Biographies & Autobiographies books

A raw, beautifully written memoir from the bestselling author of Poor that delves into the complexities of body...  Read More >>

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The untold story of an iconoclastic scientist: a psychiatrist who dedicated his career to documenting consciousness...  Read More >>

J. C. Raulston, described by the New York Times upon his untimely death as “a generous-spirited giant among horticulturists,”...  Read More >>

The first biography of a neglected but crucial revolutionary figure and fascinating window into his world Study...  Read More >>

A moving portrait of Texas-born philosopher Rick Roderick--beloved for his dynamic 1990s lectures--told through...  Read More >>

Discover the untold stories behind the thinkers who built the self-help movement. From Samuel Smiles and Ralph...  Read More >>

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“One of the very best World War II books in many years…A great read.” —General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former...  Read More >>

A soulful memoir of desire and a woman’s midlife quest to let go—in jazz and in life. Lisa—a classically trained...  Read More >>

Arising from the iconic city of the African American experience comes this exploration of Black joy in the urban...  Read More >>

Jesse Helms (1921–2008) dominated the political landscape of North Carolina during the last half of the twentieth...  Read More >>

From the decks of Coast Guard cutters to the boardrooms of business, Kevin D. Harkins has lived through storms,...  Read More >>

This groundbreaking narrative traces Primus from his capture in Africa to his legacy in Connecticut.  Read More >>

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You know that feeling of almost fitting in? You're close enough to be included, but you never quite belong. And...  Read More >>

""Dee"" Lawhorn knows the dangers and pitfalls of questionable environments all too well. From family drama to neighborhood...  Read More >>

A beautiful law student was brutally murdered in 1986 in Alabama, leading to the most high-profile murder investigation...  Read More >>

I've always written to process life. For years-through childhood and into my twenties-I filled journals and then...  Read More >>

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A beautiful reclamation of a pioneering South Asian actress captures her glittering, complicated life and lasting...  Read More >>

Death is an uncomfortable but inevitable topic often layered with euphemisms to cushion the reality of loss. Many...  Read More >>

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A searing portrait of a mother's grief and strength in the wake of unthinkable tragedy.  Read More >>

A revealing memoir for film and pop culture fans, tracing Clara Bow’s journey from Brooklyn’s streets to Hollywood’s...  Read More >>