Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of ScotsAn expert historian on Mary, Queen of Scots draws on hundreds of her encrypted letters to paint a vivid portrait of one of history's most compelling figures. For almost two decades before her execution at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was...
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Called to All Things New: A 40-Year Journey With God"Have you ever wondered what this life is all about? Have you ever been so discouraged that the thought of living another day seemed unbearable? Have you ever felt the need to make a significant difference in this world? These were the questions and...
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Broken Bone: A Football StoryThis is a football story. It reflects a journey culminating with the greatest comeback in Virginia Military Institute (VMI) football history. It was a unique time at a unique place to be playing Division One football. The odyssey we braved prepared us for futures...
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Breaking the Cycle: A Journey to My BreakthroughBreaking the Cycle: A Journey to My Breakthrough entails a series of events my mother and I have endured that led me to my spiritual breakthrough. God had His hand over my life, and it allowed me to mature spiritually. My testimony will reach...
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Boy from the Valleys: My Unexpected JourneyFrom his humble beginnings in a quaint Welsh mining village to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, much-loved star, Luke Evans takes us on a poignant and inspiring journey that spans from the heart of Wales to behind the scenes of the global stage. Growing...
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Boy from the Country: An Educator's Memoir"Now, not many miles away...I was getting my life on track."In Boy from the Country, John D. Nesbitt offers a poignant and reflective memoir of a young boy growing up in rural poverty during the 1950s and 1960s. Through a series of vivid snapshots,...
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Bounce Back From Dreams To RealityIn life, we all face delays, challenges that can knock us down and leave us feeling defeated. But true strength is measured by our ability to rise from the ashes and turn our dreams into reality. This is a collection of inspiring stories that...
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Bloomers on Pikes Peak: the story of Julia Archibald HolmesThe mountain stood tall, daring anyone to conquer its peak.Julia Archibald Holmes was not one to back down from a challenge, especially when it meant fighting for justice. Her journey to the top of Pikes Peak was just the beginning of her many adventures....
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Black Side of the White HouseI made a commitment to myself that my education and life journey would be focused on helping others in the areas of employment and civil rights, both on the job and in my community. God would bless me by creating an opening for me...
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Birdie & Harlow: Life, Loss, and Loving My Dog So Much I Didn't Want Kids (...Until I Did)"In this hilarious, uplifting memoir, Wolfe describes her intense bond with Harlow...as she grapples with the chaos of her 20s, marriage, and eventually new motherhood."--Washington Post"An engaging debut with a lighthearted memoir of her tender relationship with her dog, Harlow, and her rocky path...
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Birding to Change the World: A MemoirIn this uplifting memoir, a professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment.Trish O'Kane is an accidental ornithologist. In her nearly two decades writing about justice as an investigative journalist, she'd never paid attention to...
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Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler MindOne of the hottest stand-ups working today, Nate Bargatze brings his everyman comedy to the page in this hilarious collection of personal stories, opinions, and confessions. Nate Bargatze used to be a genius. That is, until the summer after seventh grade when he slipped,...
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Big Bosses: A Working Girl's Memoir of Jazz Age AmericaSharp, resourceful, and with a style all her own, Althea Altemus embodied the spirit of the independent working woman of the Jazz Age. In her memoir, Big Bosses, she vividly recounts her life as a secretary for prominent (but thinly disguised) employers in Chicago,...
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Beyond Vision: The Story of a Blind RowerAt 18 years old, Victoria Nolan found out she was going blind. As her vision became more restricted, so did her independence. Her childhood dream had been to become a teacher, but she had to fight constantly against misconceptions about her capabilities as a...
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Beyond the Power of LoveTruly this book is a painful story. For Janice to share such personal and private violence in an attempt to help many to heal is to be admonished. The critical realization that healing cannot be found in an abusive relationship is the wake-up call...
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Beyond The MountainThe mountains had a dual meaning in my life. First of all, the mountains impacted my life as a young boy growing up. Entertainment for me was running through the hills and valleys hunting. My friends and I roamed around over the hills, looking...
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Beyond Everest: One Sherpa's Summit and Hope for NepalOne small man, one giant mountain: a Sherpa's quest to create a better future, one perilous step at a time.Every success story begins with a single step in the right direction. Pem Dorjee Sherpa's journey began with a determination to break the cycle of...
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Beyond Everest: One Sherpa's Summit and Hope for NepalOne small man, one giant mountain: a Sherpa's quest to create a better future, one perilous step at a time.Every success story begins with a single step in the right direction. Pem Dorjee Sherpa's journey began with a determination to break the cycle of...
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Beyond Belief: Unexpected Biblical Wisdom from a Former Jesuit, Teacher, and Fisher of MenWe read the stories of the "Three Little Pigs" and "Little Red Riding Hood" without believing wolves talk. Or Homer's Iliad and Odyssey without thinking short-tempered gods actually stir up sea storms. Just as pleasurably, we can read the Bible, also filled with sky...
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Beyonc? and Whitney Houston: Voices of a GenerationOne of Beyonc?'s biggest idols is Whitney Houston. The two met in a hotel lobby for the first time when she was just fifteen, but even before then, Beyonc? was influenced by Houston's singing. Discover how both artists made it big, how they stole...
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