Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Manzanar to Mount Whitney: The Life and Times of a Lost HikerIn 1942, fourteen-year-old Hank Umemoto gazed out a barrack window at Manzanar Internment Camp, saw the silhouette of Mount Whitney against an indigo sky, and vowed that one day he would climb to the top. Fifty-seven years and a lifetime of stories later, at...
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Poster ChildEmily Rapp was born with a congenital defect that required, at the age of four, that her left foot be amputated. By the time she was eight she'd had dozens of operations, had lost most of her leg, from just above the knee, and...
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The Legend of HiawathaMore than four hundred years ago, the five tribes of the Iroquois Indians were at war. Only the great Indian leader Hiawatha was powerful enough to bring the tribes together to sign a peace treaty. How did Hiawatha make peace among the tribes? Join...
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A Whaling Captain's Life: The Exciting True Account by Henry Acton for His Son, WilliamA complete reproduction of the rare 1838 edition--reprinted for the first time in over one hundred years.This little volume was originally penned by a whaling captain for his son. Irresistibly collectable, this edition--featuring 112 original black-and-white plates--retains all the charm of the original, including...
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Studs Terkel's ChicagoIn a blend of history, memoir, and photography, the Pulitzer Prize winner paints a vivid portrait of this extraordinary American city. Chicago was home to the country's first skyscraper (a ten-story building built in 1884), and marks the start of the famed Route 66....
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Rollergirls: The Story of Flat Track DerbyFlat track roller derby is one of the country's fastest growing sports. What started as a single league in Austin, Texas, a couple of decades ago has grown into an international phenomenon, with nearly two thousand leagues around the world. Rollergirls captures the spirit...
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Athanasius Kircher's Theatre of the World: The Life and Work of the Last Man to Search for Universal KnowledgeA major study of both the written and pictorial work of a neglected genius whose breadth of interest made him the last Renaissance man - Fully examines every area of Kircher's wide field of study and accomplishment - Magnificently illustrated with the stunning engravings...
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Sri Ramakrishna, the Face of SilenceAn inspiring in-depth look at the nineteenth-century Godman of India and Prophet of Harmony. Sri Ramakrishna, one of the greatest spiritual personalities of our time, is widely recognized as the Prophet of the Harmony of Religions. After perfecting the practice of several religions--including Christianity,...
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I Danced In AfricaAuthor: Elizabeth MarshallPublisher: Xulon PressPublished: 10/17/2003Pages: 252Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 7.60h x 5.38w x 0.64dISBN: 9781594671180
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Agnostic: A Spirited Manifesto"Vital" -The New York Times Book Review "Provocative... Hazleton] paddles the river of doubt with energy and exuberance." -The Seattle Times A widely admired writer on religion celebrates agnosticism as the most vibrant, engaging--and ultimately the most honest--stance toward the mysteries of existence. One...
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Drama High: The Incredible True Story of a Brilliant Teacher, a Struggling Town, and the Magic of TheaterThe inspiration for the NBC TV series "Rise," starring Josh Radnor, Auli'i Cravalho, and Rosie Perez -- the incredible and true story of an extraordinary drama teacher who has changed the lives of thousands of students and inspired a town. By the author of...
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Johnson's Life of London: The People Who Made the City That Made the WorldThe exhilarating story of how London came to be one of the most exciting and influential places on earth--from the city's colorful, witty, and well-known mayor.Once a swampland that the Romans could hardly be bothered to conquer, over the centuries London became an incomparably...
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American Eve: Evelyn Nesbit, Stanford White, the Birth of the It Girl and the Crime of the CenturyThe scandalous story of America's first supermodel, sex goddess, and modern celebrity--Evelyn Nesbit. By the time of her sixteenth birthday in 1900, Evelyn Nesbit was known to millions as the most photographed woman of her era, an iconic figure who set the standard for...
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Burlesque in a Nutshell - Girls, Gimmicks & GagsBurlesque In a Nutshell is a fresh, behind-the-scenes peek into the personal and effervescent lives in the world of Burlesque. The readers are invited "inside "for an up-close and intimate story of friendships and confidences, heartbreaks, laughter and strange quirks. Rather than the usual...
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Bronson's Loose Again! On the Set with Charles BronsonThis all-new companion volume to the acclaimed Bronson's Loose : The Making of the 'Death Wish' Films reveals more information on the Death Wish series and also details the complex histories behind eighteen other Charles Bronson movies. Documented herein are fascinating tales behind some...
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Icon: THE LIFE, TIMES, AND FILMS OF MARILYN MONROE VOLUME 1 - 1926 TO 1956 (hardback)This is the hardback version. Goddess... Legend... Icon... You thought you knew her...but never before like this. Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) survived a childhood marked by abuse, neglect, & chaos to become a psychological, cultural, & spiritual phenomenon of the Twentieth Century. Her remarkable life,...
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Burlesque: A Living HistoryJoin the journey-discover burlesque when it was part of a large theatrical world filled with dance, comedy, and live music. BURLESQUE: A Living History captures the spirit of this unique art form through hundreds of photographs and stories from many who were a part...
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Did You Grow Up with Me, Too? - The Autobiography of June Foray"Like millions of people, I've been listening to June Foray for most of my life. I remember when I first encountered Rocky and Bullwinkle in their first season on TV, and falling under the spell of Jay Ward's sharply-written, wonderfully performed cartoons. What I...
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Inside Seka"The Mount Rushmore of Adult Entertainment has four heads: John Holmes, Marilyn Chambers, Jenna Jameson, and Seka. That's it; there ain't no more." - Bill Margold, famed adult film actor, agent, producer, director, and activist Seka-The Platinum Princess, the Marilyn Monroe of Porn, the...
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Black Cool: One Thousand Streams of BlacknessSoft Skull Press proudly offers this tenth-anniversary edition of visionary essays exploring the glory and power of Black Cool, curated by thought leader and bestselling author Rebecca Walker, with a foreword by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Originally published in 2012, this collection of illuminating...
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