Biography Books

Biography

A biography (from the Greek words bios meaning "life", and graphos meaning "write") is a non-fictional account of a person's life. Biographies are written by an author who is not the subject/focus of the book.

See also:
Autobiography
Memoir
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  • Destiny's Daughter, An Advocate for Women from Then to Now by Frances Altman
    Destiny's Daughter, An Advocate for Women from Then to Now: Highlighting the life of Mary Edwards Walker, Maverick Suffragist, Doctor, and Medal of Honor Recipient
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    Release date: Apr 10, 2023
    '"Destiny's Daughter" is ideal as a Woman's History Month choice. Meet Mary Edwards Walker a Civil War soldier, surgeon and suffragist ...more
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    Availability: 5 copies available, 2409 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: Mar 01 - Mar 28, 2024

    Countries available: U.S.

  • From Homesteader to Art Collector by Robert Zaretsky
    From Homesteader to Art Collector: The Life and Times of Jacob Greenberg

    Release date: Nov 14, 2023
    A remarkable man who “led an extraordinary life.”

    Leaving an equally impressive legacy as both an art collector and philanthropist, Jacob Greenberg’s l
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    Availability: 8 copies available, 1707 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: Mar 13 - Mar 28, 2024

    Countries available: U.S.

  • An Unspeakable Hope by Leon Ford
    An Unspeakable Hope: Brutality, Forgiveness, and Building a Better Future for My Son
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    Release date: Apr 23, 2024
    Enter to win a paperback copy of UNSPEAKABLE HOPE
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    Availability: 100 copies available, 2186 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: Mar 14 - Mar 28, 2024

    Countries available: U.S.


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