Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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The Woman in the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Helped Fly the First Astronauts to the MoonA stunning and intimate biography of Margaret Hamilton, the computer engineer who helped Apollo 11 and mankind get from the Earth to the moon. First-hand accounts, exclusive interviews with the legendary Margaret Hamilton, and detailed science populate the pages of this remarkable biography. In...
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V13: Chronicle of a TrialONE OF THE WASHINGTON POST'S TEN BEST BOOKS OF 2024 One of the London Times's Nine Best Literary Nonfiction Books of the Year "Extraordinary . . . Absolutely gripping." --Chris Power, The Guardian "Moving and masterful . . . [A] magnificent book." --Becca Rothfeld,...
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A Serial Killer's Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming (an Insider's Look at the True Crime Story of the Btk Killer, Dennis Rader)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERRead the shocking true story now featured in the Netflix documentary My Father, The BTK Killer.What is it like to learn that your ordinary, loving father is a serial killer? Discover the true story behind the BTK killer, as told by...
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Jane Birkin: Icon of StyleA gorgeous tribute to icon Jane Birkin's timeless, effortlessly chic style "Jane Birkin is the epitome of bohemian chic and effortless beauty." --Diane von Furstenberg More than a fashion muse--she was a cultural icon whose style defined an era, and her legacy continues to...
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Nuff SaidThe New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Just Tyrus returns in his inimitable style with deeper reminiscences on the life that shaped him and how he views the world we're living in. "In this sequel, you'll delve into some of...
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John Kennedy New Book 2025: Reclaiming Reason, One Dumb Idea at a TimeIn a world where stupidity spreads faster than Wi-Fi and logic is treated like an outdated app, How to Test Negative for Stupid is your ultimate survival guide to staying sane, smart, and skeptical.With razor-sharp wit and real-world insight, this book takes readers on...
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Reporter: A Memoir"Reporter is just wonderful. Truly a great life, and what shines out of the book, amid the low cunning and tireless legwork, is Hersh's warmth and humanity. This book is essential reading for every journalist and aspiring journalist the world over." --John le Carré...
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Our America: A Photographic HistoryFrom one of our most treasured filmmakers, a pictorial history of America--a stunning and moving collection of some of Ken Burns's favorite photographs, with an introduction by Burns, and an essay by longtime MoMA photography curator Sarah Hermanson Meister Burns has been making documentaries...
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Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing"Wonderful... Physicans would do well to learn this most important lesson about caring for patients." --The New York Times Book Review Over the years that Victoria Sweet has been a physician, "healthcare" has replaced medicine, "providers" look at their laptops more than at their...
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A Kind of Grace: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Female AthleteJackie Joyner-Kersee is one of the world's most successful athletes, and has dominated the women's decathlon for many years. With this book, Jackie discusses how she has overcome her difficult early years to rise to the top.Author: Jackie Joyner-Kersee,Sonja SteptoePublisher: Grand Central PublishingPublished: 10/01/1997Pages:...
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Wrestling Legends AlphabetFrom Aja Kong to Ric Flair, Jushin Liger to The Rock, Wrestling Legends Alphabet introduces children to the world of professional wrestling.Illustrating the colorful characters who revolutionized sports entertainment, this book is sure to get over with fans of all ages.Author: Beck FeinerPublisher: Alphabet...
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Inspiring Baseball Stories for Kids: 14 Incredible Baseball Tales with Lessons in Courage & Mental Toughness for Young Sports FansSearching for the Perfect Gift for That Young Baseball Fan?Do you want your child to learn about mental toughness, teamwork and perseverance, and be captivated by inspirational baseball stories from MLB legends?Well Look No Further Than "Inspiring Baseball Stories for Kids: 14 Incredible Baseball...
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Shovels and Spades: a father's journey parenting a spirited daughter with Down SyndromeWhen our first daughter was born--to our surprise--with Down syndrome, we were initially crushed. We buried the dreams we had for her and looked toward the future with fear and uncertainty. Sixteen years later, Cayla has taught us much more than we could have...
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The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Trivia Book: A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard BoSox Fans!Are you a die-hard Red Sox fan? Now you surely will be with The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Trivia Book. If you want to know all the ins and outs (every great baseball team has a few!) of one of the most famous baseball...
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The Top Two Per Cent: Or How the 2023 Christmas Newsletter Got Out of HandIn a year when PEI was navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona and preparing to host the Canada Winter Games, Randy Burrows captures the essence of family life with wit and heart. The Top Two Per Cent chronicles 2023-a remarkable period of resilience and...
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Unafraid: Staring Down Terror as a Navy SEAL and Single DadHot Wash noun: The review held after military training and real-world operations facilitating growth and improvement; an honest evaluation of strengths and weaknesses As a special operator in the US Navy's most elite unit and actively engaged in the Global War on Terrorism, Eddie...
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The Lyrics: 1956 to the PresentFrom his early Liverpool days, through the historic decade of The Beatles, to Wings and his long solo career, The Lyrics pairs the definitive texts of 154 Paul McCartney songs with first-person commentaries on his life and music. Spanning two alphabetically arranged volumes, these...
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A Handbook of Prophetic CharacteristicsA Handbook of Prophetic Characteristics offers a transformative approach to embodying the timeless virtues of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, blending tradition with practical applications for modern life. Designed to enrich the literature on Islamic character (akhlāq), this accessible guide resonates with readers of all...
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Exposed: A Pfizer Scientist Battles Corruption, Lies, and Betrayal, and Becomes a Biohazard WhistleblowerA powerful memoir of a molecular biologist's courageous fight against corporate retaliation after revealing dangerous biosafety failures in biotech labs. When molecular biologist Becky McClain raised urgent alarms about biosafety lapses at her biotech lab at Pfizer, she expected concern--not retaliation. Instead, her warnings...
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The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland's Good Fortune: (An Inspiring Journey of Identity, Perseverance, and Community - Suited to ThanksgIn the first book he has both written and illustrated, master artist P.J. Lynch brings a Mayflower voyager's story to vivid life. At a young age, John Howland learned what it meant to take advantage of an opportunity. Leaving the docks of London on...
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