Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Carlo Carretto: Selected WritingsThis selection from over a dozen books covers the spirituality of the desert, Carretto's reflections on God, the church, prayer, engagement with the world, and the mystery of suffering and death.Author: Carlo CarrettoPublisher: Orbis BooksPublished: 09/20/2007Pages: 206Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.40w x...
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Storm Run: The Story of the First Woman to Win the Iditarod Sled Dog RaceIn 1985, Libby Riddles made history by becoming the first woman to win the 1,100-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race. This brand-new edition of Riddles's timeless adventure story is complete with updated narrative details, sidebars on all aspects of the race, photographs, and all-new illustrations...
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Kiyo's Story: A Japanese-American Family's Quest for the American DreamKiyo's father arrived in California determined to plant his roots in the land of opportunity after leaving Japan. He, his wife, and their nine American-born children labored in the fields together, building a successful farm. Yet at the outbreak of World War II, Kiyo's...
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The Naked Buddha: A Practical Guide to the Buddha's Life and TeachingsA charming guide that demystifies Buddhism and shows how we can apply its teachings to our lives in useful and meaningful ways Although a widely observed and respected practice in America, Buddhism is still difficult for many seekers to thoroughly grasp. Now, Adrienne Howley...
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Time Traveler: A Scientist's Personal Mission to Make Time Travel a RealityThis is the dramatic and inspirational first-person story of theoretical physicist, Dr. Ronald Mallett, who recently discovered the basic equations for a working time machine that he believes can be used as a transport vehicle to the past. Combining elements of Rocket Boys and...
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I RememberAn affectionate portrait of mid-century Paris and a daring pointillist autobiography by Georges Perec, a master of postmodern fiction. The text of this memoir-through-memories consists of 480 numbered statements, all beginning identically with "I remember" -- all limited to pieces of public knowledge, brand...
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Molotov Remembers: Inside Kremlin PoliticsIn conversations with the poet-biographer Felix Chuev, Molotov offers an incomparable view of the politics of Soviet society and the nature of Kremlin leadership under communism. Filled with startling insights and indelible portraits, the book is an historical source of the first order. A...
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A Son of the GameWhen acclaimed golf writer James Dodson leaves his home in Maine to revisit Pinehurst, North Carolina, where his father first taught him the game that would shape his life and career, he's at a point where he has lost direction. But once there, the...
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Dinner at Miss Lady's: Memories and Recipes from a Southern ChildhoodBack when people spent their whole lives in one place, life was all about family and family rituals. It was about the whole clan gathering at dinnertime over meals to be remembered forever. Luann Landon's cookbook/memoir transports us to that world of formal midday...
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Adventures of a PsychicRecounts author's captivating life as a clairvoyant, telling of her earliest 'readings' as a young child in Kansas City, and of her first contact with 'Francine, ' her spirit guideAuthor: Sylvia BrownePublisher: Hay HousePublished: 09/01/1998Pages: 270Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.82lbsSize: 8.42h x 5.46w x 0.67dISBN:...
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Menendez: Pedro Menendez de Aviles, Captain General of the Ocean SeaEveryone knows of Columbus and Ponce de Leon, but the name of Menendez is not as familiar. Yet Pedro Menendez de Aviles might truly be called one of the founding fathers of America, for he was the founder of the nation's oldest city--St. Augustine....
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A Treasury of Victorian Murder Compendium II: Including: The Borden Tragedy, the Mystery of Mary Rogers, the Saga of the Bloody Benders, the Case of MThis is an engrossing, illustrated journey into true crime classics of the Victorian era. This second omnibus of storied treasuries of murder includes the famous double axe murder by Lizzie Borden; the mysterious drowning of the lovely Mary Rogers; the Bloody Benders, a family...
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King of the Tightrope: When the Great Blondin Ruled NiagaraIn 1859, The Great Blondin took the most dangerous tightrope walk of his career--a death-defying walk across Niagara Falls. History and STEAM combine for an edge-of-your-seat read. At the age of four, Jean-Francois Gravelet walked across his first balance beam. Later, he took to...
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Huey: Spirit of the PantherHuey P. Newton remains one of the most misunderstood political figures of the twentieth century. As cofounder and leader of the Black Panther Party for more than twenty years, Newton (1942-1989) was at the forefront of the radical political activism of the 1960s and...
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Born to the Mob: The True-Life Story of the Only Man to Work for All Five of New York's Mafia FamiliesFrankie Saggio reminisces about the era of true wise guys like his Uncle Philly --a contemporary of Al Capone. After all, it was Frankie's uncle who "taught him the value of a dollar and how to steal it from someone else." Uncle Philly was...
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Untouchable: A Biography of Robert De NiroFrom his amazing feature film performances to his roles as producer and director to his many notable guest appearances, De Niro started his career as early as 1965 and has since dominated the world of Hollywood. Untouchable will take you inside the life of...
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Rebel for the Hell of It: The Life of Tupac ShakurThe ever-controversial Shakur offers a great occasion for a close, passionate reading of rap and ghetto culture. White's understanding of Tupac's art will uncork the bottled up rage and confusion that attends the way hip-hop culture is produced and received. Rebel details each step...
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Ming Cho Lee: A Life in DesignWinner of the 2014 George Freedley Memorial award. A gorgeous volume that] celebrates the legacy of Lee. - Time Out New York Whether working in theater, opera or dance, Ming Cho Lee has made an incalculable contribution to the performing arts in America. This...
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The Eighth Grade Dance and Other Memories / El Baile de Octavo Y Otros RecuerdosThis entertaining collection of short autobiographical pieces recalls the author's struggles as an immigrant youth.Author: Ada de JesusPublisher: Pinata BooksPublished: 05/31/2019Pages: 64Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.50dISBN: 9781558858855Language: Multiple LanguagesAudience: Young AdultReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
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A Question of ChoiceA memoir filled with "valuable, passionate insights" from the lawyer who argued the landmark Roe v. Wade case to the Supreme Court (Kirkus Reviews). More than 40 years ago, the highest court in the land handed down a decision that would forever alter the...
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