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Vendor: Ray Jr. Lancaster
Breaking the Cycle of Hatred: When Self-Help Conquers Self-Hate
Author: Ray Jr. LancasterISBN-10: 1514414503ISBN-13: 9781514414507Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/24/2015Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d- $19.99
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Vendor: Ralph Estes
My Own Story: The Autobiography of Billy the Kid
Everyone knows the saga of Billy the Kid. That story's been told, in an avalanche of books, songs, movies, TV programs. And yet - no one has given Billy's side. Until My Own Story: The Autobiography of Billy the Kid. Oh, there have been...- $12.95
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Vendor: Arlene Angwin
Mighty Oaks
Mighty Oaks follows the lives of three men, all born into slavery before America's Revolutionary War. George Liele was granted freedom by his master before the war. David George was liberated by the British. Andrew Bryan remained in bondage for some time. After the...- $15.99
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Vendor: Sir Walter Scott
The Abbot
The Abbot (1820) is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott. A sequel to The Monastery, it is one of Scott's Tales from Benedictine Sources and is set in the time of Mary, Queen of Scots. The story follows the fortunes of certain characters...- $8.97
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Vendor: Yusef Salaam
The Devil and Elijah Muhammad
African Studies/Theatre/Religion/History Break-ins, vandalism, hostility between two of Elijah Muhammad's top lieutenants, and now message pads are missing from Muhammad's office in his Chicago headquarters: The J. Edgar Hoover-led FBI is the primary suspect. There are plots and plotters, heroes who could be villains,...- $19.99
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Vendor: Cheryl Peyton
Walk On Through the Rain: A Polio Survivor's Story
In August of 1946 the Minnesota State Fair was canceled for only the fourth time in its nearly one hundred-year history. The previous times had been due to war: the Civil War and World War II. In 1946, the Fair failed to open as...- $10.00
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Vendor: William Spratling
Sherwood Anderson And Other Famous Creoles
""Sherwood Anderson and Other Famous Creoles"" is a book written by William Spratling that explores the lives and works of notable individuals from New Orleans and the surrounding areas, known as Creoles. The book focuses primarily on Sherwood Anderson, an American author and playwright,...- $19.95
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Vendor: Joanna Scott
Liberation
"Deeply moving. . . . Joanna Scott brilliantly captures war as seen through the innocence of a child." -BookpageAdriana Nardi is only 10 years old when Allied forces occupy her lush island home during World War II, plaguing the quiet Italian village with violence...- $21.99
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Vendor: Colm Toibin
The Magician
A New York Times Notable Book, Critic's Top Pick, and Top Ten Book of Historical Fiction Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, NPR, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg Businessweek From one of today's most brilliant and beloved...- $20.00
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Vendor: Maryse Condé
Victoire: My Mother's Mother
Translation of: Victoire, les saveurs et les mots.Author: Maryse CondéISBN-10: 1476786364ISBN-13: 9781476786360Publisher: Washington Square PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/12/2014Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d- $14.99
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Vendor: Olivier Guez
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele
An extraordinary novel about one of history's most reviled figures, written as an action-packed historical biography For three decades, until the day he collapsed in the Brazilian surf in 1979, Josef Mengele, the Angel of Death who performed horrific experiments on the prisoners of...- $19.95
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Vendor: John S. Fowler
Extracts from the Diary of John S. Fowler: Chitral 1895
Extracts from the Diary of John S. Fowler - Chitral 1895 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine,...- $22.50
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Vendor: Nadifa Mohamed
The Fortune Men
BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST - Based on a true event, this novel is "a blues song cut straight from the heart ... about the unjust death of an innocent Black man caught up in a corrupt system" (Walter Mosley, best-selling author of Devil in a...- $17.00
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Vendor: Kianna Alexander
Carolina Built
This "exuberant celebration of Black women's joy as well as their achievements" (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author) novelizes the life of real estate magnate Josephine N. Leary in a previously untold story of passion, perseverance, and building a legacy after emancipation in...- $17.99
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Vendor: Rob Soles
A Winding Path to Flat Water
All families are different. This one just happens to be based on a little white lie.Henry Soles' winding path to Nebraska started with his kidnapping.He was just a baby when he was taken from his parents.Growing up among a roaming, Midwest, Native American tribe,...- $14.99
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Vendor: Elaine Graybill
Opening Closed Doors
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill said that. King Solomon wrote, "The end of the matter is better than the beginning. Patience is better than pride." I wish I could have embraced the above wisdom in my earlier years....- $17.99
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Vendor: Lawrence H. Sola
The Show
He worked hard, played hard, and was referred to as the Peter Pan Man, set to be a star in the industry he adored. After his third promotion in four years, he was granted a rare bright future tag that only two executives, with...- $25.95
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Vendor: Janny Bonhomme
Elevated
Who would have thought this day would actually come true. All of the late nights, change of moods, early mornings and not to mention being a mother of 3 wonderful boys all paid off to me finishing my book. I wrote based on myself...- $20.00
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Vendor: Clement Ferdinand Heverly
History of Monroe Township and Borough, 1779-1885: With biographical sketches of the pioneers: her soldiers, and statistics, and matters of general in
History of Monroe Township and Borough, 1779-1885 - With biographical sketches of the pioneers: her soldiers, and statistics, and matters of general interest connected with the township is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885. Hansebooks is editor of the literature...- $26.90
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Vendor: Edward Lillie Pierce
The Diary of John Rowe
The Diary of John Rowe is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher...- $20.50
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Vendor: Margaret Cezair-Thompson
The Pirate's Daughter
WINNER OF THE ESSENCE LITERARY AWARD IN FICTION In 1946, Hollywood's most famous swashbuckler, Errol Flynn, arrived in Jamaica in a storm-ravaged boat. After a long and celebrated career on the silver screen, Flynn spent the last years of his life on a small...- $15.00
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Vendor: Frank J. Bruno
Young Freud: In Paris in Love
Young Freud is a biographical novel based on Sigmund Freud's life. Set in 1885, the story is a fictional account of six months in Paris when he studied under the charismatic neurologist Jean Martin Charcot. Freud establishes a friendship with the devilish Italian physician...- $11.00
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Vendor: Faith L. Justice
Selene of Alexandria
This story of ambition, love, and political intrigue brings to life colorful characters and an exotic time and place. In A.D. 412 Alexandria, against the backdrop of a city torn by religious and political strife, Selene struggles to achieve her dream of becoming a...- $13.95
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Vendor: Scott Badler
JFK & the Muckers of Choate: A Real-To-Life Novel
In the turbulent times of a young man's high school experience, one must find his way, make himself known to his peers, and most of all, establish himself in the oftentimes hostile world he is trapped in. JFK & the Muckers of Choate takes...- $25.00
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Vendor: James Joyce
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
From A to Z, the Penguin Drop Caps series collects 26 unique hardcovers--featuring cover art by Jessica Hische It all begins with a letter. Fall in love with Penguin Drop Caps, a new series of twenty-six collectible and hardcover editions, each with a type...- $25.00
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Vendor: Louis Detweiler
Austin's Story
Austin's life was destroyed by self-indulgence, neglect, and abuse. However, through the hearts of many, Austin's life was restored with meaning and peace. This story reflects Austin's life and his desire to help others. With no Dad and an alcoholic mother, Austin's trials of...- $13.95
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Vendor: Hans Reinders
The Second Calling: A Novel Inspired by the Life and Work of Jean Vanier
On the edge of a village near Seville, southern Spain, at the end of a dusty road running through fields of sunflowers and olive trees, is a house which is home to a community of people. The residents of the House of Bethany work...- $15.99
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Vendor: Don Akenson
At Face Value, Second Edition: The Life and Times of Eliza McCormack/John White
At Face Value spins the tale of John White, a trusty Tory backbencher in Canada's post-Confederation Parliament who was unusually sympathetic to women and Indigenous communities. Hewing closely to the archival record, it nevertheless diverges on one crucial point, reimagining White as a woman...- $37.95
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Vendor: Ann Mah
Jacqueline in Paris
"Captivating...Mah channels Kennedy and brings postwar Paris to life with exquisite detail and insight." -- PeopleFrom the bestselling author of The Lost Vintage, a rare and dazzling portrait of Jacqueline Bouvier's college year abroad in postwar Paris, an intimate and electrifying story of love...- $29.99
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Jacqueline in Paris
From the bestselling author of The Lost Vintage, a rare and dazzling portrait of Jacqueline Bouvier's college year abroad in postwar Paris, an intimate and electrifying story of love and betrayal, and the coming-of-age of an American icon - before the world knew her...- $51.99
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Jacqueline in Paris
From the bestselling author of The Lost Vintage, a rare and dazzling portrait of Jacqueline Bouvier's college year abroad in postwar Paris, an intimate and electrifying story of love and betrayal, and the coming-of-age of an American icon - before the world knew her...- $41.99
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Vendor: Maryka Biaggio
The Model Spy: Based on the True Story of Toto Koopman's World War II Ventures
Celebrated model Toto Koopman had beauty, brains, and fame. Born to a Dutch father and Indonesian mother, she took up the life of a bon vivant in 1920s Paris and modeled for Vogue magazine and Coco Chanel. But modeling didn't satisfy her. Fluent in...- $19.95
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Vendor: Richard Stratton
Defending Alice: A Novel of Love and Race in the Roaring Twenties
"Gripping courtroom drama and social commentary . . . the story flows well . . . [the author is] masterful in building suspense."--Kirkus ReviewsSet in 1920s New York, an addictively readable, thoroughly entertaining historical novel involving sex and secrets, race and redemption, and power...- $28.99
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Vendor: Andreas Kollender
The Honest Spy
During one of history's darkest chapters, one man is determined to make a difference.In the tradition of Schindler's List comes a thrilling novel based on the heroic true story of Fritz Kolbe, a widowed civil servant in Adolf Hitler's foreign ministry. Recognizing that millions...- $14.95
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Vendor: B疵bara Mujica
Miss del R卲: A Novel of Dolores del R卲, the First Major Latina Star in Hollywood
"Dolores del R卲 bursts to life in this vivid, well-researched portrayal. Her iconic feline elegance and brash spirit dominates every page, but it's her defiance to live life on her own terms that sets her apart--and what an extraordinary life she led."--C.W. Gortner, bestselling...- $17.99
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Vendor: Anselm Keussen
Sathya Sai Baba: True Divine Parents for Humanity
Sathya Sai Baba True Divine Parents for Humanity Dears Readers, cordial greetings. Still, you might ask: 'Sathya Sai Baba - who is that?!' If you haven't switched on your mobile to research him in the first place. Since Sai Baba has left his 'mortal...- $24.50
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Vendor: Edward W. Isaacs
Two Boys from Hitchins: A Memoir of Adversity, Adventure, and Achievement
Two Boys from Hitchins: A Historical Fiction captures the life and times of rural Carter County.Edward and Paul Isaacs, born at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the bustling depot village known as Hitchins, Kentucky, at the close of the Depression period. Times...- $19.95
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Vendor: Emily Mitchell
Last Summer of the World
In the summer of 1918, with the Germans threatening Paris, Edward Steichen arrives in France to photograph the war for the American army. There he finds a country filled with poignant memories for him: early artistic success, marriage, the birth of two daughters, and...- $25.95
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Vendor: Jeff Lee
Seeing Knausgaard: My Struggle: Book 7 Written in Sentences from Classics
Karl Ove's autobiographical fiction is hailed as a masterpiece by the literati. However, many readers complain online that his prose and topics are too banal for literary greatness. His response is gymnastic: an update hewn from sentences found in classics. In reviews, short stories,...- $7.23
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Vendor: Jean Plaidy
Royal Road to Fotheringhay: The Story of Mary, Queen of Scots
The haunting story of the beautiful--and tragic--Mary, Queen of Scots, as only legendary novelist Jean Plaidy could write it Mary Stuart became Queen of Scotland at the tender age of six days old. Her French-born mother, the Queen Regent, knew immediately that the infant...- $16.00
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Vendor: Marie Benedict
The Personal Librarian: A GMA Book Club Pick (a Novel)
The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Good Morning America* Book Club Pick! Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR! Named a Notable Book of the Year by the Washington Post! "Historical fiction at its best!"* A remarkable novel about J. P....- $29.00
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Vendor: Eve Babitz
Sex and Rage
NATIONAL BESTSELLER "This novel is studded with sharp observations . . . Babitz's talent for the brilliant line, honed to a point, never interferes with her feel for languid pleasures." --The New York Times Book Review The popular rediscovery of Eve Babitz continues with...- $16.95
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Vendor: Elaine Stock
We Shall Not Shatter: A WWII Story of friendship, family, and hope against all odds
An unforgettable story of friendship, family and hope as two courageous young women face one of history's most horrific tragedies. Brzeziny, Poland, 1939 Zofia's comfortable lifestyle overturns when her husband, Jabez, who monitors Nazi activity, has gone missing. Rather than fleeing the country with...- $18.95
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Vendor: Patty Dann
The Wright Sister
An epistolary novel of historical fiction that imagines the life of Katharine Wright and her relationship with her famous brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright.On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the world's first airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, establishing the Wright...- $16.99
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Vendor: Louisa Hall
Speak
A thoughtful, poignant novel that explores the creation of Artificial Intelligence--illuminating the very human need for communication, connection, and understanding.In a narrative that spans geography and time, from the Atlantic Ocean in the seventeenth century, to a correctional institute in Texas in the near...- $18.99
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Vendor: Christopher M. Cevasco
Beheld: Godiva's Story
Having survived a grave illness to become one of 11th-century England's wealthiest landowners, Godgyfu of Coventry remains forever grateful to the town whose patron saint worked such miracles. She vows to rebuild Coventry's abbey and better the lives of its townsfolk. But the wider...- $20.00
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Vendor: Bryan Ney
Absaroka War Chief
On the run from trouble in 1824 St. Louis, James Beckwourth joins an expedition out West. As a freed slave, he struggles for respect, but makes a name for himself as a fighter in engagements with hostile tribes. He is captured by the Crow,...- $34.99
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Vendor: Herman Melville
Redburn
Drawn from Melville's own adolescent experience aboard a merchant ship, Redburn charts the coming-of-age of Wellingborough Redburn, a young innocent who embarks on a crossing to Liverpool together with a roguish crew. Once in Liverpool, Redburn encounters the squalid conditions of the city and...- $20.00
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Vendor: Renata Adler
Speedboat
Winner of the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award, this is one of the defining books of the 1970s, an experimental novel about a young journalist trying to navigate life in America. When Speedboat burst on the scene in the late '70s it was like nothing readers...- $14.95
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Vendor: Sheila Heti
Motherhood
From the author of How Should a Person Be? ("one of the most talked-about books of the year"--Time Magazine) and the New York Times Bestseller Women in Clothes comes a daring novel about whether to have children. In Motherhood, Sheila Heti asks what is...- $19.99
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Biographical Fiction Books
Biographical fiction books are a unique genre that combines elements of biography and literature. They provide readers with a fascinating blend of historical fact and imaginative storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on the lives of real people throughout history. These books breathe life into the past, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the experiences, emotions, and challenges of prominent individuals.
One key characteristic of biographical fiction is its commitment to historical accuracy. Authors undertake meticulous research to ensure that the facts, events, and cultural nuances of the era are faithfully represented in the story. This makes biographical fiction a valuable source for both history enthusiasts and casual readers seeking an engaging narrative rooted in reality. However, unlike traditional biographies that often rely heavily on documented evidence, biographical fiction allows authors to speculate, imagine, and creatively fill in the gaps in a subject's life. This literary license enables them to delve deeper into a character's thoughts, emotions, and motivations, adding an extra layer of depth and intimacy to the storytelling.
Biographical fiction also provides authors with an opportunity to bring lesser-known figures or those with untold stories to the forefront. By shedding light on these often marginalized characters, these books enhance our understanding of history and challenge conventional narratives. In recent years, biographical fiction has gained popularity and garnered critical acclaim as readers increasingly seek narratives that combine the authenticity of biography with the narrative power of fiction. This genre not only bridges the gap between fact and fiction but also serves as a means of connecting readers with the lives, experiences, and struggles of individuals who have shaped our world.
Popular Books
One such popular book is "The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain. Set in the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Paris, the novel chronicles the turbulent relationship between Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley Richardson. McLain's exquisite storytelling brings to life the bohemian atmosphere of the Lost Generation, while delving into the complexities of love, ambition, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of artistic success.
Another book that has garnered widespread acclaim is "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd. Inspired by the lives of real-life abolitionist and women's rights advocate Sarah Grimké, and her slave-handmaid Hetty/Handful, the novel explores themes of freedom, sisterhood, and the resilience of the human spirit. Kidd's masterful writing seamlessly blends historical facts with fictional elements, making for a powerful and thought-provoking read.
These are just a few examples of the popular books that make up the vast and diverse landscape of biographical fiction. Through these captivating tales, readers are given the opportunity to connect with the lives of extraordinary individuals, gaining a deeper understanding of their struggles, motivations, and lasting impact on history.

