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!
Whispers Across a Sea: A Novel of Victorian Ireland
Whispers Across a Sea is a sweeping novel that follows three generations of the Anglo-Irish Young family in Victorian Ireland, where Irish desire for independence from Britain is building. How will the family evolve in the ever-changing social and political landscape of the country they call home? $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
The Story to Table Mesa: From the Crumbs Beneath the Table to a Seat at the Table
What if life’s toughest challenges were just stepping stones to your greatest triumphs? From washing dishes to building a successful restaurant group, Carl Garrett’s journey is a testament to faith, resilience, and the power of dreams. This is more than a memoir; it’s a blueprint for anyone navigating life’s challenges & striving for success. $5.95 ... Read more
Before I Lose My Own Mind
In Before I Lose My Own Mind, Beverly Thorn—a psychologist, neuroscientist, and end-of-life doula—provides an honest vision of caregiving that is tender, openhearted, and genuinely useful. Filled with resources and insights, this book is a roadmap for all caregivers, whether they’re family or friends, spouses or children, professionals or novices. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Epitome of Hypocrisy: Sex, Drugs and the Real Birth of Rock & Roll
Epitome of Hypocrisy: Sex, Drugs and the Real Birth of Rock & Roll is an unflinching autobiographical journey through the tumultuous landscape of the 1960s and 70s music scene. The author delves into personal experiences marked by the era’s indulgent lifestyle, exploring the allure and consequences of sex, drugs, and rock & roll. Beyond the ... Read more
Room For Another: A Courageous Adoption Story Based on True Events
When two high school students interview 70-year-old Theresa for a class assignment, they uncover a powerful story of sacrifice and unconditional love. From a broken childhood to an unexpected pregnancy in an era of limited choices, Theresa makes the heart-wrenching decision to place her baby for adoption—choosing someone else’s happiness over her own. Based on ... Read more
If You Must Go, I Wish You Triplets
“What a fantastic book…like reading a mystery, racing to see what happens…and then finding clarity and the triumph of the ending.”—ABIGAIL THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author of A Three Dog Life Sometimes, we know the least about those we love the most. It took less than an hour for an old life to end ... Read more
Dear II: For Amaadi
Mental illness is not a barrier to leading a fulfilling life. This book explores the transformative journey of battling mental illness through faith, professional support, and the unwavering embrace of family and friends. Through sharing her own experience with depression, Adade offers readers practical insights and heartfelt encouragement to embrace their own stories. $3.88 on ... Read more
Through the Darkness: A Story of Love from the Other Side
Through the Darkness is a true story of one woman’s journey of healing in the wake of tremendous personal loss after losing her only child and husband within three years. The book is filled with thought-provoking discussions and acts as a road map for navigating through grief to a place of renewed hope and purpose ... Read more
The Art of Cleaning: A Mother-Daughter Story of Cleaning With Care
The Art of Cleaning isn’t just about tidying up—it’s about finding peace through intentional care. Blending heartfelt memoir with practical wisdom, this book reveals how simple routines can become acts of love, healing, and emotional clarity. Passed down from mother to daughter, these soulful habits transform cleaning into a quiet, grounding ritual. Discover how tending ... Read more
Elk Love: A Montana Memoir
Having spent ten summers on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation near Glacier National Park, part of her doctoral fieldwork for a PhD in Native American Art History, forty-two-year-old Lynne Spriggs thinks of Montana as her healing place. When she moves to “Big Sky Country” from the East Coast in a quest to reset her life, she ... Read more
The Order of Things: A Memoir About Chasing Joy
“A beautifully written testament to doing the hard work of changing your circumstances and opening your heart to a more meaningful life filled with hope and love. . . . Gormley’s a towering talent and a writer to watch!” —Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author of Group and B.F.F. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
True Hospitality: Lessons Learned from Behind the Concierge Desk
True Hospitality is a fascinating memoir of one woman’s journey to find her way in the world of luxury hospitality. Through personal anecdotes of outlandish guest requests, lavish weddings and parties, celebrity stays, and smoke-filled lobbies, Cooperstein takes an honest look at the true meaning of hospitality and how it came to define her. $0.99 ... Read more
Blackbird: A Mother’s Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After Suicide
Blackbird is a memoir composed in real time, a concise and brutally honest look at the emotional, physical, and spiritual impact of deep despair. By unflinchingly pulling back the curtain on fear and shame, Betsy’s story inspires important conversations about mental health, grief resilience, and creating a path toward healing. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Hungry for Life
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 and behaviors, she shines a light on the mystery of mental illness. Experience the fascinating and flawed treatment process and learn ... Read more
Women’s Crusader: Catharine Beecher’s Untold Story
A true story of love, loss, and the pioneering fight for women’s education in America. Catharine Beecher was a crusader for women’s education, author, and feminist thinker in the nineteenth century. Compelling and meticulously researched, Women’s Crusader is the inspiring turning-point story of an important yet little-known woman in US history. $1.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar
Heroes aren’t just the ones who bring home medals. Hero Redefined delves into the lesser-known stories of Olympic athletes—and a couple of Olympic venues—that challenge the conventional narrative of glory and gold. In personal profiles exploring herculean feats of strength, perseverance, and sportsmanship, Levy offers a new vision of heroism. $1.99 on Kindle.... Read more
The Stowaway in First Class: A True Story of an Unforgettable Quest to Come to America
A family’s legacy is forever changed in this true story of ransom notes, stowaways, and mobsters. With a heart of gold—and the suspense of a classic crime novel—this true story memorializes one man’s split-second decision to chart a new course for generations to come, proving that courage and honor do have the power to make ... Read more
Free: You Still Can’t Make This Up!
Book two continues with short, almost true to life stories from the everyday life of a Social Worker in public and private practice. Some are drop-dead funny, some tragic. You won’t find anything more fascinating than real life. If you liked book one, you will love book two: true to life stories, odd characters, and ... Read more
Free: OPAL: Spirit of a Woman
* New Release * In Honor of “Women’s History Month” On the day she was born, fate had already determined her destiny. A destiny fraught with abandonment, want, faith, and reward. “OPAL: Spirit of a Woman” is the story of Mary Opal Fetters/George; a courageous woman who lost her mother to childbirth at the tender ... Read more
Sim One: A Love and Then-What-Happens Story
“Raw, humorous, heartfelt.” $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
They Hang Me in Tokyo: A Barbarian Artist’s Life-Changing Journey to Master Nihonga, the Traditional Art of Japan
Enter the hidden world of Nihonga art in this one-of-a-kind memoir blending West and East. Hidden deep in the heart of Tokyo, a small shop sells something hardly known to the outside world. A coveted permanent pigment infused with minerals and gemstones, this rare paint has been used for centuries by Nihonga masters and few ... Read more
What really happened to Earle Vincent Meanor
Earle Vincent Meanor, my dad, was a fine man who was wronged badly by some individuals who might have just not liked his personality or his intellect. He was blocklisted, had his invention of the Instamatic camera stolen, and was forced to walk almost everywhere because he could not afford a car. This book tells ... Read more
DEAD DOG ROAD
In this heartbreaking true story, three children attempt to escape a sadistic mother living in the backwoods of a small Texas town. DEAD DOG ROAD–a place where secrets are buried like the injured fighting dogs who are dumped there. $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: OPAL: Spirit of a Woman
*To honor Women’s History Month* Sold into servitude by her own father – Opal reached deep inside her heart, and found a well of strength. Then, after having survived those tremendous odds – she championed that grit forward into a legacy of grace. This is her true story. Free on Kindle.... Read more
Any Body Can Heal: A Memoir About Facing Down Trauma
From survivor to psychotherapist—one woman’s path to triumphing over trauma by understanding how the brain’s brilliant protective mechanisms helped keep her alive. Thoughtful and brutally honest, Davidson’s memoir paints a moving portrait of one woman’s winding path to self-acceptance, healing and reclaiming a joyful life. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Honor, Courage, Commitment, And NavAdmin 190/21
What do honor, courage, and commitment mean to you? In Honor, Courage, and Commitment, one man shares his powerful story of standing by his convictions, even at great personal risk. As the only active-duty member at his station to refuse the vaccine mandate, he faced immense pressure but remained steadfast. Through raw and honest storytelling, ... Read more
Kye in the Valley of Gold
Historians will someday mark the silicon revolution of the late twentieth century as a monumental shift in human history. This humorous insider look reveals the hard work, courage, and random luck it takes to succeed in a rapidly expanding industry. $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more
MOLDed: A Memoir of Loss & Resilience
An overnight explosion of toxic mold forces a family from stability into a suspenseful real-life horror story filled with loss, dark humor, and resilience. An invisible explosion of toxic mold fractures every aspect of a family’s once-stable existence. MOLDed chronicles a mom’s surreal two-year odyssey of loss, anxiety, and absurdity in a lonely and desperate ... 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 and behaviors, she shines a light on the mystery of mental illness. Experience the fascinating and flawed treatment process and learn ... Read more
Killing the Alien: Finding the Light on a Cancer Journey
Killing the Alien: Finding the Light on a Cancer Journey offers hope and guidance for those facing cancer. It combines personal insights, practical advice, and empathetic support, with sections on rethinking negative thoughts and providing better support to loved ones. This book is a comforting companion through the challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and healing. $0.99 ... Read more
Trauma and Ecstasy: How Psychedelics Made My Life Worth Living
Follow Alex Abraham’s harrowing journey, from childhood abuse to discovering alternative treatments with psychedelics. A highly personal memoir of inspiration and hope. “Trauma and Ecstasy is a profoundly moving and courageous memoir that shines a light on the transformative power of healing.” – Amazon Review. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Back to The Wanky Little Office
A diary account of the year 1992 from the perspective of a 31-year-old, somewhat depressed man, living in the northeast of England and managing his self-loathing negativity by simply slagging off all and sundry around him. $1.89 on Kindle... Read more
The Maniac with No Knees
In The Maniac with No Knees, Tyler Kania takes readers on a raw, unfiltered ride through his journey with undiagnosed Bipolar I Disorder. From rugby stardom as a player and a coach, to cybersecurity sales, cryptocurrency start-ups, mania, suicide attempts, and institutionalization, Tyler’s story is both brutally honest and often darkly humorous. $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Love, Helen
This is the story of my journey while slowly cleaning out the closet of my heart following the death of my beloved mother. I wasn’t prepared to lose her. I did the only thing I knew how to do. I kept busy, swallowing every feeling. Then I ended up in the hospital and was forced ... Read more
The Adopted Nurse: A Memoir Of Courage, Compassion, And Hope
In The Adopted Nurse: A Memoir of Courage, Compassion, and Hope, Dr. Lisa Astalos Chism shares her journey as an adoptee and nurse, exploring love, loss, and identity. Through her reunion with her birth father and personal growth, she inspires readers with lessons on resilience, self-love, and the healing power of compassion. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Hope Unleashed: Coping with Cancer with Courage and Love
Hope Unleashed is an inspiring and heartwarming memoir that follows the incredible journey of Wendy, a woman whose boundless love for animals transformed her life in ways she never imagined. From a young age, Wendy was drawn to the companionship and comfort of animals, a passion that grew into a life dedicated to rescuing the ... Read more
Anecdotes & Ambition: Fueling my Journey from El Salvador to the American Dream
Journey from El Salvador to the American Dream with Jose Luis Mejia in Anecdotes and Ambition. This inspiring memoir reveals hard-won lessons in resilience, adaptability, and leadership, offering insights into overcoming challenges, embracing entrepreneurship, and achieving success across cultures and borders. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Round the World: A Life of Jeanne Baret
If you are looking for a heroine well worth rooting for, look no further than C.R. Hurst’s latest biographical historical fiction series: Discover Jeanne Baret, the first woman to sail around the world. Born in 18th-century France, Jeanne seems destined for a life as an ordinary peasant – a short one of hard work and ... Read more
My Little Brother: a childhood memoir
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
Room For Another: A Courageous Adoption Story Based on True Events
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
