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The Hollow Bones
The Hollow Bones implores us to pay careful attention to the crucial lessons we might learn from our not-too-distant history. I remember you once told me about mockingbirds and their special talents for mimicry. They steal the songs from others, you said. I want...- $17.95
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Vendor: Ian Alexander
Second Son
He is just one of many in the refugee camp: an old man, his wife dead, compelled to revisit the past. Unfortunately, what he finds is what he had known all along.It is the only story there is, ever since God looked with favour...- $13.50
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Vendor: Hugh Capel
Where the Dead Men Lie: The Story of Barcroft Boake, Bush Poet of The Monaro
Barcroft Boake's star blazed briefly and brightly as an Australian bush poet for little more than a year before he took his own life by hanging himself by his stockwhip in 1892 on the shore of Sydney Harbour. Barcroft's life was touched by romance,...- $23.00
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Vendor: Veronah Kisato
Abishag's Story
Transition of young people from the village or rural areas into the university life can be difficult as they are required to adapt into a new environment that is totally different from what they used to. This story follows Abishag move from a quiet...- $12.99
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Vendor: Amanda Nwosu Onwuka
Broken But Not Beaten, So Can You
Never settle for less in life. Embrace your life encounters boldly and fearlessly. You are not alone, for any man who isolates himself seeks his own desires and rages against wise judgement.Every sorrow is momentary. Life's negative trails and occurrences are temporary. Persist and...- $12.00
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Vendor: Christina Dooley
He Was There: A Novel of Danger and Destiny
An arranged marriage, a wartime struggle, a once-beautiful impoverished land... will the Stavrolaki family be shattered or persevere by supporting one another? From the everyday to the dramatic, Greek island culture in the 1900s brought laughter and tears, hard work and celebration, historic significance...- $17.99
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Vendor: Gail Elizabeth
Backroom on the Hill: So Many Faces So Many Secrets
The cloak of secrecy was deep. The forbidden was bittersweet. The bitter made her strong; the sweet made her weak. Muzzled to never speak. Hands of time untied knots. Things once tightly locked up fell open and fell apart. The demise broke her heart....- $24.99
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Vendor: Sarah Ephraim
A Woman's Sweet Lemons: Life, Love and Personal Growth
A Woman's Sweet Lemons Life, Love and Personal growth This is an inspirational story of a woman who chose to rise above her misfortunes and live her life to the full, despite the challenges she faced. The old adages, "When life gives you lemons,...- $17.23
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I Caught Hiv from a Bird Who Flew over Me
I was healthy and smart with no addictions that were detrimental to my health and well being . My life was to be turned around 360 degrees and I was to experience a path of life I never ever thought I would all of...- $12.90
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Vendor: Remy Ajakah
The Libericans
An ambitious Kemuel Afobula was sent to Monrovia to rescue High Rocks Computers, a firm that has just suffered a major setback. Contrary to his expectations, he found himself in a strange environment and sort for peculiar measures. While in Monrovia, Kemuel also battled...- $18.67
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Vendor: Saheb Ebrahimi
Perseverance: a Refugee's Story
Saheb Ebrahimi is currently the author of PERSEVERANCE: A REFUGEE'S STORY. It is based on a real-life story. It follows the adventures of a man as he seeks to flee his country in search of freedom. It is about his arduous efforts to rebuild...- $14.34
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Vendor: Ismail Gani
Eagle Owl's Plastic Plight: Covid-19, a Cry from Nature
Compassionate and young, Rory finds himself in a world hard hit by the Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic. With the instated global lockdown, Rory has time to reflect and is presented with a cry from Nature: An Eagle Owl in distress who is affected by human...- $17.23
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Vendor: Denise W. Gilliat-Norgard
Pink Petals / Green Leaves: The Story of One Family's Journey West
Their journey began on the shores of the Atlantic in a new world. These were the families who brought civilization with them while building a new nation. They were settlers, the men, the women, and children in the first 100 years of a new...- $13.00
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Vendor: F. Scott Andison
The Meghan O'Byrne Chronicle: Book One - Fall from Grace
This remarkable story is about a girl - a singularly extraordinary girl - named Meghan O'Byrne. Meghan O'Byrne is special - very special - a healer and prophet in a world that does not believe in such things. Meghan's story unfolds the way it...- $14.99
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Vendor: Amanda Fatula
The Life of a Spina Bifida Warrior
Maybe you've heard the term "Spina Bifida" before or maybe you haven't take a look at what the daily life of a person with Spina Bifida entails. It's a complicated daily adventure. One day is different from the next. We are warriors, strong individuals...- $11.99
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Vendor: Alyss Glas
Alyss in Wonderland
This fictional memoir is set in the 1970's on the Sydney Waterfront. Alyss is the first female Boarding Officer in Customs on the waterfront and is considered 'Alice in Wonderland' - in a highly desirable job. She is confronted by a work environment with...- $11.99
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Vendor: Joseph Ulahannan Matchanickal
In Search of a Destiny: A Life's World Journey
In Search of a Destiny is about Udup, a village boy from Kerala. He was a good student under the discipline of his father. Much against his wishes, he is sent to a boarding school. After graduation, he continues his higher studies. He takes...- $11.99
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Vendor: Amitkumar R Shelar
Beautiful Encounter in Life
I had dedicated 2 years of my life to write this book and connect to every heart out there, to bring back the fond memories of our childhood and the years growing up. I had shared my experiences with fictitious content which directly connects...- $9.99
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Vendor: Lawrence H. Sola
The Gym
"Sola flawlessly laces many memorable, timely, and poignant themes (love, jealousy, betrayal, heartbreak, and many more) throughout this book. 4 out of 4 stars!" -Online Book ClubIt was five years later. Peter Pan Man still struggled to look forward as regret held him captive...- $21.95
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Vendor: Vickie Lee White
On Fear's Edge
It is in the Eastern part of Tennessee this story begins, in the small town of Johnson City, located one hundred miles northeast of Knoxville-a lovely city nestled in among lush green mountains. The year is 1954, population 23,000. Johnson City is a town...- $37.95
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Vendor: Kent Gramm
Bitterroot: An American Epic
"From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever." These words of Chief Joseph concluded a thousand-mile odyssey of 750 Nez Perce adults, children, and their elderly. Pursued by the US Army and Cavalry, the Nimiipuu fought battles, crossed the forbidding...- $39.00
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Vendor: Mike Robertson
Get a Job
He was only fifteen years old and a recent graduate of grade nine when his parents began to request, if not demand that he start earning his own money, a replacement for the allowance he had been receiving from since he was in the...- $13.99
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Vendor: Stefanie Felix
I Am
Stefanie is a young girl who has a friend inside her mind. She calls this friend Annie but her family and treatment team call it an eating disorder. She finds comfort in listening to Annie because she thinks it is there for her when...- $20.99
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Vendor: Francis Lynde
The Real Man
Excerpts: It is conceivable that, in Noah's time--say, on the day before the heavens opened and the floods descended--a complacent citizenry of Antediluvia might have sat out on its front porches, enjoying the sunset over Mount Ararat and speculating upon the probable results of...- $13.95
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Vendor: Charu Aganpal
Budding Thoughts: Short Tales on Life
Every story has a writer; some stories dig deep into your mind and some directly scoop into your heart. The book comprises short tales from different perspectives of life and shares different experiences and feelings, coming straight from the heart, and hence the name...- $15.99
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Vendor: Patrick Kirk
Lightning Storm
Over the last twenty years of the 20th Century, set in Georgia and primarily in southern California, Patrick Kirk writes a fictional account of the lives of Bryan and Carolyn Jenkins as they traverse the "yuppies gotta have it all" lifestyle. The story is...- $25.95
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Vendor: Sonia Kapoor
A Daughter First
Seven strong, independent friends. Seven devoted, responsible, respectable women who can face any challenge life throws at them. Seven daughters. A fun kitty party with seven of Delhi's high society women turns into a journey into their pasts. A regular conversation takes a turn...- $21.99
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Vendor: Irma Bernabe
Neptune (English Edition): The Ice Giant
This short story will give you a reason to move forward despite losing someone dear to you; faith and hope are all that's needed, as Neptune and Lucy had. Besides, this story will take you to another time and show how Lucy moved on...- $14.95
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Vendor: Zane Grey
Betty Zane
Inspired by the life and adventures of his own great-great aunt, Betty Zane was Zane Grey's first novel and launched his career as a master writer of rousing frontier and Western adventures.Betty Zane is the story of the events culminating in the last battle...- $14.95
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The Last of the Plainsmen
The Last of the Plainsmen is a traditional Zane Grey adventure/romance novel. He is able to seamlessly weave thrilling adventure with just enough romance to make it interresting on another level. This story takes place in the canyons of Arizona and centers on a...- $12.95
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Vendor: Ralph Peluso
512
George Herman "Babe" Ruth is widely regarded as the most recognized American sports icon. In 1902 at age 7 disheartened parents abruptly delivered him to an "orphanage." Called incorrigible" his father coldly turned and walked away. Emotionally scarred Ruth forever craved acceptance. Painfully he...- $25.99
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Vendor: Giuseppe Cafiero
Virginia Woolf: The Ambiguity of Feeling
Almost a romantic escape. 1928. Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West set off for France to attest to their feelings. To find each other, even with the ever-present phantom of Orlando, which celebrates Vita beyond any love. Virginia has lost her heart to Vita -...- $28.82
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Vendor: Saavo
Survival from the Start: The Misadventures of Mekkâr
These stories are based on a real person and different experiences of the main character. The fortunate thing is, the author is one of the few people who can converse with the person behind the premier character and in his native language. There is...- $28.99
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Vendor: Donald Hunter
Have Camera, Must Travel
Based on a true story and set in the 1970's a promising young cameraman lands a dream job leading to travel and adventure. Entering this seemingly perfect world he is faced with some realities. The struggle between living the dream and dealing with what...- $34.99
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Vendor: V. K. Leigh
Why Me?
This book of knowledge is written as a source of awareness to the various cultures in the world and how their beliefs influence the lives of the groups within that culture and itsenvironmentsThis book makes us aware that the world is a place of...- $27.45
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Vendor: Duong Nguyen
Vietnam: The Other Side: Challenging All Odds
This is a fictional, but very personal, account about the war in Vietnam told though the eyes of Dang, a middle class Vietnamese. His experiences encompasses the Vietnam war from the fall of Dien Bien Phu, when he was a boy living in Hanoi,...- $23.00
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Vendor: Andrew Zoltowski
Weep Not for Flowers When Forests Burn
Nina Sobanska lives with her mother and father, Count and Countess Sobanski, on a modest estate in Podole, a small, predominately Polish province on the southwestern edge of the Russian Empire. Isolated in the sleepy backwater, farming the fertile soils of the steppe, they...- $41.19
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Vendor: Mafonyoke
Foxterriers and Mauserdays
In the eighties, aid towards the cause came from an unexpected source namely commerce, its erstwhile enemy number one. Tourism and hunting had rapidly grown into such big business that agriculture soon took second place. The custody of nature had for the first time...- $41.19
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Vendor: Phyllis Lane
I Wouldn't Trade Nothing for My Journey
Author: Phyllis LaneISBN-10: 1499081626ISBN-13: 9781499081626Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/25/2014Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d- $15.99
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Vendor: Molly Malone
My Left Hand
Author: Molly MaloneISBN-10: 1499062958ISBN-13: 9781499062953Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2014Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d- $21.99
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Vendor: Bruce Gareth
Bags to Bitches to Botox to Banned: The Autobiography of - Bruce Gareth
Bruce Gareth was a boy with determination. He managed to emerge from a poor family background to become one of today's leading aesthetic injectors, a real rags-to-riches story. He points out that, with a little knowledge, life can become so much easier and more...- $36.61
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Asylum Heights: A Story of Life and Love during the Depression Era in Clarke County, Mississippi, and the South
For little Austin Moody, the sun rose and set behind his uncle Glen. But the day his uncle suffered a stroke and was admitted to Asylum Heights in Meridian, Mississippi, little Moody's world changed forever. In his compelling story about life and love during...- $28.99
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Foothold in the Mountain
A compelling story of a woman's determination and spirit, proof that most things are possible with courage; a faith that indeed moves mountains and opens doors for others to succeed in the generations that follow. At twenty-four Connie Caruso was a secretary in a...- $28.99
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One Gone: A Biographical Novel
Tragedy and trauma often create human hardship. Such is the case for Jasper Henry Lee. Born in Mississippi in 1910 and known to his friends and family as Henry, he loses his right arm in a farming accident in 1943, an event that changes...- $42.95
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Emily Dickinson: Goddess of the Volcano: A Biographical Novel
Emily Dickinson: Goddess of the Volcano is a biographical novel (460 pages) by the noted Greek writer, Despina Lala Crist, translated by Professor Robert Crist. The first chapter of the book, Love and Poetry, establishes the theme of the work. The writer plunges into...- $16.98
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Drowning Above Water
Based on true-life events, Parris reflects on her struggle with Nature vs. Nurture and the childhood memories of her dysfunctional family. Turning the clock back two generations, Parris's story begins with her grandparents and the events that led up to her family's extreme narcissistic...- $29.49
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Bullet
Why have so many authors committed suicide? What is the allure of the proverbial bullet to the great literary minds of the last 100 years? BULLET pierces through the spiraling psyches that made these authors notable. Twelve are chosen: Ernest Hemingway, Hunter S. Thompson,...- $19.99
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The Soul of Frannie Cooper
Thou shalt not bear false witness. Don't lie. Especially not against yourself. But in 1894 in an Idaho court of law, with a jury on the verge of hanging her husband, Francis Cooper Hurst lies. And as a result, this young Mormon woman loses...- $21.99
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The Boy from Maine
Not long before the United States enters World War II, a young man from a Maine fishing village enlists in the Army. Robbie Middleton's only aims in doing so are to eat regularly and draw a paycheck. The Army figures in his real dreams...- $20.00
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Vendor: James Joyce
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
James Joyce's 1916 novella A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is about the early manhood of Stephen Dedalus, later one of the leading characters in Ulysses. Stephen's growing self-awareness as an artist forces him to reject the whole narrow world in...- $29.99
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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.

