Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

As a nurse on a remote Scottish island, Mary came to know the land and its residents as few outsiders ever could. Here she shares her experiences in “a lovely account of ordinary people thriving in an extraordinary landscape” (Kirkus Reviews).

A Wall Street Journal bestseller: In this gut-wrenching collection, more than 350 survivors detail their memories of the Holocaust. An important and meaningful testament to the fortitude of the human spirit.

From an accomplished clinical psychologist comes an absorbing look at the other side of the couch. Part memoir, part case study, this book examines the lives and experiences of a variety of patients.

“Everybody should read Patrick McManus” (The New York Times Book Review): A master humorist shares his offbeat view of the world — while fishing with a forked stick and keeping a horse named Huckleberry in his garage. “A must-read” (Booklist).

When 13-year-old Martin McKenna ran away from home in 1970s Ireland, six street dogs became his new family… and his future. This “astonishing, well-told” memoir “gives us humans a rare insight into the workings of the canine mind” (New York Times bestselling author Malachy McCourt).

Dr. Max Jacobson — aka Dr. Feelgood — was known for the highly addictive “vitamin” shots that he administered to iconic American figures including JFK, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis Presley. Did these shots alter the course of history? A provocative read.

In this New York Times Notable Book, a retired detective revisits the brutal murder of Elizabeth Short — one of the biggest unsolved cases in Los Angeles history — and shares startling evidence pointing to the killer’s identity. “Completely convincing… As far as I am concerned, this case is closed” (Michael Connelly).

This chilling account investigates the prevalence of the modern sex trafficking industry — and the lives of the buyers maintaining its existence. “Should be required reading” (The Washington Post).

A #1 New York Times bestseller! This vivid narrative delves into the career and legacy of iconic actor Jimmy Stewart — and reveals surprising insights about his personal life. “Stewart’s fans are in for a treat… A fun Old Hollywood bio” (Booklist).

Besides the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell created many other ahead-of-their-time innovations — yet he shunned fame and fortune. This masterful biography documents the life and work of a complex scientific mind. “Required reading” (New York Post).