkel: The Chancellor and Her WorldWith the Eurozone engulfed in an unprecedented crisis, one political figure looms largest of all, Angela Merkel, the leader of its most powerful economy. While foreign affairs have become the central issues of her chancellorship in this crucial election year, the entire world is...
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Homage to CataloniaHomage to Catalonia is political journalist and novelist George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations in the Spanish Civil War...Author: George OrwellPublisher: Indoeuropeanpublishing.comPublished: 01/11/2011Pages: 176Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41dISBN: 9781604443493This title is not returnable
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Bound to Lose Destined to WinBound To Lose Destined To Win, is an Inspiring, Uplifting book of freedom, Which Almighty God delivered Dr. Earthquake Kelley, from voodoo and sorcery. It's an enlightening book on how Almighty God allowed him, to experience death twice. Age 15 he died from an...
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Orbit: The Cast of Doctor WhoDr. Who is the longest running sci-fi TV series of all time. The secret to its longevity is its uncanny ability to recast the lead actor every few years. But who are the people behind "The Doctor?" THE CAST OF DR. WHO takes you...
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Hawkeye Greats, by the Numbers"Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers features prominent Hawkeye football and men's basketball players by their jersey numbers, and it's bound to be a hit with Hawkeye fans as they recall all the fine players in Iowa football and men's basketball history who wore those...
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National Geographic Readers: African-American History MakersLearn about the lives and accomplishments of four inspiring figures from American history all in one book: George Washington Carver, Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Meet civil rights leaders who were inspiring individuals as well as leaders in their fields:...
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Poder Politico: Volodymyr ZelenskyEx actor y comediante, Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy es actualmente el sexto presidente de Ucrania. En el apogeo de su popularidad en la televisión nacional, cuando interpretó a un presidente en "El Servidor del Pueblo", derrocó al presidente en funciones presentándose en una plataforma anti-corrupción...
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Garth Williams, American Illustrator: A LifeOpen the pages of so many children's classics--Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web, Mister Dog, The Cricket in Times Square, The Rescuers, the Little House books--and you will see page after page of the artistry that brought those stories to life. And behind the illustrations sparking...
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George Merrick, Son of the South Wind: Visionary Creator of Coral Gables"The reader is left breathless by the whirlwind achievements of master suburban planner and visionary George Merrick, so excellently written and documented. George Merrick, Son of the South Wind takes us on Merrick's journey through pastoral grapefruit groves to a meticulous and innovative Coral...
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My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles: The Amazing True Story of One Boy's Journey from Refugee to Chess ChampionIn their escape from Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria, Tani's family's journey to the United States was nothing short of a miracle. Then 8-year-old Tani started competing with his public school in the ultra-exclusive chess clubs of New York City - and...
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Benjamin Franklin: An American GeniusA biography examining the life of Benjamin Franklin and his leadership as a statesman, scientist, inventor, and printer. Written in graphic-novel format.Author: Barbara Schulz, Kay Melchisedech OlsonPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 01/01/2006Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.90w x 0.10dISBN: 9780736861892Audience: Young AdultAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...
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Run the Mile You're in: Finding God in Every StepJourney with Olympian and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of running and, along the way, shows you how he found God in every step. Ryan Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder...
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From the Outside: My Journey Through Life and the Game I LoveNew York Times BestsellerThe record-holding two-time NBA champion and recently inducted hall-of-famer reflects on his work ethic, his on-the-court friendships and rivalries, the great teams he's played for, and what it takes to have a long and successful career in this thoughtful, in-depth memoir.Playing...
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Let the People in: The Life and Times of Ann RichardsWinner, Coral Horton Tullis Memorial Prize, Texas State Historical Association, 2012 Liz Carpenter Award for Research in the History of Women, Texas State Historical Association, 2012When Ann Richards delivered the keynote of the 1988 Democratic National Convention and mocked President George H. W. Bush--"Poor...
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Gandhi Before IndiaA New York Times Notable Book and a San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year A revelatory work of biography, Gandhi Before India is an illuminating portrait of the life, the work, and the historical context of one of the most abidingly influential--and...
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Living My Life, Vol. 2: Volume 2"You damn bitch of an anarchist, I wish I could get at you. I would tear your heart out and feed it to my dog." This was one of the less obscene messages received by Emma Goldman (1869-1940), while in jail on suspicion of...
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