Biographies & Memoirs on Kindle

This specific subgenre of nonfiction writing delves into the deep personal details of specific individuals. Here, you’ll find autobiographies and memoirs of current celebrities and popular icons, as well as biographies about people both living and dead. Brush up on your history or learn more about the fascinating world around you in these tell-all true stories!

My Little Brother: a childhood memoir

Maiko Serizawa

In My Little Brother, Maiko recounts the bittersweet memories of her younger brother, who passed away too soon from heart disease. Set in a rural Japanese town, this touching memoir captures the joy of their childhood adventures and the lasting impact of his short life. A heartfelt tribute to love, memory, and the beauty of ... Read more

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Room For Another: A Courageous Adoption Story Based on True Events

Diane Dresback

Sometimes, letting go is the greatest act of love. A powerful adoption story that will touch your heart and redefine your understanding of family. Theresa thought she was simply helping two students with an assignment. Instead, she finds herself opening old wounds and preparing for a reunion she never imagined. As she recounts her journey ... Read more

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Mattie, Milo, and Me

Anne Abel

Anne grew up in an abusive home, leading to severe depression and a determination to do better as a mother. One of her sons wants a dog from the time he is a baby; Anne very much does not. For years she appeases him with creatures who live in cages and tanks, but on his ... Read more

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Until The Last Dog

Rob Downey

What drives a man to spend decades racing through the harshest terrains of Alaska? Discover the unbreakable bond between a man and his dogs in this extraordinary memoir. In Until The Last Dog, you’ll follow the incredible adventures of an accomplished sled dog racer who has spent 38 years competing in some of the most ... Read more

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Let the Wildflowers Grow

Brigitte M. Becker

Let the Wildflowers Grow: One Mother’s Journey through Adoption, Attachment, and Borderline Personality Disorder tells the heartfelt story of Brigitte Becker’s experience adopting Anna, a ten-year-old from Ukraine. As their bond grows, Anna faces struggles with mental illness, testing the family’s strength and love. This poignant memoir offers a candid look at parenting a child ... Read more

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Name Your Price, Second Edition

Joe R Eagleman

“Name Your Price” said the Hollywood Lawyer to Professor Eagleman when he called back for the second time to entice him to come to Universal Studios for a trial. Joe Eagleman, tells in this autobiography about this unique experience as well as many other captivating aspects of his journey from a kid on the farm ... Read more

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Wisdom Keeper: My Extraordinary Journey to Unlock the Sacred Within

Chloe Kemp

Psychic dreams and visions, remembering past lives, and becoming an intuitive shamanic healer—this is the story of an ordinary woman’s extraordinary spiritual journey. WISDOM KEEPER reveals the Divine pathway to a more peaceful, happy, fulfilled and healthy life. Chloe healed herself from deeply embedded trauma, an incurable illness, and serious medical conditions. Chloe teaches her ... Read more

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The Devil’s Crossroads: Adventures and Musings Hitchhiking the Road of Life

Alexis Brunet

Life is nothing but a series of crossroads that continuously present us with one single existential question—where to next? In The Devil’s Crossroads, Brunet explores the idea that although our stories differ, they bring us together as we try to give meaning to our existence while attempting to understand how and why we become who ... Read more

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Grieving With Grace: Embracing Hope And Wisdom Through One Family’s Journey Of Loss

Maureen Wierman

In “Grieving With Grace,” Maureen Wierman shares her family’s journey through the profound grief of losing their son Matt to leukemia. This memoir explores the impact on marriage, faith, and family dynamics while offering insights on resilience, hope, and the healing power of love and community for anyone touched by loss. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Dennis Sweeney, Southpaw

Dennis Sweeney

There seemed to be a huge gaping hole inside of me. I wanted some answers but didn’t know where to look. I felt like there was a huge worldwide conspiracy afoot to keep me in a state of utter confusion, making me so numb that I had no choice but to give up and let ... Read more

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Free: Broken Places: A Sacred Journey of Repair

R.J. De Rossi

May the sacred cuts of life deepen you. May your broken places serve. For most of us, forgiveness is a long-haul healing process. Its not cheap and easy. And it ain’t for softies. Its a toe-to-toe heavyweight boxing match with a seemingly impenetrable opponent. Its brutal blows and endless rounds. Hits that land us face ... Read more

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Free: The Cappuccino Chronicles: An American Journalist’s Decade in Rome

John Henderson

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to retire in Rome? After a sabbatical in Rome, during which he fell in love with the city and its people, American journalist John Henderson spent eleven years trying to return. With the newspaper industry crumbling around him like an ancient ruin, he finally made it. ... Read more

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From Budapest to Hollywood

Katherine MK Mitchell

An indelible story of resilience, hope, and the pursuit of a better life From the first heart thumping chapter of Katherine MK Mitchells memoir, detailing the longest day of her life a covert journey by truck, buggy, and on foot while escaping communist Hungary with her mother readers will be enthralled with this rollercoaster ride ... Read more

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Coincidence, you say?

Patrick Hogan

Coincidence, you say?, is a story based on my life. Its a book that will take you through my childhood and teenage years; it then continues to the three years I spent in Vietnam, my search for God, and the quarter century I worked as a law enforcement officer for a small suburban town in ... Read more

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Prison Puzzle Pieces

Dave Basham

PRISON PUZZLE PIECES (the first of a three volume series) is a non-fiction account of a corrections officer working in Stillwater Prison in Minnesota after he stopped traveling the country performing standup comedy and improv. Through examples, explanations and experiences, he explains how the entire system works, piece by piece, by presenting hundreds of events ... Read more

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Lead From the Heart

Mike Manazir

For Leaders Only! It’s time to unlock your power and lead from the heart. Lead from the heart series provides perfect stepping stones for new and experienced leaders to win. Mike Manazir, award-winning, bestselling author, and former U.S. Navy admiral, shares his leadership experience and how you can challenge yourself in your leadership journey. Step ... Read more

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Lead from the Heart

Mike Manazir

For leaders only. Its time to unlock your power and lead from the heart. Lead From the Heart series provides the perfect stepping stones for new and experienced leaders to win. Mike Manazir, award winning, best selling author, and former U.S Navy Admiral, shares his leadership experience and how you can challenge yourself in your ... Read more

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Free: Nature Spirits Want to Talk With Us — Listening Journeys in the More-than-Human World

Coleen Douglas

A biologist turned nature communicator, Douglas offers a unique perspective by blending her scientific background with her spiritual journey. Through vivid anecdotes and practical guidance, she bridges the tangible world and the spiritual realm of nature. Each chapter is woven with heartfelt stories, poetry, and the wisdom of Indigenous practices, highlighting our intrinsic connection to ... Read more

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Can’t Tame a Mongoose: Memoir of a Genomics Entrepreneur

Stan Rose

Stan Rose’s journey embodies persistence and resilience, driving him from an MIT biologist to a pioneering entrepreneur in DNA analysis and genomics. Diagnosed with a life-threatening genetic disease, he used the very technologies he helped develop for his own survival. In “Can’t Tame a Mongoose,” he shares personal stories and strategies to overcome unexpected challenges ... Read more

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Age of Secrets: The Conspiracy that Toppled Richard Nixon and the Hidden Death of Howard Hughes

Gerald Bellett

The award-winning International #1 Bestselling Political Thriller. Fleeing from the worlds most powerful Intelligence agency, John Meier is hunted by the CIA across the U.S., Canada, UK, Japan, and Australia, in his attempts to expose the Deep State and corruption at the highest levels of the U.S. Government in this riveting true story. Exposing the ... Read more

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DEAD DOG ROAD: A True Story Into The Dark World Of An Abused Child

Diane Black

In a small Texas town, the director of a children’s home tries to save three adopted Russian children living with a sadistic woman in the backwoods of Caney Head. $4.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide

Dr. Manu Dua

Discover the profound wisdom of Dr. Manu Dua, who battled oral cancer and penned heartfelt blogs during his journey. At 34, Dr. Dua faced his fate with courage, sharing insights on life’s true meaning and the strength of the human spirit. This book, lovingly compiled by his sister, Dr. Parul Makkar, serves as a gentle ... Read more

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In This Altered Body

Charlene Pell

“In this moving, vulnerable memoir, Pell offers an enduring contribution to the testimony of human resilience . . . Pell’s bold, inspiring memoir challenges readers to deeper empathy and to confront preconceived notions and biases.” BookLife Reviews $1.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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PRISMATIC: Step Out Of Past Shadows And Into Your Radiant Future

Danielle Lopez

Are you ready to elevate your life and overcome the shadows of the past? “PRISMATIC: Step Out Of Past Shadows And Into Your Radiant Future” by Danielle Lopez is your guide to breaking free from generational trauma and unlocking your fullest potential. In this powerful book, Lopez shares her deeply personal journey, as well as ... Read more

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Misfit Chef

Christopher J. DeStefano

Perfect for fans of Anthony Bourdains irreverent food-as-adventure writing, Misfit Chef chronicles award-winning chef Christopher J. DeStefanos wild journey at his former restaurant Christophers Table, an acclaimed food shop on the North Shore of Boston. Each chapter of DeStefanos story is complemented by photographs and 38 signature recipes. $1.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Iron Dad

Paul Weigel

A powerful memoir about a dad navigating loss, fighting cancer, surviving, and thriving alongside the most important person in his lifehis daughter. Weigel celebrates the unique bond between fathers and daughters and shares an inspiring story of finding and clinging to the joy in life, no matter the odds. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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In the Garden Behind the Moon

Alexandra A. Chan

Alexandra Chan thinks she has life figured out until the death of her father brings her to her knees. Part memoir, part lyrical invitation to new ways of seeing and better ways of being in dark times, this book is a captivating family portrait and an urgent call to awaken to the magic and wonder ... Read more

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Free: Crypto Native

J. Dice

Crypto Native speaks directly to anyone impacted by bipolar disorder- delivered from an original, unorthodox, and raw depiction of the illness. It’s funny, action-packed, and catches the reader off-guard leaving them teetering between laughter and tears. The themes of mania and depression cross over into Jonny Dice’s trading life as he draws parallels between his ... Read more

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Free: The Chianti Chronicles Volume One: Fictional Tales of Vietnam Vets

Kevin Cullen

The Vietnam War ended decades ago, but its heroes are still here. They are as diverse as America itself, but all of them have key things in common: love for their country, love for their families, and love for that greatest of vintages, Chianti. A young boy learns the truth of his father’s service in ... Read more

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Papa The Popular Printer: A True Story about The Forniss Printing Company

T. Lynette Yankson

“Papa the Popular Printer” is the true story of James Henry Forniss, who rose from shoe shiner to professional printer, likened to a modern-day IT expert. Despite racial barriers in the early 20th century South, his journey from youth to community activist in Uniontown, Alabama, shows the power of persistence, faith, and courage. This book ... Read more

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WWII Letters from England: An American Soldier Writes Home

Susan Sommers Thurman

Drafted six months post-Pearl Harbor, Charles “Muggins” Sommers exchanged 500 letters with his wife during his WWII stint in England. Susan Sommers Thurman’s book details the life of a US soldier at Burtonwood, the largest military airbase in the UK. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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A Good Day to Die

Carina Bergfeldt

He is the last person to touch them before they die. His face is the last they see before they are executed. He stands there with one last goal: to get them to heaven. 276 TIMES CHAPLAIN Jim Brazzil has sat in deaths waiting room. He has listened to confessions in the eleventh hour. The ... Read more

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Emerging From the Dark: Stroke…The Untold Stories

Terence Ang

My stroke may have taken away some things, but it can never take away my will to live. Stroke continues to disrupt lives and rob families of their loved ones, as more and more people are coming to realize. Two of the beautiful souls featured in this book have since departed, and this LIMITED EDITION ... Read more

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Free: K9 ODIN

Lisa Slater

K9 Odin The Redemptive Autobiography of a Patrol Tracking Canine that Transformed a Community and Inspired the World. This book is based on a true story. It is told by Odin, Coos County Sheriffs Office Patrol Tracking Canine, badge number 5K3. The intended spirit of this book is to provide the unique and invaluable opportunity ... Read more

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The Broken Traveler

Hugo Smienk

“Laughter in the Shadows: A Memoir of Pain and Pretence” “A Gripping Journey of Love, Loss, and Self-Discovery” In “The Broken Traveler”, Hugo Smienk takes you on a deeply personal and relatable journey of love, loss, and self-discovery. Through the eyes of his protagonist Henri, Smienk shares a candid and unflinching account of his struggles ... Read more

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Free: Odar: Jido, A Journey Through Community

Denice Karamardian

Hovsep Karamardian is on the precipice of adulthood. Finishing his education, he awaits a life in the family business that seems to him like a prison. On an errand to market, an unexpected confrontation forever changes him. After living a life surrounded by family and friends in Kessab, he is abruptly forced to travel with ... Read more

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The Hollywood Assistant: Life Below The Line

Micheal HaDera

Micheal HaDeras The Hollywood Assistant: Life Below The Line is a shocking insiders tale about the inner workings of one mans life inside a major Hollywood production. He details the everyday trials and tribulations of a Hollywood producer assistant in full color, leaving no surprising detail, ridiculous request or scandalous event out, giving the reader ... Read more

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Free: PROSTITUTE TO PROFESSOR: A Guide to Radical Transformation

Becca Jacobson

Discover the inspiring journey of Becca Jacobson who transformed her life from a young prostitute grappling with drugs, alcohol, and loneliness, to an unlikely career as a college professor battling the same demons. Her journey culminates in a dramatic fall and unexpected rise to a new career coaching others through their own transformations. Free on ... Read more

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Enduring

Donna Larkin

One wife’s story of caring for her husband with dementia and the lessons for caregivers she learned along the way. “Enduring is both heart-warming and heart-breaking . . . Larkin has written an inviting resource that highlights-and will help readers face-the ups and downs of being a caregiver.” BookLife Reviews $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Can’t Tame a Mongoose

Stan Rose

In Cant Tame a Mongoose, Stan Rose, PhD shares stories from his own life as an MIT biologist turned successful entrepreneur, illustrating the inevitable, unexpected events that may impact a business or life and strategies to increase the likelihood of overcoming unanticipated challenges or seizing emergent opportunities. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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