Biography
Biography and autobiography book reviews
Theories about William Shakespeare abound -- specifically, that he wasn't actually William Shakespeare. In this book, author Mark Kendall Anderson suggests that Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford, is the true poet behind the timeless... Read More »
Charles Eastman started his life in the traditional world of what the white world knows as the Santee Sioux. Ohiyesa: An Indian Boyhood recounts the experiences of life on the Plains , offering an easy and enlightening... Read More »
Abigail Adams set herself apart from the women of her time with her intelligence, wit and depth of understanding on a vast range of subjects. Her political acumen and diplomacy played a massive role in inspiring and supporting both her husband, John Adams, and son John Quincy Adams in their tenures as President of the United... Read More »
In A Bed of Red Flowers, author Nelofer Pazira recounts her experiences as a member of a respected family in 1970s Afghanistan and in the ensuing decades. As the social and political atmosphere deteriorates, the family's once-beloved city becomes a desperate place devoid of hope and bent on simple... Read More »
Ronald L. Davis covers the popular image of John Wayne, then reveals what's behind the scenes that fans never saw. He reveals an insecure workoholic whose personal life was entirely at odds with his typical on-screen... Read More »