Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Seeking Shelter: A Working Mother, Her Children, and a Story of Homelessness in AmericaFrom the bestselling author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, a powerful portrayal of American homelessness that follows a single mother of six in Los Angeles courageously struggling to keep her family together and her children in school amidst the devastating...
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Secret Harvests: A Hidden Story of Separation and the Resilience of a Family FarmA family separated by racism against Japanese Americans and the discrimination of people with developmental disabilities-reunited seventy years later, returning to their roots on a farm and bound by family secrets.Author: David Mas MasumotoPublisher: Red Hen PressPublished: 10/01/2024Pages: 224Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x...
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Scattershot: My Journey from the Projects to Paris to Rodeo DriveLarry Chrysler's life takes a dramatic turn when a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger disrupts his day. From that moment, the son of a bipolar mom and a homophobic dad decides he must follow his heart and forge his own path to success...
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Saraha: Poet of Blissful AwarenessThe life and works of the mysterious Indian yogin, Saraha, who has inspired Buddhist practitioners for over a thousand years. Saraha, "the Archer," was a mysterious but influential tenth-century Indian Buddhist tantric adept who expressed his spiritual realization in mystic songs (dohās) that are...
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Sand, Sea, and Sky: My Love Affair with TahitiCarol had swallowed the lure-the lure of Tahiti.As a young girl growing up in Southern California, Carol Fuller slowly began to idolize a distant and fascinating place: Tahiti. She learned her first two Tahitian words from her father when she was six years old,...
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Salvation on Death Row: The Pamela Perillo Story"Some true stories move us. Pamela's story changes us." -- Dale S. Recinella, Chaplain for Florida's Death Row and author of Now I Walk on Death Row Pamela Perillo was set to die on March 24, 1996. Convicted of capital murder in 1980, Pamela...
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Rooting Out Shame: A Son's Account of Child Sexual Abuse and RecoveryA dutiful son does whatever he can to earn his parent's approval and falls under their control and is subjected to child sexual abuse lasting nearly a decade. Repressing his memories for over 30 years, he faces his struggles as they emerge. Dealing with...
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Ronaldo: The Untold Journey to GreatnessIf you are a fan of soccer and Cristiano Ronaldo, this is your book. This book tells the story of one of the best professional soccer players in history. It is full of interesting facts and anecdotes about Ronaldo's life and career. Cristiano Ronaldo...
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Roberto Assagioli: The Life and Work of the Founder of PsychosynthesisThis book by Paola Giovetti outlines the life and work of Roberto Assagioli (1888-1974), the father of Psychosynthesis, a psychological and transpersonal current that is meeting with growing interest, primarily because it is a psychology for the healthy person: it is the art of...
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Road to BeauvoirThe year was 1861, and Mary Hulett did the best she could to get her son ready for surviving the conflict that loomed over a broken nation. "She gave me a list of items to carry in my saddle bags and I went about...
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Rise AboveIn The Rise Above, Mark Clements takes readers on a journey from his humble beginnings on an Iowa farm to soaring through the skies as a seasoned aviator. Raised by the values of hard work and perseverance, Clements dreamt of flight from a young...
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Remarkable Motor RacesRemarkable Motor Races features a collection of the some of the most amazing motor racecourses from across the world, captured in beautiful photographs that transport you right into to the thrill of the race. Ever since Ferenc Sziz won the original 'grand prix' race...
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Red Barn TalesRed Barn Tales is the inspiring story of the author's life growing up in the beautiful city of Lavonia, Georgia throughout the late '70s, '80s, and '90s. Aspiring to become a veterinarian from a very early age, he first came to work at Lavonia...
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Rassie Erasmus: The Art of Rugby Excellence"Glynis Johns: Beyond Mary Poppins" delves into the life and career of the esteemed actress beyond her iconic role in the beloved Disney classic. This captivating exploration unveils the multifaceted journey of a talented performer whose impact extended far beyond a single character portrayal....
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Raised!: The Fourth "Season" of Our Father's Evangelical Church"...how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!"Raised! is the Fourth and final "Season" of Our Father's Evangelical Church in the fictional town of Monument, California. Grabbing the baton from his grandfather, Colby, more than 90 years later, Ian...
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Queen of the Court: The Many Lives of Tennis Legend Alice MarbleFrom the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Madeleine Blais, the dramatic and colorful story of legendary tennis star and international celebrity, Alice Marble In August 1939, Alice Marble graced the cover of Life magazine, photographed by the famed Alfred Eisenstaedt. She was a glamorous worldwide celebrity,...
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Prosecco is the Answer: a true adventure in PalermoAuthor: Clarissa McNairPublisher: Fedora PressPublished: 09/17/2024Pages: 312Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70dISBN: 9781936712113This title is not returnable
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Pretty Face Ugly Wounds: Tales of a DivaThis book is about a young woman's transition from trauma abuse as a generational cycle, experienced teen homelessness and teen pregnancy. Didn't let life circumstances get me down, I stayed encouraged, kept faith, sought education and employment, and had empowerment. I graduated in Criminal...
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Poopsey's HeartDiscovering Divine Love and Grace Through Life's Unexpected Teachers: A Tale of Faith, Resilience, and the Unlikely Bond Between a Yorkshire Terrier and Her Human. In this touching narrative, the author shares her journey of spiritual growth, sparked by a small, stubborn, yet endearing...
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Plains Bound: Fragile Cargo: Revealing Orphan Train RealityMany poor immigrants coming to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries left poverty and oppression only to discover that conditions were not much better in the new world Orphanages could not hold all the homeless children. Beginning in 1854, charitable organizations...
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