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Chris Gardner is an American businessman, stockbroker, investor, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and author who briefly spent time homeless with his son in the early 1980s. His book of memoirs, The Pursuit of Happyness, was published in May 2006.

A fascinating insight into the vibrant culture of Modernism, and the rich artistic world of Paris's Left Bank, Gertrude Stein's The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas includes an introduction by Thomas Fensch in Penguin Modern Classics.For Gertrude Stein and her wife Alice B. Toklas, life in Paris was based upon the rue de Fleurus and the Saturday evenings and 'it was like a kaleidoscope slowly.

This person is James Willoughby Carnac, and this memoir is an account of his entire life, including a few short months in 1888 when he became the murderer known to posterity as Jack the Ripper. This book introduces a new suspect for the infamous murders in Whitechapel in 1888, and contains information that does not appear to be derived from.

On March 23, 1863, Mariano Ponce, a Filipino physician noted for his works and contribution in the Philippine Revolution, was born in Baliuag, Bulacan. Ponce took his medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas, then traveled to Spain to finish his advanced studies at the Universidad Central de Madrid in 1889.

This list contains autobiographies and biographies (921 Dewey Decimal Range)for Young Adults. I have separated biographies into a another list. I realize that this is a very specific list, but believe this could really help with YA readers' advisory.

I always recommend Starman by Paul Trynka, it’s well researched and a good read. Pretty comprehensive up until about 2004 or so. The closest we’ll ever get to an autobiography is the photo book Moonage Daydream by Mick Rock, David writes wonderful anecdotes for a great many pictures from the Ziggy era.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's autobiography is a powerful memoir chronicling his extraordinary life as one of India's greatest social reformers and visionaries. It takes readers on a transformative journey through his early struggles against caste discrimination, his pursuit of education and his relentless fight for social justice and human rights.

Enid Bagnold (born October 27, 1889, Rochester, Kent, England—died March 31, 1981, London) was an English novelist and playwright who was known for her broad range of subject and style. Bagnold, the daughter of an army officer, spent her early childhood in Jamaica and attended schools in England and France.

The Story of My Life, first published in book form in 1903 is Helen Keller's autobiography detailing her early life, particularly her experiences with Anne Sullivan. [1] Portions of it were adapted by William Gibson for a 1957 Playhouse 90 production, a 1959 Broadway play, a 1962 Hollywood feature film, and the Indian film Black.

We've researched and ranked the best autobiography books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more Featuring recommendations from Malcolm Gladwell, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffett, and 395 other experts.

Read the classic autobiography of Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and anti-integrationist, as told by Alex Haley. Learn about his life, his conversion, his break with Elijah Muhammad, and his message of pride and self-determination for African Americans.

Using none of the traditional routes, Winona Ryder established herself as the single most exciting actress of her generation. From her Hollywood movie debut at the age of thirteen to starring alongside Sigourney Weaver in Alien Resurrection, this affectionate biography traces the events and circumstances that shaped her career and propelled her from teen star to cultural icon.

Nenjukku Needhi (Justice to Heart) is an autobiography written by Mu Karunanidhi, popularly called as Kalaignar. He is a man of letters and a pragmatic political leader. His autobiography is rich in narrating the political history of Tamil Nadu and India. The story of his life is skillfully combined with the concrete political events of Tamil Nadu.

Quincy Jones's most recent major award is his designation as a Commander of the Legion of Honor by the government of France. He is a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors for 2001. His most recent album release is Q: The Musical Biography of Quincy Jones. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Books shelved as self-help-biography: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear, How to Win Friends & Infl.

A selection of the Bioscience Library's new memoirs, autobiographies, and biographies of life, health, and environmental scientists and others interacting with the natural world. Read their stories to gain new perspectives and get inspired!.

Willa Sibert Cather (/ ˈ k æ ð ər /; [1] born Wilella Sibert Cather; [2] December 7, 1873 [A] – Ap) was an American writer known for her novels of life on the Great Plains, including O Pioneers!, The Song of the Lark, and My Ántonia.

Jo Pavey comes across in her autobiography just as she does in real life - humble, down-to-earth, and passionate about her sport. As a mum of two young children myself, who attempts to run, it was inspiring to read about the way she balances her love for her family and her love for her sport, and incredible to learn how she achieved her greatest sporting successes after having two babies.

Jonathan Alter has done his very best with the first cradle-to-present biography of a modern president best known for gas station lines, captives in the desert, and his life as an ex-president. Jimmy Carter becomes relevant again, as his humanity and personality are revealed nearly completely.

John Bew's portrait of Clement Attlee is a fine work on bringing Great Britain's most transformational politician and statesman into the 21st Century. A man who saw the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, fought in WW1 and who involved himself in the social work amongst the poverty of the East End of London is the embodiment of Britain's change.

The Autobiography, intended for John Adams' family but never finished, consists of three large sections. The first records his boyhood, his legal and political career, and the movement that culminated in American independence.

Biography/Wiki. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 in a Muslim family in Rameswaram, Madras Presidency, British India. Kalam was the youngest of his five siblings. His father, Jainulabdeen was the Imam of a mosque and owned a boat.

Nah, you're looking at it like a human vs a much stronger human. If a 2000 played magnus 10000 times they might win a game occasionally because magnus is human and will make mistakes. A computer is never gonna blunder ever. The only way to beat a computer is to play computer perfect chess the entire game and even then it's probably a draw.

Mickey Loomis had a close friendship with Cortez Kennedy and is devastated by his death, saying we have "lost a true Saint of a person." "My wife Melanie and I, my sons Alex and Sam and.

A gangster (Cho Jae-hyun) meets a college student (Seo Won) who is desperate for money and forces her into prostitution.

Visits from his angry gay daughter, Gemma (Donnetta Lavinia Grays), always end in arguments over what led his wife to abandon the family and return to the islands. No wonder Alfred takes refuge.

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