Biography & Autobiography - General

"Your real parents thought you were so ugly they put you in a basket and left you on a doorstep."With those words, the damage was done. Mary Haney Underwood, an adoptee, shares how the lies she believed about rejection, identity, and belonging festered in...

"Sixty-Two Years Later", celebrates sixty two years anniversary of the author's first arrival date into the soils of America, (AKA "The Land of Plenty, ) which is his endearing way of describing the great GOD BLESS America.The Author, Dr. John Ayoola Akinyemi, retired after...

Encouraging Christians to be "Top Guns for God" involves inspiring them to take bold, active roles in their faith and communities. It is to help individuals understand that their faith is not just a personal journey but also a call to action. Emphasize that...

Ephesians 6:10-1910 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.Standing next to a lighthouse and watching the sunset is a beautiful experience...

For 37 years, Hayden has lived within a family marked by mental illness. His younger brother Quentin battled schizophrenia throughout adulthood. His father - an accomplished barrister, QC and judge - struggled with bipolar disorder and alcoholism. His older brother Craig lives with an...

I Heard the Voice of God is author Claude Shrewsbury's account of his life growing up on his family's farm, the tough lessons he learned-and the many near-death experiences in his life where he was saved. By believing in his Maker and with His...

Hope Rising is a synopsis of my life experiences. Let's be real, this journey can be challenging at times, and one event in particular left me cynical of my fellow man. Join me on a journey of discovery on the AT where trail magic...

They are the people always heard, but never seen. Take a step behind the scenes with Emergency Dispatchers from all over the country, as they show you the life, death, love, triumph, tragedy, laughter, and trauma of being a Communications Professional. Also, learn about...

The book shares my journey of caring for our daughter, Miracle, highlighting both the inspiring and challenging moments. It aims to encourage readers to value their support systems and practice self-care while nurturing their loved ones living with a rare disease.Author: Monica QuarlesISBN-10: 1945066881ISBN-13:...

A Long Time to be a Cop details the journey of retired Knox County Sheriff and Galesburg Police Lieutenant David Clague. With nearly five decades of service, Clague shares both his insights and stories on the cases he worked. Fellow officers, investigators, politicians and...

Seeking to escape the insanity that plagued the nation in the late sixties, Spencer F. Schiffer and his young wife fled New York as soon as he graduated law school in 1971 to spend a winter ski-bumming in Aspen while trying to figure out...

An evacuee tells her harrowing, unforgettable story of fleeing the largest and most devastating fire in West Kelowna's history. August 2023 saw the worst wildfire season the province of B.C. has ever recorded. A major contributor: the McDougall Creek wildfire, which expanded rapidly into...

Discover the remarkable life of Jane Austen, the great British novelist, in this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Little Jane was born into a large family with seven brothers and sisters. She grew up reading and writing stories in...

STILL A WAY TO GO is an autobiography by musician and writer Andy Smith.Frequently funny and heartbreakingly sad it recounts stories from his first sixty six years on this planet.With beautiful and amusing recollections from childhood. The pitfalls of first love. A musical ambition...

You've served your time-now it's time to build your future.New Roads Ahead is a powerful and practical guide created for individuals with felony convictions who are ready to reclaim their lives and move forward with purpose. Whether you're looking for your first job after...

The wife of a pastor and seminary professor, Christi Gibson's life changed when her husband's name was released as one among millions registered on the Ashley Madison website for cheating spouses.Alone and naked among the rubble of her carefully built image, Christi exchanged lies...

Sheldon my husband and I spent a great deal of time in Hong Kong, meeting with Arthur Kwok the architect, Charles Wrangham the banker, and the Bovis people who were the construction supervisors on the hotel project. It was our responsibility to negotiate with...

It Just Isn't Easy Being Me!If you are interested in buying/borrowing/renting this book, let me introduce myself: My name is Suzy-Q, and this memoir tells of my crazy adventures-and all those misadventures that you just can't make up!From a whirlwind dating life full of...

For a history book, this is a highly entertaining read. Jacob Abbot has a way of keeping the take on this particular period in time interesting. The book starts by telling the reader a little bit about Rollo, and how the Vikings were able...

BELONGING is not merely a modern-day Book of Genesis listing "so-and-so begat so-and-so." Instead, it delves deeply into what it means, from a profoundly human perspective, to belong. The author reflects on the famous words: "No man is an island, entire unto himself." He...

Do you enjoy the delicious, rich, delightful taste of candy? Want to make some of your favorite candies at home? Can you make tasty candy even if you're a kitchen novice? When you're ready to take the plunge and make your own candy, you'll...

A classic biography of Jack London as a drunk; it is most likely the first thoughtful analysis on alcoholism in Amreican literture. The novel is packed full with London's notorious adventures including his well known drinking career via the character known as John Barleycorn...

It all began one a hot, August, Sunday afternoon in 1949 at a dock in New York City's nearby yachting center, City Island. My father had just arrived from Florida on his elderly but classic Elco motor yacht and I had come out from...

Unleashing Human Potential: The Inspiring Story of Andrew Huberman What if the secrets to unlocking your peak mental and physical performance were hidden within the intricate pathways of your brain? What if one man dedicated his life to uncovering those secrets and sharing them...

The Album That Transformed Pop into Art - An Intimate, Track-by-Track Journey Through Rubber SoulIn 1965, The Beatles didn't just evolve-they reinvented everything. Gone were the mop tops and innocent love songs. In their place came introspection, innovation, and an entirely new sonic world....

CONTROLLED CHAOS: MANSON AND THE CIABy J.M. AlexanderWas Charles Manson just a madman - or a puppet in a sinister game?In Controlled Chaos, J.M. Alexander rips the mask off one of America's darkest chapters, exposing connections between Manson, mind control experiments, and the CIA's...

Asser's Life of King Alfred is a historical account offering a detailed exploration of King Alfred of Wessex s life, reign, and leadership. The narrative delves into Alfred s character and the significant challenges he faced during his rule, especially the Viking invasions that...

The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie is a captivating tale of intrigue, betrayal, and murder aboard one of Europe's most luxurious trains. When wealthy heiress Ruth Kettering is found brutally murdered in her compartment on the Blue Train, the case shocks...

The Roman Question, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and...

This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time. The book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations.Author: Irwin Leslie...

The History of the Princes, the Lords Marcher - And the Ancient Nobility of Powys Fadog....: Vol. III. is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science,...

John Thomson's 'Voyages and Wanderings' being in 1861 when at 17 he sets sail from Greenock, Scotland to start a new life on the other side of the world in Port Chalmers, New Zealand. From his adventures as a 'new chum' on the Otago...

Riis's rarely available account of the ten year battle to eradicate New York's Slums was first published in 1900. "The battle with the slum began the day civilization recognized in it her enemy. It was a losing fight until conscience joined forces with fear...

A Dark Journey is a poignant autobiography account of a man and woman who come from different lifestyles, mind-sets, and paths. The story details the true account of Bruce's struggle with addiction and the painful consequences he suffered and Kathy's unconditional love that gave...

This is a lyrical, tightly structured ebulliently detailed memoir, meticulous in its recollection of lives lived dangerously in the glamorous milieu of post-war London's notorious West End. But above all, a tender redemption of Russian father memories that crucially informed the writers life.Born into...

"It Could Happen To You" tells of an elderly man's experience with bowel cancer, stage 4 lung cancer, and the British National Health Service. How the disease has affected his frame of mind, attitude to life, and the lives of those around him.Author: Gerald...

What do you do when you don't believe in divorce, but find yourself in a toxic, or even dangerous, marriage? This is an agonizing struggle for many women; it certainly was for Joy Forrest, founder of Called to Peace Ministries.Joy prayed, sought counseling, and...

'Finally -- a book that truly captures the inspiring and uniquely gifted women from a largely forgotten golfing age. A wonderful read from start to finish' - lona Stephen, Sky Sports presenter, commentator and hostFinally - a book that truly captures the inspiring and...

Lawrence Weaver is best remembered as a critic, journalist, and champion of many country-house architects of his time, including Edwin Lutyens and Robert Lorimer. Surveying some 20 books and more than 500 articles he wrote, this book offers a rich portrait of a remarkably...

Curious about the world of online dating, never tried it but want to see what it's all about?Maybe you have tried it and want to see whether other people have had a similar experience to you.Or maybe you just want to go on a...

Pushcart Prize nominated Abigail George is a South African blogger at Goodreads, essayist, poet, playwright, short story writer and novelist. She briefly studied film at the Newtown Film and Television School in Johannesburg. Her writing has appeared in many anthologies in South Africa and...

Master Chess-and Overcome Life's Toughest ChallengesWhat does it take to master chess-and yourself? In this inspiring memoir, I share the strategies and life lessons that helped me sharpen my mind, overcome multiple surgeries, and succeed against the odds. Whether you're just starting out or...

Princess Wencheng is one of the most famous women from the Tang Dynasty. She was a princess that married the king of Tibet. Moving to Tibet was very hard for her because she had to learn a new language, culture, and make lots of...

The author, first-born son of his father, belonged to Muslim majority inhabitants of pre-British India's Bengal province-who had no instance of modern education in their peasant community of the early 20th century-grew up with his father. The author, after obtaining his higher education in...

The writing was thought-provoking, and I enjoyed the little instances of humor that were thrown in.The Hungry Monster Book Review During an era of contentious debate about immigration, especially regarding immigrants from Mexico, Tinoco provides a fascinatingly complex perspective as a first-generation American citizen....

World War II brought out the best in volunteerism and Robert Brodersen, "Brodie", was a prime example of the tens of thousands who went. He just happened to keep a diary of his 37 missions as a B-17 pilot in the 336th squadron of...

Oscar Romero: Memories in Mosaic is a collectively painted portrait of El Salvador s most beloved pastor, who took his place in history as a voice for the poor in the turbulent times leading up to El Salvador s civil war, and ultimately offered...

Writing in the early part of the 20th century, author Burton Hendrick noted that his father and grandfather probably wouldn't understand his business vocabulary. The terms "trust," "subsidiaries," and "syndicates" simply meant nothing to earlier generations. But they are important to the remarkable development...

In Menopause, Sisterhood, and Tennis, Wilson-Fried offers the powerful story of one woman's tangled journey through menopause. Based upon her own experience, and steeped in the rich Southern humour of her mother and grandmother, this guide to surviving 'the change' unveils the mystery of...

This down-to-earth, heartfelt business success story is designed to appeal to the ever-growing number of people who are drawn to home-based entrepreneurship and who are searching for successful role models. A dozen key lessons are illustrated with events from the author's personal and professional...