Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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A Notable Bully: Colonel Billy Wilson, Masculinity, and the Pursuit of Violence in the Civil War EraThe definitive biography of a Civil War scoundrel and streetwise politico Largely forgotten by historians, Billy Wilson (1822-1874) was a giant in his time, a man well known throughout New York City, a man shaped by the city's immigrant culture, its harsh voting practices,...
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My Friend Loretta LynnRosie Hamilton doesn't like being the center of attention, but after talking to country music star Loretta Lynn about all the fun they've had over the years, she knew she had to share the good times. Hamilton met Loretta at a 1975 concert in...
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Untold Tales of the Boston IrishWhen it comes to the Boston Irish, names such as Bulger and Curley have long shaped the local turf. But most people are probably unaware of some of the most amazing and forgotten Irish men and women who helped mold this city. There was...
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Almost French: A Life of Fanfare and Faux PasWhen he first visited Paris as a young student, artist Louis Jansen van Vuuren could never have imagined that one day he would end up owning a ch teau in rural France.Almost French is the entertaining, often hilarious account of his induction over the...
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A Helluva Life in Hockey: A MemoirA captivating memoir from Canada's foremost hockey historian and a beloved NHL commentator It's been 85 years since Brian McFarlane first laced a pair of skates and tested the black ice on a tiny pond. And then he discovered the joy of hockey. Ultimately,...
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Fulfilling A PromiseThis is a true story of how an opportunity can completely change a life.A portion of the proceeds will be donated to buy school supplies for impoverished children in Cambodia.The youngest son of an impoverished rice-farming family in Cambodia, Chamroeun Pen shares his extraordinary...
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23 Miles and Running: My American journey from chopping cotton in the Mississippi Delta to sleeping in the White HouseAccording to USNews, Mississippi has a poverty rate of 21.9% compared to a national average of 11.8%.In 23 Miles and Running, Pinkins shares his journey-with a deep sense of humility and the realization that he is not an anomaly. Just as there were many...
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Surrounded By Madness: A Memoir of Mental Illness and Family Secrets"What was the likelihood my adopted daughter would havemy father's hazel eyes and my mother's mental illness?"In this fiercely candid memoir, Dr. Pruchno, a scientist widelyacclaimed for her research on mental illness and families, shows howmental illness threatened to destroy her own family. Not...
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Roland Johnson's Lost in a Desert World: An AutobiographyRoland Johnson's autobiography is the triumphant story of a man who rose above an intellectual disability and devastating abuse to become a prominent leader in the self-advocacy movement.As a child, Roland was sent away to live at the infamous Pennhurst State School in Pennsylvania,...
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Shaman: The Mysterious Life and Impeccable Death of Carlos CastanedaSome say he was a breakthrough academic and visionary shaman. Others say he was a sham. Either way, Carlos Castaneda shaped a generation of mystical thinkers and magic mushroom eaters.In 1968, at the height of the psychedelic age, Castaneda published The Teachings of Don...
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Stories of Our Lives: Second Edition: An Archive of Kenyan Queer NarrativesIn 2013, the Nest Collective travelled across Kenya, recording over 250 personal accounts of persons identifying as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex in Kenya. This book - in this second edition, updated with new narratives collected in 2018 - presents a selection from...
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The Many Lives of Andy WarholThe Many Lives of Andy Warhol is more than a biography: it's a look into Warhol's greatest creation: himself. Warhol was known as the king of pop art, but the famous artist was secretly never satisfied with a single style and his journey took...
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Stronger Than You Think: The Sisters Who Survived Kid NationStronger Than You Think follows Olivia and Mallory, two of the contestants on CBS's Kid Nation, the controversial survival-style reality show accused of child abuse and neglect.At 13, Olivia Cloer was nothing special. Her best friend had moved across the country, and the girls...
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One Egg or Two: 20 Years an Army ChefPaul Rowcliffe joined the British Army at the tender age of 15 in the early 1970s. Despite the harsh realities of life he faced in his first barracks, it seemed the Army life suited him as he went on to serve for 20 years...
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Stephen Curry: Basketball StarThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Stephen Curry. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Author: Hubert WalkerPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 01/01/2021Pages:...
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Legends of Women's Figure SkatingFrom the first women who were determined to skate in the Olympics to the international superstars of today, Legends of Women's Figure Skating tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both on and off the ice.Author: Martha LondonPublisher: Press...
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Best of the Bruins: Boston's All-Time Great Hockey Players and CoachesAmong the Original Six National Hockey League clubs to survive the Great Depression, the Boston Bruins have a vibrant history. Entering the 2019-2020 campaign, the team ranked fourth all-time, with six Stanley Cup championships. Some of the most gifted players in NHL history have...
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The Ballad of Robert Charles: Searching for the New Orleans Riot of 1900For a brief moment in the summer of 1900, Robert Charles was arguably the most infamous black man in the United States. After an altercation with police on a New Orleans street, Charles killed two police officers and fled. During a manhunt that extended...
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The Kings and Queens of BritainFor more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions. In this fascinating book, Cath Senker delves into the extraordinary...
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On Her Knees: Memoir of a Prayerful Jezebel"The problem was, because Purity is an idol (a validated and worshiped idol), I didn't know who or what I'd be without my totem. My Christianity depended on Purity." Going to a conservative Christian church when she was young, Brenda Marie Davies heard a...
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