Biography & autobiography

Mama Black Widow: A Story of the South's Black Underworld

by Iceberg Slim

The most gritty and true illustration of the black ghetto ever told, from the only man capable of telling it, Iceberg Slim, bestselling author of Pimp.

Mama Black Widow tells the tragic story of Otis Tilson,...

The Life and Legend of Chris Kyle: American Sniper, Navy SEAL

by Michael J. Mooney

The life story of Chris Kyle, the American Sniper

Journalist Michael J. Mooney reveals the life story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the American Sniper, from his Texas childhood up through his death in February 2013....

The Making of the Godfather

by Mario Puzo

In this entertaining and insightful essay, Mario Puzo chronicles his rise from struggling writer to overnight success after the publication of The Godfather. With equal parts cynicism and humor, Puzo recounts...

Pain & Gain: This Is A True Story

by Pete Collins

THIS IS THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE MOVIE BY MICHAEL BAY - OPENS APRIL 26, 2013 "PAIN & GAIN is a mixture of FARGO and PULP FICTION. It's a dark comedy, and it's all true." -- Michael Bay Daniel Lugo and Noel...

Watchman Nee: Sufferer for China

by Bob Laurent

For challenge and encouragement in your Christian life, read the life stories of Charles Spurgeon, Jim Elliot, Sojourner Truth, and Watchman Nee.

Sojourner Truth: American Abolitionist

by W. Terry Whalin

For challenge and encouragement in your Christian life, read the life stories of Charles Spurgeon, Jim Elliot, Sojourner Truth, and Watchman Nee.

Jim Elliot: Missionary Martyr

by Susan Martins Miller

For challenge and encouragement in your Christian life, read the life stories of Charles Spurgeon, Jim Elliot, Sojourner Truth, and Watchman Nee.

Charles Spurgeon: The Prince of Preachers

by Dan Harmon

For challenge and encouragement in your Christian life, read the life stories of Charles Spurgeon, Jim Elliot, Sojourner Truth, and Watchman Nee.

Once Upon a Time in the Sixties

by Peter Maddick

The sixties - the King's Road, Chelsea; the trendy models and hip photographers; the ad men; the road to St. Tropez; the hippy trail from Kathmandu. And let's not forget what the sixties is really famous for...

I, Mary MacLane

by Mary Maclane & Emily Gould

I, Mary MacLane—the follow-up to I Await the Devil’s Coming—available now from Melville House, with a foreword by Emily Gould

Fifteen years separate I Await the Devil’s Coming and Mary MacLane’s follow-up...

Fugitive Days

by Gerald Duff

The 1920s literary magazine The Fugitive transformed Vanderbilt University into the home of New Criticism, spearheaded by a group of young poets. In Fugitive Days, author and professor Gerald Duff recalls meeting...

Cor Blimey! Where 'ave you come from?

by Winfred Tovey

Winifred Tovey's autobiography is packed with stories and historic photos of India after Independence. In 1951 she travelled to India with her medical missionary husband, Frank, and two small daughters, to start...

Unsettled

by Graham Walker

Graham Walker began giving away excerpts from his life story written on A4 sheets of paper inserted in his Big Issues. The response from his customers was overwhelming and queues formed at Graham's pitch every...

Intensive Care: A Doctor's Journey

by Danielle Ofri

New York Times WellBlog regular contributor, Danielle Ofri has been praised for turning the triumphs and trials of medicine into riveting and compassionate stories. This e-book exclusive edition offers 98 pages...

Friend Request

by Patti Callahan Henry

Heartbreaking, inspiring, and totally true—this e-original short non-fiction story sets the stage for New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry’s upcoming novel And Then I Found You (April...

The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Volume 1: The Venetian Years

by Giacomo Casanova

Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th...

The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Volume 2: To Paris and Prison

by Giacomo Casanova

Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th...

The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Volume 3: The Eternal Quest

by Giacomo Casanova

Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th...

The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt Volume 6: Spanish Passions

by Giacomo Casanova

Casanova was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th...

The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt - Complete

by Giacomo Casanova

Casanova was an Venetian adventurer and author (1725 - 1798). His Memoirs provide an intimate insight into the life of European society in the eighteenth century. These Memoirs are the history of a unique life,...