Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

Wilhem and Hilde must choose between continuing their lives as law-abiding citizens and finding the courage to fight back against the Nazis — even if it means certain death. Based on a true story of a German couple in 1930s Berlin.

In an “unusual and fascinating chronicle” (Booklist), a three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist tells the true story of an American doctor’s efforts to bring neurosurgery to remote communities in Tanzania. “Lyrical, inspirational, and altogether rewarding” (Tom Brokaw).

As Nazi roundups devastated Poland and robbed Frank Blaichman of his family, the young Jewish man made the daring decision to fight back. This affecting memoir recounts his harrowing and courageous journey as a member of an underground resistance group.

An insightful New York Times bestseller: After 22-year-old Julie collapses on her kitchen floor, nothing can bring her out of her suicidal depression — except a golden retriever puppy named Bunker. “Has to be your next must-read” (New York Times bestselling author of Wild, Cheryl Strayed).

In this “astoundingly lighthearted book” (The New York Times), Betty MacDonald shares her stirring, hilarious story about the trials of moving to a small chicken farm in the Washington wilderness. With over 2,400 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

In 1982, an Iranian child soldier committed a life-changing act of mercy when faced with a 29-year-old conscript he had been ordered to kill. Decades later, a chance meeting between them changed their lives once more. “A fascinating — and ultimately uplifting — exploration of cultures unknown to many” (Kirkus Reviews).

During World War II, Lenny disguises his intelligence reports as love letters in order to deceive Nazi forces. But when his darling Natasha discovers a missive bearing another woman’s name, their relationship is tested like never before…

John Fear was born into a religious sect known as the Exclusive Brethren. This sheltered him from the outside world…

What do US presidents really do behind closed doors? This irreverent book offers readers an exclusive peek inside the Oval Office — and beyond. “It made me laugh out loud” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Peggy Noonan).

Doomed to eternal torment, Elea vows to kill the evil sorcerer who cursed her. But when a warlock offers aid, their emotional connection could be her undoing… A spellbinding page-turner!