Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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The Terrible Hours: The Greatest Submarine Rescue in HistoryOn the eve of World War II, the Squalus, America's prized submarine, plunged to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Thirty-three members survived, largely because of the efforts of U.S. Navy officer Charles Swede Momsen. In this thrilling true account, Maas vividly recreates the...
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Sleeping With a StrangerWhat happens when the strong, ambitious man you married fades into a stranger with an illness no doctor can diagnose? When Jessica Zimmerman's husband Brian contracted a mysterious illness that left him 60 pounds underweight and a prisoner to their master bathroom, she had...
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Stephen Curry: The Inspiring Story of NBA Superstar Stephen CurrySTEPHEN CURRY This book covers the topic of NBA superstar Stephen Curry, and aims to serve as a biography to date of his incredible life and career. As you will soon discover, Steph Curry wasn't expected by many to even make it to the...
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Up in the Air: The Real Story of Life Aboard the World's Most Glamorous AirlineAlthough this is a book about life as a flight attendant with the world's most iconic and glamorous airline, Pan American World Airways, it is not just a chronology of airborne events. Instead it begins with Betty Riegel's description of leaving her home in...
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Black Man HealedMy purpose for this book is to help other black men overcome their misery and sorrow. Depression in black men isn't discussed often enough. You may have purchased Black Man Healed because you're experiencing a rough patch at this point in your life, But...
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Journal From Iraq: A Nurse's StoryIn the summer of 1960, a ten-year-old girl was playing with her sister in the living room of their Midwestern family home. That was not so unusual. What was unusual was the image on the black-and-white television screen that caught her eye. It caused...
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From Tehran to the Land of the Free: Struggles of an Iranian to Live Up to Her PotentialFrom childhood, Mitra was a dreamer. Like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, she believed that, with determination, she could overcome any obstacle in her life, and she was determined, indeed Her only setback was that she was unable to do everything she wanted...
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Touring CarsA fast-paced, high-interest introduction to touring cars, powerful race cars known for their strong engines and use in a variety of races. Also included is a biographical story about touring car driver Gordon Shedden.Author: Ashley GishPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.75lbsSize:...
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KartsA fast-paced, high-interest introduction to karts, open-wheeled racing vehicles known for their strong chassis and use in a variety of races. Also included is a biographical story about kart driver Mia Chapman.Author: Ashley GishPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 11.10h x...
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Cabin 135: A Memoir of AlaskaAs a young adult, Katie Eberhart moved to Cabin 135, a house on a knoll in remote Alaska. Over the next decade, growing up and growing into her home, she found herself thinking through her ever-changing ideas about aging and place, a lot of...
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Sitting At Eye Level: My Life as An Advocate, A Professional, A Woman, A Mom and A Person with A Significant DisabilityThis book will enlighten the reader as to the challenges encountered of myself, a woman with physical disabilities, specifically cerebral palsy. It describes my life as a child, student, mother, professional and advocate for those with disabilities.In spite of my severe Cerebral Palsy, I...
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Ja Morant: How Ja Morant Developed Into the NBA's Most Explosive Rising StarIn a side room of a gym at a college basketball showcase, there was a player seeming to play well beyond his level. As he scored at ease and passed to set his teammates up for easy buckets it became clear he was a...
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Joel EmbiidThis title introduces readers to Joel Embiid, covering his early life, career, and life off the court. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.Author: Anthony K. HewsonPublisher: All-Star SportsPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.60w x 0.30dISBN:...
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Kobe Bryant: Basketball SuperstarThis biography of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant examines his career, his achievements, and the tragic accident that ended his life. Engaging text, informative sidebars, and vivid photographs convey Bryant's legacy in the world of basketball. Features include a timeline, glossary, websites, source notes, and...
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Franklin PierceThis biography introduces readers to the life of Franklin Pierce including his military service, early political career, and key events from Pierce's administration including the Gadsden Purchase, the Treaty of Kanagawa, and Bleeding Kansas. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years...
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Bill ClintonThis biography introduces readers to Bill Clinton including his early political career and key events from Clinton's administration including the North American Free Trade Agreement, 2000 Camp David Summit, and his impeachment by the House of Representatives. Information about his childhood, family, personal life,...
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The Speed Game: My Fast Times in BasketballPaul Westhead was teaching high school in his native Philadelphia when he was named La Salle University's men's basketball coach in 1970. By 1980 he was a Los Angeles Lakers assistant, soon to be hired as head coach, winning an NBA title with Hall...
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Rey Mysterio: Behind the MaskHe's called the human highlight reel of professional wrestling. His high-flying acrobatics have thrilled fans on every continent. He's been crowned champion of the world's greatest wrestling promotions, from Mexico to the U.S. But he's never revealed the inside story of who he is....
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The Grandest Madison Square Garden: Art, Scandal, and Architecture in Gilded Age New YorkAuthor: Suzanne HinmanPublisher: Syracuse University PressPublished: 06/24/2020Pages: 472Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 8.90h x 7.60w x 1.00dISBN: 9780815611219About the AuthorSuzanne Hinman holds a PhD in American art history. She has taught courses in art history at a number of colleges and universities, served as director...
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St. Louis Jazz: A HistoryIn the early twentieth century, St. Louis was a hotbed for ragtime and blues, both roots of jazz music. In 1914, Jelly Roll Morton brought his music to the area. In 1919, Louis Armstrong came to town to play on the "floating conservatories" that...
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