Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Society as I Have Found It: The Cuisine, Culture and Fashions of Europe and North America in the 19th Century, by a Man who Toured the Era's FinesWard McAllister was a gentlemen living in the mid-to-late 19th century; this is his commentary of the high society of the time, the parties and social gatherings of the elite in the USA and Europe.Well-travelled and educated in the arts of speech and charming...
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Little Book of DiorOpulent, feminine, iconic. The House of Dior revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves. From the trailblazing New Look silhouette in 1947 through to their exquisite red-carpet couture and feminist T-shirts, Dior's pieces have been worn by everyone from Sophia Loren to...
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The Salt Path: A MemoirTHE MULTI-MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING GILLIAN ANDERSON AND JASON ISAACS"Polished, poignant... an inspiring story of true love."--Entertainment WeeklyA BEST BOOK OF 2019, NPR's Book ConciergeSHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD The true story of a couple who lost...
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All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured AmericaNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The author of Fire and Fury delivers a breathtaking insider account of the 2024 Trump campaign--undoubtedly the wildest, most unpredictable campaign in U.S. history, including multiple criminal trials, two assassination attempts, and a sudden switch of opponents. All or...
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Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a LegendBased on extensive research and original interviews, this intimate biography reveals the complexities of Gandolfini's character, his rise to fame, and his lasting impact on television and film. "A riveting look inside the mind of a towering talent, this is a must for Sopranos...
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Glitz, Glam, and a Damn Good Time: How Mamie Fish, Queen of the Gilded Age, Partied Her Way to PowerNATIONAL BESTSELLER From the author of Madame Restell and Get Well Soon, a biography of Mamie Fish that explores how women used parties and social gatherings to gain power and prestige. Marion Graves Anthon Fish, known by the nicknames "Mamie" and "The Fun-Maker," threw...
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The White MasaiThe runaway international bestseller is now an American must-read for lovers of adventure, travel writing, and romance. Corinne Hofmann tells how she falls in love with an African warrior while on holiday in Kenya. After overcoming severe obstacles, she moves into a tiny hut...
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A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden, the Hard WayFrom prolific metal guitarist and songwriter for Exodus (and formerly Slayer) Gary Holt comes a deeply personal memoir of his "destruction-laden" life, along with a firsthand account of the genesis of the Thrash Metal scene, from its origins in the Bay Area to its...
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Down to the Wire: The Outlandish Tale of How I Quit Gambling to Win Big"You can't put the book down. It's not just about success; it's about the heart, soul, and grit it takes to get there--to beat all the odds." - TK Kimbrell, manager for music legends including the late Toby Keith What happens when you bet...
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Taylor Swift: The New York Times Best Seller*New York Times bestseller**#1 Sunday Times bestseller*Learn about the glittering story of Taylor Swift! The talented singer-songwriter who dreamed of sharing her talent with the world. The perfect gift for every Swiftie in your life, young and old, this powerful book features captivating illustrations...
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Blackbird: A Mother's Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After SuicideIs grief on a dial or a switch? Both. Over six short weeks in 2022, Betsy Thibaut Stephenson lost her son to suicide, mother-in-law to dementia, and family dog to cancer. Rather than succumb to grief's darkness, Betsy chose to face her losses head-on,...
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Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power ProphetNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An intimate and masterful biography of Zbigniew Brzezinski--President Carter's national security advisor and one of America's leading geopolitical thinkers--from one of the finest columnists and political writers at work today. Zbigniew Brzezinski was a key architect of the Soviet Union's...
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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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Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age"To know ourselves is the most profound and difficult endeavor. Though we are all made of the same questions, we have individual routes to the answers, or to reframing the questions. Why is there evil in the world? Why do people suffer, and some...
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Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life (Pulitzer Prize Winner)**Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Autobiography** Included in President Obama's 2016 Summer Reading List "Without a doubt, the finest surf book I've ever read . . . " --The New York Times Magazine Barbarian Days is William Finnegan's memoir of an obsession,...
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Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest TrailFrom an award-winning former law enforcement park ranger and investigator, this female-driven true crime adventure follows the author's quest to find missing hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail by pairing up with an eclectic group of unlikely allies. As a park ranger with...
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Disney Princess Enchanted Character GuideMeet all 13 Disney Princess characters in this enchanting, official guide for young fans - now updated with new pages to include Moana and Raya Step into the fairy-tale world of Disney's amazing Princesses! Jump into adventures with Moana, dance with Cinderella at the...
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Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day"Combs and Eakett do a fantastic job of providing readers an incredibly comprehensive and strongly researched--yet somehow compact--look into the history of trans identity." --School Library Journal (starred review)An essential introduction to trans history, from ancient times to the present day, in full-color graphic...
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Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying PutIn her first book, the popular From the Front Porch podcast host and independent bookstore owner challenges the idea that loud lives are the ones that matter most, reminding us that we don't have to leave the lives we have in order to have...
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Cancer Is Complicated: And Other Unexpected Lessons I've Learned"Clea has always been a helper, and she's doing it again with this incredible book. She is sharing her cancer journey and helping you through yours. She will walk with you . . . holding your hand every step of the way." --Hoda Kotb...
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