Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Blessed Beyond LimitsFrom the author of When the Sieling Comes Crashing Down comes an inspiring memoir of resilience and perseverance. Meet Angela, who faced a life-altering challenge at just eight months old when meningitis led to a stroke and traumatic brain injury, paralyzing the right side...
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Beyond the Game: Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses WhetstoneThe BEYOND THE GAME series features athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss and illustrator DeAndra Hodge. This is the story of Indigenous professional runner Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone...
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Becoming a ManThe National Book Award winning memoir with a new foreword by Kathryn Harrison, author of The Kiss."Fiercely committed to bequeathing a map of his psychic terrain, to spare others the pain of his solitary journey, [Monette's] fine memoir is affirmative and ultimately celebratory." --...
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Backstage: Stories of a Writing LifeAn engaging collection of stories and essays by the celebrated author of the internationally bestselling Guido Brunetti series, infused with her ever-present and delightful senses of humor and ironyDonna Leon's memoir, Wandering through Life, gave her legions of fans a colorful tour through her...
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A Secretive Century: Monte Punshon's AustraliaIn a life that spanned more than a century - 1882 to 1989 - Monte Punshon witnessed crucial events in Australia's history. She was a pioneer radio broadcaster, travelled the country with children's theatrical troupes and defied convention with her active involvement in the...
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Around the World in Family DaysIt's possible to do something different-and this inspirational story will leave your mind buzzing with possibilities.Do you ever feel like life is so busy that you're missing out on actually living it?Perhaps you traveled when you were younger, but now life feels stagnant-tied to...
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Arms Out: My journey from hardship to household name - and what you can learn from itBORN IN MINNEAPOLIS, Kris Lindahl overcame a childhood marked by tragedy, addiction and financial struggles to become a nationally recognized innovator in marketing, branding and real estate.Having moved seven times before the age of 12, Kris has always understood the importance of "home." Today,...
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A Prince of a Boy: How One Gay Catholic Helped Change the WorldAn altar boy is fired by the church for saying he is gay. The unintended career that resulted ensured the word "gay" would be said with understanding and respect in churches, universities, and corporate offices in Mumbai, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom,...
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Anton Bruckner and the Reception of His Music: A History of Dichotomies and ControversiesA bold, deeply researched, and long-needed debunking of the platitudes and prejudices that have long clouded our view of the personality and compositional habits of Anton Bruckner. Bruckner was, and continues to be, among the most divisive figures in the history of nineteenth-century music,...
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Angelina Jolie: The biography of an American actress, filmmaker and humanitarian and her fight for human rightsEmbark on an intimate exploration of the life and legacy of Angelina Jolie, the iconic American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Born Angelina Jolie Voight on June 4, 1975, Jolie's journey through the realms of Hollywood has been nothing short of extraordinary. Winner of an...
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Ancient Rulers Who Wrecked the WorldAncient Rulers Who Wrecked the World will capture readers' attention with historical tales of murderous madmen and infamous tyrants. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of ancient...
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Ancient Chinese Emperors and How They Ruled-Children's Ancient History BooksHistory textbooks really do look and sound boring. This ancient history book is not one of them. Featuring the ancient Chinese Emperors and how they ruled, this book aims to present the stories in the most interesting way possible to keep your kids' enthusiasm....
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Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World"An important book that will transform how we think about being human. ... that will inspire hope."--Jane GoodallHow can we reclaim the soul-deepening wildness that grounds us and energizes us when so much of the modern world seems designed to tame us?In this thrilling...
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Alphabet Soup: A Memoir in Letters"At once experimental literature and alchemical apparatus -- designed to take all the flavours of one man's life experiences and transform them into something that nourishes." -- ANDREA THOMPSON, author of A Selected History of Soul SpeakA tasty yet experimental recipe of creative memoir...
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A Long Walk to AmericaEveryone has a story. Some share the story, and some never make it out alive to talk about it.A Long Walk to America shares real-life lessons from the young life of Los, a boy from El Salvador, who walks to America with his best...
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A Light to Share: Stories of Spreading Love and Changing the WorldShare your light with the world. Hey. Hey you! Yes, you! I've got a question for you: Have you ever gotten a really great present from someone who loves you? And then . . . you realize that if you share that gift, it...
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A Legacy of Strength - My Story on Paper: I was a child, a teenager, and an adult all at onceInternational Best Selling and #1 U.S. Best Seller - Family and Conflict Resolution category Sandi's life began with a loving two parent home and then in the blink of an eye, everything changed. Her life would never be the same. The grief she felt...
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Addendum to My 2020 Memoir Honor and Trust: Catching the Live Streams 2021-2025This ADDENDUM to my memoir Honor and Trust - My Journey with America's Refugees 1975-2020 begins with comments received from several distinguished friends and colleagues, whom I had the honor to know over the past decades. Anti-Asian incidents and related frictions, experienced by the...
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A Daughter of Singapore: Life Lessons of a Homegrown Tour GuideThis is the witty and inspirational early-life memoir of Singapore tour guide, Cathy Ross. As a mixed-race child from a Chinese Catholic family, she lived with her paternal grandmother and was bounced around to various extended family members throughout her youth. She further happened...
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A Chicago StoryAuthor: Don McLaughlinPublisher: XlibrisPublished: 12/10/2008Pages: 176Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56dISBN: 9781436385749This title is not returnable
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