20 Autobiography Best Biography Books For Sale (2023 Update)

This book is the original autobiographical work by henry ford, founder of the ford motor company. in this book, ford details how he got into business, the strategies that he used to become a wealthy and successful businessman, and what others can do by learning from the examples he has outlined. ford takes you through a journey of history, business and lessons to be learned from which he used to develop his financial empire.

Kristin nelson tinker began to paint in 1962 at the young age of seventeen, after seeing a collection of american primitive paintings at the home of her future in-laws, ozzie and harriet nelson. the eldest daughter of the legendary football star tom harmon and actress elyse knox, who appeared in fifty feature films before retiring to raise her children, tinker grew up in a hollywood family of competition, achievement, and celebrity. before she was twenty, she had married ricky nelson and was appearing regularly in america's favorite tv show, "the adventures of ozzie and harriet". thus began an eventful journey through the decades of postwar america, following a pattern of feeling and experience that will resonate powerfully with readers of tinker's generation. she uses paintings and family photographs, as well as diary entries, her own poems, and well-chosen selections from contemporary songs and poems to tell the story of her life: of growing up in the 1950s in a formidable family that – like the nation at large – papered over the reality of emotional pain and conflict with the image of happiness; of a marriage to a gifted man who got lost on the way to adulthood; and of her later struggles as a single parent, her intense emotional crisis and recovery, and her increasingly strong belief in herself as an artist. in more than one hundred joyous paintings, she portrays thirty years of american dreaming: weddings and birthdays; halloweens and christmases; rambling houses and broad suburban lawns; hippie idylls and lively la street scenes; vacationing on martha's vineyard and ice skating in new york; rock concerts, football games, and backyard basketball; volleyball and barbecues on the beach and fireworks bursting over the water; along with a moving record of the great (and, occasionally, the not-so-great) moments in her family history.

Meat loaf's bizarre and spectacular life story is scarcely credible. after surviving an abusive childhood, during which he was almost murdered by his alcoholic father, he starred in one of the biggest stage and film musicals ever, then went on to record the third best-selling album of all time. to hell and back is the story of a man who ran away from a cruel home life at 17 and starred in the legendary rocky horror picture show before turning to rock-'n'roll. his first album, bat out of hell, was considered so uncommercial by his first record label that they dropped him – a big mistake when the record went on to sell 20 million copies worldwide! he then spent the eighties on the skids, with a severe drink and drugs problem and mounting money problems leading him to a nervous breakdown, before making a triumphant comeback with 1993's album bat out of hell ii and colossal hit single 'i'd do anything for love'. his extraordinary story and a classic rock autobiography.

The first black rock-and-roll star to reach a mass audience discloses details of his intimate life and tells the story of his imprisonment at the peak of his career for violation of the mann act

In a colorful and engaging style, paramahansa yogananda chronicles his life; highlights include his remarkable childhood, his search throughout india for an enlightened teacher, ten years of training in the hermitage of a renowned yoga master, and thirty years of growth and teaching in america. yogananda also chronicles his meetings with well-known spiritual leaders mahatma gandhi, rabindranath tagore, luther burbank, and the catholic stigmatist therese neumann.

#1 new york times bestseller – an intimate and revealing portrait of civil rights icon and longtime u.s. congressman john lewis, linking his life to the painful quest for justice in america from the 1950s to the present—from the pulitzer prize–winning author of the soul of america named one of the best books of the year by the washington post and cosmopolitan john lewis, who at age twenty-five marched in selma, alabama, and was beaten on the edmund pettus bridge, was a visionary and a man of faith. drawing on decades of wide-ranging interviews with lewis, jon meacham writes of how this great-grandson of a slave and son of an alabama tenant farmer was inspired by the bible and his teachers in nonviolence, reverend james lawson and martin luther king, jr., to put his life on the line in the service of what abraham lincoln called “the better angels of our nature.” from an early age, lewis learned that nonviolence was not only a tactic but a philosophy, a biblical imperative, and a transforming reality. at the age of four, lewis, ambitious to become a minister, practiced by preaching to his family’s chickens. when his mother cooked one of the chickens, the boy refused to eat it—his first act, he wryly recalled, of nonviolent protest. integral to lewis’s commitment to bettering the nation was his faith in humanity and in god—and an unshakable belief in the power of hope. meacham calls lewis “as important to the founding of a modern and multiethnic twentieth- and twenty-first-century america as thomas jefferson and james madison and samuel adams were to the initial creation of the republic itself in the eighteenth century.” a believer in the injunction that one should love one's neighbor as oneself, lewis was arguably a saint in our time, risking limb and life to bear witness for the powerless in the face of the powerful. in many ways he brought a still-evolving nation closer to realizing its ideals, and his story offers inspiration and illumination for americans today who are working for social and political change.

Nelson mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time: an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in south africa won him the nobel peace prize and the presidency of his country. since his triumphant release in 1990 from more than a quarter-century of imprisonment, mandela has been at the center of the most compelling and inspiring political drama in the world. as president of the african national congress and head of south africa's anti-apartheid movement, he was instrumental in moving the nation toward multiracial government and majority rule. he is revered everywhere as a vital force in the fight for human rights and racial equality. in classically elegant and engrossing prose, he tells of his early years as an impoverished student and law clerk in johannesburg, of his slow political awakening, and of his pivotal role in the rebirth of a stagnant anc and the formation of its youth league in the 1950s. he describes the struggle to reconcile his political activity with his devotion to his family, the anguished breakup of his first marriage, and the painful separations from his children. he brings vividly to life the escalating political warfare in the fifties between the anc and the government, culminating in his dramatic escapades as an underground leader and the notorious rivonia trial of 1964, at which he was sentenced to life imprisonment. here counts the surprisingly eventful twenty-seven years in prison and the complex, delicate negotiations that led both to his freedom and to the beginning of the end of apartheid. finally he provides the ultimate inside account of the unforgettable events since his release that produced at last a free, multiracial democracy in south africa. to millions of people around the world, nelson mandela stands, as no other living figure does, for the triumph of dignity and hope over despair and hatred, of self-discipline and love over persecution and evil.

Nationally syndicated columnist and prolific author walter e. williams recalls some of the highlights and turning points of his life. from his lower middle class beginnings in a mixed but predominantly black neighborhood in west philadelphia to his department chair at george mason university, williams tells an “only in america” story of a life of achievement.williams describes the influences of his early years—such as the teachers who demanded his best efforts and made no excuses for him—and tells how his two years in the army became an important part of his maturation process, in spite of the racism he encountered. he recounts his early time getting established in los angeles—getting his b.a., going on to grad school at ucla, and beginning his teaching career. and he tells how his subsequent move to the urban institute in washington opened his eyes to how decisions are really made in d.c.when he recounts ultimately accepting his professorship appointment at george mason university, the author marvels that “i never thought i'd be working there thirty years later.” and throughout the book, willams refers to the immeasurable contribution of his wife of 48 years, who shared his vision through hard work and love.

Copies printed 2008 and after has the same content and layout regardless of cover design and look a complete authoritative book on the life of prophet muhammad (s) by sheikh safi-ur-rahman al-mubarkpuri. it was honored by the world muslim league as first prize winner book. whoever wants to know the whole lifestyle of the prophet in detail must read this book. muhammad (s) is the messenger of allah, and those who are with him, are severe against the disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. you see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking bounty from allah and (his) good pleasure. the mark of them (i. e. of their faith) is on their faces (fore heads) from the traces of prostration (during prayers). this is their description in the taurah (torah). but their description in the injeel (gospel) is like a (sown) seed which sends forth it's shoot, then makes it strong, and becomes thick and it stands straight on it's stem, delighting the sowers, that he may enrage the disbelievers with them. allah has promised those among them who believe and do righteous good deeds, forgiveness and a mighty reward (paradise). (al-fath: 29) the prophet muhammad (s) said: the example of guidance and knowledge with which allah has sent me is like abundant rain falling on the earth. some of which was fertile soil that absorbed rain-water and brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (and) another portion of it was hard and held the rain-water and allah benefited the people with it and they utilized it for drinking (making their animals drink from it) and to irrigate the land for cultivation. (and) a portion of it was barren which could neither hold the water nor bring forth vegetation (then that land gave no benefits). copies printed 2008 and after has the same content and layout regardless of cover design and look.

From the late 1940s to the mid-1970s, richard nixon was a polarizing figure in american politics, admired for his intelligence, savvy, and strategic skill, and reviled for his shady manner and cutthroat tactics. conrad black, whose epic biography of fdr was widely acclaimed as a masterpiece, now separates the good in nixon—his foreign initiatives, some of his domestic policies, and his firm political hand—from the sinister, in a book likely to generate enormous attention and controversy. black believes the hounding of nixon from office was partly political retribution from a lifetime's worth of enemies and nixon's misplaced loyalty to unworthy subordinates, and not clearly the consequence of crimes in which he participated. conrad black's own recent legal travails, though hardly comparable, have undoubtedly given him an unusual insight into the pressures faced by nixon in his last two years as president and the first few years of his retirement.

Lemmy's name was synonymous with notorious excess. his blood would have killed another human being. this is the up-to-date story of the heaviest drinking, oversexed speedfreak in the music business who tragically passed away earlier this year. lemmy had quickly outgrown his local bands in wales, and tripped through his early career with the rocking vicars, backstage touring with jimi hendrix, and his time with hawkwind. in 1975 he went on to create speedmetal and form the legendary band motörhead. motörhead stand firm as conquerors of the rock world, their history spanning an insurrectionary forty years. while the motörhead line-up saw many changes, lemmy was always the soul of the machine. in the words of drummer mikkey dee, 'lemmy was motörhead.' white line fever has been completely updated post lemmy's untimely death in 2016, and offers all motörhead fans who loved his music a sometimes hilarious, often outrageous, highly entertaining ride with the frontman of (what was) the loudest rock band in history. a truly epic finale, and tribute, to lemmy from those who loved him best.

An international bestseller – one of barnes & noble's best biographies & memoirs of 2022selected by the guardian as one of the best books of 2022madly, deeply is a rare invitation into the mind of alan rickman—one of the most magnetic, beloved performers of our time. from his breakout role in die hard to his outstanding, multifaceted performances in the harry potter films, galaxy quest, robin hood: prince of thieves, and more, alan rickman cemented his legacy as a world-class actor. his air of dignity, his sonorous voice, and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate audiences today. – but rickman’s ability to breathe life into projects wasn't confined to just his performances. as you'll find, rickman's diaries detail the extraordinary and the ordinary, flitting between worldly and witty and gossipy, while remaining utterly candid throughout. he takes us inside his home, on trips with friends across the globe, and on the sets of films and plays ranging from sense and sensibility, to noël coward's private lives, to the final film he directed, a little chaos. – running from 1993 to his death in 2016, the diaries provide singular insight into rickman's public and private life. reading them is like listening to rickman chatting to a close companion. meet rickman the consummate professional actor, but also the friend, the traveler, the fan, the director, the enthusiast; in short, the man beyond the icon. – madly, deeply features a photo insert, a foreword by emma thompson, and an afterword by rima horton.

An instant #1 new york times bestseller—jaycee dugard’s raw and powerful memoir, her own story of being kidnapped in 1991 and held captive for more than eighteen years.in the summer of june of 1991, i was a normal kid. i did normal things. i had friends and a mother that loved me. i was just like you. until the day my life was stolen. for eighteen years i was a prisoner. i was an object for someone to use and abuse. for eighteen years i was not allowed to speak my own name. i became a mother and was forced to be a sister. for eighteen years i survived an impossible situation. on august 26, 2009, i took my name back. my name is jaycee lee dugard. i don’t think of myself as a victim, i simply survived an intolerable situation. a stolen life is my story—in my own words, in my own way, exactly as i remember it.

The long-awaited autobiography of the guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the rolling stones. ladies and gentlemen: keith richards.with the rolling stones, keith richards created the songs that roused the world, and he lived the original rock and roll life.now, at last, the man himself tells his story of life in the crossfire hurricane. listening obsessively to chuck berry and muddy waters records, learning guitar and forming a band with mick jagger and brian jones. the rolling stones's first fame and the notorious drug busts that led to his enduring image as an outlaw folk hero. creating immortal riffs like the ones in "jumping jack flash" and "honky tonk women." his relationship with anita pallenberg and the death of brian jones. tax exile in france, wildfire tours of the u.s., isolation and addiction. falling in love with patti hansen. estrangement from jagger and subsequent reconciliation.

The definitive biography of the beatles, hailed as "irresistible" by the new york times, "riveting" by the boston globe, and "masterful" by time.as soon as the beatles became famous, the spin machine began to construct a myth–one that has continued to this day. but the truth is much more interesting, much more exciting, and much more moving–the highs and the lows, the love and the rivalry, the awe and the jealousy, the drugs, the tears, the thrill, and the magic to never be repeated. in this vast, revelatory, exuberantly acclaimed, and bestselling book, bob spitz has written the biography for which beatles fans have long waited.

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This used book is in like new condition. with amazing clarity and total recall, shirley temple black vividly describes her experiences as a child actress. despite abuses by exploitive studio executives, her talent and perseverance could not be thwarted; before long she was making movies with the top stars of the day. and her memoirs reflect the indomitable spirit that has entranced a nation for over 50 years. 24 pages of photos.

'uproarious and unflinching' mail on sunday 'a truly incredible life story' the sun 'most memorable . . . told in a voice as distinctive as his spoken one' independent 'brims with his gift for genial anecdote' the sunday times one of 'the top 25 most compelling hollywood autobiographies' -guardian * * * from the author of the bestselling blowing the bloody doors off, the original, definitive autobiography of british screen icon and legend sir michael caine. it's been a long journey for maurice micklewhite – born with rickets in london's poverty-stricken elephant & castle – to the bright lights of hollywood. with a glittering career spanning more than five decades and starring roles which have earned him two oscars, a knighthood, and an iconic place in the hollywood pantheon, the man now known to us as michael caine looks back over it all. funny, warm, honest, caine brings us his insider's view of hollywood (where there's neither holly nor woods). he recalls the films, the legendary stars, the off-screen moments with a gift for story-telling only equalled by david niven. hollywood has been his home and his playground. but england is where his heart lies. and where he blames the french for the abundance of snails in his garden. a plaque now celebrates him at the elephant in london. his handprint is one of only 200 since 1927 to decorate the hallowed pavement outside that mecca of hollywood stars, grauman's chinese theatre. a very british star, the elephant to hollywood is the remarkable full circle of michael caine's life.

'uproarious and unflinching' mail on sunday 'a truly incredible life story' the sun 'most memorable . . . told in a voice as distinctive as his spoken one' independent 'brims with his gift for genial anecdote' the sunday times one of 'the top 25 most compelling hollywood autobiographies' -guardian * * * from the author of the bestselling blowing the bloody doors off, the original, definitive autobiography of british screen icon and legend sir michael caine. it's been a long journey for maurice micklewhite – born with rickets in london's poverty-stricken elephant & castle – to the bright lights of hollywood. with a glittering career spanning more than five decades and starring roles which have earned him two oscars, a knighthood, and an iconic place in the hollywood pantheon, the man now known to us as michael caine looks back over it all. funny, warm, honest, caine brings us his insider's view of hollywood (where there's neither holly nor woods). he recalls the films, the legendary stars, the off-screen moments with a gift for story-telling only equalled by david niven. hollywood has been his home and his playground. but england is where his heart lies. and where he blames the french for the abundance of snails in his garden. a plaque now celebrates him at the elephant in london. his handprint is one of only 200 since 1927 to decorate the hallowed pavement outside that mecca of hollywood stars, grauman's chinese theatre. a very british star, the elephant to hollywood is the remarkable full circle of michael caine's life.

Sharon osbourne has lived – in her own words – 'fifty lives in fifty years'. as the daughter of notorious rock manager don arden, sharon's childhood was a chaotic mix of glamour and violence, villains and diamonds. in rock star ozzy osbourne, sharon found her soul mate, yet ozzy's drug and alcohol-fuelled excesses – which culminated in his attempt to strangle her – made their marriage a white-knuckle ride from the start; only her devotion to their three children gave her the will to survive. from the highs of the osbournes and the x factor to the lows of ozzy's near-fatal quad-bike accident and her own colon cancer, sharon's tenacity, honesty and humour have triumphed again and again. in her long-awaited autobiography, sharon osbourne reveals the truth behind the headlines in her characteristically frank, intimate and articulate way. inspiring, heart-rending and full of love, extreme is the astonishing story of a truly remarkable woman.