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Peg Leg Sam stars in his own 1976 documentary “Born For Hard Luck.” Veteran harmonica player and all around character, Arthur Jackson adopted the name ‘Peg Leg Sam’ after losing his leg in an unfortunate hoboing accident whilst trying to hop a train in 1930. Sam made his living from tips he earned as a street performer and spent many.

He remains a private man—an actor whose personal life and politics are far different from the character of the womanizing, side-cracking army doctor that brought him international fame.In Alan Alda: The 1983 Biography, biographer Raymond Strait succeeds in presenting Alda’s life and career with illuminating, and sometimes surprising, details.

"To explain a book now published in 150 million copies in 110 languages, Gutjahr recounts the life of Joseph Smith, whose status as the prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints rests upon his claim that he translated the Book of Mormon from ancient gold plates delivered to him.

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Her book could not be more timely.” —Alex Beam, Boston Globe “Reading the biography of FDR’s Labor Secretary Frances Perkins brings to mind the old saying about how Ginger Rogers had to do everything Fred Astaire did, except backward and in high heels. Perkins, the first female Cabinet member, not only had to do more than her male.

Three biographies of Harriet Tubman were published within months of each other in 2003-04; they were the first book-length studies of the "Queen of the Underground Railroad" to appear in almost sixty years.

In this first book-length biography of the legendary director, released in 2005, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner is a good example of a memoir. Get.

In Coco Chanel, Justine Picardie peels away the layers of romance and myth surrounding the legend of Coco Chanel, revealing the true history of the incredible woman who shaped modern fashion and created an empire of haute couture.

Book Synopsis. An illuminating biography of Desi Arnaz, the visionary, trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions as Lucille Ball's beloved husband on I Love Lucy, leaving a remarkable legacy that continues to influence American culture today.

This National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography made the best books of the year list for Time, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. It pulls back the curtain on the women who led.

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In 2007, at the age of thirty-four, Mike Tomlin was hired as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Replacing Hall of Famer Bill Cowher—and two years removed from the team’s Super Bowl XL victory—there was immense pressure on the first-year head coach, who many fans and those in the media were largely unfamiliar with.

With a lifetime that spanned most of the 20th Century, Viktor Emil Frankl (Ma –September 2, 1997) was witness to a transformative period in world history. He is most known for being a Holocaust survivor, but in reality, this represented a short period in his long life.

Readers will devour every detail of this insightful biography of the best women's soccer player in the world. Get an up-close look at this superstar athlete with Matt Christopher, the number one.

Nida Kazmi Born and raised in Faisalabad, Pakistan, I moved to the United States with my family in 1998. I completed my Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and History at the University of Connecticut (UConn).

Description: Step into the dazzling world of Cleopatra, one of history's most captivating and enigmatic figures, in this meticulously researched and vividly narrated book. "Biography of Cleopatra by Lalit Mohanty" transports you to the heart of ancient Egypt and the turbulent times in which this legendary queen reigned.

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Sharad Pawar is one of the top 10 bestselling Biography, Memoir and True Story books by Sujata Anandan. Discover Best Biography, Memoir and True Story Books and Novels from the best authors with HarperCollins India. HarperCollins India is one of the world’s largest publishing organizations working on various varieties of best novels and books, from entertainment to education.

Ché Guevara: A Biography includes interviews with Guevara's first wife, and extensive information on the revolutionary's early years and family life lacking in other biographies. James also discusses Guevara's actions in Cuba as a leader in the rebel army of Fidel Castro, covering in detail Guevara's military victories, his post-war executions.

Here you’ll find summaries of the best biographies of business leaders and legendary entrepreneurs. Whether you’re seeking business insights or inspiration for your own journey, these must-read books explore the successes and challenges of visionaries like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos.

Scottish-born American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie amassed a fortune in the steel industry and donated millions of dollars for the benefit of the public. He led the enormous expansion in the late 19th century. He built a leadership role for the British Empire.

Read compelling biography books, autobiographies and memoirs about your favorite (or least favorite) icons, including politicians, actors, and historical figures.

Books shelved as best-biographies: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbr.

The best sad books are the ones you can’t put down because you need to know what happens, and that’s definitely the case with this 2021 page-turner. Two sisters respond to the loss of their go.

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Books shelved as military-biography: American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History by Chris Kyle, No Easy Day: Th.

Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the founding father of modern electrical technology.

The works of Maya Angelou encompass autobiography, plays, poetry, and teleplays.She also had an active directing, acting, and speaking career. She is best known for her books, including her series of seven autobiographies, starting with the critically acclaimed I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969).

The classic #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, celebrating the life and legacy of First Lady Barbara Bush—updated with new forewords from her five children, including reflections from.

RONNIE SPECTOR: THE COMPLETE BIOGRAPHY - Kindle edition by PASCAL, MARIA L.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading RONNIE SPECTOR: THE COMPLETE BIOGRAPHY.

The P. Buckley Moss Society was established by a few dedicated collectors in 1987, with a mission to assist and join the artist in her charitable endeavors. The Society has grown to include 23 chapters and approximately 8,000 members.

Vann A. Avedisian is an entrepreneur who founded Intrinsic Investment Holdings LLC, Newbond Holdings LLC and Oxford Capital Group LLC. Presently, he occupies the position of Managing Director at.

Mary V. Dearborn's is the first full biography of Hemingway in more than fifteen years, the first to be written by a woman, the first to fully explore the causes of his suicide and to.

In honor of Rembrandt we offer a list of the 10 best books on his life and work. Rembrandt: The Late Works From the mid-1650s until his death at age sixty-three, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) generated a remarkable body of work as he searched for a new, painterly, and expressive style.

Chan Yan-tak, the first Chinese chef to earn Michelin’s top ranking, quit the industry to be a stay-at-home dad but was coaxed back.

Anne Heche Simon and Schuster, - Biography & Autobiography - 148 pages This memoir by Anne Heche is as personal as it gets, offering a peek inside the mind of the late Emmy-award winning actress, director and author of the New York Times best seller Call Me Crazy.

Equal parts biography and character study, Keanu Reeves’ Excellent Adventure: An Unauthorized Biography is an ink blot/rat in a maze journey as the actor deals with his life and times in.

Though all of Fisher’s misfortunes were self-inflicted, he does become a sympathetic protagonist when writing about his children with love and pride. An aptly titled tale of a lecherous, often narcissistic, star run amok—yet by the end readers will end up rooting for, and even liking, Eddie Fisher. Now that’s talent.

Books shelved as inspirational-biographies: I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai.

Booklovinglady wrote: "I wouldn't call In Cold Blood (#36) a biography or an autobiography either. Don't get me wrong, it's non-fiction but that doesn't automatically make it a biography or an autobiography." Removed it. It's not biography, and also no one in it is or was a celebrity.

popularity extend beyond the boundaries of their homeland. AB de Villiers can be included in this very select group of globally acclaimed superstars. It was during the 2015 Indian Premier League when, together with other members of the coaching staff of the Mumbai Indians, we watched AB destroy our bowling attack and win the game for Royal.

Engaging, insightful, and wonderfully crafted, this succinct biography of Scorsese captures the essence of the man, the filmmaker, and the film historian. Using a form of intertextuality, LoBrutto demonstrates how Scorsese's Catholic Italian upbringing influenced his filmmaking from the beginning—and still continues to influence it.

Abstract. Anne Hutchinson remains an iconic figure in early American history and women’s history. More than a hundred years of scholarship on Puritans and New England colonization have positioned the controversy surrounding her as a critical moment during the first decade of Massachusetts’s settlement, although the importance of Hutchinson herself (rather than her male opponents and.

Recounts the life and career of Academy Award-winning actress Loretta Young, and discusses her relationship with her daughter, Judy Lewis, her humanitarian activities, and her Catholic faith Access-restricted-item.

This is the most authoritative biography of Eva Braun ever written. The author, who holds doctorates from UC Berkeley and the University of Bonn, began researching the life and times of Eva Braun in 1997, when he became the first American to be appointed to a professorship in law at a German university.

Top Biography Books. Biographies are different from autobiographies. A biography is an account of someone’s life written by someone else. Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock.