Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical LifeSocrates has been hiding in plain sight. We call him the father of Western philosophy, but what exactly are his philosophical views? He is famous for his humility, but readers often find him arrogant and condescending. We parrot his claim that "the unexamined life...
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On War and Politics: The Battlefield Inside Washington's BeltwayAfter being wounded and awarded the Bronze Star for valor as a Marine infantry platoon commander in Vietnam, Arnold Punaro thought he'd left the battlefield behind. Instead, he redeployed onto the battlefield of Washington politics. For almost fifty years, he's toiled at the intersection...
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Only Believe and Never Give Up: An AutobiographyAuthor: John L. WinrightPublisher: Christian Faith PublishingPublished: 09/25/2024Pages: 146Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34dISBN: 9798894284507
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One Perfect Daughter: He Was The Perfect Son. Until She Wasn'tHe hands me a note across the table.Please don't be disappointed. This doesn't change who I am.I look at him confused and he says, "I'm transgender.'This is a story about survival that is raw and uninhibited. It is a true story of heartbreak and...
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Odell Beckham Jr.: Football StarIntroduces readers to the life and career of football star Odell Beckham Jr. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Author: Marty GitlinPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 32Binding Type:...
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No Easy WayThe voluntary integration of Riverside's schools in 1965 is a local story of national significance told by Arthur L. Littleworth, elected chairman of the school board at that time. While his personal reflections form the core of No Easy Way: Integrating Riverside Schools -...
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Nero: The biography of Rome's final Emperor, Myths and MurderNero's book delves into the complex and controversial reign of one of ancient Rome's most infamous figures. Born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in AD 37, Nero ascended to the imperial throne at a young age, inheriting a legacy of power and intrigue within the Julio-Claudian...
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My Journey Back Home to MyselfGod's vision and purpose for my book is to reach those who have struggled through relationship issues; experienced hurt, pain, and loss but have found strength in knowing that God will take you through any challenge. He is greater than anything you may face...
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My Grief Jar: Still Growing After the Loss of My DaughterDebbie Waffle's happy childhood, loving marriage, and successful career as an elementary school teacher all prepared her for a joyful, trouble-free path in motherhood. But early on, her firstborn child, Kelsey, developed medical problems that left Debbie both anguished by her daughter's chronic pain...
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My Formative Years: One to Eighty-OneWhen I retired from my career as a federal attorney I no longer required my top secret clearance, but I did need something to do. My first morning in retirement I was checking "Volunteers Wanted" ads when the sidewalk before my house erupted with...
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Much Closer Now Than When We First Believed: My Memoir of Cancer and a Faith Made RealA diagnosis of cancer frees the author to answer God's call into kingdom work even while he confronts his mortality and the pain and anxiety that come with a terminal disease.The Apostle Paul sums up the author's experience of God's truth by writing, "This...
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Misfit 3"You're crazy!"A number of family and friendsWhy crazy? Could be he moved to the Middle East after the Gulf War and stayed for eight years. Could be he moved there a second time, staying for nearly seven more. Could be he retired at 44,...
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Mental health and human rights in Palestine: The life of Gaza's pioneering psychiatrist Dr Eyad SarrajThis is a biography of the life of Dr Eyad El Sarraj, Gaza's pioneering psychiatrist and founder of the Gaza Community Mental Healthcare Programme, written by his son, Wasseem El Sarraj. It is also a history of Palestine with a focus on Gaza. Eyad's...
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Melbourne Moments: A compendium of fun facts and surprising stories from the 'marvellous' cityThis book celebrates some of the little-told and unusual stories in Melbourne's evolution from a few houses on the banks of the Yarra river to today's bustling metropolis.Unsolved heists, a disappearing hill, a hidden creek, the big 'bad beer' panic, a killer elephant, a...
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Medal of Distinction: More Feathers for My WingsAuthor: John UnderhillPublisher: John UnderhillPublished: 10/01/2024Pages: 100Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27dISBN: 9781954850736
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Meanwhile, I Keep DancingAuthor: Christie GoodmanPublisher: Auctus PublishersPublished: 11/01/2024Pages: 214Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49dISBN: 9798991591003This title is not returnable
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Mata Hari: The biography of an Exotic Dutch Courtesan and World War I spyDelve into the captivating life of Margaretha Geertruida MacLeod, better known as Mata Hari, in this gripping biography. Born on August 7, 1876, Mata Hari, a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan, rose to infamy during World War I when she was accused and convicted...
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Make Your Mark: The Empowering True Story of the First Known Black Female Tattoo ArtistA picture book biography celebrating the first known Black female tattoo artist in the U.S., Jacci Gresham, co-authored by Jacci herself, and with stylish, accessible artwork by David Wilkerson How to make your mark? Express yourself: From coloring outside the lines to creating her...
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Love, Rita: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and LegacyA searing tribute of sisterhood and family, love and profound loss from the acclaimed author of The World According to Fannie Davis.In Love, Rita, Bridgett M. Davis tells the story of her beloved older sister, a vivacious woman who in leaving home to attend...
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Love, Helen: Letters to My Mother: Creating a Loving Connection after LossAuthor: Helen FernaldPublisher: Balboa PressPublished: 10/07/2024Pages: 154Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36dISBN: 9798765255469
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