Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Glorying in Tribulation: The Lifework of Sojourner TruthIn Glorying in Tribulation, Stetson presents a new dimension of Sojourner Truth's character. Much of the information regarding this oft-quoted African American woman is either the stuff of legend or is in dispute. This important new biography takes both legend and fact and sets...
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Glass Wonders: The Story of Leopold and Rudolf BlaschkaThe wondrous meeting of art and science. Leopold Blaschka's humble beginnings making jewelry, laboratory equipment, and glass eyes grew into a lifelong passion when he was discovered by a prince, who commissioned glass orchids for his palace. Soon he and his son, Rudolf, were...
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Gladly Will I Glory In My InfirmitiesThis story is about the remarkable Fr. Charles Kram, Jr., the quadriplegic priest who served for nearly twenty-five years as a hospital chaplain doing what he enjoyed most in life: serving God and neighbor with an enormous amount of love. By never complaining about...
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Funeral PlaylistUsing her own "funeral playlist," Sarah Gorham examines the intricate connections between music, consolation, and human mortality. The essays in this unique collection explore a diverse range of songs, including Mozart's "Benedictus" (The Requiem), Nina Simone's rendition of "Black is the Color of my...
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From the Mind of a WaitressGotta roll silverware?Put the order in wrong?In the weeds?WHERE'S MY TIP?!This book isn't about becoming a better server. It's about life as a server.With over twenty years as a waitress, step inside Lynn's mind and laugh at the outrageousness of this job and experience...
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From Holywood to Hollywood: My Life as an International Libel Lawyer to the Rich and FamousDescribed as ' the most powerful man in Hollywood', Paul Tweed has been consulted by Britney Spears, Ashton Kutcher, Sylvester Stallone, Justin Timberlake, Liam Neeson, Harrison Ford, Sin? ad O' Connor, Sarah Ferguson and many more global personalities often leading to explosive and headline-grabbing...
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From Baptist Preacher to Mormon TeacherWain Myers thought he knew what he believed, but after a revelation from God, something had to change. This former Baptist preacher tells his fascinating story of following the Spirit's voice and ultimately becoming a convert in the LDS church. This remarkable true story...
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Freedom: Memoirs 1954 - 2021The long-awaited memoir by one of the most important political leaders of our time For 16 years, Angela Merkel bore the governmental responsibility for Germany, leading the country through numerous crises and shaping German and international politics and society with her actions and attitude....
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For Everything There Is a Season: A MemoirAuthor: Jack ScottPublisher: ACU Press/Leafwood PublishersPublished: 10/15/2024Pages: 176Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781684261031
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Football Short Stories For Kids: Inspirational Tales of Triumph From American Football History To Motivate Young Aspiring Gridiron Champions ReachingDive into the thrilling world of American football with "Football Short Stories for Kids," the ultimate treasure trove for young enthusiasts seeking captivating tales and valuable life lessons.This exceptional collection presents 20 inspiring and motivational short stories celebrating triumph, perseverance, and teamwork on the...
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Firmly Convinced: A Revealing Look at the Criminal Justice System Through the Eyes of a Career ProsecutorExperience the thrill of "Firmly Convinced," a collection of true-life crime stories told by a veteran assistant prosecutor who worked in New Jersey courtrooms for a quarter century.In these pages, you'll ride alongside prosecutors maintaining integrity in the face of chaos, defense attorneys fiercely...
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Fifty Miles WideBY THE AUTHOR OF INTERSTATE, WINNER OF THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR "Sayarer's thoughtful, meditative travelogue feels very important . . . [An] exploration of how people persevere in the darkest of circumstances" Guardian "It conveys powerfully what life is like...
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Female Force: Caitlin ClarkOnce upon a time, a young girl named Caitlin Clark lived in West Des Moines, Iowa. Caitlin was mesmerized by the game from the moment she could hold a basketball. Whether playing games in the backyard with her family or cheering for her favorite...
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Fatal Charms and The Mansions of LimboDominick Dunne has met them all--stars and slugs, criminals and victims, the innocent and the hideously guilty--and now his two provocative collections of Vanity Fair portraits are in one irresistible volume. From posh Park Avenue duplexes to the extravagant mansions of Beverly Hills, from...
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Fame: Jay ZShawn Carter holds many titles: "The Greatest Rapper of All Time" (according to Billboard and Vibe), the first hip-hop billionaire (according to Forbes), founder of Rocawear and Roc Nation, and-most impressively-the husband of Beyonc? Knowles. Discover the backstory of "El Presidente" in the comic...
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Escape Plan: Dreaming My Way Out of the ProjectsLynette Charity's grit, grief, and gratitude will have readers rooting for this timeless memoir about growing up in the early '60s South and overcoming all the odds against her to become a doctor in a time when the idea of a Black woman physician...
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Enslaved: My True Story of SurvivalTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER A heartbreaking memoir from a girl who escaped county line trafficking only to become prey to other abusers... Emily has always felt like an outsider, so when a family friend takes her under his wing she is delighted....
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Embodying Xuanzang: The Postmortem Travels of a Buddhist PilgrimXuanzang (600/602-664) was one of the most accomplished and consequential monks in the history of East Asian Buddhism. Celebrated for his sixteen-year pilgrimage from China to India, his transmission and translation of hundreds of Buddhist texts, and his training of a generation of masters...
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El S?ndrome de L?zaro ?Por qu? no puedo morir? Una colecci?n de reanimaciones, avivamientos, ECM y OBE Presentando: Una memoria, incluida la guerra deEl S?ndrome de L?zaro es una obra no-ficcion que se trata de una condici?n que por mucho tiempo no fue reportada. Ahora es una ocurrencia que debidamente merece mas atenci?n. El t?rmino describe a personas que sufren un evento traum?tico, desde un nacimiento muerto...
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Elizabeth Quocksister: Keeper of HistoryElizabeth Quocksister (1925-81) had many roles in her life. She was a cultural teacher, a community leader, a dancer, a nurse, a photographer, a residential school survivor, and a mother of ten. Born on the Da'naxda'xw Nation on Knight Inlet on the central coast...
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