Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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The Tinker's Progress: The Life and Times of John BunyanKnown primarily for his allegorical work, The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan was also a preacher, a gifted theologian and interpreter of Scripture. Academically, he was not a learned man, but when it came to practical and experiential mastery of the Scriptures and their theology,...
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Fame: Taylor SwiftBack in print! With legions of fans, countless Grammys, and a plethora of positive press, Taylor Swift's rapid ascent to stardom has granted her an early and enticing flavor of FAME. Adored by her fans, embraced by radio and television, and the subject of...
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Fame: BtsFrom defying stereotypes to smashing sales records, the unstoppable force known as the "Bulletproof Boy Scouts" (or simply "BTS" to their devoted fans) appeared invincible. However, their unparalleled winning streak hit a pause when the South Korean Military mandated an eighteen-month tour of duty....
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Fame: BtsFrom defying stereotypes to smashing sales records, the unstoppable force known as the "Bulletproof Boy Scouts" (or simply "BTS" to their devoted fans) appeared invincible. However, their unparalleled winning streak hit a pause when the South Korean Military mandated an eighteen-month tour of duty....
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World Ablaze: The Rise of Martin Luther and the Birth of the ReformationOctober 2017 marks five hundred years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg and launched the Protestant Reformation. At least, that's what the legend says. But with a figure like Martin Luther, who looms so large in the...
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Justin Trudeau: Prime Minister of CanadaIntroduces readers to the political career of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Canada and the office of its current leader.Author: J. J. StewartPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 48Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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Becoming Who We Are: Real Stories about Growing Up TransBecoming who you are is a journey, and all journeys start somewhere. In a collection of stories from across the spectrum of real-life experience, nine members of the trans community share their inspirational childhood stories. These are tales of questioning, affirming, transitioning, and growing...
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Born to Run2018 Audie Award Finalist 2018 GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEE for BEST SPOKEN WORD or NON-MUSICAL ALBUM "Writing about yourself is a funny business...But in a project like this, the writer has made one promise, to show the reader his mind. In these pages, I've tried...
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Ruth Asawa: An Artist Takes Shape"A tender and thoughtful rendering of an important artist's life. Sam Nakahira uses the power and beauty of comics to its fullest to immerse you in the mind and genius of Ruth Asawa. As soon as I finished it, I wanted to read it...
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Fame: Pop Icons: Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande and LizzoBenito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (known professionally as Bad Bunny), Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, and Melissa Viviane Jefferson (known as Lizzo) are the voices of the next generation of music. They dreamed of a time when they'd be in the spotlight. Bad Bunny was a...
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Martin Luther: Rebel in an Age of UpheavalNo other German has shaped the history of early-modern Europe more than Martin Luther. In this comprehensive and balanced biography we see Luther as a rebel, but not as a lone hero; as a soldier in a mighty struggle for the universal reform of...
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The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine"A masterpiece of women's wisdom."--Christiane Northrup, M.D. "The journey to capture her feminine soul and live authentically . . . makes a fascinating, well-researched and well-written story."--Publishers WeeklyIn celebration of the twentieth anniversary of its publication, a newly reissued edition of the bestselling author's...
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The Bushman's Lair: On the Trail of the Fugitive of the ShuswapA captivating biography of a fugitive with intriguing connections to a top-secret US military program, the infamous Bre-X mining scandal and moreIn the summer of 2002, the discovery of a cave on Shuswap Lake in British Columbia by a group of houseboaters made headlines...
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Stories of DiversityStories of Diversity in the Social Emotional Library series presents real life, historical, and modern stories that celebrate diversity as displayed in everyday life. Through the collection of five separate stories, thought-provoking issues and questions, as well as hands-on activities, encourage the development of...
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Birch Bayh: Making a DifferenceA remarkable history of one of the most legendary US senators of our time, Birch Bayh: Making a Difference reveals a life and career dedicated to the important issues facing Indiana and the nation, including civil rights and equal rights for women. Born in...
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An Assyrian - Dream the Mirza Family StoryAuthor: Julius W. MirzaPublisher: XlibrisPublished: 05/03/2012Pages: 544Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.21dISBN: 9781469178837This title is not returnable
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Love or Die Trying: How I Lost It All, Died, and Came Back for Love"A ruthlessly honest memoir of love, loss, and redemption." -- WADE DAVISA story of addiction and recovery, love and perseverance, and a reminder that it's never too late to start over.Bob Ramsay had it all -- and lost it all, often. At forty, he...
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Katharine Lee Bates: From Sea to Shining SeaKatharine Lee Bates' "America the Beautiful" resonates for many people as the most patriotic and beloved American anthem. Her words remind us of why we love our country--the beauty of our land, the historic sacrifices of our people, and our ideals of hope and...
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Mama TingoDiscover the lives of amazing Hispanic women who achieved incredible things and made history.Mama Tingo was born on November 8, 1921 in the Dominican Republic. She was the leader of a group of farmers whose lands wanted to be taken from them. The inspiring...
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Uncompromising Activist: Richard Greener, First Black Graduate of Harvard CollegeAlmost forgotten until his papers were discovered in a Chicago attic, Richard Greener was a pioneer who broke educational and professional barriers for black citizens. He was also a man caught between worlds.Richard Theodore Greener (1844-1922) was a renowned black activist and scholar. In...
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