Biography & Autobiography - Political

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Why are some children gifted with nurture and protection while others are sentenced to abuse and neglect?A girl is trapped in the helplessness of childhood, left betrayed by those closest to her. She breaks free, but stumbles and falls trying to find her way....

The third part of the epic autobiography of Chateaubriand, the aristocratic Frenchman who lived through the beginning of the French Revolution and who would become the founder of the Romantic movement in Europe, now in a new, unabridged English translation--the first in a century....

It was the election America dreaded, a rematch between the two oldest men to serve as president. But somewhere along the way, the 2024 battle for the White House became the most jaw-dropping, heart-pounding, head-turning contest in American history. The ride was so wild...

Journey through Winston Churchill's life, filtered through landscapes he encountered in a career almost unimaginable today: Kaiser's Germany days before the Great War; New York the day of the Wall Street Crash; curdled delights of Crimea during Yalta Conference 1945; & French Riviera of...

This biography delves into the remarkable life of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, whose policies of perestroika and glasnost dramatically reshaped the global landscape. From his humble beginnings in a rural village to the pinnacle of Soviet power, Gorbachev's story...

As seen on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper and in the Emmy-award-winning New York Times documentary, the gripping true story of a Jewish teenager who became "The Forger of Paris" for the French Resistance. At seventeen, Adolfo Kaminsky had narrowly escaped deportation to Auschwitz...

In 1983, Harold Washington made history by becoming Chicago's first African American mayor. The racially charged campaign and election heralded an era of bitter political divisiveness that obstructed his efforts to change city government. Roger Biles's sweeping biography provides a definitive account of Washington...

A new edition of C.L.R. James's authorized biographyC.L.R. James was a man of prodigious and varied accomplishments. He was a protean twentieth-century Marxist intellectual, widely recognized as a pioneering scholar of slave revolt; a leading voice of Pan-Africanism; a peripatetic revolutionary and scholar active...

A personal account of twentieth-century Jewish history, Balaam's Prophecy tells the story of Naphtali Lau-Lavie, a fourteen-year-old survivor of Auschwitz and Buchenwald who went on to become one of Israel's leading diplomats.Author: Naphtali Lau-LavieISBN-10: 1592644236ISBN-13: 9781592644230Publisher: Toby PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/24/2015Pages: 489Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.85lbsSize: 9.10h...

Author: P. J. OduISBN-10: 1441539727ISBN-13: 9781441539724Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/17/2009Pages: 238Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d

""Queen Victoria and Her Chief Ministers"" is a historical book written by B.W. Arnold Jr. that delves into the reign of Queen Victoria and her relationship with her chief ministers during the 19th century. The book explores the political and social landscape of the...

Serving longer in the U.S. Senate than any other Coloradan, Henry M. Teller was one of the Centennial State's greatest statesmen and political leaders. Now Duane A. Smith, author of Horace Tabor: His Life and the Legend, rescues this larger-than-life figure from obscurity in...

Winner, 2006 Illinois State Historical Society Book Award Winner, 2007 The Hyde Park Historical Society Paul Cornell Award Political war stories from a thorn in the side of Chicago's famous Boss In 1955, south-sider Leon Despres was elected to the Chicago City Council-the same...

Whitney M. Young, Jr., the charismatic executive director of the National Urban League from 1961 to 1971, bridged the worlds of race and power. The "inside man" of the black revolution, he served as interpreter between black America and the businessmen, foundation executives, and...

Going Rogue is the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir from Sarah Palin, one of America's most beloved and controversial political figures. Now with new material, Going Rogue offers plain talk from a true American original about her life, her career, and the future...

For nearly three decades, political observers have sought to understand the complex relationship between Hillary Clinton's faith and her politics. Now, in this first spiritual biography of the former first lady, acclaimed historian Paul Kengor sets out to answer the elusive question: What does...

This extensive biography of one of Malawi's most important historical figures aims to provide coverage of the missing events in the subject's own autobiography: the 1959 state of emergency, his years in detention and prison, his periods of ministerial office, including as a cabinet...

Author: Linus AsongISBN-10: 9956579327ISBN-13: 9789956579327Publisher: Langaa RPCIDLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/14/2011Pages: 442Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.10dReview Citation(s): Reference and Research Bk News 10/01/2011 pg. 39

In this urgent expansion of her viral speech, Michigan Senator Mallory McMorrow details her unlikely journey into politics with a front-row seat to democracy at its breaking point--then outlines the tangible, proven steps that anyone can take to build community, fight for what's right,...

In 1961, fearing the communist rule of Fidel Castro, Guillermo Vicente Vidal's family sent him to America through Operation Peter Pan. He arrived in Colorado and was sent to an orphanage with his brothers, and his family reunited four years later. Fifty years later,...

As Canada heads towards a pivotal election, bestselling author Mark Bourrie charts the rise of Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre and considers the history and potential cost of the politics of division.Six weeks into the Covid pandemic, New York Times columnist David Brooks identified two...

Call me na ve, but when I was a girl-watching James Bond and devouring Harriet the Spy-all I wanted was to grow up to be a spy. Unlike most kids, I didn't lose my secret-agent aspirations. So as a bright-eyed, idealistic college grad, I...

: India's Silent Revolution: Manmohan Singh's Journey" chronicles the extraordinary life and achievements of one of India's most pivotal leaders. From his humble beginnings in rural Punjab to becoming the architect of India's economic liberalization and serving two terms as Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan...

Hook: What does it take to navigate the world's most turbulent financial crises, redefine the future of sustainable finance, and now set your sights on transforming an entire nation?Description: In The Journey of Mark Carney: Navigating Change From Financial Architect to Political Visionary, Charting...

'It's been a superb year for history but Augustus the Strong ranks up there with the very very best! I cant recommend it strongly enough' - Simon Sebag-Montefiore 'The wonderful story of one of the worst monarchs in European history, told with enormous wit...

Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography has received widespread praise, both for its historical value as a record of an important early American and for its literary style. William Dean Howells in 1905 asserted that "Franklin's is one of the greatest autobiographies in literature, and towers over...

This memoir by Burton K. Wheeler and Paul F. Healy chronicles the life of a young man from Montana who rose to prominence in the US Senate during the 1920s. Filled with anecdotes of early Montana politics, as well as insights into the workings...

Unprecedented photographic depiction of Abraham Kuyper's life Among historians there is little disagreement about the significance of Dutch theologian and statesman Abraham Kuyper (1837- 1920), but discussions about Kuyper have centered mostly on his worldview, with little said about his context and personal life....

Winner of the Bancroft Prize In twenty-first-century America, some cities are flourishing and others are struggling, but they all must contend with deteriorating infrastructure, economic inequality, and unaffordable housing. Cities have limited tools to address these problems, and many must rely on the private...

*Includes the seminal Brown v. Board decision, which Marshall successfully argued. *Includes a timeline of Marshall's life, including important cases and events. *Includes pictures of Marshall and important people in his life. *Includes footnotes "A child born to a black mother in a state...

Songs From Prison: Translations Of Indian Lyrics Made In Jail is a book by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi. The book is a collection of poems and songs that were written by Indian freedom fighters who were imprisoned during the struggle...

Representative Deaf Persons of the United States of America is a book written by James Ernst Gallaher and published in 1898. The book contains portraits and character sketches of prominent deaf individuals who were engaged in higher pursuits of life at the time. Gallaher,...

Lord Bolingbroke: Being Extracts From The Political Writings Of Henry St. John Bolingbroke (1897) is a book that compiles selected political writings of Henry St. John Bolingbroke, a prominent English politician and philosopher of the 18th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of...

""A Genealogy of the Van Pelt Family"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Van Pelt family, written by Effie Marie Moon Smith and published in 1918. The book traces the lineage of the Van Pelt family from its earliest origins in Europe to...

The principal orchestrator of the passage of women's suffrage in Texas, a founder and national officer of the League of Women Voters, the first woman to run for a U.S. Senate seat from Texas, and a candidate for that state's governor, Minnie Fisher Cunningham...

Originally published: New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1974.Author: Joachim C. FestISBN-10: 0156027542ISBN-13: 9780156027540Publisher: Houghton MifflinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/28/2002Pages: 864Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.45lbsSize: 8.92h x 5.98w x 2.19d

A New York Times Notable Book A New York Times Editors' ChoiceA New York Post Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Biography/Memoir "A rollicking, unexpectedly affecting story. . . It's going to be one of the big, buzzy Beltway books of the year."--Politico...

What does it take to live authentically, pursue meaningful relationships, and change the lives of others? William J. Pelle Jr.'s moving memoir is a heartwarming story about charting one's own path to happiness and fulfillment."I, in turn, wanted to be a black sheep. I...

One of the most distinctive and funny politicians, Senator John Kennedy (the one from Louisiana)--hailed by Politico as "America's most quotable Senator"--offers his perceptive (and hilarious) takes on the ridiculousness of political life in this scathingly witty takedown of Washington and its elite denizens.How...

In Wheelin' Across the Land: Spring 1967, the Fire Dragon Street Theater troupe, now on a cross-country tour, is hell-bent on enlightening audiences about their country's injustices. Fourteen young actors with spirited egos and opinions perform their confrontational collectively-created dramas for feisty students, critical...

"Melania II" showcases Melania's remarkable journey, unfolding with captivating elegance and strength. This narrative explores the life of a woman who defied the odds, highlighting her determination and grace under pressure. Melania's journey showcases her humble beginnings and her ascent as a beacon of...

Not the worst prime minister of Canada, but not by much, Tupper held office for only ten weeks during an election before reluctantly conceding he lost. As a member of Parliament he always kept his doctor's bag under his desk, and Parliament kept two...

The shocking, definitive account of the lawyers and media tycoons who enabled the rise of Donald Trump, delving into his relationships with Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels, Rudy Giuliani, David Pecker, and more--featuring original revelations from a Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal team "A political...

In recent years, the Nordic countries have been the envy of the world for their economic success, their institutional stability, and their consistently high levels of social happiness. But are they socialist? Some prominent members of the American Right certainly think so, and in...

"Abe" Lincoln's Anecdotes and Stories by R. D. Wordsworth, first published in 1908, is a collection that showcases Abraham Lincoln's wit, humor, and storytelling abilities. Compiled to celebrate Lincoln as "America's best storyteller," the book includes numerous anecdotes, both humorous and insightful, that reflect...

"Ibrahim Traor? The Youngest Leader of Burkina Faso - From Military Officer to Interim President" provides an inspiring look into the life of a remarkable leader who rose from humble beginnings to guide a nation. From his early years in Bondokuy to his strategic...

The Adventures of a Guerrilla Journalist delves into the thrilling and often perilous journey of an investigative journalist navigating the murky waters of political intrigue, social unrest, and hidden truths. Through gripping accounts and firsthand experiences, the book explores the courage, resilience, and ethical...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to rise from the battlefields to the highest levels of American government? 'John F. Kelly: The Relentless Path of Service and Sacrifice' offers a riveting and insightful look into the life of one of America's most steadfast...

"And Bill Fatsis? What struck me most was the personal resilience he showed . . . Resilience is in the nature of a country of immigrants and opportunity . . . Of course, Bill Fatsis' story is personal. All our stories are. But they...