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!

Foot Soldier in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Jeffrey Cooper

This is the inspiring story of Jeffrey Cooper’s lifelong journey through the fast-paced and ever-changing world of technology, from computer operator to chip developer, and his search for meaning. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Broken Pieces: (and the fun things you can do with them)

Reedy Gibbs

Torn between family, a demanding husband, and emotional upheaval, can an aspiring young actress find the courage to embrace her passion and independence in the face of overwhelming obstacles? Born in Louisville, Kentucky, the youngest in a family of six children, Reedy Gibbs was tormented by her mentally disturbed eldest brother and learned to survive ... Read more

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Life After the Red Flag

John Wascow

Imagine you lead the perfect life. You’re young, you’re healthy, with a high-tech career that has you traveling to and enjoying new cities, with a wonderful family, and an intense hobby of motorcycle racing at which you excel, and enjoy. $1.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Stories for My Children: The Pursuit of Justice, Adventure, and a Family’s Search for Place

Stuart Rich

Comical short stories of sometimes near death outdoor adventures, army basic training, defense of the constitutional right to nude dancing, a cursed string of World Series calamities and more. Stuart and Lisa are married criminal defense attorneys struggling to balance family life with three kids with the rights of their clients. After a stressful death ... Read more

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Camp Fire Girl

Erin Rhatigan

Camp Fire Girl is a gripping and poignant account of one woman’s harrowing journey through the deadliest wildfire in California’s history. Written by a courageous nurse who faced the inferno head-on, this book offers a personal perspective on the heart-wrenching experience of surviving a wildfire disaster. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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The Memoirs of a Wayward Traveller

Alexander Edwards

The memoirs recount the lifetime journey and factual stories of a veteran British expat who has worked in or travelled to every continent in the world since the 1960’s to recent times. The central character relives his early travels through western Europe as it was with its history and culture and later to the balmy ... Read more

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Choosing My Tomorrow

Jodie Baulkham

When Jodie Baulkham’s world shatters at 29 with the loss of her husband in the line of duty, she finds herself the sole parent of their 8-month-old daughter. In the aftermath of this tragedy, she undergoes a crash course in grief and despair. $1.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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The Birth of Joy

Beverly Joyce

What happens when everything you know comes crashing down? Upon returning home from golf on a rare afternoon free of responsibilities, Dr. Beverly Joyce, a busy and beloved OB-GYN, listened to a phone message that would shake her identity and send her on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. That call would instantly help free her ... Read more

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Into the Heart of the Infinite

Maetreyii Ma Nolan

UNCOVER THE MYSTICAL DEPTHS OF SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION and Embark on a Profound Spiritual Journey This insightful narrative speaks to the deep truth of human life and the amazing potential we all hold within us. Dr. Nolan is an award-winning author whose latest work chronicles a powerful narrative, tracing a woman’s journey from childhood divine visitations ... Read more

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Make Great Music with Ease!: The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life

Jennifer Roig-Francolí

How can music transform your life? Make Great Music with Ease! is a transformative guide brimming with inspiring stories and practical tools that empower you to find balance and express yourself with skillful mastery, confidence, and joy. The book provides deep insight and lasting solutions to the challenges musicians face, including pain, performance nerves, and ... Read more

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Rising From Ashes: A Testament of Strength and Survival After Narcissistic Abuse

Faith Echo

What do you do when you hit rock bottom? Rising From Ashes is a powerful and courageous memoir by Faith C. Echo that delves deep into the harrowing journey she undertook to break free from the clutches of a toxic relationship. With unwavering candor and vulnerability, Echo lays bare the tumultuous four-year ordeal she endured ... Read more

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In the Shadows of Vietnam: The Gallant Life of Fr. Philip Salois

Julien Ayotte

In 1970, an infantryman and his platoon encountered a horseshoe-shaped ambush in the jungles of Vietnam. Six members of the young soldiers unit were trapped behind enemy lines, facing no chance for survival if rescue were not imminent. Twenty-one-year-old Specialist 4 Philip Salois and a fellow grunt were determined to save their six comrades. Before ... Read more

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3mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World

Polly Letofsky

Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home and headed west across 4 continents and over 14,000 miles–by foot–to become the first woman to walk around the world. In a spirit of adventure, along with the goal of raising global awareness for breast cancer, strangers welcomed her into their homes. The world had embraced her. But in ... Read more

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Gone: A Journey Through Loss

Carmen Gray

In “Gone: A Journey Through Loss,” Carmen Alexis Gray shares her raw and courageous odyssey, grappling with the murder of her only son. This poignant memoir, enriched with a healing workbook, unveils the harsh realities of trauma, depression, and PTSD, guiding readers towards profound inner peace and resilience in the face of unimaginable loss. $0.99 ... Read more

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Forgotten Heroes: The untold story of White Missionaries and their black Assistants in the Rhodesian civil war.

Annah Muchavaka- Muringani

Narrated through the prism of flashbacks from a young child who defied time to share her tale, this is a narrative where the causes of armed conflict may shift, yet the unchanging recipe and style remain constant. Within, the unsettling reality surfaces that children are sometimes exposed to sights and sounds that childhood should never ... 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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Buddy’s War: A World War II Medic’s Journey and the Power of Family

Barry A Lehman

Follow the author as he takes an extraordinary journey through the hidden chapters of his family history , intertwined with the monumental events of World War II. Through vivid storytelling, personal reflection, and meticulous research, the author offers a profound exploration of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds that connect generations. $1.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Free: Spirit Embraced

Kim Colella

2019 Silver Winner – Nautilus Book Awards – Better Books for a Better World “It is time to let go of all that holds you back from radiating your brilliance into the world. It is time to surrender all the old habits and mindsets that have constricted you, made you smaller than who you really ... Read more

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

Barry A. Lehman

Follow the author as he takes an extraordinary journey through the hidden chapters of his family history , intertwined with the monumental events of World War II. Through vivid storytelling, personal reflection, and meticulous research, the author offers a profound exploration of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds that connect generations. $1.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Foot Soldier in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Memoir

Jeffrey Cooper

This is the inspiring story of Jeffrey Cooper’s lifelong journey through the fast-paced and ever-changing world of technology, from computer operator to chip developer, and his search for meaning. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Diamonds Beneath the Darkness: Life thru Lyrics …the journey to become

Nicole Danielle

In her gripping debut memoir, Nicole shares her triumphant journey through this beautiful yet heartbreaking thing called life. Her raw, unapologetic, and profoundly vulnerable voice pulls you into a rollercoaster of highs and lows, affirming the essence of humanity. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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600 Devils

Marjan

45 years later, a spiritually tormented smuggler reveals his shocking secret life. Born in a refugee camp, the author sidestepped hallucinogens, gangsters, law enforcement and conmen, graduating from pot dealer to personal gopher for a world-class smuggler to an undercover operative for an adjunct arm of the U.S. government. Marjans path took him to places ... Read more

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On Songwriting: Practical Tips and Insights from a Decade in Music City

Aaron Espe

Veteran, versatile singer/songwriter Aaron Espe’s new book is a remarkable and inspiring and courageous feat. It is a methodical and engaging deep-dive into the songwriting process, exploring creative psychology and providing useful tips to stay fresh through the ebbs and flows of songwriter life and craft. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more

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Passports and Parasites: An Extraordinary Journey of Adventure, Resilience, and Healing

Vashti Kanahele

Ever wondered how a passport can be a rollercoaster of emotions? “Passports and Parasites” is a mesmerizing memoir that invites you to embark on a remarkable journey with Vashti, an intrepid traveler whose life unfolds across the pages in vivid and unvarnished detail. This captivating narrative takes you on a rollercoaster ride through Vashti’s life, ... Read more

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Bond of Brothers: Our Stories, Our Legacies

Bob and Nick Finamore

In this sequel to their memoir, Two Jersey Brothers, Bob and Nick Finamore recount stories from their adult lives. It’s all here – Together at Paterson Central High School, Bob’s football success, Nick’s aviation adventures, Bob’s U.S. Army and teaching years, Nick’s music and AT&T careers. Their brother-to-brother storytelling takes you inside their lives, from ... Read more

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Defying Odds: Empowered through Adversities

Marva Hyatt

Have you ever asked yourself what would it take to transform a life steeped in challenges into a story of happiness? Defying Odds: Empowered through Adversities is a fascinating portion of Marva Hyatts memoir, reflecting her experience growing up in abject poverty on the island of Jamaica, to chartering a successful career in the UK. ... Read more

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Purposeful Education

Ebrima Sawaneh

Have you ever wondered how a village boy with limited resources could rise to become a Group COO & CFO of three seaports with over a billion dollars of assets? Born to farmers in the village of Saruja, Ebrima Sawaneh enrolled himself in school at the age of eight when he felt lonely at home. ... Read more

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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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