Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Api's Berlin Diaries: My Quest to Understand My Grandfather's Nazi Past"This is not a book I will forget any time soon." ―Story Circle Book Reviews Moving and provocative, Api's Berlin Diaries offers a personal perspective on the fall of Berlin 1945 and the far-reaching aftershocks of the Third Reich. After her mother's death, Robinson...
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Summoned by a Stroke: An Homage to Love, Relationship, and Living Life FullyWhat do you do when one day, a stroke turns your entire world upside-down?On a beautiful fall day in 2007, a major stroke slices through the lives of husband and wife Judy Friesem and Kim Bush, leaving Kim partially paralyzed. The blog that Judy...
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Steve Kerr: A Life"Thrilling." --Publishers Weekly (starred) "Riveting." --Library Journal (starred) "A fascinating look at a fascinating life." --Roland Lazenby, author of Michael JordanThe definitive biography of Steve Kerr, the championship-winning basketball player and head coach of the record-breaking Golden State WarriorsFew individuals have had a career...
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What We Don't KnowSeagoing may be the world's finest, most intensely rigorous education, however informal, unstructured, or lightly documented. Capt. Eric F. Schiller, a retired supertanker captain and now notorious pirate bar owner, sheds some light on an overlooked profession in these memoirs, highlighting working at sea...
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Mussolini: The Last 600 Days of Il DuceIn his last days, Mussolini, the tyrant, was in the grip of anger, shame, and depression. The German armed forces that had sustained his puppet government since its creation in September 1943 were being inexorably driven out of Italy, the frontiers of his Fascist...
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Trae Young: NBA StarThe world's greatest sports stars are known for dominating their opponents and making dynamic plays that amaze their fans. Get to know NBA star Trae Young, highlighting the biggest moments of his career. Filled with exciting photos, compelling text, and informative sidebars, this book...
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Bruno MarsThis title introduces readers to the life and music of Bruno Mars. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in his life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.Author: Martha LondonPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: Library BindingWeight:...
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Subversive: Christ, Culture, and the Shocking Dorothy L. SayersKnown for her bestselling detective novels, Dorothy L. Sayers lived a fascinating, groundbreaking life as a novelist, feminist, Oxford scholar, and important influence on the spiritual life of C.S. Lewis. This pioneering woman not only forged a literary career for herself but also spoke...
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In Black and White: The Life of Sammy Davis, Jr.The untold story of Sammy Davis, Jr.: This incisive biography and sweeping cultural history conjures "the many worlds [Davis, Jr.] traversed, and shows how the issue of race, in his own mind and in the minds of his fans and detractors, shaped his career...
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Simply NietzscheBorn and raised in a small town in Prussia, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) began his career in philology (the study of language), and served as a professor at the University of Basel. In 1879, he was forced to leave due to health issues, which...
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The Naked Truth: How to Grab Life by the Balls So You Can Turn Your Fears into PowersThis butt-naked memoir tells the story of a young man who 'trottered' across the globe - from Belgium to Australia, Vanuatu to Canada, Thailand to Nepal - to escape his toxic upper-class family and discover the freedom he needed to find his true sexual,...
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Ripples: A Memoir of ReflectionIt's never to late to... Share your gifts and talents Discover the authentic you Step outside your comfort zone Relax and let it go Trust God Forgive Accept God's timing Learn from your experiences Give up control Seize new opportunities Life is a journey....
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A Guest of the Reich: The Story of American Heiress Gertrude Legendre's Dramatic Captivity and Escape from Nazi GermanyA Guest of the Reich is the incredible true story of Gertrude "Gertie" Legendre, an American heiress taken prisoner by the Nazis. Born into a wealthy family, Legendre lived a charmed life in Jazz Age America. But when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, she...
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Willie O'Ree: The Story of the First Black Player in the NHLWillie O'Ree made NHL history on January 18, 1958, when he became the first Black player to take to the ice. There was a round of applause when O'Ree stepped onto the ice, and newspapers ran the story. The color barrier in the NHL...
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Mallory Pugh: Soccer SuperstarAs a child, Mallory Pugh would do anything she could to watch soccer, practice soccer, and play soccer. She was soccer obsessed Not much has changed for Pugh in terms of her passion for soccer. In 2015, she was named the U.S. Soccer Young...
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Jared GoffThe best quarterbacks take charge on the field, make amazing throws and thrilling runs, and lead their teams to victory. Learn more about Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams, one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL today. Filled with exciting photos,...
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Patrick MahomesThe best quarterbacks take charge on the field, make amazing throws and thrilling runs, and lead their teams to victory. Learn more about Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL today. Filled with exciting photos,...
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Jimmy Butler: NBA StarThe world's greatest sports stars are known for dominating their opponents and making dynamic plays that amaze their fans. Get to know NBA star Jimmy Butler, highlighting the biggest moments of his career. Filled with exciting photos, compelling text, and informative sidebars, this book...
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Chris HemsworthChris Hemsworth captivated audiences as Marvel's Thor. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Hemsworth's life, acting career, and experience playing Thor.Author: Martha LondonPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h...
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Jason MomoaJason Momoa captivated audiences as DC's Aquaman. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Momoa's life, acting career, and experience playing Aquaman.Author: Martha LondonPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.90h x...
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