Everyone has a story to tell
“There is properly no history; only biography.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Here are some interesting biographies about famous people who have shaped history and the future with their thoughts, dreams and, ultimately, their actions. Check these out, or see what biographies you havein your own library.
General
Dalai Lama by Whitney Stewart
Read this fascinating tale about the 14th Dalai Lama, who is considered to be the supreme head of Tibetan Buddhism. He comes from a family of 16 children and was proclaimed the Dalai Lama at the young age of 3. He is the first Dalai Lama ever to travel to the West, and he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Lost Boy: A Foster Child’s Search for the Love of a Family by Dave Pelzer
This is the author’s personal story about being abused by his mother from the age of 5. When he was removed from his home as a 12-year-old, he began a journey through the foster care system.
Night by Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel shares a vivid account of his experiences in some of the very worst Nazi concentration camps, Auschwitz and Buchenwald, during World War II, and how he survived.
Christopher Columbus by Robin S. Doak
Chief Crazy Horse by Chet Cunningham
Einstein: Visionary Scientist by John Severance
Sigmund Freud: Pioneer of the Mind by Catherine Reef
Galileo: Astronomer and Physicist by Paul Hightown
Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin
The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini by Ruth Brandon
Napoleon’s Road to Glory by J. David Markham
Women
Martha Berry, a Woman of Courageous Spirit and Bold Dreams by Joyce Blackburn
Read about the life of this amazing woman who devoted herself to the establishment of schools for underprivileged children in the rural areas of the South.
At Her Majesty’s Request-An African Princess in Victorian England by Walter Dean Myers
Sarah Forbes Bonetta was an orphaned African princess who narrowly escaped death by human sacrifice in a West African village in 1850. A British sea captain saved her life by talking a tribal king into giving Sarah to Queen Victoria of England as a gift. This is her story about life with the queen.
Nellie Bly: Daredevil Reporter by Charles Fredeen
Rachel Carson: Voice for the Earth by Ginger Wadsworth
Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton
The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Supreme Court Justice by Carmen Bredeson
Lady Bird, a Biography of Mrs. Johnson by Jan Russell
Presidents
Thomas Jefferson: The Revolutionary Aristocrat by Milton Meltzer
The third president of the United States was an intelligent man who made an impact on the future of our country. He also had some ups and downs in his complicated personal life, and struggled with many issues, including his feelings about owning slaves at a time when it was commonplace.
Bill Clinton by Michael Schuman
Dwight D. Eisenhauer: A Man Called Ike by Jean Darby
Writers
Stephen King, America’s Best-Loved Boogeyman by George Beahm
The story of this odd, reclusive writer of horror makes for interesting reading. Learn about his childhood in Maine, and how his drive to become a published author brought him fame and fortune..
Isaac Asimov: Writer of the Future by William J. Boerst
An author as well as a scientist, Isaac Asimov made history around the world with his popular science fiction novels. This book has some good photos of Asimov, and a list of his books you may want to read.
James Baldwin: Voice from Harlem by Ted Gottfried
Agatha Christie: Writer of Mystery by Carol Dommermuth-Costa
Langston Hughes: Poet of the Harlem Renaissance by Christin M. Hill
Sports
Arthur Ashe, Of Tennis and the Human Spirit by Marvin Martin
Remembered as one of the greatest tennis players to ever set foot on a court, Arthur Ashe also made history by taking a stand against apartheid in South Africa, and for his fight against HIV/AIDS. This book has some nice photos that show Ashe during his incredible life.
Larry Bird by Mark Beyer
Ken Griffy Jr., A Biography by Bill Gutman
Tim Hardaway by Dan Hirshberg
See How She Runs: Marion Jones and the Making of a Champion by Ron Rapoport
Adventure
High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest & Unforgiving Places by David Breashears
Rock-climber-turned-mountaineer-turned-filmmaker David Breashears has done things most of us can only dream of. Read about his adventures as he climbs to amazing heights, and about the tragic accident on Mount Everest that changed his life forever.
Musicians
American Thunder: The Garth Brooks Story by Jo Sgammato
Ray Charles, Soul Man by Ruth Turk
Gloria Estefan by Michael Benson
The Dave Matthews Band by Erik Anjon
Here are some interesting biographies about famous people who have shaped history and the future with their thoughts, dreams and, ultimately, their actions. Check these out, or see what biographies you havein your own library.
General
Dalai Lama by Whitney Stewart
Read this fascinating tale about the 14th Dalai Lama, who is considered to be the supreme head of Tibetan Buddhism. He comes from a family of 16 children and was proclaimed the Dalai Lama at the young age of 3. He is the first Dalai Lama ever to travel to the West, and he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Lost Boy: A Foster Child’s Search for the Love of a Family by Dave Pelzer
This is the author’s personal story about being abused by his mother from the age of 5. When he was removed from his home as a 12-year-old, he began a journey through the foster care system.
Night by Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel shares a vivid account of his experiences in some of the very worst Nazi concentration camps, Auschwitz and Buchenwald, during World War II, and how he survived.
Christopher Columbus by Robin S. Doak
Chief Crazy Horse by Chet Cunningham
Einstein: Visionary Scientist by John Severance
Sigmund Freud: Pioneer of the Mind by Catherine Reef
Galileo: Astronomer and Physicist by Paul Hightown
Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin
The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini by Ruth Brandon
Napoleon’s Road to Glory by J. David Markham
Women
Martha Berry, a Woman of Courageous Spirit and Bold Dreams by Joyce Blackburn
Read about the life of this amazing woman who devoted herself to the establishment of schools for underprivileged children in the rural areas of the South.
At Her Majesty’s Request-An African Princess in Victorian England by Walter Dean Myers
Sarah Forbes Bonetta was an orphaned African princess who narrowly escaped death by human sacrifice in a West African village in 1850. A British sea captain saved her life by talking a tribal king into giving Sarah to Queen Victoria of England as a gift. This is her story about life with the queen.
Nellie Bly: Daredevil Reporter by Charles Fredeen
Rachel Carson: Voice for the Earth by Ginger Wadsworth
Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton
The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Supreme Court Justice by Carmen Bredeson
Lady Bird, a Biography of Mrs. Johnson by Jan Russell
Presidents
Thomas Jefferson: The Revolutionary Aristocrat by Milton Meltzer
The third president of the United States was an intelligent man who made an impact on the future of our country. He also had some ups and downs in his complicated personal life, and struggled with many issues, including his feelings about owning slaves at a time when it was commonplace.
Bill Clinton by Michael Schuman
Dwight D. Eisenhauer: A Man Called Ike by Jean Darby
Writers
Stephen King, America’s Best-Loved Boogeyman by George Beahm
The story of this odd, reclusive writer of horror makes for interesting reading. Learn about his childhood in Maine, and how his drive to become a published author brought him fame and fortune..
Isaac Asimov: Writer of the Future by William J. Boerst
An author as well as a scientist, Isaac Asimov made history around the world with his popular science fiction novels. This book has some good photos of Asimov, and a list of his books you may want to read.
James Baldwin: Voice from Harlem by Ted Gottfried
Agatha Christie: Writer of Mystery by Carol Dommermuth-Costa
Langston Hughes: Poet of the Harlem Renaissance by Christin M. Hill
Sports
Arthur Ashe, Of Tennis and the Human Spirit by Marvin Martin
Remembered as one of the greatest tennis players to ever set foot on a court, Arthur Ashe also made history by taking a stand against apartheid in South Africa, and for his fight against HIV/AIDS. This book has some nice photos that show Ashe during his incredible life.
Larry Bird by Mark Beyer
Ken Griffy Jr., A Biography by Bill Gutman
Tim Hardaway by Dan Hirshberg
See How She Runs: Marion Jones and the Making of a Champion by Ron Rapoport
Adventure
High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest & Unforgiving Places by David Breashears
Rock-climber-turned-mountaineer-turned-filmmaker David Breashears has done things most of us can only dream of. Read about his adventures as he climbs to amazing heights, and about the tragic accident on Mount Everest that changed his life forever.
Musicians
American Thunder: The Garth Brooks Story by Jo Sgammato
Ray Charles, Soul Man by Ruth Turk
Gloria Estefan by Michael Benson
The Dave Matthews Band by Erik Anjon
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