Biography and Autobiography Books

What Future Me Told Past Me" is a compelling memoir by author Gwanshema , delving into her tumultuous upbringing amidst the notorious Las Vegas mafia culture. Through her raw and poignant storytelling, Gwanshema bravely shares the experiences of abuse...

Little Jimmy grew up to become Dr. James Barton McElroy, a professor of the author at Manila Bible Seminary while the author was a student there. Years later, at the International Conference on Missions (ICOM) in Ohio, Dr. Jeannie Hoffman told the author...

Discover the incredible journey of one of history's greatest inventors through a captivating story that brings Thomas Edison's life and inventions to light for young readers. This book invites kids to explore the mind of a man who changed the world, from...

Everyone has a place - that place where you gathered as a family and made memories, year after year. For us, that place was the river house in Northern Florida. This is a true story about the adventures we had and lessons we learned as kids growing up...

تتعرّف جوري على شخصيّة المربّي والأديب المقدسي، خليل السّكاكيني من جدِّ جدِّها، الذّي كان تلميذًا في مدرستهِ الدّستوريّة، وتذهبُ معهُ في رحلةٍ عَبْرَ الزّمنِ، لتتعرّفَ على الأسلوبِ التّربويّ الممتع الذّي أسّسّه السّكاكيني في هذهِ المدرسَةِ، ثمّ تعودُ إلى...

Tagore ki kahani (The story of Tagore) is an interesting life and work story of Rabindranath Tagore written in a simple, smooth and fluent language by Hyderabad based author Safdar Hussain.رابندراناتھ ٹیگور کا نام آج برصغیر ہند و پاک کے بچہ بچہ کی زبان...

"Turning 10 is a big deal! Make this milestone birthday memorable with our '10th Birthday Guest Book', a keepsake memory journal tailored to keep the fun and joy of this special day alive."Embrace the new double digits with our lively and entertaining...

Eines Abends, als die meisten Geschichten vorgelesen und erzählt waren, habe ich begonnen meinen Töchtern - die es immer wieder perfekt verstanden haben den Einschlaftermin hinauszuzögern und schier unersättlich weitere Geschichten forderten - aus...

Discover the life of Vera Wang, the little girl who grew up to become one of the world's most famous fashion designers!Growing up in bustling New York City, Vera Wang dreamed of becoming an Olympic figure skater. When that dream didn't come true, she...

What if you had to leave everyone you love and everything you know to start a new life-at age 13, by yourself?That's the story of Nelson A. Diaz, a successful engineer and real estate investor who fled Castro's Cuba alone as a teenager-to escape his...

Molly the History Dog tours America's greatest parks, monuments, museums, and more to educate children. Each book in the Molly Learns Series focuses on one historical person and highlights 10 facts about that person and his or her family. The stories are...

Die Blätter flüstern davon. Die Vögel singen darüber: Es ist Ramadan, die heilige Zeit des Gebens! Aber Alyah und Adam wundern sich: Was ist die wahre Bedeutung des Ramadans? Zum Glück weiß die weise Oma Essi genau, was zu tun ist. Mit rubinroten...

Joyce Banda lives to fulfill her destiny, improving the lives of women and girls in Malawi and the rest of Africa. She created the National Association of Business Women to teach women how to earn an income. Through the Joyce Banda Foundation, she...

Kandake Amanirenas was an African queen from Nubia who defeated the Roman Empire, winning several battles and capturing Roman cities. Even after she was blinded in one eye, when her wound healed, she returned to the war front to defend Kush. Her courage,...

The Mirabal sisters lived during a time when the Dominican Republic was ruled by a very harsh dictatorship. Even though they were daughters, wives, and mothers, Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa went against the norm and bravely stood up to the...

This is the LARGE PRINT edition of the narrative nonfiction children's book by author D. D. Glover telling the story of her first summer spent with her grandparents at their cabin on a lake and her experiences there.Rose is nine years old-almost ten-when...

With never before seen photos and interviews and dedicated to the memory of Big Proof, the founder of D12 and Eminem, this book will take you deep into the heart of the Detroit Ghetto with Eminem long before D12 and the Aftermath with D12. With over 100...

Eugenia was inspired to write this book using her wise and affectionate Siamese Blue Point Cat to tell the story of her frenetic life on the DO OH DA AH Ranch in New Mexico. PYE describes the constant activity of the comings and goings of the workings of...

Explore the edges of Extreme Enduro excellence with Trystan Hart as he develops his dirt bike roots from childhood to AMA Athlete of the Year in 2022.Hard Enduro Hero shows you Hart's start and reveals some pro tips for technique while taking you on a...

Before he became a first-round draft pick in the NFL, he had to survive middle school. Over one million boys play high school football every year. About 6.5% become collegiate players. Of those, only 1.5% reach the NFL. Those odds were daunting for...

"I am from Veracruz" is a Bilingual Children's Book created by my son and I remembering the wonderful moments Liam lived in Veracruz, Mexico. Liam tells the story of how happy and loved he felt with his parents until his dad had to move back to Mexico...

It Takes a Village The Adama Barrow StoryAdama Barrow was born in the small village of Mankamang Kunda in Basse Santa Su, Upper River Region, The Gambia. He had many siblings who filled his life with lots of fun and adventure. When the time came for...

The Reign: Africa features 20 African ethnic groups, with lively illustrations and historical facts. Learn about different cultures and different ways of life from groups such as the Ovambo, Fulani, Afar, etc. See Africa, its people, all its beauty, and...

Missy Franklin is one of the most talented swimmers in the world. Swimming with Faith: The Missy Franklin Story tells of her rise in fame in the swimming world and humbleness in the sport and her personal life.

In Christine Caine's inspiring and empowering book Undaunted: Student Edition, her dramatic life story shows teens how God rescued her from a life of being unnamed, unwanted, and unqualified, so that she, in turn, could rescue others. Throughout she...

The Innocence of youth, contrasted with critical world events unfolding beyond their little town, occurs in the simple and sometimes frightening daily occurrences in the life of Raymond and his brother Allan. Living in Boston Bar, a Canadian railroad...

This is a memoir of my personal and professional experiences working with seniors and their families. As a social worker I've worked with individuals with both physical and cognitive impairments in both the community and various long-term care settings...

Ethan talks about his autism as his super powers and some of the challenges he experiences from having those super powers. This book helps young readers understand how autism affects the way Ethan experiences and interacts with the world. It also...

Dr. Curtis L. Nelson III's "Failure Matters," a memoir, is a series of movements involving a visionless youth and his family and struggles in this, "Coming of age rock bottom," period that led to enlightenment. I realized that without some real personal...

Many years ago when aviation was still young, few people believed that the airplane was here to stay. The planes were covered with cloth and held together with bailing wire. They were weak and flimsy craft. But the people who flew them were strong and...

Constance Jenkins was born in New Rochelle, New York, on May 19, 1928. No one knew what an important leader she'd become in Rochester, New York, 300 miles away.Her courage would inspire Rochester residents to stand up for their rights and help make the...

He was described as one of the only person smarter than Einstein, by no less than Eugene Wigner, a Nobel-Prize winning physicist, who knew both of them well. He was a polymath who spoke multiple languages and possessed an extraordinary intellect. He...

Journey into the life of Florence Nightingale, a woman whose compassion and determination transformed healthcare forever. This captivating book introduces young readers to the inspiring story of how one woman's bravery and dedication made her a legend in...

""Old John Brown: The Whole Man Whose Soul Is Marching On"" by Walter Hawkins is a comprehensive biography of John Brown, a fervent abolitionist whose actions played a crucial role in the American anti-slavery movement. The book delves into Brown's early...

"Queen Hortense: A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era, Book II" by L. Mühlbach provides a detailed historical fiction account of Hortense de Beauharnais, the mother of Napoleon III, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Era. The book delves into the...

"Of Holy Disobedience" by A. J. Muste is a profound exploration of nonviolent resistance and its role in advocating for social justice. This influential work, situated firmly in the genre of political and ethical philosophy, delves into the concept of...

"Queen Hortense: A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era, Book III" by L. Mühlbach continues to explore the life of Hortense de Beauharnais within the context of the Napoleonic Era. This installment delves into the political challenges and personal...

"Queen Hortense: A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era, Book IV" by L. Mühlbach continues to chronicle the life of Hortense de Beauharnais, set within the transformative period of the Napoleonic Era. This installment focuses on Hortense's ongoing...

"Early Memories" by using John Butler Yeats is a poignant and reflective series of autobiographical sketches that provide readers with a glimpse into the life and stories of the writer. John Butler Yeats, famend as the father of the well-known poet W.B...

"Canadian Notabilities Vol. I" by using John Charles Dent is a biographical compilation that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of prominent figures who played giant roles in shaping Canada's records at some stage in the 19th century. Published...

Who wrote music with an astronaut? Who has her own Google Doodle? Who has written music in 6 different languages?Where Are All The Black Female Composers? is the first children's illustrated reference book all about Black female composers! It takes...

*** Bilingual Korean-English Edition ***Discover the life of Vera Wang, the little girl who grew up to become one of the world's most famous fashion designers!Growing up in bustling New York City, Vera Wang dreamed of becoming an Olympic figure skater...

Go and Come Again begins with a focus on the history and culture of a small town in Southwest Virginia during the era of segregated schools and the concurrent Jim Crow mind-set. The first chapters analyze the various struggles of the author's family,...

Not long ago, public libraries in Virginia were not so public. It would take the courage of a young African-American woman, Josie C. Murray, to challenge that.From a young age, Josie felt the supreme injustice of the Jim Crow South- ordering ice cream...

Empress Eléni of Ethiopia was born a noblewoman in Hadiya. In 1445, Eléni became the wife of Emperor Zara Yaqob. Eléni guided the reign of her husband and four other emperors and fearlessly challenged the leading role men played in society as an empress,...

Joaquin Rodrigo was a brilliant Spanish composer, writing music for piano, violin, chorus, and guitar. He was also, from the age of three, almost completely blind.This picture book follows Joaquin from carefree early childhood through his life-altering...