Best Selling Autobiographies 2019 - April 2024

Running on Red Dog Road: And Other Perils of an Appalachian Childhood

Publishers Weekly:  Berkheimer candidly brings her personality to the page in this incredible journey from naivete to wide-eyed maturity.  (April 2016)Library Journal:  Berkheimer's homespun memoir provides a wistful look back at a simpler time. An appealing counterbalance to more dreary war-era accounts.  (May 2016)                                                                                                             "Mining companies piled trash coal in a slag heap and set it ablaze. The coal burned up, but the slate didn't. ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0310344964
• UPC: 025986344962
• ASIN: 0310344964
• ISBN: 0310344964
• Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
• Manufacturer: Zondervan

Me: Elton John Official Autobiography

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend.Christened Reginald Dwight, he was a shy boy with Buddy Holly glasses who grew up in the London suburb of Pinner and dreamed of becoming a pop star. By the age of twenty-three he was performing his first gig in America, facing an astonished audience in his bright yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T-shirt, and boots with wings. Elton John had arrived and... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07PK1ZF4K
• ASIN: B07PK1ZF4K
• Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co.

Robin

• ASIN: 1627794247
• ASIN: 1627794247
• ISBN: 1627794247
• Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co.

Don't Stop Believin'

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! With candor, humor, and warmth, legendary musician, actress, activist, and icon Olivia Newton-John reveals her life story—from her unforgettable rise to fame in the classic musical Grease to her passionate advocacy for health and wellness in light of her battles with cancer. Perfect for fans of Tina Turner’s My Love Story and Sally Field’s In Pieces, this international bestseller is an extraordinary can’t-miss memoir.For more than five decades, Olivia Newton-John has been one of our most successful and adored entertainers. A four-time Grammy Award winner, she... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1982122242
• ASIN: 1982122242
• ISBN: 1982122242
• Brand: Gallery Books
• Manufacturer: Gallery Books

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

• ASIN: B07BZ4F75T
• ASIN: B07BZ4F75T
• Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The Beautiful Ones

The brilliant coming-of-age-and-into-superstardom story of one of the greatest artists of all time, in his own words—featuring never-before-seen photos, original scrapbooks and lyric sheets, and the exquisite memoir he began writing before his tragic death Prince was a musical genius, one of the most beloved, accomplished, and acclaimed musicians of our time. He was a startlingly original visionary with an imagination deep enough to whip up whole worlds, from the sexy, gritty funk paradise of “Uptown” to the mythical landscape of Purple Rain to the psychedelia of “Paisley Park.” But ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07QQMJM4L
• ASIN: B07QQMJM4L
• Manufacturer: Spiegel & Grau

Educated: A Memoir

#1 NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW • ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR • BILL GATES’S HOLIDAY READING LIST • FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE’S AWARD IN AUTOBIOGRAPHY • FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE’S JOHN LEONARD PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST BOOK • FINALIST FOR THE PEN/JEAN STEIN BOOK AWARD • FINALIST FOR THE LOS ANGELES BOOK PRIZENAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • O: ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0399590501
• ASIN: 0399590501
• Brand: Random House
• Manufacturer: Random House

Tiger Woods

The #1 New York Times bestseller based on years of reporting and interviews with more than 250 people from every corner of Tiger Woods’s life—this “comprehensive, propulsive…and unsparing” (The New Yorker) biography is “an ambitious 360-degree portrait of golf’s most scrutinized figure…brimming with revealing details” (Golf Digest).In 2009, Tiger Woods was the most famous athlete on the planet, a transcendent star of almost unfathomable fame and fortune living what appeared to be the perfect life. But it turned out he had been living a double life for years—one that explode... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1501126423
• ASIN: 1501126423
• ISBN: 1501126423
• Brand: Simon & Schuster
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible . . . on Schindler's List

“Much like The Boy In the Striped Pajamas or The Book Thief,” this remarkable memoir from Leon Leyson, one of the youngest children to survive the Holocaust on Oskar Schindler’s list, “brings to readers a story of bravery and the fight for a chance to live” (VOYA).This, the only memoir published by a former Schindler’s list child, perfectly captures the innocence of a small boy who goes through the unthinkable. Leon Leyson (born Leib Lezjon) was only ten years old when the Nazis invaded Poland and his family was forced to relocate to the Krakow ghetto. With incredible luck, perseve... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1442497823
• UPC: 884641071366
• ASIN: 1442497823
• ISBN: 1442497823
• Brand: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Spilled Milk: Based On A True Story

"Randis later would testify at a criminal trial against her father, who was sentenced to prison for his crimes. He was sentenced to up to 16 years in 2004. Her painful -- and ultimately triumphant -- story is recounted in Randis' first novel, "Spilled Milk." -Stacy Brown, Pocono Record Newspaper"I read this book in two days. I couldn't put it down." - Chelsea DeBoer, Teen Mom 2 "Spilled Milk is a story about resilience. The strength of the human mind and will power to live a better life." - The Weekly Sparkle"This book has changed lives." -Gabrielle Stone, Actress "The honest, raw open... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00D9GY2BU
• ASIN: B00D9GY2BU

Wolves at the Door: The True Story Of America's Greatest Female Spy

Virginia Hall left her Baltimore home in 1931 to enter the Foreign Service and went to work for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) when Hitler was building toward the peak of his power in Europe. She was assigned to France, where she helped the Resistance movement, escaped prisoners of war, and American Allied paratroopers. By 1942 she was considered so dangerous to the Gestapo that she had to escape over the Pyrenees mountains―on an artificial leg, no less. When she got to England, she was reassigned to France by the OSS, disguised as an old peasant woman. She helped capture 500... [Read More]

• ASIN: 159921072X
• UPC: 884203109865
• ASIN: 159921072X
• ISBN: 159921072X
• Brand: Lyons Press
• Manufacturer: Lyons Press

Etched in Sand: A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island

#1 International BestsellerRegina’s Calcaterra memoir, Etched in Sand, is an inspiring and triumphant coming-of-age story of tenacity and hope. Regina Calcaterra is a successful lawyer, former New York State official, and foster youth activist. Her painful early life, however, was quite different. Regina and her four siblings survived an abusive and painful childhood only to find themselves faced with the challenges of the foster-care system and intermittent homelessness in the shadows of Manhattan and the Hamptons. A true-life rags-to-riches story, Etched in Sand chronicles Regina’s ris... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062218832
• ASIN: 0062218832
• ISBN: 0062218832
• Brand: Brand: William Morrow Paperbacks
• Manufacturer: William Morrow Paperbacks

Breakthrough: The Miraculous True Story of a Mother's Faith and Her Child's Resurrection

The impossible true story about the powerful impact of prayer that inspired the major motion picture starring Chrissy Metz, Topher Grace, Dennis Haysbert, and Josh Lucas.Through the years and the struggles, when life seemed more about hurt and loss than hope and mercy, God was positioning the Smiths for something extraordinary--the death and resurrection of their son.When Joyce Smith's fourteen-year-old son John fell through an icy Missouri lake one winter morning, she and her family had seemingly lost everything. At the hospital, John lay lifeless for more than sixty minutes. But Joyce was no... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1546010602
• ASIN: 1546010602
• ISBN: 1546010602
• Brand: FaithWords/Hachette Book Group
• Manufacturer: FaithWords

Every Man a Hero: A Memoir of D-Day, the First Wave at Omaha Beach, and a World at War

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROmaha Beach legend Ray Lambert's unforgettable firsthand account of D-Day—read the astonishing true story celebrated by Tom Brokaw, CBS This Morning, NPR, and the President. Seventy-five years ago, he hit Omaha Beach with the first wave. Now Ray Lambert, ninety-eight years old, delivers one of the most remarkable memoirs of our time, a tour-de-force of remembrance evoking his role as a decorated World War II medic who risked his life to save the heroes of D-Day. At five a.m. on June 6, 1944, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ray Lambert worked his way through a throng of ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062937480
• ASIN: 0062937480
• ISBN: 0062937480
• Manufacturer: William Morrow

Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead

A clear-eyed account of learning how to lead in a chaotic world, by General Jim Mattis--the former Secretary of Defense and one of the most formidable strategic thinkers of our time--and Bing West, a former assistant secretary of defense and combat Marine.Call Sign Chaos is the account of Jim Mattis's storied career, from wide-ranging leadership roles in three wars to ultimately commanding a quarter of a million troops across the Middle East. Along the way, Mattis recounts his foundational experiences as a leader, extracting the lessons he has learned about the nature of warfighting and peacem... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07SBRFVNH
• ASIN: B07SBRFVNH
• Manufacturer: Random House

The Best American Mystery Stories 2019

New York Times best-selling author of ten genre-bending novels Jonathan Lethem helms this collection of the year’s best mystery short

• UPC: 497261548

Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee : (Kids Book Series, Early Reader Books, Best Selling Kids Books)

With enough lunch for three, Mr. Magee and his dog Dee head out to the sea. But what begins as a fun day in the sun turns a bit bumpy when onel playful whale decides

• UPC: 4054402
• Rating: 4.3

It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be : The world's best selling book

Offers advice on how to accomplish personal goals and succeed by utilizing one's full potential, exploring such topics as blame, creativity, success, and

• UPC: 2162608
• Rating: 4.0

The New Strategic Selling : The Unique Sales System Proven Successful by the World's Best Companies

The Book That Sparked A Selling Revolution In 1985 one book changed sales and marketing forever. Rejecting manipulative tactics and emphasizing "process," Strategic Selling presented the idea of selling as a joint venture and introduced

• UPC: 3431477

The Book on Negotiating Real Estate : Expert Strategies for Getting the Best Deals When Buying & Selling Investment Property

New to the BiggerPockets library -- Over 18,000 first edition units sold! Are you a wholesaler, rehabber, landlord, agent or any other real estate professional who wants to learn how to close more deals...and make

• UPC: 909190510

The 100 Best Stocks to Buy in 2019 - eBook

Updated for today’s market, important and timely advice—based on a proven methodology—on which stocks you should invest in right now, in this edition of the 100 Best Stocks series.Even though the economy is in constant

• UPC: 679259053

The Perfect Close : The Secret to Closing Sales - The Best Selling Practices & Techniques for Closing the Deal

If you want to discover how to close sales using the absolute best practice (one that's non-pushy, flexible, natural & easy to learn) then read this book.Author James Muir shares unique insights on how 'closing

• UPC: 980820227

Baby Names 2019 : This Year's Best Baby Names: State to State

Fully updated for 2019, the bestselling original baby names book now has over 8,000 names inside. From each state's most popular names and trends for 2019 to tips about initials, last names and nicknames, Baby

• UPC: 564822281

Best Colleges 2019 : Find the Best Colleges for You!

U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Colleges book is the longest-running and most quoted guide to undergraduate study in the United States -- with exclusive in-depth rankings; expert advice on choosing, getting into, and

• UPC: 476176959

Collins Scots Kith and Kin : Best Selling Guide to the Clans and Surnames of Scotland

Books : Collins Scots Kith and Kin: Bestselling guide to the Clans and Surnames of Scotland

• UPC: 906408908