Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Under the Henfluence: Inside the World of Backyard Chickens and the People Who Love ThemAn immersive blend of chicken-keeping memoir and culture reporting by a journalist who accidentally became obsessed with her flock.Since first domesticating the chicken thousands of years ago, humans have become exceptionally adept at raising them for food. Yet most people rarely interact with chickens...
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Catherine of SienaSigrid Undset's Catherine of Siena is critically acclaimed as one of the best biographies of this well known, and amazing fourteenth-century saint. Known for her historical fiction, which won her the Nobel Prize for literature in 1928, Undset based this factual work on primary...
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Life After Heaven: How My Time in Heaven Can Transform Your Life on EarthAfter a deadly medical mistake sent a navy sailor to the presence of Jesus, he returned from his near-death experience with new eyes to see the kingdom of heaven in this life. Now he wants to help you experience heaven on earth today.For years...
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Dreams and Nightmares: I Fled Alone to the United States When I Was Fourteen (In English and Spanish)Dreams and Nightmares appears in full color in both English and Spanish.DescriptionAt fourteen, Liliana Velásquez walked out of her village in Guatemala and headed for the U.S. border, alone. On her two-thousand-mile voyage she was robbed by narcos, rode the boxcars of La Bestia,...
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Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx, Cycling's Greatest ChampionEddy Merckx is to cycling what Muhammad Ali is to boxing or Pele to soccer: simply the best there has ever been. Merckx amassed an astonishing 445 victories. Lance Armstrong, by comparison, managed fewer than 100. Merckx didn't just beat his opponents; he crushed...
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Without a DoubtThe most recognized female attorney in America opens up about life during -- and after -- the trial of the centuryWithout a Doubt is not just a book about a trial. It's a book about a woman. Marcia Clark takes us inside her head...
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Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight BackpackerIn this personal journey, ultra-light backpacker and sought-after speaker Glen Van Peski shares the life lessons he has learned through years of lightening his pack and helping others. Adventures provide the richness and texture to a life well lived. So remain open. Keep saying...
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The Story of Misty Copeland: An Inspiring Biography for Young ReadersDiscover the life of Misty Copeland--a story about changing the world through dance, for kids ages 6 to 9 Misty Copeland is the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Before she made history as a ballerina, she was a determined...
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Life with PicassoFrançoise Gilot's candid memoir remains the most revealing portrait of Picasso written, and gives fascinating insight into the intense and creative life shared by two modern artists. Françoise Gilot was in her early twenties when she met the sixty-one-year-old Pablo Picasso in 1943. Brought...
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My First Prayers (Festive Felt)Enjoy reading prayers together with Festive Felt: My First Prayers from Priddy Books. This shaped board book features eight prayers themed around key values such as family, friendship, gratitude, and love. The prayers are perfect for sharing together at bedtime, mealtimes or for calm...
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Abba All the Songs: The Story Behind Every TrackThe latest book in the best-selling All The Songs series, this definitive tome uncovers the full story behind every track that Abba released. The definitive recording history of pop megastars, ABBA, told song-by-song and track-by-track. Filled with fascinating photography (some rarely seen), and sensational...
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Art Is Art: Collaborating with Neurodiverse Artists at Creativity ExploredCreativity Explored celebrates its 40th anniversary with a collection of powerful artwork and perspectives from its talented neurodiverse artists. This vibrant book uplifts the voices of the artists of Creativity Explored, a nonprofit that gives people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to express themselves...
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Woman Made: Great Women Designers'Thoroughly international in scope, [Woman Made] is a compendium of disarming surprises.' - Wall Street JournalThe most comprehensive, fully illustrated book on women designers ever published - a celebration of more than 200 women product designers from the early twentieth century to the present...
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Happy OdysseyAdrian Carton de Wiart's autobiography is one of the most remarkable of military memoirs. He was intended for the law, but abandoned his studies at Balliol College, Oxford, in 1899 to serve as a trooper in the South African War. Carton de Wiart's extraordinary...
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Vogue on Coco ChanelIn Vogue on Coco Chanel, acclaimed fashion writer and commentator Bronwyn Cosgrave traces the story of Coco Chanel's iconic designs and glamorous, racy life. Featuring original illustrations and images from celebrated photographers, such as Cecil Beaton, the book provides a completely fresh look at...
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The Crying BookNATIONAL BESTSELLER "A poignant and piercing examination of the phenomenon of tears--exhaustive, yes, but also open-ended. . . A deeply felt, and genuinely touching, book." --Esmé Weijun Wang, author of The Collected Schizophrenias "Spellbinding and propulsive--the map of a luminous mind in conversation with...
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From Tuscany with LoveFrom Tuscany with Love is an emotional memoir capturing the heartfelt journey of a scared, little girl from the rolling hills of Lucca to the bustling life in America. Through evocative stories and cherished family recipes, the author pays tribute to the rich culture,...
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Super Stoked: How Punk Rock Taught Me to Stand Out in the Business WorldIn the fast-paced world of LA/Hollywood/Las Vegas, one unconventional entrepreneur defied the odds and carved his own path to success.Meet the California punk rock kid who transformed his life through sheer determination, social media savvy, and an unyielding passion for his craft. Get ready...
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A Very High CallingOh, the things kids say!Love, laughter, and lasting memories come alive in this heartwarming memoir-told from the perspective of a dedicated teacher. From taking chances and overcoming adversity to following her dreams, Nancy Miller fulfilled her life calling as an educator. Becoming a teacher...
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To Depression, With Love: A MemoirAn intimate memoir on living a joyful life with mental illness.Marsha Jacobson was thirteen when her world shifted: Depression hit so severely that she could hardly eat. Once a spunky girl, Marsha became withdrawn, afraid to share her thoughts. Her parents, while loving, were...
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