Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

Daughter to the notorious leader of a fundamentalist sect, Rachel Jeffs endured abuse for years before finally escaping. In this shocking narrative, she recounts her experiences — and her father’s terrible crimes. “Brave” and “honest” (Library Journal).

“Told with a poet’s sensibility” (The New York Times Book Review): Khizr Khan is the Muslim American Gold Star Father and Democratic National Convention speaker who captured hearts and minds across the country. Here he shares his powerful story — from growing up in rural Pakistan to laying his son to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.

A Publishers Weekly Top Science Book of 2017: This “vivid” PEN/E. O. Wilson Award winner (NPR) explores surgery during the 19th century — and details the work of Joseph Lister, the visionary surgeon who merged medicine and science. With over 2,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

Complex, passionate, brilliant, flawed–Alexander Hamilton comes alive in this exciting biography.He was born out of wedlock on a small island…

When Marine veteran Craig Grossi met a stray dog on a battlefield in Afghanistan, they formed an intense bond — one so strong that Grossi smuggled the dog back home against strict military protocol. And back in the US, it would be canine Fred who would help the veteran through PTSD. A heartwarming read.

New York Times bestselling author and celebrated chef David Lebovitz weaves together stories of his comically frustrating Paris apartment renovation — along with reflections on French food and culture and on being an expat in one of the world’s most iconic cities. Includes delicious recipes!

“A gift to a nation ” (The Washington Post): This #1 New York Times bestseller from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Alexander Hamilton paints a sweeping portrait of the often-misunderstood president and general Ulysses S. Grant. “Hits like a Mack truck of knowledge” (The Atlantic).

A New York Times bestseller and “masterful portrait of a seminal figure” (Booklist starred review): In 1517, Martin Luther would forever change the history of Christianity. Learn how his teachings still resonate in modern times from this “excellent” biography (The New York Times Book Review).

In the early 20th century, factory girls who worked with radium began experiencing strange symptoms. Learn about their often tragic fates — and their fight for fair treatment — in this “must-read” New York Times bestseller (Library Journal) with over 41,700 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

When Marianne Lile married the man of her dreams, she also assumed a new, daunting role: stepmother. This searingly honest memoir explores the trials and joys behind the oft-misunderstood household title. “A beautiful examination of a family” (Kirkus Reviews).