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!

Dump and Chase: Living The Dream

Joe Custodi

LIFE IS LIKE A HOCKEY GAME, THERE ARE WINNERS AND LOSERS, BUT YOU WONT BE FIT TO BE TIED WHILE READING THE NON-STOP ACTION. Dump and Chase follows a story of an adrenaline-fueled joyride of an ordinary Joe with extraordinary anecdotes to share. From the gritty streets of Buffalo, New York to the sun-soaked beaches ... Read more

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Free: A Monarch in Winter: Biography of a Butterfly

Abbey Pachter

Butterflies symbolize the fleeting beauty of life, transitions, and memories. Dr. Abbey Pachter is a nurse, a grandmother, and a savior of one very special butterfly, named Spot. She watches him eclipse, develop, and explore her living room, and each new phase of Spots life broadens her own viewpoint of survival during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more

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Buddy’s War: A World War II Medic’s Journey and the Power of Family

Barry Lehman

A Veteran’s Day Weekend continuing special. Join the author as he discovers the story of his father, Buddy’s, service as a medic with Patton’s famed 10th Armored Division in World War II. In doing that he gets to know his father who died when the author was 16 and learns the power of memories, family, ... Read more

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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven Street

C.J. Hudson

A 17-time award-winning memoir chronicling a father’s eight-year journey back to the first woman he ever loved. After being forced apart by his abusive parents’ divorce, C.J. presents Danielle with half of a heart pendant, promising to love her forever and return for her one day. Eight years later, he ends 100 years of abuse ... Read more

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A Little Faith Lift: Finding Joy Beyond Rejection

Patty LaRoche

Do you ever feel like you just dont measure up? Theres always someone smarter, richer, prettier, skinnier, funnier, holier, or (you fill in the blank)? Too much of my lifeoh, lets say, give or take decadeswas spent figuring out that there is life beyond rejection. This book is written for those who doubt their worth, ... Read more

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Two Counsellors Wandering Around A Prison

Katie Carlyon

Two Counsellors Wandering Around A Prison is the journey of a counsellor and her colleague as they navigate the prison system setting up a counselling service $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Call Me Nikki

Nikki Navarro

In this gripping, honest memoir, Nikki Navarro shares her true story of abuse, kidnapping, and multigenerational trauma—and how she ultimately broke the cycle to find happiness and success. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Hold Back the Rain

Michelle Vignault

What happens when a stable, happy life begins to slowly drift away? With honesty and confidence (and a touch of Duran Duran), Michelle Vignault shares her journey of ups and downs and how a special friendship helped her through the darkness to find a second chance at happiness. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Light Beyond the Veil

Ann Zachariah

In “The Light Beyond the Veil,” experience an emotional and a soul transformative journey as the pages unfold the heart-wrenching tale of loss, grief, and the power of human resilience. This grief story narrative transcends the boundaries of sorrow, offering a guiding light to those who find themselves grappling with the complexities of grief. Features ... Read more

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Swimming with Dolphins

Susan Dawson-Cook

Swimming with Dolphins celebrates the world of water, which has been Susan’s training ground for personal and spiritual growth, and throughout her life, a constant source of renewal and joy. Hikes on Peru’s Inca trail and swims in seas and oceans around the world illuminate the author’s love for and connection with the natural world. ... Read more

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Healing of a Psychotherapist: A Journey of Rebellion, Reflection and Redemption

Charles McCormack

A multi-award-winning psychotherapist shares the intimate details of the impact early traumas had on his subsequent ability to enjoy his successes in adulthood. You follow him along on his journey and participate in many of the surprising insights he gains along the way as both a therapist and a patient. An inspirational read from beginning ... Read more

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TWO FEET IN: LESSONS FROM AN ALL-IN LIFE

Jeanne Collins

In this memoir, Jeanne proves her mission statement: success requires perseverance and vulnerability. From the trials of childhood to the rush of romance; from the crush of heartbreak to the nervous excitement of two major pivots in her career—readers will relate to Jeanne’s honest and heartfelt insights on growing up, motherhood, love, and, yes, interior ... Read more

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Chicken Coop Pinky Swear: The Impossible Promise of a Century

Peter Andrew Meerwarth

Chicken Coop Pinky Swear is the heartwarming story based on the 1921-1925 diaries belonging to Samuel Telford, a tall, dark, and handsome farmer from White Creek, NY, and Nora Andrew, a high school senior that grew up on the neighboring farm. What exactly can Nora and Sammie expect as they start their life together? $0.99 ... Read more

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Free: 2442 Steps To Crazy – The Beginning

D. Paul Fleming

Gaining empathy through trauma is the gateway to a better life in this emotional and haunting true story, which features a young man who learns how to stay resilient despite the most horrific abusive family dynamics. Growing up in an abusive home, this real life and death struggle shares how he endured evil antics at ... Read more

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About Face

Carole Sumner Krechman

A Cautionary Tale to Anyone Doing Business in China In the early 1980s, with the encouragement and mentorship of Dr. Armand Hammer, founder and Chairman of Occidental Petroleum Company, Carole Sumner Krechman and her husband, Sheldon Krechman, were presented with the opportunity to expand their U.S. roller rinks business into China. They excitedly pursued the ... Read more

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Earth Angels Healing with Love: A Journey and Conversations with Spirit

ANNETTE CLARK

“Earth Angels Healing with Love: A Journey with Spirit through Conversation” by Annette Clark takes you on a profound exploration of the transformative power of love and spirituality. This captivating book guides you through the author’s personal experiences and those of her clients, illuminating the remarkable healing and growth achieved by embracing their spirituality and ... Read more

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10 INDELIBLES

selkirk4books P.A.Brown

Richly described, and masterfully crafted with 42 illustrations, ‘!0 Indelibles’ pushes the boundary of genre to create an original and appealing way of storytelling that will hold your attention and challenge you sense of human normality. A hard-to-put-down read. $3.30 on Kindle.... Read more

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Emerging From the Dark: Wish I Knew About This

Terence Ang

  “A refreshingly candid look into the experiences of stroke survivors, Emerging From the Dark by Terence Ang is both informative and inspiring. Arranged as a series of essays, the book uses original illustrations as a companion to the text in order to examine myriad topics faced by stroke survivors: physical and mental health, depression, ... Read more

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Free: Beyond the Chaos: Restoring Hope for Humanity

Don Kirchner

Beyond the Choas is a compilation of core values and principles that are simple and powerful elements of truth one can depend on in any situation. Th author, Don Kirchner, is an excellent communicator and storyteller, which makes each chapter an easy-to-read guidebook that everyone can relate to and understand. He is also the founder ... Read more

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Free: Walking On Water: Five Ingredients for Living Through Life’s Toughest Challenges

Ruben Garcia

What if all of a sudden you had a terminal illness and you were given less than a month to live? Would you change anything? February 11, 2018 transformed the way author Ruben Narváez began to look at life. That day, he was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer. The prognosis was grim. The doctor ... Read more

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Free: Becoming Fearless: Finding Courage in the African Wilderness

Brenda Smith

Coerced by her boss and fellow rivers guides, Brenda Smith reluctantly embarks on a rafting trip through a vast Tanzanian game reserve. If she can survive twelve days on the remote jungle rivers, then she must scale Africa’s tallest mountain. After twenty-eight years of a safe and predictable life, Brenda is terrified of what awaits ... Read more

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Dreaming in Spanish

Sara Alvarado

It’s one thing to break free of the forces of sexual assault and substance abuse, and quite another to bravely pursue a new kind of future, one of struggle but also joy, beauty, and lasting love. In this thoughtful and generous memoir, Alvarado reminds us of the profound power of second chances, courage, and self-acceptance. ... Read more

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Rough Waters

Heather Markham

Competitive ParaSurfer Heather C. Markham is no stranger to rough waters. At age thirty-four, she received a life-changing diagnosis: she had a progressive muscular dystrophy & would need a wheelchair. With humor & candor, Rough Waters chronicles Heather’s decline in mobility and determination to live a life full of laughter, sand and salt water. $0.99 ... Read more

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Suitcase: A True and Inspiring Immigrant American Dream Story Memoir

D. N. Chadha

The memoir of an ordinary man. I am not a rich businessman or famous celebrity but an ordinary man who came to America with only a Suitcase. My story is the story of all Immigrants who came to America with only a suitcase …and some Extraordinary dreams. You have a desire and goals to succeed ... Read more

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Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life

Jeanne Collins

In this memoir, Jeanne proves her mission statement: success requires perseverance and vulnerability. From the trials of childhood to the rush of romance; from the crush of heartbreak to the nervous excitement of two major pivots in her career—readers will relate to Jeanne’s honest and heartfelt insights on growing up, motherhood, love, and, yes, interior ... Read more

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Pawprints On Our Hearts: How A Few Incredible Dogs Changed One Life Forever

Kerk Murray

Kerk Murray shares his coming-of-age journey, paying tribute to the animals that touch our lives and the compassion that drives us forward. It’s a story of love, loss, and the courage to start anew. Through poignant and evocative writing, he recalls the moments with the animals of his past and present, and the hope that ... Read more

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In the House of Schizophrenia: A Certifiable Memoir

Anne Compton

Relive with the author a very interesting period of employment: as a staff in a state psychiatric step-down unit. Newly divorced, she unwittingly takes on a job that dramatically changes how she sees the world. Experience the work that she soon learns is full of fun and more importantly, shows her that everyone is made ... Read more

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A Life Outside The Box: Lions, and Pythons, and Bears! OH MY!

Robert French

TRUE-LIFE ADVENTURES and exciting events of a ‘life outside the box’. Filled with action, danger, and humor from a man who has lived it all. Forest fires, guns, police action, best animal encounters in the United States, floods, stunts and stunt car driving, life saving, cliff climbing, and edge of your seat events the author ... Read more

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Honor, Courage, Commitment, And NavAdmin 190/21: How the Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination Mandate Influenced My Military Career and Changed My View of Military Leadership

Billy Young-Wolf Blair

Honor, Courage, and Commitment is a gripping memoir that tells the story of one man’s journey of personal courage and conviction. As the only active duty member at his military station to refuse the mandatory vaccine mandate, he faced intense pressure from his superiors and peers. But he stood firm in his beliefs, even when ... Read more

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Unchained: A Journey to the Soul from Head to Heart

Tonya Whittle

Unchained takes women on a journey to the soul, from head to heart, from fear to faith, from girls gone wild to wild soul women. For anyone who feels disconnected from life, who is just getting by, simply existing, Tonya reaches out to encourage them to let go of the things that have happened to ... Read more

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Free: The Afterlife: My Journey to Eternity

Debbie Carter

Debbie Carter went into anaphylactic shock and momentarily died. Her angel came for her and took her to Eternity in Heaven. She stood before God’s Shekinah Glory, and He showed her the Holy City, New Jerusalem. She saw the magnificent layers of colors in the walls, the gates, and the cornerstones. She describes them beautifully ... Read more

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Free: Hungry for Life: A Memoir Unlocking the Truth Inside an Anorexic Mind

Rachel Richards

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 experience and mystery of mental illness. As she grows up, unable to comprehend or communicate ... Read more

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Lessons from Iraq: Memoir of a Marine

Mike Kubista

Have you ever wondered what it is like to experience the chaos and devastation of war? Lessons from Iraq is a deeply moving memoir that will give a raw glimpse into chaos of wars. This book will open your eyes to some of the heartbreaking moments in a human life. Through the eyes of Mike ... Read more

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Mom on the Run: Prepping for Life’s Emergencies When You’re Away from Home

Karen Morris

Who is the “Mom on the Run?” If you’re a mom, that person is likely YOU. Next to home – and maybe work – the single location where many of us spend the next largest chunk of our time is in our vehicles. And while we often take time to prepare for emergencies at home, ... Read more

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Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste: Making Sense of a Life of Absurdity, A Memoir

Kat Finnerty

When her husband leaves her on her 40th birthday, only hours after radical surgery to cure her “incurable” disease, Kat Finnerty’s world is shattered. But then something remarkable happens. She overcomes his betrayal in 12 hours. It’s almost as if her absurd, disaster-prone life has been arming her with the superpowers to master her disaster. ... Read more

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Radical Reinvention: Reimagine, Reset, Reinvent in a Disruptive World

Maureen Lippe

Maureen Lippe, media powerhouse/entrepreneur, and former Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar editor debuts her new book, Radical Reinvention, the personal and professional journey of self-discovery after being forced to reimagine, reset and reinvent after losing her beloved husband and partner to COVID-19 and having to transform and grow her company, Lippe Taylor. It was a time ... Read more

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Relentless: Life With Labs: Life Lessons From Woman’s Best Friends

Tonya Whittle

This is a remarkable story of a life well lived because of dogs. Join Tonya as she shares the lessons she learned from raising and adventuring with her two chocolate labradors, Tetley & Lexie. Unlikely gurus on life, unruly and wild, Tetley & Lexie come to life on the pages as their explorations outside lead ... Read more

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Free: Fat Girl Sings: Discovering, Embracing, and Leveraging Racial Identity on the Football Field, in Business, and in Life

Ray Schoenke

Featuring compelling characters and integrating classic themes such as bullying, racial injustice, and coming of age, Fat Girl Sings is the profoundly moving true story of a chubby brown boy’s traumatic loss of innocence and his mental and physical transformation into the warrior he has to become to achieve success in school, in the NFL, ... Read more

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The Last Lonely Traveler – From the Extremes: Adventure Autobiography Supporting a Centrist Political Position

Gary Baker

The Last Lonely Traveler – From the Extremes highlights Mr. Baker’s path to moderate and tolerant perspectives typical of less vocal centrist citizens. Reading Traveler, you will be shocked at his recklessness and inappropriate comments, yet be surprised at how you ultimately agree with many of his remarks concerning our disrupted U.S. culture. Mr. Baker ... Read more

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Determined to Persist: General Earle Wheeler, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Military’s Foiled Pursuit of Victory in Vietnam

Mark Viney

Determined to Persist takes readers inside the White House, the Pentagon, and U.S. military headquarters in Hawaii and South Vietnam. Based on exclusive contemporaneous correspondence, recently declassified top-secret documents, interviews with participants, and their memoirs, this book traces the internal debates, tensions, and critical inflection points of the Vietnam War during an extraordinary six-year period. ... Read more

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