Best Biographies and Autobiographies to read - Smiley Reader
July 01, 2020 |
| Best Biographies and Autobiographies to read? |
You have to find out which will be the best autobiography for YOU to read! What appeals to a particular reader may not interest someone else. It mainly depends on your interests and how well you can relate to the protagonist. Also, it depends on your purpose for reading the autobiography.
In no particular order, the following are a few autobiographies/biographies of personalities varying from entrepreneurs to scientists to spiritual gurus.
Losing my virginity-Sir Richard Branson
This is the story of how British business tycoon, Sir Richard Branson started from the very bottom to create the Virgin group of companies. Looking forward to reading this before the end of the year, I have heard a lot of praise for it.
Steve Jobs-Walter Isaacson
Steve Jobs needs no introduction. Walter Isaacson has penned down Steve's life for us on his very own request. This is the official biography of Steve Jobs released in 2011. I will start reading it after completing this answer.
Wings of Fire-Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Apart from being an autobiography, it is an incredibly inspiring and captivating story of India's top-notch missile and the space program, by none other than undoubtedly, the most popular and charismatic president India has ever had. Hats off to Dr.Kalam!Gem of a man! He will forever be dearly missed! This book should be a part of the school curriculum in India. A must-read for everyone.
Dreams from my father-Barack Obama
Barack's memoirs from his childhood until he joined Harvard.A book that will give courage, hope, and strength to everyone and especially to anyone from any kind of minority community across the world.The way Mr.Obama navigated through his youth, his crisis regarding his identity, and how he overcame his dilemmas.Brilliant! Indeed the stuff of legends!
Autobiography of a Yogi-Paramahansa Yogananda
A book for the spiritually inclined. The story of one, Mukunda Lal Ghosh(who later on became the Paramahansa), born in an affluent family in Bengal in 19th century India, he spent his entire life searching for God, for the ultimate truth. A fascinating read! It is consistently ranked as one of the most influential spiritual
This bought tears to my eyes. It's a Diary of a young girl who tells us about her personal life, Her Religion, Love-life and the atrocities she went through in a Nazi concentration camp, what makes this book so remarkable is how Anne was able to remain hopeful about the goodness of humanity, despite the suffering her family endured.
On Writing by Stephen King
This is a must-read book for every fan and hater, likewise of Stephen King. Its a motivating and a most more authentic reflection of what King is like. And as the title suggests, King doesn't stop with his story here. He gives a detailed account of his Writing that has shaped his career and life.
Long Walk to Freedom By Nenson Mandela
You want to know, What Nelson Mandela went through his life, You will find it all here. In 1962, anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was arrested for conspiring to incite a strike and overthrow the government and was sentenced to life in prison. He would serve 28 years. Following his release in 1990, he ascended to become the country's first black president, in the first presidency secured by democratic election. This autobiography recounts Mandela's remarkable life, from his childhood growing up in Mvezo, South Africa, to his formal education and training as a lawyer. It also chronicles his time in prison and his unprecedented ascension to the presidency, further cementing Mandela's place as one of the most notable leaders of our time.
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin details the Founding Father's early life and unique adulthood. One of the autobiography's most notable sections describes Franklin's attempts to achieve "moral perfection" through the achievement of 13 virtues, including temperance, silence, and order. Although it was written more than 200 years ago, Franklin's suggestions for bettering one's life remain as current—and as essential to humankind as ever.
That's it. Good luck! Happy reading!
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Wings of fire and autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is my favourite. Thank you for sharing this type of topics.
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