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...
View full detailsThe Unlikely Doctor: From gang life and prison to becoming a doctor at 56 | Timoti Te Moke
Summary Author Description Specs The extraordinary story of Dr Timoti Te Moke wh...
View full detailsThe 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...
View full detailsJulia Eichardt: a Life of Grit and Grace | Lauren Roche
Summary Specs From famine-ravaged Ireland to the glittering goldfields of Australia...
View full detailsRuby Tui - Straight Up
Summary Specs This is Ruby Tui. An open, raw and honest account of her journey from ...
View full detailsHeke-nuku-mai-nga-iwi Busby - Not Here By Chance | Jeff Evans
Summary Specs A biography of Hec Busby: businessman, entrepreneur, waka expert and m...
View full detailsPerspective | Shaun Johnson
Summary Author Description Specs Discover the man behind the magic as rugby leagu...
View full detailsServiceman J: The Untold Story of an NZSAS Soldier | Jamie Pennell
Summary Author Description Specs Serviceman J - The Untold Story of a NZSAS Soldi...
View full detailsSons 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...
View full detailsFull Circle | Jenny-May Clarkson
Summary Author Description Specs I stumble across a photo of me, aged ten. My im...
View full detailsPolkinghorne: Inside the Trial of the Century | Steve Braunias
Summary Author Description Specs A remarkable account of the trial that gripped ...
View full detailsHook, 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...
View full detailsThree Wee Bookshops at the End of the World | Ruth Shaw
Summary Reviews Author Description Specs This stunning sequel to The Booksell...
View full detailsThe Last Days of Zane Grey | Vicki Hastrich
Summary Specs The untold story of Hollywood legend Zane Grey's Australian adventure...
View full detailsNo, I Don't Get Danger Money: Confessions of an Accidental War Correspondent | Lisette Reymer
Summary Author Description Specs A no-holds bar account of what it was really li...
View full detailsBookshop Dogs | Ruth Shaw
Summary Reviews Author Description Specs Dogs of all shapes and sizes visit R...
View full detailsThe Life of Dai | Dai Henwood
Summary Author Description Specs A profound and inspirational account of dealing...
View full detailsThe Twins of Auschwitz: The inspiring true story of a young girl surviving Mengele's hell | Eva Mozes Kor, Lisa Rojany Buccieri
Summary Specs The heart-breaking and inspiring memoir of a 10-year-old Auschwitz twi...
View full detailsWarren Gatland: Pride and Passion My Autobiography
Summary Specs Warren Gatland is one of the most renowned rugby coaches of the last 2...
View full detailsDouble-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...
View full detailsBaddest Man: The making of Mike Tyson | KRIEGEL MARK
Summary Reviews Author Description Specs On a defining evening of the 1980s, D...
View full detailsWhen 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...
View full detailsA Very French Affair | Maria Hoyle
Summary Author Description Specs A transcontinental, romantic memoir in the vein...
View full detailsThe Accidental Teacher | Tim Heath
Summary Specs Funny, poignant, charming and deeply sad at times, this is a beautiful...
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