Biography

A biography (from the Greek words bios meaning "life", and graphos meaning "write") is a non-fictional account of a person's life. Biographies are written by an author who is not the subject/focus of the book.

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Autobiography
Memoir
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The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation
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The Choice: Embrace the Possible
God Bless This Mess: Learning to Live and Love Through Life's Best (and Worst) Moments
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Peril
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A Promised Land
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E.R. Nurses
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