Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the RadarWhat does it mean to be a hero-in sports and in life?Heroes aren't just the ones who bring home medals. Hero Redefined delves into the lesser-known stories of Olympic athletes-and a couple of special Olympic venues-that challenge the conventional narrative of glory and gold....
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Hello Stranger: Musings on Modern IntimaciesWitty and winkingly playful, Manuel Betancourt's Hello Stranger explores modern queer romance and the expansive possibilities of ephemeral intimacies "Hello stranger." As an opening line, you really can't ask for better. Hello Stranger is a book about chance encounters--at a bar, through social media,...
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Health and Safety: A BreakdownWINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD PRIZE - A NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR: TIME, NEW YORKER, PITCHFORK, LITHUB, AND NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW - From the New Yorker staff writer and acclaimed author of Future Sex comes a memoir about...
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Grief Is for PeopleNamed a Best Book of the Year by Vogue, TIME, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Esquire, NPR, Elle, Library Journal, LitHub, Oprah Daily, Publishers Weekly, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus, Bookpage, The Independent, and New Statesman Disarmingly witty and poignant, Sloane Crosley's memoir explores...
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Gift from the SeaWith meditations on youth and age, love and marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment, here is an inimitable classic that guides us to find a space for contemplation and creativity in our own lives. "Gift from the Sea is like a shell itself in its...
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Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to SeeAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2024 BY NPR, TIME, AND THE ECONOMIST"Get the Picture is one of the funniest books I've read . . . Brilliant." --The Washington Post "A gripping and often hilarious investigation into the art world....
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George vs. George: The American Revolution as Seen from Two SidesThere are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life both sides of the American Revolution. The narrative introduces anew the two enemies, both named George: George Washington, the man who freed the American colonies from the...
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Furiously Happy: A Funny Book about Horrible Things#1 New York Times Bestseller In Furiously Happy, a humor memoir tinged with just enough tragedy and pathos to make it worthwhile, Jenny Lawson examines her own experience with severe depression and a host of other conditions, and explains how it has led her...
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Fulkumari: The Tale of a Refugee and a Rat in Pandemic ParisAmidst the quiet, deserted streets of pandemic Paris, a refugee from Bangladesh finds himself alone in his apartment with a tiny rat. He names her Fulkumari and forms an imaginary pact with her, reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Telling her a story each day,...
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Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A chorus of extraordinary voices tells the epic story of the four-hundred-year journey of African Americans from 1619 to the present--edited by Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist, and Keisha N. Blain, author of...
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Formula 1: The Official History (2024)Experience the legendary history of Formula 1 in this definitive illustrated book. Foreword by Ross Brawn. Fully revised and updated, Formula 1: The Official History is an electrifying account of the F1 phenomenon, telling the complete story of one of the world's most popular,...
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Follow Your Dreams, Little OneNew York Times bestselling author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history in this board book edition of Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History. This beautifully illustrated board book highlights true stories of black men in history. The...
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First, We Make the Beast Beautiful: A New Journey Through AnxietyNew York Times Bestseller "Probably the best book on living with anxiety that I've ever read." - Mark Manson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckThe Chinese believe that before you can conquer a beast, you...
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First Sticker Book PrincessesJoin the princesses for a busy day around the castle, as they walk in the gardens, have a tea party, get ready for the ball and dance under glittering chandeliers. With over 200 stickers to choose from, children can use their creativity and imagination...
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Fighting for Yes!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith HeumannFighting for Yes is a picture book biography celebrating the life and work of disability rights activist and icon Judith Heumann, highlighting one of her landmark achievements--leading the historic 504 Sit-in in 1977. From a very young age, Judy Heumann heard the word "No."...
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Expert Witness: The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the BalanceFrom the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess' personal experiences...
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Exit Wounds: A Story of Love, Loss, and Occasional WarsFrom award-winning author Peter Godwin, an "eloquent" (The Wall Street Journal) memoir about his evolving relationships with the women and places that shaped his life. Peter Godwin's mother is dying. Born in England, and having spent most of her adult life as a doctor...
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Everyone's Seen My Tits: Stories and Reflections from an Unlikely FeministA fierce and funny essay collection exploring the relationship between class and feminism, sexual politics, and the power of writing your own story; from the former Page Three model who inspired the iconic Ted Lasso character Keeley Jones. At eighteen, Keeley Hazell's breasts had...
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Entwined: Dispatches from the Intersection of SpeciesWhat can octopuses' nine brains teach us about climate resilience? How can great horned owls' keen hearing illuminate relationship dynamics? Does playing with kelp cultivate respect for the value of life? What can our 8.7 million "more-than-human" neighbors teach us about life? Entwined: Dispatches...
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Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt's Ancient Temples from DestructionNew York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - The remarkable story of the intrepid French archaeologist who led the international effort to save ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan Dam, by the New York Times bestselling author of Madame Fourcade's Secret...
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