Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Lloyd Kaufman: InterviewsAfter nearly fifty years of disrupting media, gleefully Rabelaisian uberindie filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman (b. 1945) has been maligned, mocked, and--worst of all--ignored throughout the general course of his wildly eclectic and impactful filmography. As the equally huckster-ish and self-denigrating cofounder and president of Troma...
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Live or Die Tryin': My Journey to Freedom, Forgiveness and HealingLive or Die Tryin' is more than a memoir-it's a raw, unfiltered journey through the trials of fatherhood, marriage, and personal growth. With poignant insights and real-life lessons, this book speaks to anyone navigating the complexities of modern life. Perfect for readers of inspirational...
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Lincoln and Whitman: Parallel Lives in Civil War WashingtonKindred spirits despite their profound differences in position, Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman shared a vision of the democratic character. They had read or listened to each other's words at crucial turning points in their lives, and both were utterly transformed by the tragedy...
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Like a Moth to a Flame: The Art of Glen ScoullerGlen Scouller is a contemporary Scottish artist living in Ayrshire. His passion is for colour and light with a strong bold approach to his subject matter which includes landscape, still life and the human figure. Scouller's work is based on direct observation from nature,...
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Letters to My DaughterHe feared escaping the daily terror of drug dealing and violence would overwhelm him, as it had so many other young men of color growing up in the housing projects. His life, and their lives, seemed destined to become more cruel statistics of the...
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Letter from Alabama: The Inspiring True Story of Strangers Who Saved a Child and Changed a Family ForeverDavid's life could turn out very, very badly. His mother dies suddenly when he is an infant. Then at age two, he is gone. Vanished, with his father, and abandoned in a far-away place. His future hangs on a Letter from Alabama, a piece...
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Lessons from My Teachers: From Preschool to the PresentAn inspiring meditation on the life-altering bonds between teacher and student and the ineffable wisdom imparted both inside and outside the classroom, from critically acclaimed author, MacArthur genius, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and Tony Award-nominated playwright and author, Sarah Ruhl. Based on her popular...
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Lessons From My Grandmother: About Love, Life and the Art of ForgivenessThis is a love story, but not the kind you think. This a story about surviving life, but not in the way you would expect.This is a memoir, but not of the typical happy-ending kind.This is a story that illuminates how an ordinary life...
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Later in Life Lesbian: Coming Out Later in Life & Leaving Fear, Overwhelm, & Guilt BehindA Later in Life Coming Out JourneyComing out later in life can be a daunting and scary experience. For many, the fear of rejection, discrimination, and even violence can prevent them from opening up about their true identity. However, there is also a sense...
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Kenny Roberts: A Legacy on Two WheelsKenny Roberts, the trailblazing motorcycle racing legend, revolutionized the sport with his unparalleled skills, innovative techniques, and unwavering determination. From his humble beginnings in rural America to becoming the first American to win the 500cc World Championship, Kenny's journey is one of grit, resilience,...
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Kate Middleton: Princess of Wales: Princess of WalesRaised in a middle-class family, Kate Middleton became one of the first commoners to join the royal family when she married Prince William in April 2011. A devoted mother to their three children, she has become a strong advocate for children's health. Easy-to-read text,...
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Kalamazoo County CharactersLocal Luminaries, Famous Passersby & Everyone in Between Since its founding in the early 1800s, Kalamazoo has welcomed a variety of notable characters who have shaped the community's legacy in their own special way. Some, like Orville Gibson and Derek Jeter, are nationally recognized,...
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Jules Verne and the Invention of the FutureFrom the acclaimed biographer of explorers Magellan, Columbus, and Francis Drake comes a unique exploration of life and influence of Jules Verne, the novelist whose mind spun the greatest adventures ever told and whose daring and prescient imagination sparked a lasting transformation of modern...
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John Okada: The Life and Rediscovered Work of the Author of No-No BoyNo-No Boy, John Okada's only published novel, centers on a Japanese American who refuses to fight for the country that incarcerated him and his people in World War II and, upon release from federal prison after the war, is cast out by his divided...
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John Britten: The Man and His Revolutionary MotorcyclesJohn Britten has taken his place as a New Zealand hero since his tragically early death from cancer in 1995. He and his dedicated team in Christchurch designed and built the Britten V-twin motorcycle from scratch. For a time, this machine was probably the...
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Jeremy Catto: A Portrait of the Quintessential Oxford DonIf Hollywood wanted to make a film about Oxford University, the casting team would have to find someone to play Jeremy Catto. Born in 1939, this composite of Goodbye Mr Chips, Porterhouse Blue, and C.P. Snow was the quintessential Oxford don. In a remarkable...
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In the Eye of PrayerEscaping the evil of abuse seemed insurmountable to Constance as all her plans to get her daughters Lily and Aster to safety were continually dashed. Then in a realm only Lily could interact with a mighty rush of wind brewed across their lives in...
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I Got You Babe: A Celebration of CherCovering her life and sixty-year career from Sonny & Cher to show-stopping solo performer, award-winning actress, fashion icon, and beyond, this is a glorious retrospective of one of the world's most enduring entertainers, Cher. Featuring a foreword by Cyndi Lauper! Commemorating six decades since...
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If We Never Meet AgainEmbark on a Touching Journey: Lessons Learned from Hospice - A Chronicle of Life's Final Chapters Through the Eyes of a Dedicated Educator.In If We Never Meet Again, you will be taken on a profound journey of love, loss, and learning. This is the...
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If We Never Meet AgainEmbark on a Touching Journey: Lessons Learned from Hospice - A Chronicle of Life's Final Chapters Through the Eyes of a Dedicated Educator.In If We Never Meet Again, you will be taken on a profound journey of love, loss, and learning. This is the...
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