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Biography & Memoirs

Dive into inspiring stories with our wide collection of biography and memoir books, featuring the lives of influential figures, historical icons, and everyday heroes. Whether you're fascinated by the journeys of world leaders, artists, athletes, or pioneers, our biographies offer deep insights into their challenges and triumphs. Explore heartfelt and personal tales in memoirs that capture unique experiences, emotions, and lessons. Perfect for readers seeking motivation, history, or a deeper understanding of remarkable lives to discover stories that resonate and inspire.

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Far North - The true story behind the television series | David White; Angus Gillies

Summary Author Description Specs June 2016, Far North, New Zealand. The job seeme...

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Julia Eichardt: a Life of Grit and Grace | Lauren Roche

Summary Specs From famine-ravaged Ireland to the glittering goldfields of Australia...

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Heke-nuku-mai-nga-iwi Busby - Not Here By Chance | Jeff Evans

Summary Specs A biography of Hec Busby: businessman, entrepreneur, waka expert and m...

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The Bushman's Son

The story of this Bushman's youngest son starts in 1960s' small town New Zealand where life didn't come without its challenges.This true story begi...

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Ruby Tui - Straight Up

Summary Specs This is Ruby Tui. An open, raw and honest account of her journey from ...

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Serviceman J: The Untold Story of an NZSAS Soldier | Jamie Pennell

Summary Author Description Specs Serviceman J - The Untold Story of a NZSAS Soldi...

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Perspective | Shaun Johnson

Summary Author Description Specs Discover the man behind the magic as rugby leagu...

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Sons of a Good Keen Man: Life in the shadow of Barry Crump | The Crump Brothers

Summary Specs Barry Crump - the man, the myth, the father. 'Barry was never a fathe...

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Full Circle | Jenny-May Clarkson

Summary Author Description Specs I stumble across a photo of me, aged ten. My im...

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Hook, Line and Misadventure: Stories from a legendary New Zealand fisherman Cliff Barnes for fans of Barry Crump and Sam the Trapman_1
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Hook, Line and Misadventure: Stories from a legendary New Zealand fisherman Cliff Barnes | David Hastings

Summary Author Description Specs Tall tales and fishing lore from Kiwi fishing p...

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Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World | Ruth Shaw

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Honey: My Story of Love Loss and Victory | Honey Hireme-Smiler, Suzanne McFadden

Summary Specs Honey, Hunz, Honey Bill, Arneta, Aunty, Whaea, Mum, Nan. From 'town bu...

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Finding Frank : The life of Frank Erceg | Louise Maich

Summary Specs Finding Frank: The life of Frank Erceg - New Zealand dear hunter, mou...

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Yesterday When I Was Young | Suzanne Lynch with Karen Hay

Summary Specs “Suzanne was only 14 years old when she and her sister Judy Donaldson...

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Bookshop Dogs | Ruth Shaw

Summary Reviews Author Description Specs Dogs of all shapes and sizes visit R...

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The Life of Dai | Dai Henwood

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Warren Gatland: Pride and Passion My Autobiography

Summary Specs Warren Gatland is one of the most renowned rugby coaches of the last 2...

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I Somehow Survived: Eyewitness Accounts From World War Ii

The first in a series of books, _I Somehow Survived_ is an extraordinary collection of true stories giving testimony to those who survived World Wa...

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Double-Edged Sword: The Simonne Butler Story

Double-edged Sword is a survival story like no other. In 2003 Simonne Butler's violent partner, high on methamphetamine, cut off both her hands wit...

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UnApologetically Me | Bree Tomasel

Summary Author Description Specs Known and loved by her many New Zealand and Aust...

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When Life Gives You Lemurs: How saving animals saved me | Deborah Kane, Tim Husband

Summary Specs 'A compelling story, beautifully told, about how animals can show you...

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The Accidental Teacher | Tim Heath

Summary Specs Funny, poignant, charming and deeply sad at times, this is a beautiful...

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Native Son: The Writer's Memoir | Witi Ihimaera

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The Bookseller at the End of the World | Ruth Shaw

Summary Specs A rich, immersive, funny and heartbreaking memoir of the charming book...

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