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Biographies of the famous, influential, and inspirational.

People throughout history who influenced and changed the world, from Socrates and Plato to Sir Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy.

Over 50 influential women who helped to shape the world in which we live. Including; Sappho, Malala Yousafzai, Indira Gandhi, Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Princess Diana, Joan d’Arc, Greta Thunberg and Mother Teresa.

A selection of inspirational people who have helped create a better world. Includes Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu and Albert Einstein.

Famous men and women who have campaigned for, and promoted human and civil rights. Includes Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks.

Great artists such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso. Greatest works of art :  Mona Lisa , Statue of David

The great scientists who have changed our world from Archimedes to Albert Einstein and Marie Curie. Also; list of famous inventors .

Famous poets and authors. Great writers including J. R. R. Tolkien, George Orwell, Ernst Hemingway, J.K.Rowling and C.S. Lewis

Saints and sages from different religious and spiritual traditions. Including The Buddha, Jesus Christ, Muhammed and the Dalai Lama.

100 great sporting personalities from the fields of football, athletics, tennis, gymnastics, boxing and more.

A list of famous Africans, including Nelson Mandela, Haile Selassie, Kofi Annan, Tegla Laroupe, and Wangari Maathai.

Famous military leaders from Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Napoleon to modern military commanders.

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• Tenzing Norgay – (1914 – 1986) Nepalese-Indian climber who was first to climb Mount Everest.
• Herbert Hoover (1874 – 1964) the 31st US president during the Great Depression
• Sir Edmund Hillary (1919 – 2008) New Zealand climber who became first to climb Mount Everest.
• Simone Weil –  Philosopher, mystic and member of French Resistance.
• James Joyce – Irish contemporary writer.
• George R.R. Martin (1948 – )- Best selling fantasy author of “Game of Thrones”
• Sadhguru (1957 – ) Indian Guru and founder of Isha yoga foundation
• Charles Lindbergh (1902 – 1974) US air pilot who flew from NY to Paris.
• Simon Bolivar (1783–1830) Venezuelan military and political leader who was instrumental in helping Latin American countries achieve independence.
• Diego Maradona (1960 – ) Argentinian footballer. Voted greatest player of 20th Century.
• Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828) Austrian composer of the late classical period.
• Prophet Muhammad (570–632) Founder of Islam.
• Anne Frank (1929-45) Diarist and writer who perished in the Holocaust.
• Karl Marx (1818-1883) Political philosopher and founder of Marxism
• James Watt – inventor of a more powerful steam engine
• 100 most influential people – Influential figures of world history.
• Sappho Biography – The enigmatic poet of Lesbos.
• Sojourner Truth (1797 – 1883) Civil rights campaigner
• Harriet Tubman (1822 – 1913) Escaped slave who helped others to escape on the Underground Railroad.
• Grace Kelly (1929–1982) American film actress and Princess of Monaco.
• Meister Eckhart – (1260–1327) German mystic, philosopher and religious administrator.
• People who promoted religious tolerance – Timeline of religious tolerance.
• People who changed their minds – Some of the greatest u-turns in beliefs and opinions.
• Martin Niemöller (1893–1984) German pastor, imprisoned for opposing Hitler.
• Germans who resisted Hitler – Including: Dietrich Bonhoffer, Claus von Stauffenberg.
• Mozart (1756 – 1791) – Classical composer and musical genius
• Famous historical figures – from the age of the Ramayana to the present day.
• Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) African American, anti-slavery campaigner.

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The best biography books, boswell's life of johnson, james boswell, a mind that found itself: an autobiography, clifford whittingham beers, famous men of the middle ages, john h. (john henry) haaren, autobiography of andrew carnegie, andrew carnegie, random reminiscences of men and events, john d. (john davison) rockefeller, letters of the late ignatius sancho, an african, ignatius sancho, real soldiers of fortune, richard harding davis, twelve types, g. k. (gilbert keith) chesterton, famous impostors, bram stoker, the memoirs of victor hugo, victor hugo, the story of cole younger, by himself, cole younger, brave men and women: their struggles, failures, and triumphs, osgood e. (osgood eaton) fuller, of six mediæval women; to which is added a note on mediæval gardens, alice kemp-welch, the triumphs of perseverance and enterprise, recorded as examples for the young, thomas cooper, irish memories, martin ross, my father as i recall him, mamie dickens, famous affinities of history, marie bashkirtseff (from childhood to girlhood), marie bashkirtseff, the life of mrs. robert louis stevenson, nellie van de grift sanchez, society as i have found it, ward mcallister, the chronicles of a gay gordon, j. m. (joseph maria) gordon, beatrice d'este, duchess of milan, 1475-1497, julia cartwright, life of john sterling, thomas carlyle.

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Free Online Biography Books – Subject Names A & B

Free online biography books, names A & B. One of a dozen web pages containing hundreds of biographies and memoirs.

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Free online biography books – subjects a and b, the last hero: a life of henry aaron, bryant, howard, pantheon 2010 dewey dec. 000, aaron, henry louis “hank” (1934-), charles francis adams (american statesmen series), adams, charles francis jr., houghton, mifflin 1900 dewey dec. biography.

“Tells little of personal traits. Narration of services while minister to England; sheds valuable light on relations between England and America during the Civil war.” – Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: Biography Section (1927)

Adams, Charles Francis (1807-1886)

The education of henry adams. an autobiography, adams, henry, houghton 1918 dewey dec. biography.

“An important autobiography interesting in itself and because it is a criticism of cherished American institutions as they affected a brilliant man who had every advantage they could give. Valuable also as history.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926 “A type of autobiography which seems to stand absolutely in a niche of its own. Its wise philosophy of life, its deep understanding of human nature, its pervading charm of style and of mood, will surely entitle it to an abiding place among those rare volumes that are the perennial joy of cultured minds.” – Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: Biography Section (1927). Free online biography books.

Adams, Henry (1838-1918)

See our vintage novels collection, john adams (american statesmen), morse, john torrey, houghton 1917 dewey dec. biography.

“Graphic portraiture and an excellent study of our politics in the days of Adams, of the fortunes of the federal party and the attitude of its two hostile forces, represented by Adams and Hamilton.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926 “We have John Adams the man and patriot, in all his rugged honesty, full of courage in great emergencies when others fell away, pugnacious, wise, when his judgment was not clouded by passion, a statesman without tact, vain and conceited, yet always a patriot, possessing the traits found in most of the world’s great heroes, yet not reaching the stature of a hero. It is a truthful portrait.” – Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: Biography Section (1927). Free online biography books.

Adams, John, U.S. President (1735-1826)

Familiar letters of john adams and his wife abigail adams, during the revolution, with a memoir of mrs. adams, adams, john & abigail, houghton 1876 dewey dec. biography.

Takes its place by the side of the most valuable documents of our revolutionary history. — A.L.A. Catalog 1904

Adams, Abigail Smith (1744-1818)

John quincy adams. (american statesmen).

“Trustworthy in details, its chief merit is its comprehension of the essential character of Adams and its sympathetic interpretation of the man and his work.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926 “That Mr Morse’s conclusions will be those of posterity, we have very little doubt, and he has set an admirable example to his coadjutors in respect of interesting narrative, just proportion and judicial candor.” – Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: Biography Section (1927). Free online biography books.

Adams, John Quincy, U.S. President (1767-1848)

See our nonfiction subject a-z index, samuel adams (american statesmen), hosmer, james kendall.

“Interesting and appreciative, setting forth fairly the man. his work, and his times. It furnishes substantially a compact history of the occasions and manner of the opening of the Revolution.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926

Adams, Samuel (1722-1803)

American heroine: the life and legend of jane addams, davis, allen freeman, oxford university 1973.

Jane Addams, as the founder of Hull House – a famous settlement house in Chicago – was the best known woman in America during the first decade of the twentieth century. … [she] was important for what she did and for what she wrote, but she was equally important for what she symbolized. Her work as a labor organizer and social reformer, and her influence as the author of ‘Twenty Years at Hull House’ and many other books, inspired fantastic praise. Then came World War I and Addams, as a pacifist, helped to organize The Woman’s Peace Party … For this she was accused of being a traitor.” – Book jacket. Free online biography books.

Addams, Jane (1860-1935)

Agassiz; his life and correspondence, agassiz, elizabeth cary, ed., houghton 1893 dewey dec. biography.

Early life in Switzerland, friendships with Cuvier, Humboldt and other distinguished scientists; scientific work, particularly in geology and ichthyology, and work at Harvard, including founding of Agassiz museum. — A.L.A. Catalog 1904

Agassiz, Louis (1807-1873)

Roger ailes off camera: an inside look at the founder and head of fox news, chafets, zev, sentinel 2013.

“Roger Ailes is the quintessential man behind the curtain. He more or less invented modern political consulting and helped Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush win their races for the White House. Then he reinvented himself as the creator and leader of Fox News, the most influential news network in the country. To liberals, Ailes is an evil genius … To conservatives, he’s a champion of free speech and fair reporting whose values and view of America reflect their own.” – Book cover. Free online biography books.

Ailes, Roger Eugene (1940-2017)

Louisa may alcott, her life, letters, and journals, cheney, e. d., ed., little 1900 dewey dec. biography.

“Pictures the home life of the author of Little Women, her experiences as an army nurse, struggles as an author, and numerous incidents in a crowded life.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926

Alcott, Louisa May (1832-1888)

Alexander the great, the merging of east and west in universal history, wheeler, benjamin ide, putnam 1926 dewey dec. biography.

“Presents Alexander’s aims and achievements with considerable detail and admirable clearness.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926

Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.)

See our fiction directory for our huge collection of fiction books and magazines, alfred the great. the truth teller. maker of england 848-899, lees, beatrice adelaide, putnam 1915 dewey dec. biography.

“A careful and scholarly study which aims to disentangle the Alfred of history from the Alfred of legend. It contains a chapter on Alfredian literature and a bibliography of primary and secondary sources.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926

Alfred the Great, King of England (849-901)

To america: personal reflections of an historian, ambrose, stephen e., simon & schuster 2003.

“In this short volume, I tell stories about Americans from the past, what they did, how they did it, with what results.” – Author’s preface. Ambrose was a very popular historian of the U.S., and was the author of ‘Band of Brothers’, ‘Undaunted Courage’, ‘Citizen Soldiers’, and many other well-known books. He was raised in Whitewater, WI and completed B.A. and PhD degrees at UW-Madison.

Ambrose, Stephen E. (1936-2002)

Hans christian andersen: a new life, andersen, jens, overlook 2005 dewey dec. 000, andersen, hans christian (1805-1875), story of my life, anderson, hans christian, houghton 1871 dewey dec. biography.

“”My life is a lovely story, happy and full of incident.” So writes Andersen in the first line of his autobiography, which has the charm and felicitous phrasing of his well-loved fairy tales.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926 “The absolute candor with which Andersen lays bare his soul, the complete intentional or unintentional self-revelation, gives a psychological value to the book which no mere literary grace could bestow. . . . Andersen remained, until the day of his death, a child. His innocence was more than virginal; his unworldliness simply inconceivable. . . . He conceived of his life as a fairy-tale. . . . The feeling of the marvellous pervades the book from beginning to end.” – Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: Biography Section (1927). Biography books free.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Angelou, maya, bantam 1997 dewey dec. 000, angelou, maya (1928-2014), failure is impossible: susan b. anthony in her own words, sherr, lynn, ed., times 1995 dewey dec. 000, anthony, susan (1820-1906), see our history directory for thousands of free history books, the promised land, antin, mary.

A vivid, idealistic and inspiring autobiography of an emotional Russian child who came as an immigrant to the Boston slums and used all the opportunities possible in “the promised land.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1912-1921 “Autobiography of an immigrant who was born less than thirty years ago (1912) in Polotzk, Russia, a town in the Jewish pale, and spent her childhood there. Her family being driven by the pressure of poverty to immigrate, when she was twelve years old she was brought to America, where she made a brilliant progress thru the public schools of Boston and thru Barnard college. The story of her life is absorbing in its human significance, remarkable for its literary distinction and convincingly hopeful in its view of the immigrant problem in America.” – Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: Biography Section (1927). Biography books free.

Antin, Mary (1881-1949)

Johnny appleseed, a voice in the wilderness: the story of the pioneer john chapman. centennial tribute, hatcher, harlan, and marshall, leslie, paterson, n.j: swedenborg press. 1945.

John Chapman (1774-1845), often called Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, as well as the northern counties of present day West Virginia. He became an American legend while still alive, due to his kind, generous ways, his leadership in conservation, and the symbolic importance he attributed to apples. He was also a missionary for The New Church (Swedenborgian) and the inspiration for many museums and historical sites such as the Johnny Appleseed Museum in Urbana, Ohio and the Johnny Appleseed Heritage Center in between Lucas, Ohio and Mifflin, Ohio. -Wikipedia entry “Johnny Appleseed”. Biography books free.

Chapman, John (1774-1845)

Audubon the naturalist, herrick, francis hobart, appleton 1917 dewey dec. biography.

“This work by the professor of biology in Western Reserve university, himself a well-known ornithologist, is the first thorough and authoritative biography of the great naturalist whose life was one of the most romantic in American history.” “The volumes are magnificently illustrated, many of the plates being reproductions in color of Audubon’s drawings. For the reader whose interest in Audubon is scientific the book is invaluable; the more general reader will find it a fascinating story of tremendous struggle and great achievement” – The Book Review Digest “The appendixes contain the complete text of the French documents and a bibliography, comprising a fully annotated list of Audubon’s writings, biographies, criticism, and Auduboniana. An index to the complete work is included in the second volume.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926

Audubon, John James (1785-1851)

Life of jane austen (great writers), smith, goldwin, scribner 1890 dewey dec. biography.

“The first and best chapter contains an excellent sketch of Jane Austen’s life; the other chapters analyze her novels with delicate taste and fine critical faculty.” – Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: Biography Section (1927)

Austen, Jane (1775-1815)

Struggles and triumphs: or, forty years’ recollections of p.t. barnum, barnum, p. t., hartford 1869 dewey dec. biography, barnum, phineas taylor (1810-1891), all the days of my life: an autobiography. the red leaves of a human heart., barr, amelia edith huddleston, appleton 1913 dewey dec. biography.

A sincere unpretentious account of this novelist’s private, literary and spiritual life. Early days in England and Scotland, the United States before the Civil war and her career when the loss of husband and sons forced her to write to support herself and her daughters. She was over eighty when this was written. — A.L.A. Catalog 1912-1921. Biography books free.

Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston (1831-1919)

See our collected biographical articles, the life of clara barton, epler, percy harold, macmillan 1915 dewey dec. biography.

An authorized biography made more interesting through the free use of unpublished war diaries and letters and personal recollections. Covers her work in the Civil war, the Franco-Prussian war, the Spanish war, the foundation of the American Red Cross and direction of its varied activities. — A.L.A. Catalog 1912-1921

Barton, Clara Harlowe (1821-1912)

Beethoven, a character study; together with wagner’s indebtedness to beethoven, fischer, george alexander, dodd 1905 dewey dec. biography.

“Although it throws no new light on Beethoven’s life and artistic nature, it is perhaps the most rational, convincing, shrewd and sympathetic estimate yet made.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926

Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827)

My song: a memoir, belafonte, harry, knopf 2011 dewey dec. 000, belafonte, harry (1927-), the jack benny show: the life and times of america’s best-loved entertainer, josefsberg, milt, arlington house 1977.

“Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky) was an American comedian, vaudevillian, radio, television and film actor, and violinist. Benny was known for his comic timing and the ability to cause laughter with a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated “Well!” His radio and television programs, popular from 1932 until his death in 1974, were a major influence on the sitcom genre.” – Wikipedia. Biography books free.

Benny, Jack (Benjamin Kubelsky) (1894-1974)

Thomas hart benton (american statesmen series), roosevelt, theodore, benton, thomas hart (1782-1858), barra, allen, norton 2009 dewey dec. 000, berra, lawrence peter “yogi” (1925-2015), memories of my life, bernhardt, sarah, appleton 1923 dewey dec. biography.

“The personal, professional and social recollections of a remarkable woman and great artist — versatile, egotistic, brilliant, audacious and always interesting.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926

Bernhardt, Sarah (1844-1923)

Larry legend, masters 1999.

“Larry Legend features the fascinating Horatio Alger-like story of Larry Bird — Hall of Fame basketball superstar and NBA Coach of the Year. Among the topics covered, author Mark Shaw chronicles: Bird’s early childhood and adolescent years in Springs Valley, Indiana; Why he left Indiana University and Coach Bob Knight; Bird’s newer-to-be-forgotten collegiate days at Indiana State; How he led the Boston Celtics to three world championships”; Why he decided to coach the Indiana Pacers. The inside story of how he molded the Pacers into championship contenders using the same work ethic that made him one of the five greatest players in basketball history.” – Book cover

Bird, Larry Joe (1956 – )

Bismarck (makers of the nineteenth century), robertson, charles grant, holt 1919 dewey dec. biography.

“Comprehensive, unbiased, and compiled from original sources, it describes the man and master statesman, loyal to craftiness in his support of the king, ending with a bitter old age of defeated power and reconstructed ideas. Many references to contemporary German history, documents and bibliography.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926 “Mr Robertson has written so sanely and dispassionately that the salient impression that comes out of this biography is not of Bismarck’s meanness but of greatness. This Mr Robertson has accomplished by adhering resolutely to his avowed object in writing; namely, to reconstruct the period through which Bismarck lived.” – The Book Review Digest “Both historically and psychologically, it is a work often brilliant, always enlightening; written neither from the professorial chair nor the journalistic desk, but instinct with a full and inner knowledge both of documents and transactions.” – Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: Biography Section (1927). Biography books free.

Bismarck, Otto, furst von (1815-1898)

Black elk speaks:, being the life story of a holy man of the oglala sioux, pocket 1972 dewey dec. 000, black elk (1863-1950), the life of black hawk; ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, quaife, milo milton, ed., chicago: donnelley 1916.

The autobiography was dictated by Black Hawk in 1833, using the official U.S. interpreter for the Sacs and Foxes. This took place shortly after the Black Hawk War, when Black Hawk was in the custody of the Government. This volume is a re-issuance by the Wisconsin Historical Society, with a new introduction, of an 1834 publication named: “Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak or Black Hawk, embracing the tradition of his nation – Indian wars in which he has been engaged – cause of joining the British in their late war with America, and its history – description of the Rock-River village – manners and customs – encroachments by the whites, contrary to treaty – removal from his village in 1831. With an account of the cause and general history of the late war, his surrender and confinement at Jefferson Barracks, and travels through the United States, dictated by himself.” Biography online books.

There are many resources on this site for: The Black Hawk War of 1832

Black Hawk (Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak) (1767-1838)

William blake, de selincourt, basil, duckworth 1909 dewey dec. biography.

“De Selincourt’s William Blake is a study of Blake’s principles and practices, and contains an admirably sane analysis of his genius.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926

Blake, William (1757-1827)

Once around the bloch, bloch, robert.

Autobiography by the Wisconsin author of science fiction and horror, including “Psycho”, which Alfred Hitchcock made into a movie.

Bloch, Robert (1917-1994)

Six months in mexico, bly, nellie, american publishers corporation 1888 dewey dec. biography.

Personal memoir. A young woman becomes a journalist and takes an assignment in Mexico. The author, whose real name was Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, would later become one of the best-known women in the U.S. for a record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days, and for an investigative expose in which she faked insanity to study a mental institution from within. See the entry in Wikipedia for “Nellie Bly”. There was also a 1981 movie; “The Adventures of Nellie Bly”.

Seaman, Elizabeth Cochrane, AKA Nellie Bly (1864-1922)

Yashka; my life as peasant, officer and exile, bochkareva, maria leontievna, commander of the russian women’s battalion of death, stokes 1919 dewey dec. biography.

A thrilling book with graphic pictures of her battalion, the disintegration of the Russian army after the revolution, of Kerensky, Lenin, Trotsky and others. The events are a succession so dramatically startling that they tax one’s credulity. — A.L.A. Catalog 1912-1921. Biography online books.

Bochkareva, Maria Leontievna (Frolkova) (1889-1920)

Sarah k. bolton; pages from an intimate autobiography, bolton, charles knowles, ed., todd 1923 dewey dec. biography.

Sarah Knowles Bolton wrote for the press and also published poems, biographical sketches and children’s books. She worked in the temperance movement and involved herself in female higher education and other social questions. Several of her books are on this website.

Bolton, Sarah Knowles (1841-1916)

Erma bombeck: a life in humor, edwards, susan.

“A housewife turned beloved, nationally known humorist, Erma Bombeck first began focusing a wry critical eye on the American family back when June Cleaver, not Roseanne, was the accepted model for middle-class motherhood. For more than three decades, she charmed a nation with her sassy irreverence for long-held traditions, tempered by delightful good humor…and, always deep, abiding love.” – Book jacket. Biography online books.

Bombeck, Erma Louise (1927-1996)

Napoleon the first, fournier, august, holt 1903 dewey dec. biography.

“One of the more important of the shorter biographies; based on thorough research, and giving a good view of the general historical situation.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926

Napoleon I, Emperor of the French (Bonaparte, Napoleon) (1769-1821)

Daniel boone (appleton’s life histories), thwaites, reuben gold, appleton 1902 dewey dec. biography.

“Defines Daniel Boone’s place among western pioneers in the light of manuscripts in the Wisconsin historical society library.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926 “Inspiring account of Boone’s exploits as explorer and frontiersman, attributing his fame to his character rather than to his courage. Information about the life of the times and the Indians of the period supplies a colorful background. Written for Boy scouts, but interesting to adults as well.” – Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: Biography Section (1927)

Boone, Daniel (1734-1820)

Life of catherine booth, the mother of the salvation army, vol 1, booth-tucker, f. de l., salvation army 1892 dewey dec. biography.

Catherine Booth was the wife of the founder of the Salvation Army and had an important role in managing and shaping the organization. Biography online books.

Booth, Catherine Mumford (1829-1890)

Lucrezia borgia, bradford, sarah, viking 2004 dewey dec. 000, borgia, lucrezia (1480-1519), kitchen confidential: adventures in the culinary underbelly, bourdain, anthony, ecco 2000 dewey dec. 000, bourdain, anthony michael (1956-2018), brahms (new library of music), fuller-maitland, john alexander, lane 1911 dewey dec. biography.

“Perhaps the most useful English biography for the student, since it analyzes a large number of Brahms’ compositions.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926. Biography online books.

Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897)

The brontës and their circle, shorter, clement king, dutton 1917 dewey dec. biography, bronte, charlotte (1816 – 1855), bronte, emily (1818 – 1848), bronte, anne (1820 – 1849), rajah brooke; the englishman as ruler of an eastern state (builders of greater britain), st john, sir spenser, longmans dewey dec. biography.

Short biography of Sir James Brooke, rajah of Sarawak, Borneo, 1842-63. Contains an account of Brooke’s attempt to regenerate the Malays, of relations with Chinese and with pirates, illustrating British policy in southeastern Asia. — A.L.A. Catalog 1904.

Brooke, James, Rajah of Sarawak (1803-1868)

The letters of robert browning and elizabeth barrett barrett 1845 – 1846, vol 1, browning, robert and browning, elizabeth, smith 1899 dewey dec. biography.

“A set of intimate letters of rare charm which reveal a beautiful character. They also, like those of the previous title, contain many casual but revealing glimpses of well-known people.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926

Browning, Robert (1812-1889)

Browning, elizabeth barrett (1806-1861), a righteous cause: the life of william jennings bryan, cherney, robert w., university of oklahoma 1994.

“Three times the Democratic Party’s nominee for president (1896, 1900, and 1908), and Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson, William Jennings Bryan voiced the concerns of many Americans left out of the post—Civil War economic growth. In this book, Robert Cherny traces Bryan’s major political crusades for a new currency policy, prohibition, and women’s suffrage, and against colonialism, monopolies, America’s entry into World War I, and the teaching of evolution in the public schools. Drawing on Bryan’s writings and correspondence, Cherny presents Bryan’s key role in the Democratic party’s transformation from a proponent of minimal government to an advocate of active government.” – Book cover

Bryan, William Jennings (1860-1925)

Memories of buffalo bill, cody, mrs. louisa (frederici) and cooper, c. r., appleton 1919 dewey dec. biography.

“Though not a literary masterpiece, it has the merit of presenting a real man and an admirable character. It is written in a lively and entertaining style, with restraint, and, in spite of some sentimentality, in good taste.” — A.L.A. Catalog 1926. Biography online books.

Cody, William Frederick (Buffalo Bill) (1845-1917)

Barbara bush: a memoir, bush, barbara, st. martin’s 1995 dewey dec. 000, bush, barbara pierce (1925-2018), all the best, george bush: my life in letters and other writings, bush, george, touchstone 2000 dewey dec. 000, bush, george herbert walker (1924-2018), spoken from the heart, bush, laura, scribner 2010 dewey dec. 000, bush, laura lane welch (1946), leave a reply.

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The 30 best biographies of all time.

Biographer Richard Holmes once wrote that his work was “a kind of pursuit… writing about the pursuit of that fleeting figure, in such a way as to bring them alive in the present.”

At the risk of sounding cliché, the best biographies do exactly this: bring their subjects to life. A great biography isn’t just a laundry list of events that happened to someone. Rather, it should weave a narrative and tell a story in almost the same way a novel does. In this way, biography differs from the rest of nonfiction .

All the biographies on this list are just as captivating as excellent novels , if not more so. With that, please enjoy the 30 best biographies of all time — some historical, some recent, but all remarkable, life-giving tributes to their subjects.

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1. A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar

This biography of esteemed mathematician John Nash was both a finalist for the 1998 Pulitzer Prize and the basis for the award-winning film of the same name. Nasar thoroughly explores Nash’s prestigious career, from his beginnings at MIT to his work at the RAND Corporation — as well the internal battle he waged against schizophrenia, a disorder that nearly derailed his life.

2. Alan Turing: The Enigma: The Book That Inspired the Film The Imitation Game - Updated Edition by Andrew Hodges

Hodges’ 1983 biography of Alan Turing sheds light on the inner workings of this brilliant mathematician, cryptologist, and computer pioneer. Indeed, despite the title ( a nod to his work during WWII ), a great deal of the “enigmatic” Turing is laid out in this book. It covers his heroic code-breaking efforts during the war, his computer designs and contributions to mathematical biology in the years following, and of course, the vicious persecution that befell him in the 1950s — when homosexual acts were still a crime punishable by English law.

3. Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton is not only the inspiration for a hit Broadway musical, but also a work of creative genius itself. This massive undertaking of over 800 pages details every knowable moment of the youngest Founding Father’s life: from his role in the Revolutionary War and early American government to his sordid (and ultimately career-destroying) affair with Maria Reynolds. He may never have been president, but he was a fascinating and unique figure in American history — plus it’s fun to get the truth behind the songs.

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4. Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston

A prolific essayist, short story writer, and novelist, Hurston turned her hand to biographical writing in 1927 with this incredible work, kept under lock and key until it was published 2018. It’s based on Hurston’s interviews with the last remaining survivor of the Middle Passage slave trade, a man named Cudjo Lewis. Rendered in searing detail and Lewis’ highly affecting African-American vernacular, this biography of the “last black cargo” will transport you back in time to an era that, chillingly, is not nearly as far away from us as it feels.

5. Churchill: A Life by Martin Gilbert

Though many a biography of him has been attempted, Gilbert’s is the final authority on Winston Churchill — considered by many to be Britain’s greatest prime minister ever. A dexterous balance of in-depth research and intimately drawn details makes this biography a perfect tribute to the mercurial man who led Britain through World War II.

Just what those circumstances are occupies much of Bodanis's book, which pays homage to Einstein and, just as important, to predecessors such as Maxwell, Faraday, and Lavoisier, who are not as well known as Einstein today. Balancing writerly energy and scholarly weight, Bodanis offers a primer in modern physics and cosmology, explaining that the universe today is an expression of mass that will, in some vastly distant future, one day slide back to the energy side of the equation, replacing the \'dominion of matter\' with \'a great stillness\'--a vision that is at once lovely and profoundly frightening.

Without sliding into easy psychobiography, Bodanis explores other circumstances as well; namely, Einstein's background and character, which combined with a sterling intelligence to afford him an idiosyncratic view of the way things work--a view that would change the world. --Gregory McNamee

6. E=mc²: A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation by David Bodanis

This “biography of the world’s most famous equation” is a one-of-a-kind take on the genre: rather than being the story of Einstein, it really does follow the history of the equation itself. From the origins and development of its individual elements (energy, mass, and light) to their ramifications in the twentieth century, Bodanis turns what could be an extremely dry subject into engaging fare for readers of all stripes.

7. Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario

When Enrique was only five years old, his mother left Honduras for the United States, promising a quick return. Eleven years later, Enrique finally decided to take matters into his own hands in order to see her again: he would traverse Central and South America via railway, risking his life atop the “train of death” and at the hands of the immigration authorities, to reunite with his mother. This tale of Enrique’s perilous journey is not for the faint of heart, but it is an account of incredible devotion and sharp commentary on the pain of separation among immigrant families.

8. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera

Herrera’s 1983 biography of renowned painter Frida Kahlo, one of the most recognizable names in modern art, has since become the definitive account on her life. And while Kahlo no doubt endured a great deal of suffering (a horrific accident when she was eighteen, a husband who had constant affairs), the focal point of the book is not her pain. Instead, it’s her artistic brilliance and immense resolve to leave her mark on the world — a mark that will not soon be forgotten, in part thanks to Herrera’s dedicated work.

9. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Perhaps the most impressive biographical feat of the twenty-first century, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is about a woman whose cells completely changed the trajectory of modern medicine. Rebecca Skloot skillfully commemorates the previously unknown life of a poor black woman whose cancer cells were taken, without her knowledge, for medical testing — and without whom we wouldn’t have many of the critical cures we depend upon today.

10. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

Christopher McCandless, aka Alexander Supertramp, hitchhiked to Alaska and disappeared into the Denali wilderness in April 1992. Five months later, McCandless was found emaciated and deceased in his shelter — but of what cause? Krakauer’s biography of McCandless retraces his steps back to the beginning of the trek, attempting to suss out what the young man was looking for on his journey, and whether he fully understood what dangers lay before him.

11. Let Us Now Praise Famous Men: Three Tenant Families by James Agee

"Let us now praise famous men, and our fathers that begat us.” From this line derives the central issue of Agee and Evans’ work: who truly deserves our praise and recognition? According to this 1941 biography, it’s the barely-surviving sharecropper families who were severely impacted by the American “Dust Bowl” — hundreds of people entrenched in poverty, whose humanity Evans and Agee desperately implore their audience to see in their book.

12. The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann

Another mysterious explorer takes center stage in this gripping 2009 biography. Grann tells the story of Percy Fawcett, the archaeologist who vanished in the Amazon along with his son in 1925, supposedly in search of an ancient lost city. Parallel to this narrative, Grann describes his own travels in the Amazon 80 years later: discovering firsthand what threats Fawcett may have encountered, and coming to realize what the “Lost City of Z” really was.

13. Mao: The Unknown Story by Jung Chang

Though many of us will be familiar with the name Mao Zedong, this prodigious biography sheds unprecedented light upon the power-hungry “Red Emperor.” Chang and Halliday begin with the shocking statistic that Mao was responsible for 70 million deaths during peacetime — more than any other twentieth-century world leader. From there, they unravel Mao’s complex ideologies, motivations, and missions, breaking down his long-propagated “hero” persona and thrusting forth a new, grislier image of one of China’s biggest revolutionaries.

14. Mad Girl's Love Song: Sylvia Plath and Life Before Ted by Andrew Wilson by Andrew Wilson

Titled after one of her most evocative poems, this shimmering bio of Sylvia Plath takes an unusual approach. Instead of focusing on her years of depression and tempestuous marriage to poet Ted Hughes, it chronicles her life before she ever came to Cambridge. Wilson closely examines her early family and relationships, feelings and experiences, with information taken from her meticulous diaries — setting a strong precedent for other Plath biographers to follow.

15. The Minds of Billy Milligan by Daniel Keyes

What if you had twenty-four different people living inside you, and you never knew which one was going to come out? Such was the life of Billy Milligan, the subject of this haunting biography by the author of Flowers for Algernon . Keyes recounts, in a refreshingly straightforward style, the events of Billy’s life and how his psyche came to be “split”... as well as how, with Keyes’ help, he attempted to put the fragments of himself back together.

16. Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World by Tracy Kidder

This gorgeously constructed biography follows Paul Farmer, a doctor who’s worked for decades to eradicate infectious diseases around the globe, particularly in underprivileged areas. Though Farmer’s humanitarian accomplishments are extraordinary in and of themselves, the true charm of this book comes from Kidder’s personal relationship with him — and the sense of fulfillment the reader sustains from reading about someone genuinely heroic, written by someone else who truly understands and admires what they do.

17. Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Roberts

Here’s another bio that will reshape your views of a famed historical tyrant, though this time in a surprisingly favorable light. Decorated scholar Andrew Roberts delves into the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his near-flawless military instincts to his complex and confusing relationship with his wife. But Roberts’ attitude toward his subject is what really makes this work shine: rather than ridiculing him ( as it would undoubtedly be easy to do ), he approaches the “petty tyrant” with a healthy amount of deference.

18. The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson IV by Robert A. Caro

Lyndon Johnson might not seem as intriguing or scandalous as figures like Kennedy, Nixon, or W. Bush. But in this expertly woven biography, Robert Caro lays out the long, winding road of his political career, and it’s full of twists you wouldn’t expect. Johnson himself was a surprisingly cunning figure, gradually maneuvering his way closer and closer to power. Finally, in 1963, he got his greatest wish — but at what cost? Fans of Adam McKay’s Vice , this is the book for you.

19. Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Caroline Fraser

Anyone who grew up reading Little House on the Prairie will surely be fascinated by this tell-all biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Caroline Fraser draws upon never-before-published historical resources to create a lush study of the author’s life — not in the gently narrated manner of the Little House series, but in raw and startling truths about her upbringing, marriage, and volatile relationship with her daughter (and alleged ghostwriter) Rose Wilder Lane.

20. Prince: A Private View by Afshin Shahidi

Compiled just after the superstar’s untimely death in 2016, this intimate snapshot of Prince’s life is actually a largely visual work — Shahidi served as his private photographer from the early 2000s until his passing. And whatever they say about pictures being worth a thousand words, Shahidi’s are worth more still: Prince’s incredible vibrance, contagious excitement, and altogether singular personality come through in every shot.

21. Radioactive: Marie & Pierre Curie: A Tale of Love and Fallout by Lauren Redniss

Could there be a more fitting title for a book about the husband-wife team who discovered radioactivity? What you may not know is that these nuclear pioneers also had a fascinating personal history. Marie Sklodowska met Pierre Curie when she came to work in his lab in 1891, and just a few years later they were married. Their passion for each other bled into their passion for their work, and vice-versa — and in almost no time at all, they were on their way to their first of their Nobel Prizes.

22. Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate Clifford Larson

She may not have been assassinated or killed in a mysterious plane crash, but Rosemary Kennedy’s fate is in many ways the worst of “the Kennedy Curse.” As if a botched lobotomy that left her almost completely incapacitated weren’t enough, her parents then hid her away from society, almost never to be seen again. Yet in this new biography, penned by devoted Kennedy scholar Kate Larson, the full truth of Rosemary’s post-lobotomy life is at last revealed.

23. Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay by Nancy Milford

This appropriately lyrical biography of brilliant Jazz Age poet and renowned feminist, Edna St. Vincent Millay, is indeed a perfect balance of savage and beautiful. While Millay’s poetic work was delicate and subtle, the woman herself was feisty and unpredictable, harboring unusual and occasionally destructive habits that Milford fervently explores.

24. Shelley: The Pursuit by Richard Holmes

Holmes’ famous philosophy of “biography as pursuit” is thoroughly proven here in his first full-length biographical work. Shelley: The Pursuit details an almost feverish tracking of Percy Shelley as a dark and cutting figure in the Romantic period — reforming many previous historical conceptions about him through Holmes’ compelling and resolute writing.

25. Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life by Ruth Franklin

Another Gothic figure has been made newly known through this work, detailing the life of prolific horror and mystery writer Shirley Jackson. Author Ruth Franklin digs deep into the existence of the reclusive and mysterious Jackson, drawing penetrating comparisons between the true events of her life and the dark nature of her fiction.

26. The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel

Fans of Into the Wild and The Lost City of Z will find their next adventure fix in this 2017 book about Christopher Knight, a man who lived by himself in the Maine woods for almost thirty years. The tale of this so-called “last true hermit” will captivate readers who have always fantasized about escaping society, with vivid descriptions of Knight’s rural setup, his carefully calculated moves and how he managed to survive the deadly cold of the Maine winters.

27. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

The man, the myth, the legend: Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple, is properly immortalized in Isaacson’s masterful biography. It divulges the details of Jobs’ little-known childhood and tracks his fateful path from garage engineer to leader of one of the largest tech companies in the world — not to mention his formative role in other legendary companies like Pixar, and indeed within the Silicon Valley ecosystem as a whole.

28. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand

Olympic runner Louis Zamperini was just twenty-six when his US Army bomber crashed and burned in the Pacific, leaving him and two other men afloat on a raft for forty-seven days — only to be captured by the Japanese Navy and tortured as a POW for the next two and a half years. In this gripping biography, Laura Hillenbrand tracks Zamperini’s story from beginning to end… including how he embraced Christian evangelism as a means of recovery, and even came to forgive his tormentors in his later years.

29. Vera (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov) by Stacy Schiff

Everyone knows of Vladimir Nabokov — but what about his wife, Vera, whom he called “the best-humored woman I have ever known”? According to Schiff, she was a genius in her own right, supporting Vladimir not only as his partner, but also as his all-around editor and translator. And she kept up that trademark humor throughout it all, inspiring her husband’s work and injecting some of her own creative flair into it along the way.

30. Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare by Stephen Greenblatt

William Shakespeare is a notoriously slippery historical figure — no one really knows when he was born, what he looked like, or how many plays he wrote. But that didn’t stop Stephen Greenblatt, who in 2004 turned out this magnificently detailed biography of the Bard: a series of imaginative reenactments of his writing process, and insights on how the social and political ideals of the time would have influenced him. Indeed, no one exists in a vacuum, not even Shakespeare — hence the conscious depiction of him in this book as a “will in the world,” rather than an isolated writer shut up in his own musty study.

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It is difficult to find verified, research material freely available on the open web (internet). Many results returned from a search engine give you unrelaible, duplicate information that is rarely backed up by research. The sites listed here are the best to use if you need to supplement what you found in our subscription databases. 

Best of the Free Biography Sites

• Awesome Library - great site for kids; categories such as heroes, composers, ethnic groups, politicians, scientists etc.
• American President - This website offers in-depth biographies of all US presidents. For each president, the biography starts with a Life in Brief profile, then proceeds to sections about Campaigns and Elections, Foreign Affairs, Impact and Legacy , and other topics.
• The Biographical Dictionary - covers more than 28,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day
• Biographical Guide to Congress - standard in most library reference collections in print form; online edition covers 1774 - present. Search by name, state, party, year or Congressional session. Also guide to research collections where presidential papers are housed.
• Biography Center - multi-lingual biographical dictionary; 11,011 biographies - also links to other sites
• Biography.com - 25,000 of the greatest lives past and present. Presented by A & E Television Networks
• Collective Biographies of Women  - thousands of women who were included in collective biographies
• Dictionary of Canadian Biography - Available in English or French
• Distinguished Women of the Past and Present - search by name or subject (chronological before the 20th century). Profiles of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways
• Encyclopedia of World Biography - This website offers lengthy biographies of thousands of people from around the world, with an emphasis on famous people of the 20th century.
• From Revolution to Reconstruction - historical persons related to American history from the colonial period until modern times.
• History of Mathematics -Biographies - University of St. Andrews, Scotland, School of Mathematics and Statistics. Alphabetical and chronological indexes; also search just female mathematicians
• Info Please - 30,000 biographical profiles and special features about newsworthy people around the world; searchable by name or subject category
• Noble Prize Winners - Nobel Prize winners, by date or category; full biographies
• Presidents of the U. S . - from the White House history site
• POTUS: Presidents of the United States - background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included to enrich this site from the Internet Public Library
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Whether it's an account of someone else's childhood adventures, professional triumphs, or personal struggles, these stories are meant to transport you — the reader — to new places and broaden your understanding of the human experience. The memoirs in this roundup resonate deeply and will leave you with a lasting impression you won't be able to unsee in the best possible way. We know you'll appreciate these selections. Memoirs or not, they represent some of the best books ever published .

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Patric Gagne "Sociopath: A Memoir" (2024)

"Sociopath: A Memoir" by self-identified Patric Gagne takes a deep dive into the author's life as he navigates the complexities of living with antisocial personality disorder. Gagne, now a writer and mental health advocate, offers an unflinching look at her experiences. Throughout its chapters, she sheds light on the challenges and misunderstandings surrounding sociopathy.

With personal anecdotes and introspective insights, she aims to humanize the condition and foster empathy for others in the same position. For those interested in mental health, it's a crucial read and one of the best memoirs you can opt for, as it provides a rare, authentic perspective on a frequently stigmatized disorder of sociopathy.

Maya Angelou "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" (1969)

An American classic, Maya Angelou ’s debut memoir recounts the acclaimed author ’s childhood and adolescence from Arkansas to Missouri to California. She touches on themes of identity and self-acceptance and recounts the abhorrent racism she and her family experienced, as well as the sexual violence she suffered at the hands of her mother’s boyfriend. But there’s great joy here, too, especially when young Angelou learns to come out of her shell through her love of literature.

Anthony Bourdain "Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Kitchen Underbelly" (2000)

You’ve probably seen this book on several similar lists, but that’s because it’s endlessly interesting. Bourdain dishes on such a niche culture—that of high-octane kitchens in some of the world’s best restaurants—and doesn’t shy away from some of its ugliest qualities. He gets personal, too, with anecdotes both amusing and somber.

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Roxane Gay "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body" (2017)

Widely recommended as one of the best books of 2017, Hunger is Roxane Gay’s raw and powerful memoir about her own self-image and our society’s obsession with appearance. There’s a reason Gay is such a prolific writer today, whether you follow her musings on Twitter or her New York Times column; she is incredibly inquisitive and can make any reader question the status quo. Hunger is no exception.

Drew Barrymore "Wildflower" (2015)

Drew Barrymore's memoir "Wildflower" comprises of personal essays where the actress reflects on her unconventional upbringing , career in Hollywood, and her journey to becoming a successful actress and mother. Through candid and heartfelt stories, she shares the lessons learned from her tumultuous childhood , early fame, and struggles with addiction.

"Wildflower" is an inspiring read for its honesty and resilience, offering an intimate glimpse into her life and evolution into the grounded and joyous adult we see today on her own talk show.

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Frank McCourt "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" (1999)

"Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" is an evocative recount of Frank McCourt's impoverished childhood in Limerick, Ireland. The author narrates his early years with humor and resilience despite facing extreme poverty, his father's alcoholism, and the loss of siblings. This memoir vividly depicts the harsh realities of life in mid-20th-century Ireland.

You should read it for its poignant storytelling and its ability to find hope and humanity amidst adversity. McCourt's narrative is both heartbreaking and inspiring, making it a compelling read that highlights the strength of the human spirit.

Michelle Obama "Becoming" (2018)

In Michelle Obama 's memoir, "Becoming," the former First Lady of the United States chronicles her journey from growing up on the South Side of Chicago to her time in the White House . Obama shares personal stories about her childhood, education, career, motherhood, and experience as a First Lady.

This powerful and inspiring read gives insights into her challenges and triumphs, including moments in history you might even remember. Her advocacy for education, health, and women's rights are major themes in her book and life. It is a must-read for those interested in personal growth, resilience, and the life of one of the most influential women in recent history.

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Glennon Doyle "Untamed" (2020)

"Untamed" by Glennon Doyle is a memoir that chronicles the author's journey to find her true self. Doyle, a renowned speaker and activist, shares her experiences with personal struggles, including divorce and coming out. During the process, she learns to trust her inner voice. It's one of the best memoirs you can read because it challenges societal norms, encouraging readers to break free from expectations and live authentically just as Doyle did. With its powerful message of self-discovery and empowerment, "Untamed" is a compelling read for anyone looking to embrace their true identity and find liberation in their own lives.

Sonali Deraniyagala "Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala" (2013)

Sri Lankan writer and economist Sonali Deraniyagala lost her parents, her husband, and her two young sons in the 2004 tsunami that devastated parts of Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and India. In this relentless memoir, she explores the seemingly bottomless depths of grief and how our power to remember the past can be healing. Readers who love a resolution might look elsewhere, but they’d be missing out on some unflinching, courageous writing.

Carrie Fisher "The Princess Diarist" (2016)

In her final book, actress and writer Carrie Fisher gives fans a peek behind the curtain of her time on set of the first Star Wars movie . She hilariously commentates on excerpts from her diary during that time, recalls her crush on Harrison Ford , and delves into how complicated it can be to navigate the world of celebrity—especially as the face of such an iconic character.

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Dave Holmes "Party of One: A Memoir in 21 Songs" (2017)

We all have songs that can conjure specific memories. Writer, comedian, and TV personality Dave Holmes takes that notion to heart in his memoir, where he writes about growing up Catholic and closeted in Missouri and how he “accidentally” became an MTV VJ. There’s a plethora of references to ʼ80s and ʼ90s music and self-deprecating humor that strikes the perfect balance.

Cathy Park Hong "Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning" (2020)

There’s no shortage of powerful writing in this book by writer and poet Cathy Park Hong. Throughout the work—about America’s racialized consciousness—she expertly weaves many personal details of her life as the daughter of Korean immigrants with topics like intersectionality and artistic expression. There’s plenty of enlightening history, too, including on activist Yuri Kochiyama . Her writing demonstrates her self-awareness; she even challenges many of her own thoughts. It’s a fascinating, essential read.

Saeed Jones "How We Fight for Our Lives" (2019)

Saeed Jones, an award-winning poet, writes with such a distinct style in this searing memoir about coming of age as a young, black, gay man from the South. He writes about grief, about identity in a world that makes it hard to find one, and about acceptance. It’s a short read in length (at 192 pages) but leaves a memorable impression.

Kiese Laymon "Heavy" (2018)

With the deeply moving Heavy , Kiese Laymon shares the trials of his upbringing in Jackson, Mississippi. It’s written in the second person, addressing his mother, and it touches on his relationship to his body and how racism permeated his views of himself and the world around him. This modern memoir should be on every reading list.

Carmen Maria Machado "In the Dream House" (2019)

If you want to read a book that turns the concept of a memoir on its head, pick up Carmen Maria Machado’s In the Dream House . While playing with traditional form, Machado delves into the abuse she suffered in a same-sex relationship. She references horror tropes and fairy tales and gives readers a completely vulnerable (and often terrifying) look into a dark and traumatizing experience. We’ve heard the audio version is just as engrossing.

Chanel Miller "Know My Name" (2019)

You might remember Chanel Miller as Emily Doe. After being sexually assaulted by Brock Turner on the Stanford University campus in 2015, she wrote a victim impact statement under this name that reverberated around the world. In this profound memoir, she reclaims her real name and reveals the frustrating truths surrounding victimhood and the criminal justice system. But her writing also divulges her incredible strength—it’s a powerful read that this writer finished in one sitting.

Eric Ripert "32 Yolks: From My Mother’s Table to Working the Line" (2016)

Two memoirs on this list from acclaimed chefs? We couldn’t resist. For those who might’ve already enjoyed Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential , might we suggest Eric Ripert’s 32 Yolks . Ripert is, as some will know, the famed French chef behind renowned New York City restaurant Le Bernardin. In this memoir, he chronicles his upbringing in a fractured family in the south of France and how food was always a great comfort. Equal parts fun, infuriating, and awe-inspiring, Ripert includes high-stakes stories from his days in culinary school and working the line at fine dining establishments in Paris.

Jesmyn Ward "Men We Reaped" (2013)

For anyone who loves Jesmyn Ward’s renowned novels like Sing, Unburied, Sing or Salvage the Bones , her memoir should be next on your TBR list. Here, she chronicles her upbringing in rural Mississippi and remembers the five men in her life that she lost in the space of four years to suicide, drugs, and sheer bad luck. The most deeply felt is her brother, who was hit by a drunk driver. With beautiful, introspective prose, Ward delves into masculinity, poverty, survivor’s guilt, and loneliness.

Sandra Tsing Loh "The Madwoman and the Roomba: My Year of Domestic Mayhem" (2020)

"The Madwoman and the Roomba: My Year of Domestic Mayhem" is a humorous memoir by award-winning columnist Sandra Tsing Loh. The book captures Loh's chaotic and relatable experiences managing household life, technology mishaps, and the everyday challenges of modern domesticity.

Through her witty anecdotes and sharp observations, she explores themes of middle age, parenting, and the absurdities of suburban life. You should read it for its laugh-out-loud humor and keen insights into the trials and tribulations of family and home management. It may even give you a comforting and comedic take on the universal struggles of domestic life if that's where you're at in life.

Roald Dahl "Boy and Going Solo" (1984)

"Boy and Going Solo” consist of two autobiographical works by renowned author Roald Dahl published in 1984 and 1986. "Boy" recounts Dahl's early childhood and school years in England, filled with vivid, often humorous tales of pranks and strict teachers. "Going Solo" continues his story into young adulthood, focusing on his adventures as a pilot in World War II.

These memoirs are rich with the storytelling flair that characterizes Dahl's fiction, offering insight into the experiences that shaped his creative imagination. You should read them for their engaging narrative, historical context, and to understand the formative years of one of the 20th century’s most beloved children's authors.

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Celine Dion ‘s highly anticipated documentary “ I Am: Celine Dion ,” detailing the Canadian singer’s diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome, is now available to stream on Prime Video.

After postponing several of her European tour dates in December 2022, Dion announced that she was diagnosed with the life-altering neurological disorder, that creates spasms that affect her ability to walk and use her vocal cords to sing the way she used to.

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Just two more group-stage games to go at Euro 2024.

The conclusion of Group F is coming your way next:

• Portugal vs Georgia – live coverage here
• Czech Republic vs Turkey – live coverage here

Portugal are already through as group winners, but it is all to play for in the three places below them in the group.

Belgium set up last-16 meeting with France

Belgium's disappointing Group E finish has come with a strong punishment: a last-16 meeting with France in Dusseldorf on Monday.

We already know three of the last-16 ties:

• Switzerland vs Italy
• Germany vs Denmark
• France vs Belgium

The other qualified teams are: England, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Austria, Netherlands, Slovenia and Slovakia

Ukraine 0-0 Belgium: Dashboard

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Group E final table

Looking at this, it is pretty obvious to see why the Belgium players have left the pitch to boos.

They only just scraped second place in Group E and their gameplan certainly didn't safeguard them against a shock elimination today.

Extraordinary scenes at full time

Extraordinary scenes really: Belgium's captain instructing his players not to go to applaud the Belgians. De Bruyne has just been announced as the man of the match.

More boos, more whistles.

Tedesco not willing to face Southgate repeat

No repeat of the cup throwing incident from last night. Tedesco and his team did not get as close as Southgate did with the disgruntled England support.

Boos from the Belgium fans at full time

The Belgium fans aren't happy: lots of whistling and boos. De Bruyne was about to lead the players over but then though better of it.

Not a European Championship classic

Until the last five or 10 minutes, that was a really poor game.

Belgium were the overwhelming favourites to top Group E and they were awful again. Their fans, rightly, were very unhappy to see them holding the ball in the corner towards the end when they needed a win to top the group.

Ukraine can count themselves extremely unfortunate to be eliminated with four points, but they have been punished for their horrendous performance against Romania in their Group E opener.

Belgium are through; Ukraine are out!

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And that was the chance for Ukraine, it had to go in from Sudakov!

He and his team-mates are crestfallen in Stuttgart as their elimination from Euro 2024 has been confirmed. Belgium, meanwhile, have confirmed their place in the last 16 as Group E runners up.

Rebrov thought that was the moment

90+3' Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

What a chance for Sudakov. Belgian opened up and allowed him to thunder towards the box, only for his attempt to scuttle straight at a grateful Casteels.

Rebrov thought that was the moment.

Sudakov shoots straight at Casteels after brilliant run!

90+2' Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

Was that Ukraine's moment?

Sudakov ran and ran and ran right into the heart of the Belgium penalty area, but his effort — when excellently placed — was too central and far too easy for Casteels to save.

Arguably the biggest chance of the match, it had to go in for Sudakov and Ukraine!

Four minutes added on

90+1' Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

There will be four more minutes for either team to find a winning goal!

Openda on for Lukaku

90' Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

A late change for Belgium who seemingly want more pace on the counter attack as Lois Openda is on in place of Lukaku.

The wait for a Euro 2024 goal goes on for Lukaku.

Belgium playing for time

89' Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

The Belgians are playing for time, much to the frustration of their own fans as well as the Ukrainians, but they could yet prosper on the counter. Players are cramping up. Castagne has just summoned a fine block and is on his knees.

The tension is mounting.

Bakayoko shoots just wide!

88' Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

That should have probably been the game — and the group — wrapped up for Belgium.

Another counter attack, this one led by Carrasco, was worked to De Bruyne and he laid the ball off to Bakayoko. The substitute cut back onto his favoured left foot 15 yards out and aimed for the top corner, but could only watch it drift wide.

De Bruyne and Lukaku combine well, but Ukraine survive

86' Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

De Bruyne has been the best player on this pitch by an absolute country mile.

His latest foray towards the Ukraine penalty area was an effective one and ended with him picking out Lukaku on the right-hand side of the box.

He then showed some sharp footwork of his own to get to the byline but his square pass towards Bakayoko was blocked. It feels increasingly likely that we'll have a winning goal here...

Casteels saves from Malinovsky's direct corner attempt!

83' Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

Nearly the goal of the tournament from Malinovsky!

Noticing that Belgium were without a near-post defender, the Ukraine substitute swung his left-footed inside the near post and almost over the goal line, but for a sharp reaction from Casteels.

Some of the ball had gone over the line but, crucially, not all of it.

Ukraine are going for it!

81' Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

Yep, they're certainly going for a winner.

Centre-back Svatok is withdrawn for right-sided forward Andriy Yarmolenko who has 46 goals for Ukraine. Oh, how he'd love a 47th here.

Dovbyk smashes into the side netting

80' Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

It does seem that this was part of Ukraine's gameplan for the second half: trust in their defence for half an hour and then look for a winning goal.

More good, positive attacking play ended with Dovbyk twisting and turning in the penalty area before smashing a right-footed effort into the side netting.

Doku replaced by Bakayoko

77' Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

This should liven things up for Belgium a bit!

The very exciting Bakayoko is on from the bench and has replaced Doku on the left wing. Ukraine will have to be very wary of the threat posed by the PSV forward.

How to watch Portugal vs. Slovenia online for free

TL;DR: Watch Portugal vs. Slovenia in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN .

Euro 2024 could be Ronaldo's final international tournament, which means this last-16 matchup could be the last time we see the legend take to the pitch in a knockout fixture. Does it all end here? Or will Portugal defeat Slovenia to progress to the quarter finals.

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