15 Best Biographies of all time.
"Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson: This biography of the late Apple co-founder and CEO offers an in-depth look at the life and career of one of the most influential figures in technology.
"Einstein: His Life and Universe" by Walter Isaacson: This biography delves into the personal and scientific life of the world-renowned physicist, Albert Einstein.
"Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" by Walter Isaacson: This biography explores the life and legacy of one of America's founding fathers, including his work as a scientist, inventor, and statesman.
"The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass: This autobiography, written by the famous abolitionist and civil rights leader himself, offers a unique perspective on the history of slavery in America and the fight for freedom and equality.
"The Wright Brothers" by David McCullough: This biography tells the story of the Wright brothers and their invention of the airplane, exploring their early lives, their struggles, and the impact their work had on the world.
"Alexander Hamilton" by Ron Chernow: This biography explores the life and legacy of one of America's most important founding fathers, including his work as a statesman, economist, and military leader.
"The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" by Edmund Morris: This biography charts the rise of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, from his childhood to his political career and eventual presidency.
"The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Malcolm X and Alex Haley: This autobiography, written with the help of journalist Alex Haley, offers a powerful and personal account of the life and legacy of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
"The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank: This autobiography, written by a young Jewish girl during World War II, offers a moving and personal account of the Holocaust and the experiences of those who lived through it.
"The Story of My Experiments with Truth" by Mohandas Gandhi: This autobiography, written by the Indian political leader and civil rights activist, offers a personal account of his life and his philosophy of nonviolence and civil disobedience.
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou: This autobiography, written by the celebrated author and civil rights activist, offers a powerful and personal account of her childhood and the struggles she faced growing up as a black woman in America.
"The Long Walk" by Slavomir Rawicz: This autobiography tells the story of a Polish soldier who was captured by the Soviet army during World War II and forced to walk thousands of miles to freedom in Siberia.
"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot: This biography tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cancer cells were used without her knowledge to create the first immortal human cell line, HeLa, which has been used in many scientific discoveries.
"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" by Benjamin Franklin: This autobiography, written by one of America's most important founding fathers, offers a unique and personal account of his life and legacy.
"The Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln" by Lord Charnwood: This biography explores the life and legacy of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, including his work to end slavery and preserve the Union.