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Vendor: Michael Lynes
My Father's Hands: Dedicated to my Father: Dying Young - coping with the death of a parent - love between a father and a son
The hands we all carry throughout our lives are not our own... The lives we lead today are to honor those from whom we received them. A special story from father to son to father. On a father - dying young.Author: Michael LynesISBN-10: 8602753691ISBN-13:...- $5.99
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Vendor: Eduard Kochergin
Christened with Crosses
While the mothers in Siberia wait for their soldier sons to return from the war in the west in 1945, the eight-year-old Eduard secretly jumps on board the trains heading in the opposite direction, heading west, towards Leningrad. Placed in a Siberian orphanage as...- $33.99
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Vendor: Phillip Tsen
The PM Executioner: A Project Manager's Journey in Offshoring Jobs
Inspired by true events, the story follows one man's fall from grace and into the waiting arms of pride as he administers the deadly blows of offshoring. Corporate bottom lines are spared, but thousands of jobs are executed. He battles with betrayal, alienation and...- $17.95
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Vendor: James Stuart Stickley
The Adoptee's Tale
Martina's Powerful and moving journey in search for identity and unconditional love. Martina always knew she was adopted, but throughout her 30 years, the question "where did I come from?" gets too hard to deal with. Especially when she is plagued by the voices...- $9.99
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Vendor: James D. Shipman
A Bitter Rain
A former professor descends into darkness in this provocative story of a Nazi soldier torn between duty and conscience.East Prussia, Nazi Germany, 1939. History professor Erik Mueller is a model citizen and a family man. He's also a decorated sergeant in the Gestapo. Proving...- $14.95
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Vendor: Marianne Lee
A Quiet Tide
Unmarried, childless and sickly, Ellen Hutchins was considered an 'unsuccessful' woman, dutifully bound to her family's once grand and isolated estate, Ballylickey House in County Cork.And yet, by the time of her death in 1815, Ireland's first female botanist, self-taught and determined to make...- $14.99
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Vendor: Nancy Hicks Marshall
A Dry Hate: Power Versus The People
Someone disrupted the silence but he didn't identify himself."You don't know they're citizens."A suspenseful storyline in A Dry Hate: Power Versus The People brings current events to life as author Nancy Marshall weaves fact into fiction, providing realistic, sometimes sympathetic characters and motives. In...- $14.95
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Vendor: Reshonda Tate
The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel
Bestselling author ReShonda Tate presents a fascinating fictional portrait of Hattie McDaniel, one of Hollywood's most prolific but woefully underappreciated stars--and the first Black person ever to win an Oscar for her role as Mammy in the critically acclaimed film classic Gone With the...- $51.99
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Vendor: Marc L. Carrier
Homing
Robert's father is in the late stages of dementia, in need of near-constant care. When his girlfriend's caregiver fatigue gets the better of her, she leaves him all alone in the world-except for his son. But while he's living in a trailer in Florida,...- $35.99
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Vendor: H. E. Casson
There's No Place: Tales of Home by Storytellers Who Have Experienced Homelessness
What is home? Is it a place, a person, a memory, a sensation?These stories, written by storytellers who have experienced homelessness, take you around the block, around the world, and out into the wider universe. But in the end, they always bring you back...- $25.00
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Vendor: Clare McHugh
The Romanov Brides: A Novel of the Last Tsarina and Her Sisters
From the author of A Most English Princess comes a rich novel about young Princess Alix of Hesse--the future Alexandra, last Empress of Imperial Russia--and her sister, Princess Ella. Their decision to marry into the Romanov royal family changed history. They were granddaughters of...- $18.99
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Vendor: Leslie K. Simmons
Red Clay, Running Waters
In 1824 John Ridge, promising son of a Cherokee leader, returns from his New England education with his White bride, Sarah Northrop, burning to defend his people's rights, and realize the dream of an independent Cherokee Nation.Peace at home evades when tensions rise between...- $28.95
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Vendor: Chris Lethbridge
The King's Engraver: A tale of art, espionage and crime
In 18th century London and Paris, William Wynne Ryland is a brilliant engraver. The British King, George III and Queen Charlotte demand his services. The French have other plans for him. His only choice is to seek his fortune in a shadow world of...- $16.99
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Vendor: Wren Richards
Wren's Story
Wren was abandoned into the Wyoming wilderness to grow with an education based in knowledge from nature and the Indian Mission. Abandonment taught her to use the environment as her teacher. The isolated Wind River Reservation culture taught her resourcefulness, individuality, self sufficiency and...- $31.99
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Vendor: Pastor Kimberly Busby Gins
The Gift Within: My Life Story
this is a story about a little girl who loved her mother but her mother was another person. she had a big heart after god but she had to keep it a secret from her family. she was different from her family and her...- $9.99
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Vendor: P. Gifford Longley
A Most Fatal War: A True Story of Benjamin Church
While they were yet far away, the sound of drums filtered through the forest: a constant beat echoing through the air, a deep and dark sound, a rhythm that kept on building and gaining in strength. As they ran along, Benjamin kept his eyes...- $19.95
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Vendor: Evelyn Erwin Mrs
Yesterseasons
In the 1920's (following World War One) a frantic man tells of running, hiding and dangerous encounters experienced in a western hideaway that could be entered only by rough trail; a place surrounded by animals - some tame...others wild and ferocious. In the valleys...- $12.50
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Vendor: Diana Stevan
Lilacs in the Dust Bowl
Author Diana Stevan's sequel to the award-winning Sunflowers Under Fire. Lilacs in the Dust Bowl, an inspirational family saga about love and heartache during the Great Depression.In 1929, when Lukia Mazurets, a widow and a Ukrainian peasant farmer, immigrates to Canada with her four...- $25.95
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Vendor: Diana Stevan
Sunflowers Under Fire
A Finalist for the 2019 Whistler Independent Book Awards, sponsored by the Writers Union of Canada, a semi-Finalist for a 2019 Kindle Book Award (literary fiction) and Honorable Mention 2020 Writers Digest Self-Published Book Awards.In this family saga, love and loss are bound together...- $25.95
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Vendor: Diane McHutchison
Duffy: Quincy's Little Brother Takes on the World
Quincy's little brother Duffy has decided it is his turn to step into the spotlight and share his story. Duffy openly talks about his rough start in life, as he adjusted from the rough and uncaring world of puppy mills into a loving family...- $18.95
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Vendor: Jean Plaidy
A Favorite of the Queen: The Story of Lord Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I
Torn between her heart's passion and duty to her kingdom, a young queen makes a dark choice... Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester was the most powerful man in England during the reign of Elizabeth I. Handsome and clever, he drew the interest of many...- $19.00
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Vendor: Win Blevins
Fitz: A Mountain Man Novel
Get swept away by this never-before-seen western adventure from award-winning author Win Blevins that follows a larger-than-life young man as he discovers the untamed American West.Thomas Fitzpatrick always longed for something more-to see more, do more, and be more. At just seventeen, he leaves...- $15.99
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Vendor: Dennis Mantin
Look Them In The Eyes
Following the birth of his daughter, Jackie, middle-aged Zach MacIver is determined to stop what he terms "intergenerational transmission of family dysfunction" from plaguing his family. Over the course of two years, from the time Jackie is eight until she turns ten, Zach recounts...- $20.99
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Vendor: Louise Ketchum Hunt
In the Shadow of the Steel Cross: The Massacre of Father Sebasti駭 R稷e, S.J. and the Indian Chiefs - SPECIAL EDITION
French Jesuit missionary, Father Sebastien Rale S.J. (1657-1724) arrived in Quebec, Canada. He quickly learned the native languages and started his dictionary for his school at his assignment in Maine among the Wabanaki people of the Norridgewock Tribe. He constructed a Church and the...- $16.99
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Vendor: Dennis Mantin
Look Them In The Eyes
Following the birth of his daughter, Jackie, middle-aged Zach MacIver is determined to stop what he terms "intergenerational transmission of family dysfunction" from plaguing his family. Over the course of two years, from the time Jackie is eight until she turns ten, Zach recounts...- $35.99
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Vendor: Thomas Nowaczyk
Seas of Conquest
A Biographical Novel Series of Ferdinand Magellan - Seas of Conquest (Book 2) The Portuguese are caught up in a long deadly struggle for supremacy of the spice trade. Magellan and his comrades are soon thrust into major battles in India, Malacca, and Morocco,...- $14.99
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Vendor: Laini Giles
Bathing Beauty: A Novel of Marie Prevost
Marie Prevost is a beautiful Canadian who becomes famous for her silent film work with Mack Sennett's Bathing Beauties. Lured away by an offer from Universal Pictures, she continues to make profitable movies, and when her contract ends, she moves to Warner Brothers, where...- $27.99
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Vendor: William Forbes-Leith
Life of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland
Life of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884. 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...- $17.90
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Vendor: Hazel Gaynor
The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter
From The New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Came Home comes a historical novel inspired by true events, and the extraordinary female lighthouse keepers of the past two hundred years."They call me a heroine, but I am not deserving of such...- $39.99
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Quest for Glory
A Biographical Novel Series of Ferdinand Magellan - Quest for Glory (Book 1) In late 1504, a young Ferdinand Magellan encounters Vasco Da Gama and Amerigo Vespucci in Lisbon. Inspired by their devotion to exploration, he enlists in the 7th Armada to the Indies....- $14.99
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Vendor: Odie Hawkins
A Story Teller's Story
"The Story Teller's Story" details 75 years of an African-American's jammed up life. Hawkins offers us the insights and perspectives of a very observant African-American writer, who uses his experiences as a way to reaffirm the values, the fact that all human beings are...- $28.99
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Vendor: John Banville
Kepler
The Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea re-creates the life of the Renaissance mathematical genius Johannes Kepler and his incredible drive to chart the orbits of the planets and the geometry of the universe. Johannes Kepler, born in 1571 in southern Germany, was one...- $18.99
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Vendor: John Banville
Doctor Copernicus
The classic novel by "Irish master" (New Yorker) and Booker Prize-winner John Banville brings to life the dramatic and surprising world of sixteenth-century astronomer Nicolas Copernicus and the theory that would shatter the medieval view of the universe. Sixteenth-century Europe is teeming with change...- $18.99
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Vendor: Maureen Kerr
Fields of Cabbages: A Bedfordshire Clanger
The 1940s were years of war and austerity. If you are interested in that decade, this book may interest you. The Bedfordshire village of my youth, where produce was grown to feed the nation no longer exists. It is now commuter land, fed by...- $12.00
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Vendor: Alexis Minnich
Amateur Dreams: Reaching New Heights
Jack was a young, inexperienced ex-racehorse when he came to live with Lou. He was her dream horse. But sometimes dreams don't go how you plan them. Some dreams take you for rides that you never could have expected. Does Lou have what it...- $17.95
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Vendor: Jonathan Buckley
Tell
A novel of intense, flickering intelligence, Tell is structured as a series of interviews with a woman who worked as a gardener for a wealthy businessman and art collector who has mysteriously disappeared, and may or may not have committed suicide. What might be...- $15.95
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Vendor: Osamu Dazai
Self-Portraits: Stories
"Art dies the moment it acquires authority." So said Japan's quintessential rebel writer Osamu Dazai, who, disgusted with the hypocrisy of every kind of establishment, from the nation's obsolete aristocracy to its posturing, warmongering generals, went his own way, even when that meant his...- $15.95
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Vendor: Sasha Vasilyuk
Your Presence Is Mandatory
A riveting debut novel, based on real events, about a World War II veteran with a secret that could land him in the Gulag, and his family who are forced to live in the shadow of all he has not told them. Ukraine, 2007....- $28.99
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Vendor: Will Burns
The Paper Lantern
When future generations come to ask themselves when England lost it and what it lost, they will pick up The Paper Lantern' Michael Hofmann, TLS 'A remarkable achievement in a book that feels at once timely and deeply considered' Irish Times 'A book that...- $15.99
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Vendor: Dugmore Boetie
Familiarity Is the Kingdom of the Lost
A fast-paced romp through apartheid-era South Africa that exemplifies the creative human capacity to overcome seemingly omnipotent enemies and overwhelming odds. The picaresque hero of this novel, Duggie, is a dispossessed black street kid turned con man. Duggie's response to being confined to the...- $24.95
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Vendor: Michael Herndon
The Bisbee Flash
Set in 1960s -1980s Southern Arizona and Sonora Mexico, these collected stories are drawn from the true experiences of a rare breed of blue-collar worker - the hard rock underground miner. Let great American storyteller Michael Herndon share with you these tales of adventure,...- $12.95
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Vendor: Susanne Bellefeuille
Path of Lucas: The Journey He Endured
Thick white fog, headlights coming straight-on, and a violent car accident. A devoted father, Lucas confronts what parents fear most as he clutches his daughter's hand in the hospital. The doctors say she has severe head trauma and there is little hope. Her fate...- $39.95
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The Last Became The First
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. I loved being in the city. When I met James we both had the love of the city. We both knew how to survive the urban jungle. Jimmy and I were very similar, but when we...- $15.95
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The Lees of Menokin: An Early American Love Story
Francis Lightfoot Lee is known in the annals of Virginia history as one of the colony's signers of the Declaration of Independence. Yet little is known of Lee's personal life, a void which novelist and long-time Virginian Suzanne Hadfield Semsch set out to fill...- $24.95
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Flight of the Wild Swan
A majestic novel of Florence Nightingale, whose courage, self-confidence, and resilience transformed nursing and the role of women in medicineSweeping yet intimate, Flight of the Wild Swan tells the story of Florence Nightingale, a brilliant, trailblazing woman whose humanity has been obscured beneath the...- $18.99
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Vendor: Nolan Murphy
Jehanne
Jehanne depicts France in the summer of 1429, a pivotal sequence for the Hundred Years War and the life of its greatest hero. England rules France! Jehanne must liberate her occupied nation and lead their claimant to the Paris throne.Author: Nolan MurphyISBN-10: 8386970197ISBN-13: 9798386970192Publisher:...- $6.50
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Oriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci
When a Hollywood producer comes to Oriana Fallaci at the end of her life to propose a movie, the story unfolds of her gutsy career rise as a journalist, her tragic love, and her greatest regret.Oriana was born a rebel. She fought beside her...- $27.99
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Vendor: G. Neal
Pi the Numerical Cheatcode to the Laws of the Universal
Brace yourself for the most impactful book since the Bible. Life lessons and modern day parables told from Afghanistan war and 9/11 survivor, explained and broken down in a way never done before. This book ties together religion, science, math, and common sense like...- $15.00
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Vendor: Paul Ryan
How Vast is the Ocean - An Odyssey of Desperation and Hope
The Ryan family are in dire straits, having been evicted from their crofter holdings in Ireland. A chance for a new life and brighter prospects is offered to them with their passage paid by a benevolent society. It is an opportunity to own their...- $17.99
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Rivers Crossing
In the summer of 1958, Spooner Hays, teenage son of Ivory, king of the colored community, is face down on the courthouse lawn in Delta County, Texas, drowning in his own blood. His white friend, Gray Boy Rivers, is in a jail cell thirty...- $24.95
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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.