Black Boy is a harsh, painful, beautiful, and revealing read about race in the United States — and about a towering figure of literature. Isaacson represents the gold standard for contemporary biographers, and his tome on Leonardo da Vinci was a bestseller for a reason. Isaacson is able to show a detailed, intimate portrait of the most famous painter of all time from centuries away.
Want to know how the biggest sports company of all time came to be? Hear it from the man himself. One of the most famous biographies ever, The Autobiography of Malcolm X remains a classic and an important read. In his book, New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff covers the life, work, and emotions of one of the most complicated and misunderstood comedians ever.
Oh captain, my captain…. Eisenhower in War and Peace by Jean Edward Smith The man who was responsible for winning World War II, twice prevented the use of nuclear weapons, and attempted to keep our soldiers out of Vietnam, all while making it look easy, is none other than Dwight D. Edison: A Biography by Matthew Josephson This particular biography dates back more than 50 years, which means it was written without the worry of being politically correct or controversial, but instead focused on providing a conclusive picture of the man.
Titan: The Life of John. Rockefeller Sr. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson Walter Isaacson has written some of the greatest biographies in contemporary literature. Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford Most depictions show the Mongols as bloodthirsty pillagers, but in this biography, we are also shown how they introduced many progressive advances to their conquered nations.
Dostoevsky: A Writer in His Time by Joseph Frank This five-volume retelling of the life and times of Russian literary giant Fyodor Dostoevsky is considered the best biography available on the subject. Mercury: An Intimate Biography of Freddie Mercury by Leslie-Ann Jones After the massive success of the movie recently released about rock legend Freddie Mercury and his band, Queen, you might be interested in learning more about the frontman.
Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges The brilliant mathematician, cytologist, and computer pioneer Alan Turing is beautifully depicted in this biography.
In "Long Walk to Freedom," Mandela recounts the struggles that made up his life, and his journey from prison to triumph. In his book, the comic is strikingly candid about his relationship with heroin, and his ability to freely form words into captivating sentences translates extremely well from the microphone to the page. For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more.
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In The Beauty of Living Twice, Sharon Stone chronicles her efforts to rebuild her life, and the slow road back to wholeness and health. The searing and unforgettable story of an undocumented child living in poverty in the richest country in the world.
Beautiful Country is an essential American story about a family fracturing under the weight of invisibility, and a girl coming of age in the shadows, who never stops seeking the light.
The United States is the only country in the world that sentences thirteen- and fourteen-year-old offenders, mostly youth of color, to life in prison without parole, regardless of the scientifically proven singularities of the developing adolescent brain—a heinous wrinkle in the scandal of mass incarceration.
In , Ian Manuel, then fourteen, was sentenced to life without parole for a non-homicide crime. In a botched mugging attempt with some older boys, he shot Debbie Baigrie, a young white mother of two. But as Bryan Stevenson has insisted, none of us should be judged only by the worst thing we have ever done. In the fall of , a stenographer named Anna Snitkina applied for a position with a writer she idolized: Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Yet in person she found the writer weakened by epilepsy and yoked to a ruinous gambling addiction.
Searing and extremely personal essays from the heart of working-class America, shot through with the darkest elements the country can manifest—cults, homelessness, and hunger—while discovering light and humor in unexpected corners. Share: Share on Facebook. Related Lists. From life in small-town Pennsylvania to the cutthroat world of dance in the Big Apple, Pazcoguin tells her story with compelling pace, honesty and plenty of humour. But she also tackles the topic of MeToo, and tells of the racism, sexual harassment and misogyny that has been part of her own painful rise to the top in ballet.
In his bestselling autobiography, he charts his extraordinary life, from the early rejection of his work to the heady heights of international stardom and the challenges that came along with it. With candour and humour, he tells the stories of celebrity friendships with John Lennon, George Michael and Freddie Mercury, and of how he turned his life around and found love with David Furnish.
Me is the real story of the man behind the music. Read Elton John on life, fate and embracing your bad side. Only one person knows what really happened to Amy, other than Amy herself. They met at stage school as two insecure outsiders, formed an instant connection and lived together from their late teenage years right up until the day she died, aged just twenty-seven. This is a sharp and authentic account of growing up with an armed robber father who ended up in prison, going out 'on the rob' and living with his mum and siblings on a north London council estate.
From a future where crime seemed the the only option, Owen has built a career that has seen him rise above deprivation and loss. David Bailey looks back on his incredible life in Look Again , his fabulously entertaining celebrity autobiography. From shooting for Vogue during the swinging sixties to his relationships with international starlets and friendships with some of Britain's most iconic figures, this is the story of an East End boy who became one of the country's most successful photographers and had heaps of fun along the way.
In our exclusive video, David Bailey looks back over his life and incredible career in photography. Alicia Keys' More Myself is a celebrity autobiography with a difference.
Read an extract from More Myself. The global icon and award-winning singer shares the details of her incredible life in her first autobiography, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. From her meteoric rise to fame with a string of hits in the s, to her reinventions, relationships and everything in between, this is Mariah's story, in her own words.
Beginning with his formative years growing up the eldest of six children on the outskirts of Dublin in the s, through to his journey from amateur dramatics groups to Hollywood and Broadway stardom, this poetic memoir is a heartwarming tribute to the Irish childhood that shaped Byrne and his craft.
After three decades reporting on the lives of some of the world's most extreme people, now Louis Theroux is telling his own story. From his socially awkward his words, not ours TV debut in , to his journeys across America and his interview with now disgraced Jimmy Saville, Louis looks back on his career with his trademark razor-sharp observation and self-deprecating humour.
In his trademark voice, which is as lyrical as his poetry, and with his brand of slightly sick humour, John shares tales of his performing career and his many remarkable friendships.
This autobiography will be loved by both lifelong fans and new readers. She may be best known as the queen of rock' n' roll, but Tina Turner's life is so much more than her music. From her childhood picking cotton in Tennessee to her remarkable rise to fame and what lay beyond, in My Love Story she shares her extraordinary life, her joys and her struggles — all with heart-felt candour and courage.
Get to know President-Elect Joe Biden through his deeply moving memoir. In Promise Me Dad , Biden charts the year in which his beloved son Beau passed away from the effects of a brain tumour as he fought to balance the twin imperatives of living up to his responsibilities to his country and his responsibilities to his family.
Candid about his family's tragic loss and the impact it has had on him as both a man and a politician, this is not only a story of tragedy, but of hope and humanity.
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