Sylvia Nasar, the author of the phenomenal bestseller A Beautiful Mind takes us on a journey through the epic story of the making of modern economics, and how it rescued mankind from squalor and deprivation by placing its material fate in its own hands, rather than in Fate.
In the spirit of Piri Thomas's Down These Mean Streets and Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, writer and activist Kevin Powell's memoir';illuminatingan education for us all' (USA TODAY)vividly recounts the horrific poverty of his youth and his struggles to overcome a legacy of anger, violence, and self-hatred.
The funny, sad, and heartwarming memoir by Leonard Nimoy's son Adam Nimoywho bounces back after suffering through severe drug addiction, multiple career changes, and a devastating divorce.
New York Times bestselling author, comedian, and Chelsea Lately writer Heather McDonalds hilarious true story of finding herself in the predicament of being an unwilling virgin at the age of twenty-seven.
HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'S INSIDE ACCOUNT OF THE CRISES, CHOICES AND CHALLENGES SHE FACED DURING HER FOUR YEARS AS AMERICA'S 67THSECRETARY OF STATE, AND HOW THOSE EXPERIENCES DRIVE HER VIEW OF THE FUTURE, INCLUDING A NEW EPILOGUE.
In this poignant, hilarious and deeply intimate call to arms, Hollywoods most powerful woman, the mega-talented creator of Greys Anatomy and Scandal and executive producer of Bridgerton, For the PeopleandHow to Get Away with Murder ,reveals how saying YES changed her life - and how it can change yours too.
Jaycee Dugard’s New York Times bestselling memoir chronicles her raw and powerful story of being kidnapped in 1991 and held captive for more than eighteen years—and offers an extraordinary account of courage and resilience.
Don't miss the inspirational biography behind the exciting new Lifetime movie Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, starring Alexandra Shipp as the extraordinary singer Aaliyah.
With millions of copies in print, Manchild in the Promised Land is one of the most remarkable autobiographies of our timethe definitive account of African-American youth in Harlem of the 1940s and 1950s, and a seminal work of modern literature.
Running with Scissors meets Bewitched in this irresistible memoir, as Philip Smith describes growing up in 1960s Miami with his decorator father, who one day discovers he has the miraculous power to talk to the dead and heal the sick.
Mike Pressler walked into the bottomfloor meeting room of the Murray Building and, as he had done hundreds of times over a sixteen-year career at Duke University, prepared to address his men's lacrosse team.
Featured in multiple ';must-read' lists, No One Tells You This is ';sharp, intimateA funny, frank, and fearless memoirand a refreshing view of the possibilitiesand pitfallspersonal freedom can offer modern women' (Kirkus Reviews).
Written by Toosey's granddaughter, this remarkable portrait of a forgotten British hero and leader is essential reading for anyone interested in the Second World War.
In this shocking memoir from a former corrections officer, Gary Heyward shares an eye-opening, gritty, and devastating account of his descent into criminal life, smuggling contraband inside the infamous Rikers Island jails.
From superstar Shania Twain, a poignant, heartfelt, and beautifully told account of her hard-scrabble childhood, rise to worldwide fame, and personal tragedies.
Through It All, a unique, intimate portrait of the Kings, one of America's most extraordinary families, is written as only a beloved elder sibling of Dr.
Critically acclaimed and award-winning actress Marlee Matlin reveals the illuminating, moving, and often surprising story of how she defied all expectations to become one of the most prolific and beloved actresses of our time.
When a machine-gun bullet ended the life of war correspondent Ernie Pyle in the final days of World War II, Americans mourned him in the same breath as they mourned Franklin Roosevelt.
Now in paperback, after five hardcover printings, Tommy Jamess wild and entertaining true story of his careerpart rock & roll fairytale, part valentine to a bygone era, and part mob epicthat “reads like a music-industry version of Goodfellas” (The Denver Post).
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND has one of the largest and most loyal followings of any band todayafter twenty years of constant touring and several acclaimed, multiplatinum albums, the members enjoy a connection with their fans that few other acts can match.
The New York Times bestsellera harrowing and hysterical memoir by the two-time Emmy Award-winning actress from the hit television show 3rd Rock from the Sun.
Jill Price has the first diagnosed case of a memory condition called "e;hyperthymestic syndrome"e; -- the continuous, automatic, autobiographical recall of every day of her life since she was fourteen.
Now in paperbackin the bestselling tradition of The Glass Castle and The Liars Club comes the captivating memoir of a young girl forced by her mothers instability to care for her siblings.
In this instant New York Times bestseller thats boldly funny without being anti-mom (In Touch), comedian and Chelsea Lately regular Jen Kirkman champions every womans right to follow her own patheven if that means being childfree by choice.
