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!
Free: So Big the Land
As a tender young townie in the revolutionary sixties, Sue steps away from all that is familiar to spend her life with a man she has known for three weeks. With little prelude she is thrown into the deep end of a gritty farming life in a man’s world. A life of hard work on ... Read more
The Light in His Soul: Lessons from My Brother’s Schizophrenia
Call Richmond, Jr. went missing. Twenty years later he showed up on a family member’s doorstep: homeless, broken, and suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. For the next 14 years, his sister Rebecca took on the struggle to restore him as they faced the dark traumas and painful memories of their past together. Rebecca Schaper has written ... Read more
Ghetto is a College
The first edition story of a young man who changed his life from the streets to becoming among young respected entrepreneurs in Kenya. $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Fake Papers: Survival Lessons from Grandma’s Escape
Fake Papers is a real-life escape story about a Holocaust survivor, who passes on survival lessons to her grandson, a documentary filmmaker working in war zones like Afghanistan. Free on Kindle... Read more
Free: My Name Is Bacci Bogie Frequent Flyer Extraordinaire
“My Name Is Bacci Bogie Frequent Flyer Extraordinaire”…written with love and tears about a 4-pound adorable Maltese. His human-like antics drew people to him where ever he went. People stood in line for his autograph as he performed funny tricks. Bacci traveled over 500,000 air miles as my ‘jet pet’ experiencing life in a very ... Read more
The Hooligans of Kandahar: Not All War Stories are Heroic
In the birthplace of the Taliban, some men lose their lives, some lose their sanity, and others their humanity. They are the Hooligans. A group of soldiers was deployed with a mission to train and advise the Afghan National Police and help rebuild the country of Afghanistan, discover how they survived the war-torn city of ... Read more
Woman In Scarlet
An inspirational memoir of one woman’s 28-year journey from aspirations of becoming one of the first female officers within the fabled Royal Canadian Mounted Police, to overcoming the harsh realities of discrimination, injustice and personal violation. Told with exuberance, humor and astonishing honesty, Woman In Scarlet, is a thrilling police car ride-along. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Desde el exilio: A Collection of Poems from the Exile
From the Exile was born as a poetic memoir to describe the experience of being born in Venezuela in 1988 to the publication of this poem collection in 2019. This period entitles the last years of the Venezuelan democracy, already bruised by the discontent caused by the different political parties in the country before the ... Read more
Precious Silver Chopsticks
The book is about Mae Adams, the narrator, who was born in Korea in 1933 as the second daughter and abandoned by her mother for she was not a son. In the Korean family system of that time, the first-born son was a blessing as he inherited the family fortune and was responsible for the ... Read more
The Results of a Failed Abortion: A Collection of Poems
The Result of a Failed Abortion is an autobiographical collection of poems by Shaun O. Smith. Dealing with issues from sexual and mental abuse to living with depression and anxiety, Shaun openly discusses the pain that has kept his mind captive most of his life. Freeing himself from these struggles, he hopes to either speak ... Read more
Final Flight Final Fight: My grandmother, the WASP, and Arlington National Cemetery
When Arlington National Cemetery refused to accept my grandmother’s last request to be laid to rest there, I refused to let her legacy as a veteran die along with her. My grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon, flew as a pilot with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II. Despite being part of the ... Read more
Lately Lesbian
Good Southern girls follow the rules and walk down predictable paths. Jenna predictably married Paul and believed in happily ever after. Although Jenna played by all the rules, she had no idea the tragic turns that her life would take. She needed the support of her husband, his shoulder to cry on, and strong arms ... Read more
Free: Hungry for Life: A Memoir Unlocking the Truth Inside an Anorexic Mind
In this painfully moving memoir, take a firsthand look at anorexia through the eyes of a young girl. Even in kindergarten, Rachel Richards knows something isn’t right. By leading us through her distorted thoughts, she shines a light on the mystery of mental illness. Experience the fascinating and flawed treatment process, and learn the secret ... Read more
Beneath The Muscle: Unleash Your Inner Champion
World-renowned fitness celebrity Lauren Powers rose above debilitating addiction and became a bodybuilding champion at an age when most contenders retire. With multiple titles and film roles under her belt, Powers is living proof that you can turn your true passions into reality. Beneath the Muscle is your inspirational handbook to letting your true talents ... Read more
Free: The People of Nineteenth Street
Reliving tales of ordinary people impacting the lives of others, by chance or intention, evokes a wellspring of memories in this Texas-set encounter chronicling childhood to profession. Free on Kindle.... Read more
Waratah: From the Ashes of the Vietnam War, Grew a Spirit that would not be Stopped
An enthralling tale of motherhood, war, betrayal, and love. This memoir captures the true strength and resilience of the human heart. It’s told between a past and present timeframe, contrasting modern life in Australia with the author’s childhood and adolescence in Vietnam. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Mother, It’s Hard to Forgive You: Ridding Myself of the Family Scapegoat Mantle
The author’s gripping story of survival and the hard choices she must make to safeguard her future. After breaking free from the chains of her past, Nancy is faced with a choice to revisit her family history or close that chapter forever. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
My Journey to MBA
In 1994, I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I have compiled journal entries from my diagnosis through the day that I received my MBA. If you have a friend or family member with mental illness, I highly recommend this book. $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Finishing Off the Bottle: A Memoir of Addiction and Self-Discovery
A compelling memoir about alcohol addiction, recovery, and discovering your true self after getting sober. $1.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Dancing With Death
Two men, three years, seven countries, 3000 miles… This evocative, gripping narrative coupled with countless, award-worthy photographs makes this a must-read for those who love travel, outdoor adventure, and the exploration of other cultures. But most of all, it’s for the dreamers who’ve been told they can’t, and stubbornly refuse to listen. A rollercoaster of ... Read more
Surviving the Fatherland
Spanning thirteen years from 1940 to 1953 and set against the epic panorama of WWII, author Annette Oppenlander’s Surviving the Fatherland is a sweeping saga of family, love, and betrayal that illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the children’s war. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Stars, Stripes, and Corporate Logos
While growing up in Southern Illinois and later while serving in the U.S. military, I visited 35 countries on five continents; yet, I have never been anywhere I would rather live more than right here in the U.S. In the military, my buddies and I often talked about “home,” which was not the place from ... Read more
Free: The Life of Mikey – A Memoir
In his coming of age memoir, Michael K Willis examines the changing culture and constant history of his childhood home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Free on Kindle.... Read more
Free: To Touch Eternity: A Memoir of Miracles
To Touch Eternity consists of miracles that defy explanation, near-death experiences that will take your breath away, lessons not taught in any classroom and truths that will set you free. Read it if you dare! Free on Kindle.... Read more
90 Days to Live
Alternately heart-wrenching and heartwarming–and delivered in an engaging dual-author format–90 Days to Live will speak to anyone struggling with an “incurable” disease, building a business under trying circumstances, or anyone who just loves a good old-fashioned, “beating-the-odds” story. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: The Path of Leashed Resistance: The Buddy System
This book is a hilarious and heartbreaking look into the life of a family that fell into canine rescue completely by accident but now lives to protect and care for their dogs absolutely on purpose. A great read for anyone who loves dogs! When Robert and Beth Hading-Yostlot rescued Buddy Lee, they had no idea ... Read more
Free: The Tiger in the Yard
The Tiger in the Yard is a powerful story about Barbara Weber, who’s lived sixty-seven years with complex PTSD, managed to raise children, teach and complete her Ph.D. Free on Kindle.... Read more
The Thing Is
A delightful ride through the exhilaration and excruciation of youth and young adulthood. The Thing Is will leave you fuzzy with nostalgia, wincing in recognition and laughing out loud. $3.02 on Kindle.... Read more
European Politics on Drugs
European Politics on Drugs is a memoir based on the ongoing scandal known as the “atmed Affair,” coined by the former Portuguese European Commission President José Manuel Barroso in 2007. It is the story of how a seemingly innocent sales ban over public health concerns in Bavaria has prevented a simple invention from gaining access ... Read more
Addicted to Dimes (Confessions of a Liar and a Cheat)
How does a good girl go bad? Based on a true story, told in the author’s own words, without polish or prose, this haunting tale of addiction, family secrets, abuse, sexual misconduct, destruction, crime and recovery! One day at a time, one page at a time. Learn of this remarkable and brave story. $2.99 on ... Read more
Free: The Mafia Philosopher: Two Tonys
“A fast-paced true-crime memoir with all of the action of Goodfellas” – UNILAD “Sopranos v Sons of Anarchy with an Alaskan-snow backdrop” – True Geordie Podcast Breaking bones, burying bodies and planting bombs became second nature to Two Tonys while working for the Bonanno Crime Family, whose exploits inspired The Godfather. After a dispute with ... Read more
Fennomenal PR: From Obscurity to Omnipresence
77% CEOs say PR increases sales – The Value of Corporate Reputation Survey “Fennomenal PR”, #1 Amazon Best-Selling Book in multiple categories such as Public Relations, Media & Communication, and Business Consulting, is based on the principle of Omnipresence Marketing that help your company amplify brand message, maintain good reputation, sell more with ease and ... Read more
Two Dogs One Wife
Just days before their wedding, Giorgio and Margherita’s beloved, mischievous German shepherd Aria disappears, apparently kidnapped. In an epic adventure, Aria becomes Italy’s most hunted and famous dog. Set against the backdrop of beautiful Tuscan and Mediterranean summers and old, classic Turin, this true story evokes tears, laughter and love. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Love Conquers Cancer
Ours is clearly not the only story out there. With the declaration of a single word, cancer, we joined the ranks of an army far larger than the world has seen. As Lenny and I walked the path of diagnosis and treatment, something became increasingly unclear. If so many millions are facing the same enemy, ... Read more
The Three Kitties That Saved My Life
When tragedy struck, I thought for sure that my own life was at an end. I was wrong. This is the true story of how two stray rescue cats and a woman named Kitty, whom I finally met after a wild ride of internet dating, brought love, romance, and laughter back into my life. $0.99 ... Read more
Free: My Different Orient: A Memoir
When you see the world, the world sees you. Dietmar Vogelmann left his country years ago and took a chance, starting a new life in Vietnam. Luckily, his experience in hotel management got him hired at a 5-star beach-side resort, but his initial impression was less than favorable. In fact, he wanted to leave as ... Read more
Free: Broken Silence: Living with Passion and Purpose after Sexual Abuse, A Dancer’s Story
I am Jean Dorff, and was sexual abused from the age of 7 by close family members. As young as I was, I knew that something terribly wrong was done to me. I became very inwards focused and started to create walls around me that only a few could see and come through. On the ... Read more
Growing Up Country: Memories of an Iowa Farm Girl
Growing Up Country: Memories of an Iowa Farm Girl delivers a treat as delicious as oatmeal cookies hot out of the oven – a memoir of a happy childhood. In charming and memorable vignettes, Carol Bodensteiner captures rural life in middle America, in the middle of the 20th Century. In these pages you can step ... Read more
Free: The Israeli Missed Connection
This is a true story told by one of the three Israelis that smuggled five tons of cannabis from Lebanon to Britain in the 1980s. Suspense, surprises and humor fill up the pages of this book. If you want a break from your respectable routine, this is the book for you! Free on Kindle.... Read more
The Light in His Soul: Lessons from My Brother’s Schizophrenia
Call Richmond, Jr. went missing. Twenty years later he showed up on a family member’s doorstep. He was homeless, broken, and suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. For the next 14 years, his sister Rebecca took on the struggle to restore him as they faced the dark traumas and painful memories of their past. Rebecca Schaper has ... Read more
