Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Complex Presents Dummy Boy: Tekashi 6ix9ine and the Nine Trey Gangsta BloodsThe story of Tekashi 6ix9ine one of the most controversial figures in all of hip-hop history, Dummy Boy tells the tale his meteoric rise to fame. In tracing Danny Tekashi 6ix9ine Hernandez's life from Bushwick to the heights of the rap scene, Complex reporter...
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A Scottish Blockade Runner in the American Civil War: Joannes Wyllie of the Steamer Ad-VanceBorn in 1828 near Kelso in the Scottish Borders, Wyllie went to sea as an apprentice seaman in 1852 and quickly rose through the ranks. By 1862 he had gained his masters certificate in Liverpool, and there he took command of his first vessel,...
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm: The Adrenaline-Fueled Adventures of an Accidental ScientistThe rollicking memoir from the cardiologist turned legendary scientist and winner of the Nobel Prize that revels in the joy of science and discovery. Like Richard Feynman in the field of physics, Dr. Robert Lefkowitz is also known for being a larger-than-life character: a...
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First Woman: Joanne Simpson and the Tropical AtmosphereClouds are the spark plugs in the heat engine of the tropical atmosphere, and heat from the tropics drives the planet's general circulation. Atmospheric scientists didn't know this in the 1950s, but Joanne Simpson, the first American woman to earn a Ph.D. in meteorology,...
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Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan/Iqbal, a Brave Boy from PakistanJeanette Winter presents the inspirational stories of Malala and Iqbal, two children from Pakistan who were not afraid and spoke out for human rights. In 1995, Iqbal took on the cause of child labor and in 2012, Malala, the future Nobel Peace Prize winner,...
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The Life of MohammedMohammed's life is an epic story. He was an orphan who rose from poverty to become the first ruler of all of Arabia. He created a new religion, new methods of war and a new political system including a legal code, the Sharia. Mohammed...
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The Wilder Muir: The Curious Nature of John MuirWhether he is cheering for untamed mountain sheep or braving a high-country storm that would sweep away lesser mortals, John Muir--naturalist, author, and advocate--is forever passionate, often droll, and always inspirational. This collection of his little-known pieces have been culled from private letters, magazine...
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Wheels Within Wheels: The Making of a TravellerIn this beautifully written and searingly honest autobiography, the intrepid cyclist and traveler Dervla Murphy remembers her richly unconventional first thirty years. She describes her determined childhood self - strong-willed and beguiled by books from the first - her intermittent formal education and the...
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A Piece of the Mountain: The Story of Blaise PascalA biography of one of the most important scientists and mathematicians of the 1600's. Not only was he a brilliant scientist, but he was converted to Christianity as an adult and became a devoted apologist for the Christian faith. Of special interest to home...
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Broken Open: Mountains, Demons, Treadmills and a Search for NirvanaDavid Clark is a formerly obese alcoholic and fast food junkie who found a new life in running. Now, thirteen years after his transformation, he shares his inspiring story of taking running to the extreme edge of his physical and spiritual breaking points. Having...
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Diana: A Closely Guarded SecretInspector Ken Wharfe, the first royalty protection officer to publish a memoir, was a crucial figure in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, for nearly seven years. He became a close friend and trusted confidant. His first-hand contradicts many of the so-called "facts"...
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Karl Doenitz and the Last Days of the Third ReichAmong the military leaders of the Second World War, Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz remains a deeply enigmatic figure. As chief of the German submarine fleet he earned Allied respect as a formidable enemy. But after he succeeded Hitler -- to whom he was unquestioningly...
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The Life and Work of George Boole: A Prelude to the Digital Age* Founder of the field of Computer Science* 150th Anniversary of his deathThis book is the first full-length biography of George Boole (1815-1864), who has been variously described as the founder of pure mathematics, father of computer science and discoverer of symbolic logic. Boole...
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Wielding the Sword: Preachers and Teachers of God's WordWielding the Sword is a great introduction to the men who preached and the women who taught God's Word from the early church and throughout history. They stood up to heresy and oppression to show the Gospel to the world in a way that...
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Blaise Pascal: Miracles and ReasonFew people have had as many influences on as many different fields as true Renaissance man Blaise Pascal. At once a mathematician, philosopher, theologian, physicist, and engineer, Pascal's discoveries, experiments, and theories helped usher in a modern world of scientific thought and methodology. In...
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The Next Ones: How McDavid, Matthews and a Group of Young Guns Took Over the NHLThe NHL is a young man's league. How young? Connor McDavid was twenty years old when he won the scoring title and MVP in 2017. Auston Matthews was still a nineteen-year-old rookie when he tied for second in the Rocket Richard Trophy race with...
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Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers: The Rise of Motörhead"Mot rhead, remember me now, Mot rhead, alright " Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers is the first book to celebrate the classic-era Mot rhead lineup of Lemmy Kilmister, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor. Through interviews with all of the principal troublemakers,...
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Young Neil: The Sugar Mountain Years"A supremely compelling chronicle of Young's first 20 years." -- Rolling Stone "This is a book written by a true fan for true fans." -- Publishers Weekly Includes many previously unseen photos and set lists Exploring a time in this Rock and Roll Hall...
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Herbert HooverThis biography introduces readers to Herbert Hoover including his early career as a geology engineer, his early political career, and key events from Hoover's administration including the Great Depression. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast...
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Billy Graham: A Biography of America's Greatest EvangelistThe Inspirational Story of the Twentieth Century's Greatest Evangelist Billy Graham has preached the gospel message in person to more people than anyone in history, and millions more have heard him through television, radio, and film. His faithful witness is testimony to his great...
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