Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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A Place in History Lib/E: The Biography of John C. KendrewJohn C. Kendrew (1917-1997) was a pioneer in structural biology and a catalyst for the emergence of molecular biology in the second half of the twentieth century. He was the first person to determine the three-dimensional structure of a protein at atomic resolution and,...
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Idol Truth Lib/E: A MemoirFormer teen idol Leif Garrett bares his soul for the first time ever, revealing his deepest secrets about the extraordinary highs and devastating lows he has survived over the years. He was a hardworking child actor in the early 1970s, appearing on dozens of...
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The Girl in the Green Sweater Lib/E: A Life in Holocaust's ShadowThe true story from the major motion picture In Darkness, official 2012 Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. In 1943, with Lvov's 150,000 Jews having been exiled, killed, or forced into ghettos and facing extermination, a group of Polish Jews daringly sought...
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Sticks and Stones and other shenanigansFrom suffering bullying as a kid, to finding inspiration from his idol Bruce Lee, Mick began to fight back learning martial arts to eventually gain respect and defend himself, going from a bullied kid to black belt in several arts. Training with some of...
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Cochrane Lib/E: The Real Master and CommanderAuthor: David CordinglyPublisher: Tantor AudioPublished: 10/02/2007Binding Type: CDISBN: 9798200139958About the AuthorCordingly, David: - David Cordingly was Keeper of Pictures and Head of Exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum for twelve years, where he organized such exhibitions as Captain James Cook, Navigator, The Mutiny on...
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The Girl and the Bombardier Lib/E: A True Story of Resistance and Rescue in Nazi-Occupied FranceAuthor: Karen White, Susan Tate AnkenyPublisher: HighBridge AudioPublished: 09/22/2020Binding Type: CDISBN: 9781665114929About the AuthorWhite, Karen: - KAREN WHITE is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty previous books, including The Night the Lights Went Out, Flight Patterns, The Sound of Glass, A Long...
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You're the Director...You Figure It Out. the Life and Films of Richard DonnerRichard Donner is one of Hollywood's most important filmmakers, the driving force behind iconic hits The Omen, Superman, The Goonies, and the Lethal Weapon series. His films - which have grossed billions of dollars at the box-office - touch generations of moviegoers, yet little...
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The Curious Man: The Life and Works of Dr. Hans NieperAuthor: Hans A. NieperPublisher: AuthorhousePublished: 02/04/2010Pages: 228Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52dISBN: 9781449067526This title is not returnable
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The Bridge: How the Roeblings Connected Brooklyn to New YorkMore than 130 years after its completion, the Brooklyn Bridge remains one of the most extraordinary landmarks and symbols of Brooklyn and New York City--and the story behind this architectural marvel is just as extraordinary.The Brooklyn Bridge was originally designed by John Augustus Roebling,...
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Framing a Life: Building the Space to Be MeAfter moving to the Maine woods to build her dream home, thirty-nine-year-old feminist lesbian attorney Roberta Kuriloff confronts major life experiences and events from her childhood and her present-including a tragic loss that spurs an eight-year quest into Kabbalah, Buddhism, reincarnation, and psychic experiences--in...
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Wildeor: The Wild Life and Living Legacy of Dave ForemanOn September 19, 2022, Dave Foreman, champion of the wild and Wilderness, passed away at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by friends and family. Activist, conservationist, writer, orator, outdoorsman, historian, and friend to many, Dave leaves an important legacy. The public knows him...
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Coach Prime: Deion Sanders and the Making of MenAn exclusive insider account with unprecedented access to Deion Sanders and his players, over the course of one electrifying, near-perfect college football season.Deion Sanders as a head coach is changing the game. Known for decades as one of the most iconic and spectacular playmakers...
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53rd Man: Fighting to Make It in the NFLFrom Booklist's Starred Review: "This is a book that transcends sports and captures the spirit and will of athletes." The rousing stories of the often-overlooked players who give their blood, sweat, and tears in the hopes of seeing their dreams of playing professional football...
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Vilissa ThompsonMeet Vilissa Thompson, an advocate for disabled people, especially disabled women of color, in this biography for early readers. This book examines her life and impact in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. The My Itty-Bitty...
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Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix explores how Jimi Hendrix made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating...
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American Shield: The Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy"American Shield is an all-American tale of duty and determination--beautifully told by an immigrant, a veteran, and a patriot." --Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita of the United States House of Representatives Set against the extraordinary events of January 6, 2021, Aquilino Gonell's inspirational memoir is...
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Real Sopranos: The DeCavalcante Mafia Crime Family: The DeCavalcante Mafia Crime FamilyDo you want to find out which family served as inspiration for the acclaimed TV show The Sopranos?Within these pages is a riveting and in-depth exploration of the shadowy history of the DeCavalcante family, from their origins to their ultimate downfall.Inside The DeCavalcante Mafia...
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The Matryoshka Memoirs: A Story of Ukrainian Forced Labour, the Leica Camera Factory, and Nazi ResistanceA granddaughter explores the story of her Ukrainian grandmother's survival of Hitler's forced labor camps Irina Nikifortchuk was 19 years old and a Ukrainian schoolteacher when she was abducted to be a forced laborer in the Leica camera factory in Nazi Germany. Eventually pulled...
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The California Days of Ralph Waldo EmersonIn the spring of 1871, Ralph Waldo Emerson boarded a train in Concord, Massachusetts, bound for a month-and-a-half-long tour of California--an interlude that became one of the highlights of his life. On their journey across the American West, he and his companions would take...
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Julia's StoryJulia Craig was born in Los Angeles 1946 but was never an LA Chick. She moved to Oregon to attune to a more country life, to teach in country schools, settle there and raise her two children-tending to her gardens and enjoying the natural...
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