Biography & Autobiography - General

Here is a mesmerising and heart-breaking tale told by a daughter to her departed mother.When Rindala's beloved Lebanon is seized in the clutches of war, she, along with her family, move to Canada to escape what would surely be death as a victim of...

Allah commands all Muslims to obey and imitate the Prophet Muhammad, who is the founder of Islam and the world's model for righteous behavior. They are to do so by following the hadiths, written records of what Muhammad said and did, including even the...

I was tired of listening to people around me and in the media talking about things related to race, economics, and politics that were based on disconnected sound bites, or a deep-seated and usually unfounded and out-of-date ideology handed down to them by their...

On a sunny day in 1963, Anita had the incredible chance to meet the mysterious Goatman in real life. The Goatman was no ordinary fellow; he was a captivating traveler passing through the cozy town of Bowdon Junction, Georgia. Word quickly spread and children...

These stories were told to me by my friends and family. I've had to struggle with my disability for a long time. I want to write this book, I hope you find it interesting. It's from parts of my life that I've treasured. Especially...

Author: Anne L. TerioISBN-10: 1462852602ISBN-13: 9781462852604Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/19/2011Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d

Author: Anna GoinsISBN-10: 1413463037ISBN-13: 9781413463033Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2005Pages: 428Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.19lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.95d

Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-98) is remembered as a firebrand revolutionary who was the founding father of Irish nationalism, and who committed suicide on the eve of his planned execution in Dublin for treason. This two-volume autobiography, completed after his death by his son, was...

Discover the fascinating history of two of America's earliest colonial families - the Underhills and the Townsends. Isaac Townsend Smith brings to life the triumphs, tragedies, and everyday dramas of these remarkable families, who played a significant role in shaping New York City and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

A New York Times Notable Book; a Barack Obama's end of year favorite of 2022; and the winner of Canada ReadsKate Beaton's Ducks stunned the world with its unflinching honesty and candid vulnerability, cementing its place in the graphic novel canon alongside Maus, Persepolis,...

In the South, you're brought up to be respectful and well mannered. You don't look ugly, you don't act ugly, and you never divulge the ugly secrets that go on behind closed doors.I was born in the 70's and raised in the 80's. It...

Historical biography of Quaker life in Philadelphia and Newport RI 1825-1904Author: Richard Atwater LutmanISBN-10: 8223069288ISBN-13: 9798223069287Publisher: Richard LutmanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/21/2023Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.20d

William Garrett shares his firsthand experiences with some of the most influential public figures of his time in Alabama. Through Garrett's unique perspective, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Alabama's political landscape during the time period, as well as insights into the personalities...

This insightful and compelling book was written by a Pastor and his three children. It was inspired by their intentional efforts to reshape their family bonds after experiencing disappointment, difficulties and distant relationships.Over the years many dilemmas played a factor within this family's dynamic....

Days before Christmas of '64, Olive Lewis was found sprawled on her living room floor, dead from a bullet to the back of her head. Her entire Arkansas town suspected one man of pulling the trigger: Cecil, her husband. But high-ranking officials, including Olive's...

In this heartbreaking story of family, struggle, hope, and forgiveness, V.L. Brunskill tells of her life as she grows up on Long Island, New York. Vicki-lynn and her brother Peter are adopted as infants into a family defined by violence. V.L. defends her mother...

Self Love: The Way To A Happy Life is a must read personal development and motivational book. Because it reveals the not so secret ways to live a happy, peaceful, and unbother life in spite of this world full of worries, sadness, disappointments, and...

Is your heart heavy with unanswered prayers? Witness one woman's journey as her despair over a fierce illness exposed what truly needed healing. Is God putting your beliefs to the test? Have sickness and suffering worn you down? Feel as though you're a lightning...

Meatballs is a collection of poetry and prose. In her debut memoir, Tracy narrates her personal journey of the heartbreak that led her home. She reminds us that what we inherit from our parents is much more than traits and recipes. Meatballs is a...

Our childhood is never truly our own, it is shaped by the people who raise us, by social pressures we may not even be aware exist as well as whatever education we so happen to receive.This is the story of Jo, a black South...

SEEKING SOLACE is the debut memoir of poet Tonia Jaehn- aka Zae Rankin. It celebrates how the belated power of her self-determination defeats adversity. At age 2, she grapples with food allergies stemming partly from her mother's stormy pregnancy and passionate cravings for sugary...

Corporal Leonard Guttridge was among the many unsung heroes of the Battle of Britain--the Royal Air Force mechanics and armorers who patched bullet holes, repaired engines, refueled empty tanks and replenished ammunition, enabling outnumbered pilots to return to the skies. His journal, written in...

The District Attorney's, District Judge, the Jury and numerous others told the you that I was a monster. That I was a future threat to society, un-rehabilititable! They were wrong and they lied to you. Through the compassion of family, friends, lawyers, wardens and...

Unapologetically revealing, this non-fiction autobiography will have you captivated with twists and turns, compelling characters, plot changes, and a thirst to see what is coming next. This true story will systematically unravel the kaleidoscope of life that is perhaps considered wasted yet develops into...

This informative and inspiring picture book by acclaimed author Kim Rogers (Wichita), with striking artwork by debut illustrator Bobby Von Martin (Choctaw), celebrates the achievements of Clarence Tinker, a member of the Osage Nation who became the first Native American major general.Clarence Tinker always...

Autism is the fastest growing and most common developmental disorder. Imagine the frustration and anxiety over taking your child to a team of medical specialists to be told that they have a lifelong and often debilitating developmental disorder with no cure and limited treatment...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

I have decided to write my story with the intension that it might help someone else that's been struggling to get help with depression/anxiety, bipolar disorder or addiction. It's been a difficult decision to make as I live in a relatively small town, and...

A Disarming Spirit opens with Archbishop Hunthausen's historic speech denouncing the Trident nuclear submarine fleet harbored in his archdiocese. It then traces a range of religion and society issues that shaped his Seattle tenure, and digs deep into the story of turmoil as he...

Lieutenant-Colonel John Ward CB CMG (21 November 1866 - 19 December 1934) was an English Liberal Party politician, trade union leader and soldier. In 1889, Ward founded the Navvies, Bricklayers' Labourers and General Labourers' Union, and continued to serve as its general secretary throughout...

Eric M. Nettles Sr., is a remarkable individual who bravely shares his story of triumph over childhood trauma and the profound impact it had on his life. In his journey, he found himself compelled to undertake actions that seemed unthinkable, driven by a desperate...

What does it mean to be a part of--rather than apart from--nature? This book is about how we interact with wildlife and the ways in which this can make our lives richer and more fulfilling. But it also explores the conflicts and contradictions inevitable...

My Stroke in the Fast Lane: A Journey to Recovery begins on Easter Sunday morning. While driving home on an interstate highway at 65 mph, Bonni had a stroke. Her 86-year-old mother, sitting in the passenger seat, grabbed the wheel and crashed them into...

Astronomers all over the world study the universe with powerful telescopes situated on cold mountain summits where skies are clear. What is it like to live in such a faraway community for extended periods of time? What are the consequences of romance, extra-marital love,...

The history and everyday lives of Jews and Christians in Roman-Byzantine Palestine were both separate and intertwined from the time of Jesus and afterwards. At first, it was not always easy to tell Jew and Christian apart and even when their ways parted, many...

My book is to inspire people to believe in themselves, and to love themselves, no matter the situation they are in or the obstacles they are going through in life. Not to let anyone or anything stop them from growing or let them be...

This is the Jeff Lloyd story. Thee story of a living legend who aspired to emulate his heroes and in turn became a hero himself. The story of forging an illustrious, and in many ways unparalleled, jockey career that spanned decades and continents to...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

A young traveler meets a German-born, ancient mendicant monk in India. The old Swami is in search of the mirror of truth, the philosopher's stone.The young traveller is on the search for the meaning and vocation of his life. The Shaman Swami is a...

This is independent and dependent. This book has layers of meat and cheese and mayo that's perfect for any good sandwich. You should feel full by the end of this new multicultural, fusionized food war.Author: Michael GonzalezISBN-10: 1984520393ISBN-13: 9781984520395Publisher: Xlibris UsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2020Pages: 84Format:...

America Here I Come: A Somali Refugee's Quest for Hope brings you the moving story of Hamse Warfa. It is a heartrending narration of his escape from a civil war that ultimately claimed the lives of more than two million people in Somalia to...

Only a few years after marrying tobacco magnate R. J. Reynolds, young Katharine Smith Reynolds (1880-1924) began to plan a new home for her family. Not many young women of the day found themselves with almost unlimited wealth to construct their dream home, but...

A missionary in South Africa in time of war Those who know anything of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 are aware that the king of that martial nation was Cetywayo. The Zulu people had been crafted into a formidable military society by Shaka Zulu...

We all want revival. We talk about it, pray for it, and devise every evangelism strategy imaginable. We read about the Great Awakening and recall the Jesus Movement. And today we stand at the precipice of another sweeping spiritual outbreak that could reach the...

In Skull Cathedral, Melissa Wiley pulls stories from the vestigial remnants of the creatures we were or could have become. The appendix, pinky toes, tonsils, male nipples, wisdom teeth, and coccyx are starting points through which Wiley explores exaltation, eroticism, grief, and desire. Using...

At the Bridge chronicles the little-known story of James Teit, a prolific ethnographer who, from 1884 to 1922, worked with and advocated for the Indigenous peoples of British Columbia and the northwestern United States. From his base at Spences Bridge, BC, Teit forged a...

Paul Bern, known throughout the movie business as "Hollywood's Father Confessor," earned a reputation for being a loyal and supportive friend and for becoming one of MGM's most respected and creative directors. After his death, though, he was said to have grown so depressed...