Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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A Dose of RealityA MEMOIR OF TURNING ON, TUNING IN, AND GROWING UP It's the late eighties, and Syracuse's eclectic university neighborhood presents young E.R.-good-natured but behaviorally challenged-with plenty of opportunity for trouble. Through a series of juvenile but often dangerous hijinks, he nearly fails every grade,...
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A Divided Paradise: Cyprus 1974-2024 50th Anniversary of Turkish InterventionDiscover the untold story of Cyprus in "A Divided Paradise," a gripping historical memoir that sheds light on one of the most devastating yet overlooked conflicts of the 20th century. Delving deep into the turbulent events of 1974, this book offers a heart-wrenching account...
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Abraham Lincoln's Honored Dead At The Gettysburg National Cemetery: Profiles of the 2,000 Soldiers with Names Preserved for Their GravestonesOn November, 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln rose before the gathered crowd at the dedication of the new Gettysburg National Cemetery to deliver his immortal address. Lincoln praised the 4,000 "honored dead" there, who had given their lives that the nation might live. But...
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Abandon All the FlowersIn a world where petals drift quietly to the ground, Jericka Blancett shares her powerful memoir, "Abandon All The Flowers," taking you through life's delicate beauty. With genuine openness, she looks back on the bittersweet moments of her childhood, where the innocence of youth...
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96 Facts About Billie Eilish: Quizzes, Quotes, Questions, and More! With Bonus Journal Pages for Writing!The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Billie Eilish! Packed with fun facts and quick quizzes about the superstar singer, as well as bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any Billie Eilish fan.Author: Arie KaplanPublisher: Penguin Young Readers GroupPublished:...
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بارقة أمل: من المحنة إلى اهنا تري الاختلاف والتفاوت الصادم بشأن الطريقة التي ينظربها الغرب للمهاجرين الجدد في مقابل نظرة المهاجرين لأنفسهم. كل إنسان يحتاج من الآخرين أن يفهموه ويقدروه ويحترموه ويتم وصفة بشكل وصورة سليمة. وإذا جرى لك هذا كمهاجر، هي فرحة ما بعدها فرحة. ومع ذلك فان...
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You Have a New MemoryAn open-hearted interrogation of our digital selves, braiding cultural criticism, memoir, and narrative musings into an exploration of identity, girlhood, media, tech, nature and "finding the depth and beauty in the fucked-up world we live in" (Phoebe Bridgers) from writer, artist, and conflicted influencer...
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Women's Crusader: Catharine Beecher's Untold StoryAuthor: R. Lee WilsonPublisher: Glanderston HousePublished: 03/04/2025Pages: 304Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68dISBN: 9798991451512Review Citation(s): BlueInk Review 12/10/2024
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Willie Nelson: A Graphic HistoryNow in paperback! Since he was a child in Hill County, Texas, he has been writing and performing for adoring crowds. Though his mainstream success did not come until later in his life, he has been determined to take his unique sound and voice...
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William McKinley: The biography of the American Century President and ArchitectDiscover the life and legacy of William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, whose presidency marked a significant period of economic growth and political realignment. From his leadership during the Spanish-American War to his efforts to restore prosperity after a deep depression,...
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Why Uncle AlbertAuthor: Martin HignellPublisher: Austin MacauleyPublished: 02/21/2025Pages: 98Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.20dISBN: 9781035877911
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Who Was Dwight D. Eisenhower? Biography of US Presidents Children's Biography BooksDwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States. This book will feature the life of Dwight as he was growing up until the time that he was president. It will also include information on his significant contributions to the country. Reading...
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White House Usher: Stories from the InsideForeword by Barbara Bush.From January 1986 until March 1994, Chris Emery was part of one of the most unique services in the U.S. government--an usher in the White House.For more than 200 years, a small office has operated on the State Floor of the...
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What We Wished For: An Adoption StoryA twin herself, Lisa Crawford Watson believes she has the insight required to mother twins. When infant twins in need of a permanent, stable home come into her life, she falls in love with them and knows what she must do. Mounting obstacles impede...
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Westsail the World: A Collection of Almost True Sea Stories as Told by Westsail Owners and Ex-Owners. Selected and Edited by Bud TaplinTo Pioneer the Oceans To Live aboard the Sea To Weather the Storm To Reward Yourself To Get to Know Your Family To Live a Different Kind of Life No Matter What you Earn To Join the Westsail Family Powerful words that brought a...
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Wairaka Point: The Paradox of TruthWairaka Point is a gripping narrative based on actual events. The subjects and settings are diverse: New Zealand, legal investigation, rabies, fathers, US Marines, heroic women, Maori, ambiguity, possum trapping, advertising, Zimbabwe, families, World War II, adolescence, Melbourne, military coups, rugby, Afrikaans history, literature,...
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Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of WarCurator and space historian at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum delivers a brilliantly nuanced biography of controversial space pioneer Wernher von Braun. Chief rocket engineer of the Third Reich and one of the fathers of the U.S. space program, Wernher von Braun...
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Voice for the Voiceless: Over Seven Decades of Struggle with China for My Land and My PeopleAuthor: Dalai LamaPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyPublished: 03/11/2025Pages: 256Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9780063391390
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Viva Violetta & VerdiAuthor: Howard Jay SmithPublisher: Historium PressPublished: 01/28/2025Pages: 256Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75dISBN: 9781962465885
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Viva Violetta & VerdiAuthor: Howard Jay SmithPublisher: Historium PressPublished: 01/28/2025Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58dISBN: 9781962465878
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