Biographies & Memoirs

Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.

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John Cleese

So, Anyway... : The Autobiography

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John Cleese's "So, Anyway..." is a must-read for fans of his work and anyone looking for a funny and engaging memoir. Cleese's unique comedic voice shines through as he recounts his upbringing, early career as a teacher and path to becoming a successful writer and performer. Cleese's musings on the nature of comedy and other topics add depth to this entertaining read.

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Kate Mayfield

The Undertaker's Daughter

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“ The Undertaker’s Daughter is a wonderfully quirky, gem of a book beautifully written by Kate Mayfield.…Her compelling, complicated family and cast of characters stay with you long after you close the book” (Monica Holloway, author of Cowboy & Wills and Driving With Dead People ).How does one live in a house of the dead? Kate Mayfield explores what it meant to be the daughter of a small-town undertaker in this fascinating memoir evocative of Six Feet Under and The Help , with a hint of Mary Roach’s Stiff .After Kate Mayfield was born, she was taken directly to a funeral home. Her father was an undertaker, and for thirteen years the family resided in a place nearly synonymous with death, where the living and the dead entered their house like a vapor. In a memoir that reads like a Harper Lee novel, Mayfield draws the reader into a world of haunting Southern mystique.In the turbulent 1960s, Kate’s father set up shop in sleepy Jubilee, Kentucky, a segregated, god-fearing community where no one kept secrets—except the ones they were buried with. By opening a funeral home, Frank Mayfield also opened the door to family feuds, fetishes, murder, suicide, and all manner of accidents. Kate saw it all—she also witnessed the quiet ruin of her father, who hid alcoholism and infidelity behind a cool and charismatic façade. As Kate grows from trusting child to rebellious teen, the enforced sobriety of the funeral home begins to chafe, and she longs for the day she can escape the confines of Jubilee and her place as the undertaker’s daughter.“Mayfield fashions a poignant send-off to Jubilee in this thoughtfully rendered work” ( Publishers Weekly ).

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Khushwant Singh

UNFORGETTABLE KHUSHWANT SINGH : His Finest Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry and Humour

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This book is an ideal choice for those who love reading exceptional works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and humor. Khushwant Singh's remarkable writing skills are showcased in each of the 99 stories, essays, extracts, poems and articles- one for each year of his life. The book is attractively divided into 15 sections- each concentrated on a genre that Singh excelled in, from family matters to natural history and literature. It is a must-read for those who appreciate a diverse range of well-written stories, articles, and poems from an accomplished writer.

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John Grogan

Marley & Me

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John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wriggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good -- Marley was expelled.And yet his heart was pure. Just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. A dog like no other, Marley remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

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Timothy F. Geithner

Stress Test : Reflections on Financial Crises

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From the former Treasury Secretary, the definitive account of the unprecedented effort to save the U.S. economy from collapse in the wake of the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression On January 26, 2009, during the depth of the financial crisis and having just completed five years as President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Timothy F. Geithner was sworn in by President Barack Obama as the seventy-fifth Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Now, in a strikingly candid, riveting, and historically illuminating memoir, Geithner takes readers behind the scenes during the darkest moments of the crisis. Swift, decisive, and creative action was required to avert a second Great Depression, but policy makers faced a fog of uncertainty, with no good options and the risk of catastrophic outcomes.Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises takes us inside the room, explaining in accessible and forthright terms the hard choices and politically unpalatable decisions that Geithner and others in the Obama administration made during the crisis and recovery. He discusses the most controversial moments of his tenures at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and at the Treasury, including the harrowing weekend Lehman Brothers went bankrupt; the searing crucible of the AIG bonuses controversy; the development of his widely criticized but ultimately successful plan in early 2009 to end the crisis; the bracing fight for the most sweeping financial reforms in seventy years; and the lingering aftershocks of the crisis, including high unemployment, the fiscal battles, and Europe’s repeated flirtations with the economic abyss.  Geithner also shares his personal and professional recollections of key players such as President Obama, Ben Bernanke, Hank Paulson, and Larry Summers, among others, and examines the tensions between politics and policy that have come to dominate discussions of the U.S. economy. An insider’s account of how the Obama administration saved the economy but lost the American people, Stress Test reveals a side of Timothy Geithner that only few have seen.

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David Sedaris

ME Talk Pretty One Day

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"ME Talk Pretty One Day" is a hilarious and relatable read for anyone who has ever struggled to learn a new language. David Sedaris' witty writing style will have you laughing out loud as he recounts his misadventures in Paris. This book is perfect for anyone in need of a good laugh and some light-hearted entertainment.

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Nelson Mandela

Long Walk to Freedom : The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela

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Nelson Mandela is a true hero of our times, loved and admired across the globe for his dedication to the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, and for justice and peace throughout the world. This book tells the story of his life, from his carefree days as an ordinary village boy, to his unflinching leadership of the ANC, the long years in prison and his eventual freedom and extraordinary elevation to President of South Africa.Abridged by acclaimed author Chris van Wyk and beautifully illustrated by Paddy Bouma, this is an important book bringing an inspirational man to life for a younger generation.

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Dan Carter

Dan Carter: The Autobiography of an All Blacks Legend

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Dan Carter's last game as an All Black culminated with him declared Man of the Match following the 2015 Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham - an unforgettable ending to the career of the greatest fly-half of all time.But along with the triumphs of his signature World Cup win, his performance against the Lions in 2005, and an unprecedented run of Bledisloe Cup successes, there was also the pain and doubt he felt during a prolonged period of injury and rehab following the 2011 World Cup.He watched that victory from the sidelines, as he had the All Blacks' defeats in two previous tournaments. Indeed, heading into the 2015 World Cup he had never finished the competition on his own terms.His autobiography tells of that redemption, and gets you up close and personal with one of the most celebrated sportsmen of our time.Threaded throughout the book is an intimate diary of his final year as a Crusader and All Black, during which he worked tirelessly to make one last run at that elusive goal: a World Cup victory achieved on the field.Dan Carter's autobiography is essential reading for all sports fans.

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Adeline Yen Mah

Chinese Cinderella : The Secret Story of an Unwanted Daughter

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Jung-ling's family considers her bad luck because her mother died giving birth to her. They discriminate against her and make her feel unwanted yet she yearns and continuously strives for her parents' love. Her stepmother is vindictive and cruel and her father dismissive. Jung-ling grows up to be an academic child, with a natural ability for writing. Only her aunt and grandfather offer her any love and kindness. The story is of survival in the light of the mental and physical cruelty of her stepmother and the disloyalty of her siblings. Jung-ling blossoms in spite of everything and the story ends as her father agrees to let her study in England.

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Li Cunxin

Mao's Last Dancer

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If you're in for an inspiring true story with layers of cultural richness and personal growth, "Mao's Last Dancer" could be a heartwarming addition to your shelf. Li Cunxin’s transformation from a poor peasant boy to an international ballet sensation is not only a gripping adventure through adversity but a testament to the human spirit. This story, with its vivid backdrop and emotional depth, promises to touch readers who appreciate tales of perseverance and the arts.

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Mark Schultz

Foxcatcher : A True Story of Murder, Madness and the Quest for Olympic Gold

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The riveting true story—soon to be the subject of a high-profile film—of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty On January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medal winner and wrestling golden boy, was shot three times by du Pont family heir John E. du Pont at the famed Foxcatcher Farms estate in Pennsylvania. Following the murder there was a tense standoff when du Pont barricaded himself in his home for two days before he was finally captured.Foxcatcher is gold medal winner Mark Schultz’s memoir, revealing what made him and his brother champion and what brought them to Foxcatcher Farms. It’s a vivid portrait of the complex relationship he and his brother had with du Pont, a man whose catastrophic break from reality led to tragedy. No one knows the inside story of what went on behind the scenes at Foxcatcher Farms—and inside John du Pont’s head—better than Mark Schultz. The incredible true story of these championship-winning brothers and the wealthiest convicted murderer of all time will be making headlines this fall, and Mark’s memoir will reveal the true inside story.

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Jack Welch, Suzy Welch

Winning : The Ultimate Business How-To Book

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A champion manager of people, Jack Welch shares the hard-earned wisdom of a storied career in what will become the ultimate business bible With Winning, Jack Welch delivers a wide-ranging, in-depth, no-holds-barred management guidebook about the tough strategic, organizational, and personal challenges that face people at every stage of their careers. Loaded with candid personal anecdotes, hard-hitting advice, and invaluable dos and don’ts, Jack explains his theory of business, by laying out the four most important principles that form the foundation of his success. Chapters How to Get Promoted, How to Think about Strategy, How to Write a Budget that Works, How to Work for a Jerk, How Find Work-Life Balance and How Start Something New. Enlivened by quotes from business leaders that Welch interviewed especially for the book, it’s a tour de force that reflects Welch’s mastery of execution, excellence and leadership.

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Edward Snowden

Permanent Record

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, privacy, and government power. Edward Snowden's firsthand account of his role in building the mass surveillance system and his decision to expose it is both gripping and thought-provoking. His unflinching candor and passionate writing style make Permanent Record a crucial memoir that will make you question the limits of personal privacy in the digital age. Prepare to have your eyes opened and your perception of government surveillance forever altered by this extraordinary story.

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Frank W. Abagnale

Catch Me if You Can

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Catch Me if You Can is a thrilling read for fans of true crime stories. Abagnale's ability to convincingly impersonate a variety of professions is a unique and fascinating aspect of his story. Readers will be kept on the edge of their seat as they follow Abagnale's daring escapades and enjoy his charming wit.

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Scott McEwen, Jim DeFelice, Chris Kyle

American Sniper : The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History

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"American Sniper" is a gripping autobiography that provides readers with an inside look at the life of a Navy SEAL. The book details Chris Kyle's battlefield experiences and gives readers a glimpse into the life of a soldier that few ever get to see. Kyle's story is an inspiring testament to human resilience, as he fights through challenges and hardships both on and off the battlefield. His story will appeal to anyone interested in biographical accounts of soldiers who have served in the U.S. military.

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Lena Dunham

Not That Kind of Girl : A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned"

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Not That Kind of Girl could be an excellent read for young women who may relate to Dunham's trials and tribulations. Dunham's take on sex, relationships, and struggles with mental health is raw, relatable, and honest. Her essays are easily digestible yet whip-smart, and her unique perspective will have you laughing, crying, and nodding your head in agreement in equal measure.

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Daniel Coyle, Tyler Hamilton

The Secret Race : Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs

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The Secret Race is a definitive look at the world of professional cycling—and the doping issue surrounding this sport and its most iconic rider, Lance Armstrong—by former Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton and New York Times bestselling author Daniel Coyle.  Over the course of two years, Coyle conducted more than two hundred hours of interviews with Hamilton and spoke candidly with numerous teammates, rivals, and friends. The result is an explosive book that takes us, for the first time, deep inside a shadowy, fascinating, and surreal world of unscrupulous doctors, anything-goes team directors, and athletes so relentlessly driven to succeed that they would do anything—and take any risk, physical, mental, or moral—to gain the edge they need to win.   Tyler Hamilton was once one of the world’s best-liked and top-ranked cyclists—a fierce competitor renowned among his peers for his uncanny endurance and epic tolerance for pain. In the 2003 Tour de France, he finished fourth despite breaking his collarbone in the early stages—and grinding eleven of his teeth down to the nerves along the way. He started his career with the U.S. Postal Service team in the 1990s and quickly rose to become Lance Armstrong’s most trusted lieutenant, and a member of his inner circle. For the first three of Armstrong’s record seven Tour de France victories, Hamilton was by Armstrong’s side, clearing his way. But just weeks after Hamilton reached his own personal pinnacle—winning the gold medal at the 2004 Olympics—his career came to a sudden, ignominious end: He was found guilty of doping and exiled from the sport.   From the exhilaration of his early, naïve days in the peloton, Hamilton chronicles his ascent to the uppermost reaches of this unforgiving sport. In the mid-1990s, the advent of a powerful new blood-boosting drug called EPO reshaped the world of cycling, and a relentless, win-at-any-cost ethos took root. Its psychological toll would drive many of the sport’s top performers to substance abuse, depression, even suicide. For the first time ever, Hamilton recounts his own battle with clinical depression, speaks frankly about the agonizing choices that go along with the decision to compete at a world-class level, and tells the story of his complicated relationship with Lance Armstrong.   A journey into the heart of a never-before-seen world, The Secret Race is a riveting, courageous act of witness from a man who is as determined to reveal the hard truth about his sport as he once was to win the Tour de France.

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Hope Jahren

Lab Girl

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National BestsellerWinner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography A New York Times Notable BookWinner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Film Prize for Excellence in Science BooksFinalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardOne of the Best Books of the Year: The Washington Post, TIME.com, NPR, Slate, Entertainment Weekly, Newsday, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Kirkus ReviewsGeobiologist Hope Jahren has spent her life studying trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Lab Girl is her revelatory treatise on plant life--but it is also a celebration of the lifelong curiosity, humility, and passion that drive every scientist. In these pages, Hope takes us back to her Minnesota childhood, where she spent hours in unfettered play in her father's college laboratory. She tells us how she found a sanctuary in science, learning to perform lab work "with both the heart and the hands." She introduces us to Bill, her brilliant, eccentric lab manager. And she extends the mantle of scientist to each one of her readers, inviting us to join her in observing and protecting our environment. Warm, luminous, compulsively readable, Lab Girl vividly demonstrates the mountains that we can move when love and work come together.

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John Grogan

Marley and Me : Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog

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Marley and Me is a heart-warming story of a family who discovers what truly matters in life through their bond with Marley, a neurotic but loveable dog. This book is perfect for any dog-lover who is looking for a heart-warming and hilarious read that will leave you with a smile on your face. The book highlights the unbreakable bond between a master and his dog, and how much happiness and love a pet can bring to a family.

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Taran N. Khan

Shadow City - A Woman Walks Kabul

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Shadow City would be an excellent read for those interested in non-fiction, travelogues, and the Middle East. It offers a tender portrayal of a city engulfed in darkness and delves into the complexities of living in Afghanistan as a woman. Taran Khan's writing is poetic and introspective, giving readers not just a view of the streets of Kabul but also a glimpse into the struggle it takes to survive in a city that is forever on the brink of war.

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Armen Keteyian

Tiger Woods

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In 2009, Tiger Woods was the most famous athlete on the planet, a transcendent star of almost unfathomable fame and fortune living what appeared to be the perfect life. But it turned out he had been living a double life for years—one that exploded in the aftermath of a Thanksgiving night crash that exposed his serial infidelity and sent his personal and professional lives over a cliff. In this “searing biography of golf’s most blazing talent” (GOLF magazine), Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian dig deep behind the headlines to produce a richly reported answer to the question that has mystified millions of sports fans for nearly a decade: who is Tiger Woods, really? Drawing on more than four hundred interviews with people from every corner of Woods’s life—many of whom have never spoken about him on the record before—Benedict and Keteyian construct a captivating psychological profile of a mixed race child programmed by an attention-grabbing father and the original Tiger Mom to be the “chosen one,” to change not just the game of golf, but the world as well. But at what cost? Benedict and Keteyian provide the starling answers in this definitive biography that is destined to linger in the minds of readers for years to come. “Irresistible…Immensely readable…Benedict and Keteyian bring us along for the ride in a whirlwind of a biography that reads honest and true” (The Wall Street Journal). Ultimately, Tiger Woods is “a big American story…exhilarating, depressing, tawdry, and moving in almost equal measure” (The New York Times).

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Bradley Wiggins, William Fotheringham

Bradley Wiggins : My Time An Autobiography

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On 22 July 2012 Bradley Wiggins became the first British man ever to win the Tour de France. In an instant 'Wiggo' became a national hero. Ten days later, having swapped his yellow jersey for the colours of Team GB, he won Olympic gold in the time trial, adding to his previous six medals to become the nation's most decorated Olympian of all time.Outspoken, honest, intelligent and fearless, Wiggins has been hailed as the people’s champion. In My Time he tells the story of the remarkable journey that led to him winning the world’s toughest race. He opens up about his life on and off the bike, about the personal anguish that has driven him on and what it’s like behind the scenes at Team Sky: the brutal training regimes, the sacrifices and his views on his teammates and rivals. He talks too about his anger at the spectre of doping that pursues his sport, how he dealt with the rush of taking Olympic gold and above all what it takes to be the greatest.

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John Grogan

Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog

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The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good -- Marley was expelled. But just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley remained a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms. Marley & Me  is John Grogan's funny, unforgettable tribute to this wonderful, wildly neurotic Lab and the meaning he brought to their lives.

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John le Carré

The Pigeon Tunnel : Stories from My Life

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"Out of the secret world I once knew, I have tried to make a theatre for the larger worlds we inhabit. First comes the imagining, then the search for reality. Then back to the imagining, and to the desk where I'm sitting now." From his years serving in British Intelligence during the Cold War, to a career as a writer that took him from war-torn Cambodia to Beirut on the cusp of the 1982 Israeli invasion to Russia before and after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, le Carré has always written from the heart of modern times. In this, his first memoir, le Carré is as funny as he is incisive, reading into the events he witnesses the same moral ambiguity with which he imbues his novels. Whether he's writing about the parrot at a Beirut hotel that could perfectly mimic machine gun fire or the opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth, visiting Rwanda's museums of the unburied dead in the aftermath of the genocide, celebrating New Year's Eve 1982 with Yasser Arafat and his high command, interviewing a German woman terrorist in her desert prison in the Negev, listening to the wisdoms of the great physicist, dissident, and Nobel Prize winner Andrei Sakharov, meeting with two former heads of the KGB, watching Alec Guinness prepare for his role as George Smiley in the legendary BBC TV adaptations, or describing the female aid worker who inspired the main character in The Constant Gardener, le Carré endows each happening with vividness and humor, now making us laugh out loud, now inviting us to think anew about events and people we believed we understood.Best of all, le Carré gives us a glimpse of a writer's journey over more than six decades, and his own hunt for the human spark that has given so much life and heart to his fictional characters.

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Paramahansa Yogananda

Autobiography of a Yogi

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Autobiography of a Yogi could be a good read for those interested in exploring the mystical side of yoga and spirituality. The book offers a unique insight into the life of a Hindu yogi, including his experiences with other notable figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Sri Jagadis Chandra Bose, and Rabindranath Tagore. The book also explains the scientific clarity behind how yogis perform miracles and attain complete self-mastery. Overall, it provides an interesting perspective on the spiritual practices of the East and its intersection with Western thought.

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Arsène Wenger

Wenger : My Life and Lessons in Red and White

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Recommendation: If you're a fan of soccer or a sports enthusiast looking for inspiration, Wenger: My Life and Lessons in Red and White is a must-read. In this book, Arsène Wenger, one of the most successful managers in soccer history, shares his journey and principles for success. With reflections on the game, groundbreaking tactics, and his belief in entertaining football, Wenger's story will captivate and motivate both athletes and non-athletes alike. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain insights from the mind of a visionary coach.

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Bill Clinton

My Life

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"My Life" by Bill Clinton is a detailed and personal account of the former president's life and political career. It gives readers a unique insight into Clinton's upbringing, his early encounters with the Kennedys, and his experiences in public service. The book also highlights Clinton's affairs and subsequent impeachment, which adds depth and complexity to this memoir. Overall, "My Life" is a must-read for those interested in American politics and the life of one of its most controversial figures.

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James Herriot

All Things Bright and Beautiful

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James Herriot has now become firmly established and accepted as one of Darrowby's veterinarians. He's also married, and lives with his wife Helen on the top floor of Skeldale House. His former boss, now partner, Siegfried, lives downstairs with Siegfried's brother Tristan.James continues the rich and rewarding day-to-day life of a small-town veterinarian, and we journey with him across the dales, meeting a whole new cast of unforgettable characters -- humans, dogs, horses, lambs, parakeets -- all of them drawn with the same infinite fascination, affection and insight that made James Herriot one of the most beloved authors of our time.

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Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank

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This special educational edition of Anne Frank’s unique diary, describing her family’s plight during the Nazi persecution, is accompanied by substantial background material and photographs to help students to contextualise this teenager's account

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Peter Sagan

My World

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My World could be a good fit for fans of professional cycling, memoirs and sports biographies. The book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the life of Peter Sagan; his training regimes, the pressure he faces and his passion for the sport. Readers will find relatable stories of elation and disappointment, and an authentic account of the sacrifices and hard work it takes to be a world-class cyclist.

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Susan Massotty, Otto H. Frank, Anne Frank

The Diary of a Young Girl : The Definitive Edition

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The book is a poignant and heart-wrenching account of the life of Anne Frank during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, human resilience, and survival stories. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is its ability to portray the daily struggles and emotions of a teenager, making it relatable and accessible to young adults. Readers are bound to be moved by Anne's frank and honest account of her experiences, which highlights the importance of hope, love, and faith in the darkest of times.

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Lilly Singh

How to Be a Bawse : A Guide to Conquering Life

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From actress, comedian, and YouTube sensation Lilly Singh (aka ||Superwoman||) comes the definitive guide to being a bawse—a person who exudes confidence, reaches goals, gets hurt efficiently, and smiles genuinely because they’ve fought through it all and made it out the other side. Told in her hilarious, bold voice that’s inspired over nine million fans, and using stories from her own life to illustrate her message, Lilly proves that there are no shortcuts to success. WARNING: This book does not include hopeful thoughts, lucky charms, and cute quotes. That’s because success, happiness, and everything else you want in life needs to be fought for—not wished for. In Lilly’s world, there are no escalators, only stairs. Get ready to climb.

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Carolyn Gusoff

Help Me - A Vulnerable Girl. A Dungeon Hell. A Staggering True Story Of Survival

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"Help Me" would be a good read for those interested in true crime and survival stories. Katie's story of being kidnapped and locked in a dungeon at a young age, enduring horrific abuse, and her eventual rescue as well as her journey of healing, is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. The most distinctive feature of the book is how Katie's story sheds light on the prevalence of child abuse and neglect, which often goes unnoticed or ignored. Readers are likely to review the book as a powerful and eye-opening account of human resilience and the importance of speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves.

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Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat Pray Love : One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia (internation al export edition)

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Eat Pray Love is a soulful memoir about one woman’s journey to self-discovery, where she leaves behind all materialistic pleasures and seeks out what brings true happiness in life. Elizabeth Gilbert beautifully captures her experiences of exploring pleasure in Italy, devotion in India, and striking the balance in Indonesia. This book will inspire readers to embark on a similar journey of self-discovery and appreciate the simple things in life that bring joy and fulfillment. Its unique feature is the author’s ability to take readers along with her on a transformative journey.

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Charles B. Handy

Myself And Other More Important Matters

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The author of The Age of Unreason , The Empty Raincoat , and The Elephant and the Flea , shares more of his best-selling brand of wisdom concerning the big choices in life.In Charles Handy’s most ambitious book yet, the well-known business guru draws on the lessons of his own life to help us map out the main stages of our lives, and shows us how to navigate through the tough decisions we have to make at every phase. He gives us his personal thoughts on life’s big questions and turning points, mining his own experience to tell us what he’s learned along the way.From lessons his father taught him at the Vicarage in Kildare where he grew up, to what he learned in Borneo in his days working for Royal Dutch Shell, and later, in America where corporate scandals have shaken our understanding of what is ethical and what is acceptable in business, and finally in Italy, where on a whim he decided to buy and fix up an old house in Tuscany.Throughout the book, he asks us to look at what we value — is it money? Family? Time? What is the role of work in our life? What do we find fulfilling? As our working lives blend ever more into the rest of who we are, Charles Handy has emerged as an invaluable social thinker. It is hard to imagine a better or wiser guide to life’s big questions.

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Maya Angelou

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

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This book could be a good read for you if you are seeking an empowering and thought-provoking memoir. Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" takes you on a journey through her childhood and early youth, capturing the struggles and triumphs of a black girl in 1930s America. Her powerful storytelling and vivid descriptions will immerse you in her world, while her resilience and courage will inspire you to overcome any obstacles in your own life. Get ready to be moved and uplifted as you witness her journey of self-discovery and liberation.

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Eleanor Roosevelt, Anne Frank, Barbara Mooyaart-Doubleday

The Diary of a Young Girl

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The Diary of a Young Girl tells the story of a young Jewish girl hiding in Amsterdam during World War II. It is a heart-wrenching tale of a girl growing up in confinement, navigating the difficulties of her situation while still holding on to hope for a better future. Her diary provides an intimate and personal perspective of the horrors of the Holocaust. This book is a must-read for those interested in history, diary literature, and the endurance of the human spirit.

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William Finnegan

Barbarian Days

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Surfing only looks like a sport. To devotees, it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a mental and physical study, a passionate way of life. William Finnegan first started surfing as a young boy in California and Hawaii. Barbarian Days is his immersive memoir of a life spent travelling the world chasing waves through the South Pacific, Australia, Asia, Africa, Peru and beyond. Finnegan describes the edgy yet enduring brotherhood forged among the swell of the surf; and recalling his own apprenticeship to the world's most famous and challenging waves, he considers the intense relationship formed between man, board and water.Barbarian Days is an old-school adventure story, a social history, an extraordinary exploration of one man's gradual mastering of an exacting and little-understood art. It is a memoir of dangerous obsession and enchantment.

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John Grogan

Marley & Me : Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog

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Recommended for pet lovers seeking heartwarming humor. Marley's antics will make you laugh and his loyalty will make you tear up.

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Amy Bloom

In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A powerful memoir of a love that leads two people to find a courageous way to part—and a woman’s struggle to go forward in the face of loss—that “enriches the reader’s life with urgency and gratitude” ( The Washington Post )“A pleasure to read . . . Rarely has a memoir about death been so full of life. . . . Bloom has a talent for mixing the prosaic and profound, the slapstick and the serious.”— USA TodayONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Publishers WeeklyONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, USA Today, Real Simple, Prospect (UK), She Reads, Kirkus ReviewsAmy Bloom began to notice changes in her husband, Brian: He retired early from a new job he loved; he withdrew from close friendships; he talked mostly about the past. Suddenly, it seemed there was a glass wall between them, and their long walks and talks stopped. Their world was altered forever when an MRI confirmed what they could no longer ignore: Brian had Alzheimer’s disease.Forced to confront the truth of the diagnosis and its impact on the future he had envisioned, Brian was determined to die on his feet, not live on his knees. Supporting each other in their last journey together, Brian and Amy made the unimaginably difficult and painful decision to go to Dignitas, an organization based in Switzerland that empowers a person to end their own life with dignity and peace.In this heartbreaking and surprising memoir, Bloom sheds light on a part of life we so often shy away from discussing—its ending. Written in Bloom’s captivating, insightful voice and with her trademark wit and candor, In Love is an unforgettable portrait of a beautiful marriage, and a boundary-defying love.Shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize

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Frank McCourt

Tis - A Memoir

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A #1 New York Times bestseller and the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Pulitzer Prize–winning Angela’s Ashes , this masterpiece from Frank McCourt tells of his American journey from impoverished immigrant to brilliant teacher and raconteur.Frank McCourt’s glorious childhood memoir, Angela’s Ashes, has been loved and celebrated by readers everywhere for its spirit, its wit and its profound humanity. A tale of redemption, in which storytelling itself is the source of salvation, it won the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Los Angeles Times Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Rarely has a book so swiftly found its place on the literary landscape.And now we have ’Tis, the story of Frank’s American journey from impoverished immigrant to brilliant teacher and raconteur. Frank lands in New York at age nineteen, in the company of a priest he meets on the boat. He gets a job at the Biltmore Hotel, where he immediately encounters the vivid hierarchies of this “classless country,” and then is drafted into the army and is sent to Germany to train dogs and type reports. It is Frank’s incomparable voice—his uncanny humor and his astonishing ear for dialogue—that renders these experiences spellbinding.When Frank returns to America in 1953, he works on the docks, always resisting what everyone tells him, that men and women who have dreamed and toiled for years to get to America should “stick to their own kind” once they arrive. Somehow, Frank knows that he should be getting an education, and though he left school at fourteen, he talks his way into New York University. There, he falls in love with the quintessential Yankee, long-legged and blonde, and tries to live his dream. But it is not until he starts to teach—and to write—that Frank finds his place in the world. The same vulnerable but invincible spirit that captured the hearts of readers in Angela’s Ashes comes of age.As Malcolm Jones said in his Newsweek review of Angela’s Ashes, “It is only the best storyteller who can so beguile his readers that he leaves them wanting more when he is done...and McCourt proves himself one of the very best.” Frank McCourt's ’Tis is one of the most eagerly awaited books of our time, and it is a masterpiece.

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Alexa Chung

It

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In It, her first book, the global fashion-trendsetter Alexa Chung shares her own very personal inspirations, musings and eclectic sense of style.A truly one-off collection of Alexa's writing, doodles and photographs, It combines stories of early style inspirations such as her grandpa and the Spice Girls, discussion of figures of obsession like Jane Birkin and Annie Hall, and reflects on heartbreak, how to get dressed in the morning, the challenges of taking a good selfie, and more. Interspersed with pages from Alexa's notebooks and many a photo of a good night out, It appears in real cloth, with hand-crafted marbled endpages covered in polkadots, stripy head and tail bands, and luxiouriously creamy paper. Witty, charming and with a refreshingly down-to-earth attitude, It is a must-have for anyone who loves fashion, worries about growing up, or loves just about everything Alexa Chung.

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Shaun Bythell

The Diary of a Bookseller

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Shaun Bythell owns The Bookshop, Wigtown - Scotland's largest second-hand bookshop. It contains 100,000 books, spread over a mile of shelving, with twisting corridors and roaring fires, and all set in a beautiful, rural town by the edge of the sea. A book-lover's paradise? Well, almost ... In these wry and hilarious diaries, Shaun provides an inside look at the trials and tribulations of life in the book trade, from struggles with eccentric customers to wrangles with his own staff, who include the ski-suit-wearing, bin-foraging Nicky. He takes us with him on buying trips to old estates and auction houses, recommends books (both lost classics and new discoveries), introduces us to the thrill of the unexpected find, and evokes the rhythms and charms of small-town life, always with a sharp and sympathetic eye.

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Jang Jin-sung

Dear Leader : North Korea's senior propagandist exposes shocking truths behind the regime

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SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLERDear Leader contains astonishing new insights about North Korea which could only be revealed by someone working high up in the regime. It is also the gripping story of how a member of the inner circle of this enigmatic country became its most courageous, outspoken critic.Jang Jin-sung held one of the most senior ranks in North Korea's propaganda machine, helping tighten the regime's grip over its people. Among his tasks were developing the founding myth of North Korea, posing undercover as a South Korean intellectual and writing epic poems in support of the dictator, Kim Jong-il.Young and ambitious, his patriotic work secured him a bizarre audience with Kim Jong-il himself, thus granting him special status as one of the 'Admitted'. This meant special food provisions, a travel pass and immunity from prosecution and harm. He was privy to state secrets, including military and diplomatic policies, how the devastating 'Scrutiny' was effected, and the real position of one of the country's most powerful, elusive men, Im Tong-ok. Because he was praised by the Dear Leader himself, he had every reason to feel satisfied with his lot and safe.Yet he could not ignore his conscience, or the disparity between his life and that of those he saw starving on the street. After breaking security rules, Jang Jin-sung, together with a close friend, was forced to flee for his life: away from lies and deceit, towards truth and freedom.

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Tobias Wolff

This Boy's Life : A Memoir

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective memoirs that delve into the complex themes of self-discovery. Wolff explores his tumultuous childhood in this heart-warming, and at times heart-wrenching, memoir that is bound to captivate readers with its honest portrayal of adolescence.

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Bill Clinton

My Life

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My Life is a must-read for those interested in American politics, especially the presidency of Bill Clinton. It provides a detailed account of his life and experiences, from his childhood to his presidency. The book is unique in its honesty about his personal and political struggles, including the various scandals that threatened his presidency. This book is a fascinating insight into one of the most important figures in modern history, and a reminder that even presidents are human.

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Dan Hardy

Part Reptile UFC MMA And Me

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This book could be a good read for anyone interested in the thrilling world of mixed martial arts and the personal journey of a professional fighter. Dan Hardy's candid storytelling takes readers on a gripping rollercoaster, filled with adrenaline-pumping fight scenes and introspective reflections on self-discovery. Part Reptile offers an intimate glimpse into the mindset and experiences of an MMA athlete, making it a must-read for fans of the sport and those seeking inspiration in pursuit of their passion.

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Misty Copeland

Life in Motion : An Unlikely Ballerina

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Misty Copeland's biography, "Life in Motion," is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about ballet or is looking for inspiration to chase their dreams. This book provides an inside look into the world of ballet and how Misty Copeland, despite her challenging life and upbringing, was able to achieve her dreams. The book is a reflection of passion, dedication, and resilience. Copeland's story is unique and inspiring, making this a great read for anyone looking for inspiration in their own life's journey.

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Rafael Nadal John Carlin

Rafa: My Story

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"Rafa: My Story is an honest and intimate account of the life of one of the greatest tennis players of all time. It's a must-read for Nadal fans who want to gain a deeper understanding of their hero beyond his on-court achievements. The book provides a rare glimpse into the private life of a man who embodies true sportsmanship, and his journey to becoming a legend is truly inspiring."

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Amy Chua

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (Chua)

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great read about children raised in a Chinese household

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