Shanghai Diary
By: Ursula Bacon
4.40
Format: 436 pages, Hardcover
By the late 1930s, Europe sat on the brink of a world war. As the holocaust approached, many Jewish…
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1. The Blindfold's Eyes: My Journey from Torture to Truth (Guatemala)
By: Dianna Ortiz , Sister Dianna Ortiz
3.96
Format: 484 pages, Hardcover
Sister Dianna Ortiz, an American Ursuline nun working in Guatemala, was abducted and tortured by go… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
2. Dancing on My Grave
By: Greg Lawrence , Gelsey Kirkland
3.86
Format: 363 pages, Mass Market Paperback
The shattering story of a dream which became a heartbreaking nightmare for one of America's most fa… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
3. A Fighting Chance
By: Elizabeth Warren
4.15
Format: 365 pages, Hardcover
An unlikely political star tells the inspiring story of the two-decade journey that taught her how … read more
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- history
- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
"For capitalism to work, we all need one another."-Elizabeth Warren, A Fighting Chance
"When you have no real power, go public—really public. The public is where the real power is."-Elizabeth Warren, A Fighting Chance
" He didn't seem to understand yet was that I didn't really care about the ways of Washington."-Elizabeth Warren, A Fighting Chance
"When you have no real power, go public -- really public. The public is where the real power is."-Elizabeth Warren, A Fighting Chance
4. Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife
By: Peggy Vincent
3.70
Format: 168 pages, Paperback
An inspiring collection of birth stories by a charming midwife. Each time she knelt to "catch" anot… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
5. Mayada, Daughter of Iraq: One Woman's Survival Under Saddam Hussein
By: Jean Sasson
3.00
Format: 508 pages,
Mayada was born into a powerful Iraqi family. One grandfather fought alongside Lawrence of Arabia. … read more
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- history
- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
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- biography
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8. Gorillas in the Mist
By: Dian Fossey
4.22
Format: None pages, Paperback
One of the most important books ever written about our connection to the natural world, Gorillas in… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
9. The Concubine's Children
By: Denise Chong
3.91
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
The Concubine’s Children is the story of a family cleaved in two for the sake of a father’s dream. … read more
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- history
- biography
- memoir
- nonfiction
- china
10. How Poetry Saved My Life: A Hustler's Memoir
By: Amber Dawn
4.73
Format: None pages, Paperback
As raw and fiery as its author, How Poetry Saved My Lifeis a powerful account of survival and the t… read more
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- nonfiction
- memoir
11. Shanghai Diary
By: Ursula Bacon
4.40
Format: 436 pages, Hardcover
By the late 1930s, Europe sat on the brink of a world war. As the holocaust approached, many Jewish… read more
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- history
- biography
- memoir
- world war ii
- nonfiction
- china
- holocaust
12. From This Moment On
By: Shania Twain
3.50
Format: 270 pages,
The world may know Shania Twain as many things: a music legend, a mother, and recently, a fixture i… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
13. Wired for God: Adventures of a Jewish Yogi
By: Dani Antman
3.98
Format: 278 pages, ebook
When the Judaism of her childhood doesn't satisfy Dani Antman's yearning for spiritual awakening, s… read more
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14. So Far Away: A Daughter's Memoir of Life, Loss, and Love
By: Christine W. Hartmann
0.00
Format: None pages, Paperback
Christine Hartmann's mother valued control above all else, yet one event appeared beyond her comman… read more
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15. Love in Condition Yellow: A Memoir of an Unlikely Marriage
By: None
3.68
Format: 189 pages, Hardcover
Berkeley peace activist Sophia Raday never imagined she would fall in love with an Oakland police o… read more
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16. Narrative of Sojourner Truth
By: Sojourner Truth , None
4.35
Format: 255 pages, Paperback
One of the most famous and admired African-American women in U.S. history, Sojourner Truth sang, pr… read more
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17. The Diary of Anaïs Nin, Vol. 1: 1931-1934
By: Anaïs Nin , Gunther Stuhlmann
3.92
Format: None pages, Paperback
This celebrated volume begins when Nin is about to publish her first book and ends when she leaves … read more
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18. Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan
By: Jamie Zeppa
3.89
Format: 272 pages,
At age 24 Jamie Zeppa, a Canadian who had never been outside of North America, said goodbye to her … read more
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19. Paper Daughter: A Memoir
By: None
3.00
Format: None pages, Paperback
When she was five years old, M. Elaine Mar and her mother emigrated from Hong Kong to Denver to joi… read more
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20. Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life without Opening the Fridge
By: Valerie Bertinelli
3.64
Format: None pages,
A humorous and highly personal tale of a continuing search for answers to life's big questions, an … read more
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21. Scavenger Hunt
By: Chad Boudreaux
4.30
Format: 296 pages, Paperback
WHEN JUSTICE IS BLIND, SCAVENGERS DO THE HUNTING Blake Hudson just wants to serve his country we… read more
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"What other problems do American soldiers face when hunting down these fanatical killers?"-Chad Boudreaux, Scavenger Hunt
"As Blake turned around to continue his walk back to Main Justice, he spotted one of the tourists taking his picture. “Don’t waste your film!"-Chad Boudreaux, Scavenger Hunt
"Home was the one place he wanted to forget, the place from which he’d run away but never could escape. And, yes, home was the place he’d been instructed to leave—the place where the trouble began and…"-Chad Boudreaux, Scavenger Hunt
"While waiting for her accomplice to gather his equipment, Hensley couldn’t help but think ahead to her next mission. She hadn’t told him. It wasn’t a mission for which she’d volunteered, nor a missio…"-Chad Boudreaux, Scavenger Hunt
22. The Three Witches and The Master
By: Max Nowaz
4.30
Format: 352 pages, Kindle Edition
When a beautiful naked woman Eve, unexpectedly turns up at his back door, Adam, an amateur wizard, … read more
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"Where’s my uncle?"-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master
"You can’t escape me, I’m coming for you soon,"-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master
"I haven’t got a clue why his bones disintegrated, but look at the bright side,"-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master
"He desperately tried to think of a story to explain his involvement in her sudden appearance, without mentioning the book of magic in his possession. "-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master
23. From Manchester to the Arctic
By: Sheena Billett
4.31
Format: 261 pages, ebook
In the challenging but rapidly changing 1970s, Connie Sanders, a broken-hearted nurse, flees to the… read more
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"The first wave of homesickness caught Connie by surprise. She had not heard or felt its approach until it hit her hard, knocking her to the ground."-Sheena Billett, From Manchester to the Arctic
"As she was putting her boots on Daisy threw a barb over her shoulder that struck Connie right in the middle of her chest. ‘Grow up, Connie! This place is not for faint-hearted romantics!"-Sheena Billett, From Manchester to the Arctic
"I don’t think I’ll ever forget this day,’ Connie said. ‘I want to soak up every single moment, so that I can remember it when I’m old. Remember that I…we, did this. I want to have stories to tell whe…"-Sheena Billett, From Manchester to the Arctic
"It was almost 3 a.m. before Connie got into bed. Sipping cocoa in the cold daylight and listening to the silence, only punctuated by the distant barking of dogs, she began to wonder what she had done…"-Sheena Billett, From Manchester to the Arctic
24. Taming Flame
By: Therisa Peimer
4.30
Format: 312 pages, Paperback
Flaminius's days of bouncing between beds are snatched away the instant he sets eyes on his perfect… read more
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"Tightening his embrace around his wife and little Theo, he vowed, "I will do everything in my power to continue being worthy of the faith you have in me."-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame
"Why do you have such faith in me, Aurelia?" "I've told you a million times that I love you, you make me feel safe and cherished, and you care deeply for our people. Why wouldn't I have faith in you?"-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame
"I'm so proud of you I could burst, but in the interest of saving the poor cleaning staff the hassle, I would, instead, like to take you to our room and lick you from stem to stern until you beg me to…"-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame
"A virgin," Flaminius smiled deviously. "I'll take her." Instantly, surprised chatter erupted. Mother Guardian held up her hand for silence. "You cannot be serious, Sire." "Oh, but I am," he replied w…"-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame
25. Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece
By: Yvonne Korshak
4.29
Format: 557 pages, Kindle Edition
STEP ASIDE, ANTONY AND PERICLES AND ASPASIA —THE LOVE STORY THAT SHAPED HISTORY Two lovers cres… read more
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"Temples are for the gods,"-Yvonne Korshak, Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece
"Do you know the song Violet Crowned Athens?"-Yvonne Korshak, Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece
"The softness, warmth and weight of her breast filled his palm. “I’ve imagined this for weeks,"-Yvonne Korshak, Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece
"But Phidias was better than most men since he made beautiful sculptures. He was even making one of her—well, he called it “Athena,"-Yvonne Korshak, Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece
26. The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)
By: Barry Kirwan
4.23
Format: 392 pages, Kindle Edition
In 2063, Earth's overheated climate and war-ravaged cities are near breaking point. A new habitable… read more
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"People rarely search for bodies in ceilings…"-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)
"It has no eyes. Zack, why doesn’t it have any eyes? "-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)
"Vasquez faced off Vince. “We’ll meet in hell for sure."-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)
"Your life is a beer glass Micah, but you want champagne"-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)
27. Move to Millions: The Proven Framework to Become a Million Dollar CEO with Grace & Ease Instead of Hustle & Grind
By: Darnyelle Jervey Harmon
4.29
Format: 310 pages, Paperback
Ready to break through the six-figure plateau? Discover an actionable strategy to cross over the mi… read more
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28. Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas of Eight Political Wives
By: Anne Michaud
4.29
Format: 199 pages, Kindle Edition
Why do good women stay with bad men? What if political wives are just as calculating as their in… read more
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- history
- biography
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"The political wife came forward and publicly vouched for her straying man. If she could continue to trust and believe in him, the public could too – or so the script went."-Anne Michaud, Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas of Eight Political Wives
"For each of these women, the fear of the unknown — of leaving a marriage and casting off alone — may have bound them to a marriage where there is insensitivity, neglect, or even outright abuse. Peopl…"-Anne Michaud, Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas of Eight Political Wives
"What we witness playing out in the relationships of our public figures we risk finding acceptable in our private lives. Feminists have connected women’s sexual subordination to their unequal status i…"-Anne Michaud, Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas of Eight Political Wives
"To leave the marriage behind is to step out of the spotlight. It means fading into normalcy, returning to ordinary life, perhaps an impossible admission for women who have built their egos on being o…"-Anne Michaud, Why They Stay: Sex Scandals, Deals, and Hidden Agendas of Eight Political Wives
29. Love is the Answer, God is the Cure: A True Story of Abuse, Betrayal and Unconditional Love
By: Aimee Cabo Nikolov
4.30
Format: 150 pages, Paperback
Her family secrets burst in the spotlight when Aimee and her sister went to the authorities. In thi… read more
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- biography
"#metooasachild"-Aimee Cabo Nikolov, Love is the Answer, God is the Cure: A True Story of Abuse, Betrayal and Unconditional Love
"We can be beacons of light"-Aimee Cabo Nikolov, Love is the Answer, God is the Cure: A True Story of Abuse, Betrayal and Unconditional Love
"Unconditional Love conquers all!"-Aimee Cabo Nikolov, Love is the Answer, God is the Cure: A True Story of Abuse, Betrayal and Unconditional Love
"God is the Cure, Love is the Answer"-Aimee Cabo Nikolov, Love is the Answer, God is the Cure: A True Story of Abuse, Betrayal and Unconditional Love
30. You Can't Drive Your Car to Your Own Funeral
By: Ann Marie Hancock
4.02
Format: 97 pages, Kindle Edition
You have reached a milestone in your life when the fire department is on standby as you blow out yo… read more
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31. The Bookmaker's Daughter: A Memory Unbound
By: Shirley Abbott
3.86
Format: 312 pages, Paperback
This deeply felt memoir is a journey through family history, feminist insight, and southern mytholo… read more
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