Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

With over 9,500 five-star Goodreads ratings: As a struggling single mother, Stephanie Land became a housekeeper to make ends meet. She offers “an eye-opening journey into the lives of the working poor” (People) in this New York Times Notable Book of 2019 that inspired a new Netflix series.

During World War II, Dr. Dorothy Chambers was taken prisoner with her family in a Japanese internment camp — and survived brutal conditions while working to save the lives of her fellow detainees. This illuminating book tells the story of her strength and courage.

When Susan Purvis was inspired to train a five-week-old puppy to be a rescue dog, she started a journey that would change both their lives. “A brave and profound book about the eternally compelling topic of human survival” (New York Times bestselling author Sebastian Junger).

Lola was a buckshot-riddled stray, lost on a Memphis highway. Cody was rejected from seven different homes. Ace had been…

The story of the queen who defied convention and defined an era A passionate princess, an astute and clever queen,…

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a “fast-paced, plot-twisty” true story (Kirkus): Follow the spectacular rise and brutal fall of Jack Riley and Joe Farren, two masters of organized crime who took the city of Shanghai by storm. “Unforgettable” (Publishers Weekly).

This dual memoir is told from the points of view of Alephonsion, a teenage refugee from Sudan who arrived in America just days before 9/11, and Judy, a suburban mother who unexpectedly became his mentor. A memoir of a life-changing journey that would forge a powerful friendship.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award From the author of the New York…

This “fierce and often very funny” book (Los Angeles Times) delves into the frequently overlooked life and work of Milicent Patrick, a groundbreaking artist and one of Disney’s first female animators. “Captivating and exhaustively researched… This is a fascinating slice of Hollywood history” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

Through the strength of his convictions, Martin Luther led a revolution that transformed the Christian world. This concise biography chronicles the lifelong achievements of one of history’s most influential spiritual leaders.