Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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The Blue-Eyed ButterflyIn the early to mid-1920s, women were forced to keep silent about domestic violence, unwanted pregnancies, or sexual abuse. When the unthinkable happened, they were hidden or sent away. If they stayed, there would be no relief from the violence or shame and no...
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (U.S. Heritage): With the Way of Wealth, Book of Virtues and Other Writings from the First AmericanTHE MEMOIRS AND OTHER KEY WRITINGS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: THE FIRST AMERICAN.Also includes: The Way of Wealth The Book of Virtues The Letters of Silence Dogood The Declaration of Rights and Grievances of 1765 On Civil War An Edict by the King of Prussia...
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The Art of BaseballThe coroner noted the deep, round cigar burns that pockmarked his arms and the soles of his feet, burns so severe they penetrated almost to the bone. His hands were bound with double zip-tie handcuffs. After her father's brutal murder in his South Florida...
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The Anatomy of Anger: A Girl's Guide to Living Her Best Life in ChristFrom the pulpit to the parking lot, anger has become a debilitating cancer to the souls of Christians. A cancer that stunts the spiritual maturation and matriculation of Christians every day. However, the Bible still suggests that Christians possess the ability to be angry...
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That's ThatHow can we know who we are if we do not understand where we came from? Colin Broderick grew up in Northern Ireland during the period of heightened tension and violence known as the Troubles. Broderick's Catholic family lived in County Tyrone --the heart...
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Stringer's DashWe have no say as to how we start off in life, however, as time marches on, the way we view ourselves and start to make transitional decisions will begin to shape our lives. Those choices will become our legacy; our DASH at life's...
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Stolen Voices: Young People's War Diaries, from World War I to IraqFrom the author of the international bestseller Zlata's Diary comes a haunting testament to how war's brutality affects the lives of young peopleZlata Filipovic's diary of her harrowing war experiences in the Balkans, published in 1993, made her a globally recognized spokesperson for children...
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Smallwood: The Unlikely RevolutionaryThe extraordinary life of Joey Smallwood is the stuff of fiction--literally: Wayne Johnston's acclaimed novel, The Colony of Unrequited Dreams, draws heavily on this definitive biography. And no wonder Set against a colorful background in stirring times it has, as its hero, a character...
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Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue"Truth arrives in microscopic increments, and when enough has accumulated-in a moment of recognition, you just know. You know because the truth fits. I was the only member of my family to lack the gene for numbers, but I do need things to add...
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Silver Linings: What Five Ninety-Something Women Taught Me About Positive AgingRole models are not just for the young. Professional life coach Peggy Bonsee believes they are just as important in later years as when we start out in life. This book profiles five "golden ladies" who inspired and taught her by tackling the inevitable...
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She's Not All That - Just A Girl From MississippiThis book tells the story of a girl who grew up in Shaw, Mississippi. As a child, she faced many challenges, such as losing her father to prison, her mother working long hours, being bullied by her siblings, and more. These experiences affected her...
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She Persisted: Kamala HarrisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris! Kamala Harris always wanted to help people and...
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SharpDavid Fitzpatrick's Sharp is an extraordinary memoir--a fascinating, disturbing look into the mind of a man who, in his early 20s, began cutting himself due to a severe mental illness. A beautifully written treatment of a powerful subject, Fitzpatrick--whose symptoms included extreme depression and...
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Shadow of the Valley: A Father's War, a Son's Quest, and Combat in the Que Son Valley, VietnamMore than half a century after the Vietnam War, a riveting, true story emerges. The author embarks on a journey to bridge the silent gap between himself and his estranged father, whose memories of the war are deeply buried. This quest for understanding leads...
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Sergei ProkofievA critical biography of the twentieth-century Russian composer and pianist. This wide-ranging and incisive biography unfolds the life and work of the much-loved twentieth-century composer Sergei Prokofiev. In it, Christina Guillaumier reveals Prokofiev's surprisingly optimistic spirit amidst a tumultuous backdrop of geopolitical chaos and...
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Self-Sabotage: And Other Ways I've Spent My TimeIn the vein of works by Gary Janetti and Danny Pellegrino, an honest, funny, and heartfelt memoir-in-essays about chasing your dreams, making big messes, and finding yourself along the way.In in his debut book for adults, Jeffery Self invites readers into his world, taking...
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Selena Gomez: The biography of a child actress that became a multi-talented superstar and businesswomanDelve into the captivating journey of Selena Marie Gomez, the multi-talented American singer, actress, businesswoman, and producer, in this comprehensive biography. Born on July 22, 1992, Gomez first captured hearts as a child actress on the popular children's television series "Barney & Friends" before...
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Sarah Childress Polk: A Biography of the Remarkable First LadyHistorians generally consider James K. Polk one of the most effective presidents in United States history. Many of them doubt, however, that President Polk would have been successful without the counsel of his wife Sarah. The president dominated his cabinet and trusted no one--except...
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Samuel, Son and Successor of Rees Howells: Director of the Bible College of Wales - A BiographyUpdated in 2018. The ministry of Samuel Howells and the Bible College of Wales (BCW) have touched the lives of countless numbers of people all over the world. The author invites us on a lifelong journey with Samuel, to unveil his ministry at the...
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Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My TeacherAcclaimed civil rights icon, Ruby Bridges, shares the touching tale of reuniting with the first-grade teacher who changed her life, Mrs. Henry. Once again, you have shown me that you never get too old to learn. Teaching really is the noblest of professions.When Ruby...
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