Biography & Autobiography - General

This candid memoir is an unfiltered reflection of the life of a woman from a child's perspective to an adult's perspective as a street kid from Gary, Indiana to the university halls in Oxford, England. It is an encompass of finding life's greatest treasures,...

In the gritty heart of Philadelphia, where survival is an everyday hustle and dreams often die in silence, one woman finds herself staring down the most pivotal eight days of her life. "8 Days til Sunday" is a raw, soul-baring journey into the depths...

"This book gives an insight into one of the most irrepressible, high-spirited people I know." - Quincy Jones"Don't ever bring your wife to the studio!" they said-advice Bruce Swedien, five-time Grammy-winner and legendary engineer behind Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Jennifer Lopez, and more, cheerfully...

No boy who wants to do the right thing will go very far wrong at Culver.Leigh R. GignilliatThis oft-repeated saying of Leigh Robinson Gignilliat encapsulated both his educational philosophy and practice at Culver Military Academy for much of its first 40 years, forming the...

Famous actor, dancer and author Chiang Ching weathered the COVID-19 pandemic in relative isolation in Sweden. By cooking and re-inventing Chinese dishes using available ingredients and innovative techniques, she maintained "no-contact contact" with family and friends as well as her own sanity. This is...

Thomas John is 64 years old.He has been Type 1 (Insulin Dependent Diabetic for 50 years).After mainstream schooling, he attended the University of London and Read Pharmacy.After graduating, he practiced pharmacy for over a decade.He was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1997...

Dive back into the complexities of love and desire with "Awkward Relationships: Short Story Collection Vol II," the captivating sequel that explores the tangled web of emotions in romance. This collection delves into a series of unfiltered and provocative stories that reveal how love...

ONCE UPON a TIME...many years ago lived a little girl who grew up in a small village, but also was privileged to be at her grandparents farm for much of her childhood years. After growing up and later becoming a mother and a grandmother,...

"Somewhere there's a place for us..." - Barbra Streisand What can compare to the piercing sting of a mother's loss of her child? It is a pain that cannot be matched. Barbara Arnold Massey takes readers on a memorable journey to healing from one...

"Sailing Through Life on the High Seas" by Robert H. Dunham is a lively autobiography of a life filled with adventure, survival and faith. Starting in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and continuing to his service around the world with the Merchant Marines as an officer we...

Life of an Unknown Lady by Chelock Mitchell is a moving account of a memoir, which weaves its strong strands of determination, love, and religion to bring into light the life of a woman, whose life was anything but normal. Chelock introduces her story...

Barry Borneman describes himself as a 'dreamer' who enjoys a rich and often secret inner life where he navigates the call of Jesus on his life and its unfolding consequences. It is a very personal story of living year-by-year with both a loving and...

Toni is a woman, sister, aunt, pet parent, public health nurse, and wellness strategist who lives in the California Bay Area. But she is none of these things without the stories of where she's been and the unique path of wellness she's forged for...

A Bridge To Recovery is William's journey of loss and the power of "aiming at a new target" that lead him to a life beyond limitation. William Marshall's life was changed dramatically when a serious motorcycle accident resulted in the loss of his left...

The Rev. George Henry Warren was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 1945. He currently resides in Pascoag, Rhode Island. He has three children and five grandchildren who inspire him daily. Reverend Warren grew up in a multi-faceted, eclectic society. He has experienced the...

One hundred outrageous, laugh-out-loud stories-so unbelievable, they just might be true.In Don't Kill the Raccoons - And 99 Other Stories I Wish Were Made Up, Jerry Kraus takes readers on a wildly entertaining ride through the real-life chaos of his childhood, adulthood, and everything...

Born to Draw is the inspiring true story of Calvin Jefferson-a gifted young artist who dared to dream beyond poverty, race, and circumstance in Little Rock, Arkansas.With nothing but broken pencils, cardboard canvases, and an unstoppable passion for art, Calvin carved a path no...

Trauma's Worth by Dr. Heather Sieben Bell is an unflinching, deeply personal reflection on strength, trauma, and the lifelong journey to self-worth. Heather chronicles her experiences with abandonment, loss, and repeated patterns of unhealthy attachment, rooted in childhood and compounded by life's ruthless trials....

Eighteen years ago, I was a divorced mother of three, heading out on a date with someone whom I had never met before. I had no idea that this man would be the love of my life. But the happily ever after we had...

I like combining visual structure with unplanned spontaneity, or energetic chaos with orderly balance, within multiple layers of vision and meaning. I look for the extraordinary (God, beauty, truth, love, compassion) in the ordinary. I try to maintain a playful attitude, a sense of...

Napoleon Bonaparte is a historical account narrative explores the life and military campaigns of a famed leader, focusing on strategic genius, remarkable achievements, and the complex socio-political landscape of France and Europe during his rise to power. The opening of the book establishes a...

In Poetry by Simon, Volume 2: Circle of Life, veteran Roy Lee "Simon" Jarmon invites readers into a deeply personal exploration of loss, recovery, and unwavering resilience. This poignant collection of poetry and prose, shaped by Jarmon's own experiences with PTSD and grief, illuminates...

How do we understand the heritage of the Levant? In 2003 Rupert de Borchgrave set off by local public transport from London to Mount Ararat with a backpack and a sack of books. Against the backdrop of the Second Gulf War, he examined the...

From Da Bottoms 2 Da Top: The Extended & Clean Version is a powerful story of growth, resilience, and redemption. In this updated edition, Kamarlo Spooner, also known as Marlo Da Motivator, opens up about his journey from pain to purpose. He shares how...

Our Beautiful Butterfly Broken in Pieces is a heartfelt tribute to the life of Tammurra Hamilton. Through raw reflection, love, and memories, Tammy Bush shares her daughter's journey and her own path through grief, faith, and healing. This book is both a memorial and...

What comes to mind when you hear that someone wrestled with a naked lady in the middle of a busy intersection during evening rush hour? Here, you will observe while sitting in the passenger seat of a marked police car, the author engaging with...

In the pantheon of British cultural icons, few figures command theuniversal respect and affection accorded to Sir David FrederickAttenborough. Born on May 8, 1926, this remarkable man hasdedicated nearly eight decades of his life to bringing the wonders ofthe natural world into the homes...

The Cancer Diet: A Memoir on Resilience and Redemptionby Frank M. AndersonWhen Frank Anderson was diagnosed with skin cancer, he thought the story would be about the illness. What followed instead was a deeply personal unraveling-and a transformation he never saw coming.In this raw...

John "JT" Williams, a young black man growing up on the seamy side of Chicagoland, stood at a crossroads. He figured he had two choices: He could run the streets with others his age and probably wind up behind bars like a caged animal,...

In this true story memoir you will see how life can be taken away or changed at any given moment. I was hit by a wrong way drunk driver at high speed and survived. There are physical struggles. Mental health struggles. Legal battles, and...

A fascinating and compelling biography of Oscar Garden, an unsung hero of aviation. A warts and all story written by his daughter, Mary Garden, who not only celebrates his achievements, but reveals his failings as a father. He is a damaged man who inflicts...

A String of Pearls is the adventure of a lifetime for Chiquita Costen, born Jule Martha Smith on July 13, 1933. She is the daughter of Jule Benjamin Smith Jr. and Martha Walker Ligon. He father became a Diplomat for the State Department which...

Can a Twizzler unite people? Love, Katie, written by Nicolle Hallman, honestly shares the challenges, as well as the profound joys, of raising their special needs daughter Katie, who is now twenty-three years old. A glimpse into their everyday life over the last 23...

Am I Talking To Somebody? From My Heart To Yours: Father Claude Scrima OFM, His Story and The Love He Inspires. There is pride in being from the North End. Something I can hardly explain, it is intangible, in my blood and inside my...

Two starred reviews! The "compelling and inspiring" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) true story of America's first female astronauts hailed as "suspenseful, meticulously observed, enlightening" by Margot Lee Shetterly, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures, now adapted for young readers. Sally Ride...

Operation Evasion is a gritty, true-to-life law enforcement thriller based on the real-life investigation that shattered the largest passenger cocaine smuggling network ever uncovered at Miami International Airport. Written in the brutal, stripped-down voice of bestselling author and former cop Pete Thron, the book...

In "Emporia and New York", William Allen White contrasts life in a small Kansas town with the bustling metropolis of New York City during the early 20th century. Through vivid descriptions and insightful observations, White explores the values, customs, and challenges of these two...

What if escaping tyranny was just the beginning of your fight for true freedom?Are you trapped in a life that feels like it was designed by someone else? Do you wonder what it would take to truly break free from the invisible constraints holding...

Running Away From Stalin is the harrowing tale of a man who lived under Stalin and Hitler before finding freedom.Most people believe that Nazi Germany perpetrated the largest ethnic cleansing the world had ever seen but that is not true. At the close of...

The Author grew up in a two-parent home on the northside of Chicago in an area known as Cabrini Green Projects. His parents gave birth to 10 children. Four brothers and five sisters. Willis is the oldest child.My father served in Manila Philippines under...

A Journey Through the Heart of America-One Line at a Time.In For You, My Hero (2nd Edition), author Lisa Malooly takes readers on an extraordinary personal and historical journey that re-examines the Pledge of Allegiance-line by line-with fresh eyes, humor, reverence, and a deep...

Waiting on God's Divine Timing is a beautiful, manifested, and enlightening spiritual journey. Dr. A. Tanders overcame and healed from childhood trauma experienced as a young child of mental, physical, and verbal abuse at the hands of her mother, while both parents were alcoholics,...

This book is based not only on my professional music career, but it encompasses some very personal aspects of my journey and roller coaster ride through the difficulties endured in my personal and professional life. My fans and closest friends will be surprised by...

Book is based on actual UFO Encounters.Pedro Leon, Jr. was born on September 6, 1956 to Gloria and Pedro Leon Sr. Married to Marcy Leon. Raised in the Imperial Valley, CA, and Tulare, CA. Graduated from Calipatria High school in 1974. Joined the United...

In the heart of early 20th-century Iran, amid the tremors of revolution, reform, and resistance, stood a towering figure-Mohammad Ali Foroughi. Statesman, scholar, and visionary, Foroughi sought to bridge the chasm between Iran's rich Islamic heritage and the urgent demands of modernity. The Foroughi...

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Carl Jung, one of the most influential pioneers of modern psychology. Through a compelling narrative, this book traces the unique journey of a man who revolutionised our understanding of the human psyche. His story unfolds from his...

From Ink to Broadcast: My Story as a BLACK Tattoo Artist Turned Audio and Visual TechnicianIn From Ink to Broadcast, SB Collins takes you on a transformative journey through his ten years as a Black tattoo artist in Amsterdam and the lessons learned along...

Emmylou Harris is an undisputed icon of American music, revered for her artistic versatility, her crystalline vocals, and her profound influence on the landscape of country and folk music. Her career, spanning over five decades, is a legacy of her commitment to musical exploration,...

A true story about a young lad who grew up in Blenheim, New Zealand, during the 1940s and early 50s. He developed an insatiable passion for flying, travelled to England and became a pilot in the Royal Air Force. He soon found himself involved...

Have you ever faced a medical challenge that seemed impossible to overcome? What if you discovered that even the most devastating diagnosis couldn't crush your spirit? When life dealt fourteen-year-old Elise Goetzinger two rare brain conditions, she chose to fight back with unwavering faith...