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Autobiographies

Find inspiration for a wide range of the best autobiographies and books about people themselves and their memories. Here are autobiographies about some of the world's most exciting people and how their life story has been. Autobiographies are stories written or told by the person themselves. It is not necessarily famous people who write books about themselves, but also quite ordinary people who have something important at heart to tell. But also if the person has experienced or achieved something unique in life that may be interesting to others. Find the best autobiographies below for your next reading.
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  • by David Bowie
    £34.49

  • by Hugo Vickers & HRH The Duke of Kent
    £10.99 - 18.99

  • - Living Life Through the Dead
    by Zak Bagans
    £16.99

    Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans has travelled all over the world, but this book brings us closer to home as he investigates the demons of his own house. Come along for the ride.

  • by Corrie Ten Boom, John Sherrill & Elizabeth Sherill
    £9.49

    A long awaited and deserved new edition of this enduring and moving classic.

  • - The True Story of My Spiritual Quest
    by Dan Millman
    £13.49

    "This story is mine, but the way belongs to us all.” — Dan Millman Dan Millman's books and teachings have been a guiding light to millions of people. Now comes the true story of his search for the good life, a quest for meaning in the modern world. In vivid detail, he describes his evolution from childhood dreamer to world-class athlete, including the events that led him to write the spiritual classic Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Over the course of two decades Dan was guided by four radically different mentors: the Professor, a scientist-mystic; the Guru, a charismatic spiritual master; the Warrior-Priest, a rescuer of lost souls; and the Sage, a servant of reality. Each of them generated mind-expanding experiences that prepared Dan for his calling as a down-to-earth spiritual teacher. This book also contains commentaries by his wife Joy with her perspectives of the four mentors and their life together. At times funny, at times poignant, this memoir will delight Dan's longtime fans and inspire new generations of readers who wish to live with a peaceful heart and a warrior's spirit.

  • - The Untold Story of the World's Most Famous Dynasty
    by Natalie Livingstone
    £10.99 - 18.99

    From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mistresses of Cliveden, an enthralling, sumptuous and surprising history of the Rothschild women

  • - What I Learned from Sport, Fame and Fatherhood
    by Tom Daley
    £15.49

    A deeply personal and inspiring memoir from one of the most celebrated and influential names in British sport.

  • by Garry Kasparov
    £9.49

  • - The Final Days of the Trump Presidency
    by Michael Wolff
    £8.99 - 15.49

    The SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER - now in paperback

  • by Diana Beresford-Kroeger
    £15.99

    "A rare gift: an inspiring tale about trees, trauma and the very purpose of life." -Andrew Nikiforuk, author of Empire of the Beetle Diana Beresford-Kroeger-a world-recognized botanist and medical biochemist-has revolutionized our understanding of the natural world with her startling insights into the hidden life of trees. In this riveting memoir, she uncovers the roots of her discoveries in her extraordinary childhood in Ireland. Soon after, her brilliant mind bloomed into an illustrious scientific career that melds the intricacies of the natural world with the truths of traditional Celtic wisdom. To Speak for the Trees uniquely blends the story of Beresford-Kroeger's incredible life and her outstanding achievement as a scientist. It elegantly shows us how forests can not only heal us as people but can also help save the planet.

  • - My Ryder Cup Journey
    by Tony Jacklin
    £9.99

    Tony Jacklin rescued the Ryder Cup from oblivion. Following years of American domination, interest in the event nosedived in the 1970s. It was Tony''s appointment as captain of Europe in 1983 that helped resuscitate the matches and launch the remarkable transformation of a competition that is now one of the biggest showpiece occasions in the world of sport.This book takes us on a journey through Tony''s Ryder Cup career, his seven matches as a player and his four as captain. It details his friendships with some of the game''s greats like Seve Ballesteros, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer but also chronicles the times when he hit rock bottom - the sudden and unexpected death of his first wife, his own recent struggles with ill health, the year he lost everything financially and his affair with a sixteen-year-old that was splashed on the front page of a tabloid newspaper.

  • by Jane Birkin
    £8.99

    The intimate journals (1957-1982) of iconic actor, singer, songwriter and model Jane Birkin

  • - Secrets, Stories and Tricks from My World
    by Joel M
    £11.99

    My name is Joel Mawhinney, though I go by the name Joel M. You might know me from TikTok as @joelmagician.

  • - Rulebreaker
    by Tobias Schächter & Daniel Meuren
    £13.49

    The first biography of the new Chelsea manager.

  • - Essays
    by Tom Segura
    £20.49

    Combining his signature curmudgeonly humor with, as Newsweek put it, a "silly approach to upsetting topics," Tom Segura presents a series of personal stories packed with the crazy characters and strong opinions fans have come to know and love from his podcasts and standup.The essays in I'd Like to Play Alone, Please feature comedic tales from Tom's time on the road, his marriage, the trials and tribulations of parenting young children and, perhaps most memorably, his dad who, like any good Baby Boomer father, likes to talk about his bowel movements and share graphic Vietnam stories at inappropriate moments. It's enough to make anyone want some peace and quiet. This book will have readers laughing out loud and nodding in agreement with Segura's central message: in a world where everyone is increasingly insane, sometimes you just need to be alone.

  • by Stuart Thomson
    £14.49

    Nacho NovoWhen I left Spain for my Scottish adventure back in 2001, I could not have dreamt just how my career would take off. Six great years I spent at Rangers, making friends for life on and off the pitch. Yes, I won a league medal, scored the winning goal in a cup final, scored against Celtic and the winning penalty to take us to Manchester. However, what now gives me the greatest pleasure, is not only the memories, but knowing I am now a fan myself. I will be celebrating 55 like the rest of the Bears. Once a Ranger, always a Ranger.Robie Ferguson, GlasgowMy first away trip abroad was to Bilbao in 1969, in the Fairs Cup. Since then, my love for Rangers has taken me on over 200 trips all over Europe, South Africa, USA, Canada & Australia. From cup games to pre-season friendlies and tours, I have made good friends all over the world. Every trip has been an adventure following The Rangers.Ross McGill, Union BearsOur club and support really are second to none, and this experience at the time (in Leipzig) was a taster for the younger generation of trips to come and a bit of hope for our entire support, that natural order would one day be restored, and we would be back in Europe, following our club and at the top of Scottish football once again. Thankfully we are now there and 55 has been achieved. We are back....

  • by Will Sergeant
    £10.99 - 15.49

  • - Thinking about Diplomacy from Machiavelli to Modern Times
    by Robert Cooper
    £11.99

  • - Revised and Illustrated Edition
    by Will Ellsworth-Jones
    £15.99

    A fully updated and illustrated edition of the bestselling story of the world's most famous graffiti artist

  • by Richard Morton Jack
    £13.49

  • - The Diaries Of Victor Klemperer 1933-41
    by Victor Klemperer
    £11.99

    A publishing sensation in German, the publication of Victor Klemperer's diaries brings to light one of the most extraordinary documents of the Nazi period.

  • by Michael Holding
    £8.99 - 15.49

    A powerful look at the history of racism through the prism of sport, showing how we can change things through education and understanding

  • - Battle-Tested Lessons for Leaders and Entrepreneurs from History's Greatest Rivalries
    by David Brown & Business Wars
    £10.99 - 11.99

    Sun Tzu's THE ART OF WAR meets the hit podcast BUSINESS WARS, in this powerful compilation of insights from the biggest business rivalries in history.

  • - How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable
    by Jamie Kern Lima
    £15.49

    If you've ever doubted yourself or felt truly underestimated, this book will inspire a new kind of belief and confidence in you and your dreams!

  • by Ibn Kathir
    £22.49 - 38.99

  • - 12 Rounds to Success
    by Eddie Hearn
    £9.49 - 18.99

    A motivational and inspirational guide to success, from one of the most successful and recognisable boxing promoters in the world.

  • by Steve Hackett
    £8.99

    Steve's candid tales about Genesis, and his personal relationships with the other four band members. A great insight into this major rock band. He also regales stories of his career since leaving Genesis and the many different journeys that it has taken him on. His flair for the creative, and a great deal of levity make this a riveting read.

  • - How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World
    by Matt Alt
    £10.99

    The history of Japan's unprecedented takeover of the global imaginary, as told through the eight packaged fantasies that charmed and changed the world most thoroughly from Hello Kitty and the Karaoke machine to the novels of Haruki Murakami.

  • - My Life with Whitney Houston
    by Robyn Crawford
    £10.99

  • by Alex Ross
    £15.49

Autobiographies and their knowledge

Autobiographies are books that most often deal with the author himself. It is about people who have been through wild and eventful moments. Usually we have to dive far down, or at least know each other well, before we tell very personal stories. After all, it is not something we would tell a stranger in everyday life, so personal, are these autobiographies. It is excellent to be able to learn from each other so that the experiences and traumatic times we go through are not in vain. Of course, this is also something we can learn from, but autobiographies give you the knowledge you need to avoid the mistakes they end up making. In addition, it also contains stories about people they have been close to and how those relationships have changed. It is not always about learning in autobiographies, it can also be about understanding the human being behind. We are all incredibly complex people and that is evident in autobiographies. Autobiographies are books that take us very close to human nature, it gives us details that we would not otherwise get in a normal conversation.

The experiences and moments we all have, are where autobiographies shine about the mentality, such as the highest athletes have. These are books written both for the author's own sake but also the reader's. It is about quid pro quo, a two-sided coin that benefits one's own recovery (the author) and the reader. When we write down our thoughts, we quickly get rid of everything that keeps us down. That weight can be incredibly heavy and can therefore be very healthy to get rid of once in a while. A positive is that you know someone can read it, and get a whole lot of information from it, and perhaps learn what they should and should not do in certain situations. Take, for example, ‘Mamba Mentality’ a book about the late Kobe Bryant, it is said that his mentality was invincible and completely bulletproof. Something that we all strive to achieve, and that is exactly what autobiographies are all about. The innermost thoughts in a man. Autobiographies can also give you insight into your favorite celebrity life, understand them and see what makes them the person they are. We are all interesting and unique in our own way, through experiences and the knowledge or skills we possess.

Many of the books also consist of well-known quotes from many different people through political stories and the celebrity world.

Elon Musk has written an autobiography back in 2016, which deals with the giant tech companies he has managed to create. Including PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla and SolarCity. It is a deep look into how he has managed to do this and what it required from his own life. It is said that we have to sacrifice a lot to reach a high position in life. Great autobiography, which is a great place to start if you are into this topic.

As mentioned, autobiographies are a great tool for learning from others, and many of the stories are written by people who have had a tough upbringing. It is to their own advantage to understand how they have done it and what it requires of them. Try and dive into some of our autobiographies today!

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