Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

Offering a candid, revealing look at the untold stories of war, more than 30 American veterans open up about the events they witnessed in the Pacific theater during World War II.

When Joal Dauer adopted an injured and unwanted dog, her life changed as she watched her new companion regain trust, strength, and joy. “An uplifting story with tremendous heart. I couldn’t put it down” (New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown).

From a New York Times bestselling author: Five of England’s queens come to vivid life in this riveting, century-spanning history. “Readable, well-researched… A fascinating story” (Library Journal starred review).

When Carolyn Porter unearthed a series of letters from World War II–era Berlin, penned by a man to his family in France, she was determined to learn more. In this riveting read, she details her journey to discovering the writer’s fate. “Captivating… marvelous” (Booklist starred review).

WINNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER BOOK AWARD • “A must-read for anyone who longs for the day when the dividing lines…

“Eloquently told” (Kirkus Reviews): In 1944, Victor Capesius rose to dreadful prominence as Auschwitz’s chief pharmacist — but years later, brave survivors brought him to justice. “Harrowing, beautifully written, and extremely well-researched” (New York Times bestselling author Andrew Roberts).

In this New York Times bestseller, a former speechwriter takes an honest and humorous look back on his time in the Obama administration. “A smart, insightful, and funny White House memoir that you don’t have to be a political junkie to love” (Judd Apatow).

“You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of how you are uniquely gifted to contribute to the world, and why…

Dive into this “first-rate biography” (Kirkus Reviews starred review) of Muhammad Ali, the dazzling heavyweight boxer, activist, and worldwide phenomenon — with startling insight from interviews and recently released government files.

From acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin, a collection of thoughts–always adroit, often acerbic–on aging, belief, the state of literature,…