Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Ding Dong: How Ring Went from Shark Tank Reject to Everyone's Front DoorFrom a sweaty, near-catastrophic Shark Tank demo to a billion-dollar acquisition by Amazon, Jamie Siminoff's story of founding Ring is the ultimate underdog tale of invention, grit, and relentless reinvention.While tinkering in his garage to solve his problem of missed deliveries, Jamie hacked together...
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Degas at the Gas Station: EssaysIn his latest collection, Thomas Beller trains his piercing literary eye on how a single, seismic event indelibly shapes the trajectory of the common and mundane experiences of one's life. Weaving together a charming set of autobiographical stories, Beller interrogates the randomness and contingencies...
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Custom Made Woman: A Life in Traditional MusicAlice Gerrard, an award-winning and storied folk and bluegrass musician for over 50 years, is one of the notable few women in a heavily male genre. Custom Made Woman tells Gerrard's story through the music, the folk festivals, the kids, and the relationships--both personal...
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Crapalachia: A Biography of a PlaceCrapalachia is a portrait of Scott McClanahan's formative years, coming of age in rural West Virginia, during a stretch of time where he was deeply influenced by his Grandma Ruby and Uncle Nathan, who suffered from cerebral palsy.Peopled by colorful characters and their quirky...
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Cougars on the Cliff: One Man's Pioneering Quest to Understand the Mythical Mountain Lion, A MemoirMaurice Hornocker is recognized worldwide as the first scientist to unravel the secrets of America's most enigmatic predator--the mountain lion. This is a gripping account of the never-before-told adventures, challenges, and controversies surrounding his groundbreaking study of cougars in the remote reaches of the...
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ConfessionsOne of the great works of Western literature, from perhaps the most important thinker of Christian antiquity, in a revolutionary new translation by one of today's leading classicists Sarah Ruden's fresh, dynamic translation of Confessions brings us closer to Augustine's intent than any previous...
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Come, Let Me Paint You a MemoryWhy would anyone want to read an autobiography of someone they have never met or heard of? That was my first concern, so let me tell you what is contained within the pages of this book. Inside, you will find eighty-five short stories that...
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Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama: A MemoirNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In this "essential" (Entertainment Weekly), "hilarious" (AV Club) memoir, the star of Mr. Show, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul opens up about the highs and lows of showbiz, his cult status as a comedy writer, and what it's...
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Cher: A Little Golden Book BiographyTurn back time and celebrate the life of superstar Cher with this collectible Little Golden Book, which tells her amazing story alongside beautiful full-color illustrations! Throughout her career, Cher has had ups and downs. But she never stayed down. The Goddess of Pop's story...
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Buffalo, Barrels, and Bourbon: The Story of How Buffalo Trace Distillery Became the World's Most Awarded DistilleryLearn about one of the most impactful distilleries in American history in this comprehensive tale Buffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon tells the fascinating tale of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, from the time of the earliest explorations of Kentucky to the present day. Author and award-winning...
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Buffalo, Barrels, and Bourbon: The Story of How Buffalo Trace Distillery Became the World's Most Awarded DistilleryLearn about one of the most impactful distilleries in American history in this comprehensive tale Buffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon tells the fascinating tale of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, from the time of the earliest explorations of Kentucky to the present day. Author and award-winning...
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BuddhaWith such bestsellers as A History of God and Islam, Karen Armstrong has consistently delivered "penetrating, readable, and prescient" (The New York Times) works that have lucidly engaged a wide range of religions and religious issues. In Buddha she turns to a figure whose...
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Born on the Fourth of July"Classic and timeless!" --New York Times"As relevant as ever, this book is an education. Ron is a true American, and his great heart and hard-won wisdom shine through these pages." --Oliver Stone, filmmakerThis New York Times best seller (more than one million copies sold),...
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Bob Uecker: The Funniest Man in BaseballAuthor: Lew FreedmanPublisher: Blue River PressPublished: 05/01/2025Pages: 188Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.40dISBN: 9781681572420About the AuthorLew Freedman is the author of nearly 60 books on sports, including Celtics Legends: Pivotal Moments, Players, and Personalities of Boston Celtics Basketball and Tales from...
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Blackpink a Little Golden Book BiographyBLACKPINK in your area! Read all about the record-breaking K-pop girl group in this beautifully illustrated collectible Little Golden Book! Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has taken the world by storm with their catchy songs, powerful performances, and awesome style. Read about Jisoo,...
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Beyond Band of BrothersWinters' memoir, based on his wartime diary, includes the untold stories of his comrades--the Band of Brothers who suffered 150 percent casualties while liberating Europe.Author: Mjr Dick Winters W/Col Cole C. KingseedPublisher: Large Print PressPublished: 05/06/2008Pages: 540Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.36lbsSize: 8.42h x 5.68w x...
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Behind the Red Velvet Curtain: An American Ballerina in RussiaIn 2012 Joy Womack made history when she became the first American ballerina to sign a contract with the Bolshoi Ballet Theater in Moscow, Russia.Dancing in Moscow was not the Onion Dome fairy tale she'd hoped for. The Bolshoi and its school were filled...
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Behind the Badge: From Police Chief to Opioid Addict: A True Story of Ruin and Redemption"Behind the Badge is raw, riveting, and profoundly human. Scott Fleuter takes us from the command post to the abyss and back again with unflinching honesty and unexpected grace. His story shatters stigma and reminds us that even in the darkest fall, there's a...
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Baseball SuperstarsBaseball has had many superstars in its long history. But who was the best? Explore the stats and relive the greatest moments in baseball history while counting down the best to ever play the game.Author: Percy LeedPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 08/01/2024Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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Barbieland: The Unauthorized History"More than the story of a toy, Barbieland is the story of the 20th century." --Malcolm Harris, author of Palo Alto "Gutsy in its reporting, sharp and ambitious in its analysis, and funny as hell." --Molly Young, author of Privacy The secret history of...
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