Biographies of Working Men (1884) celebrates self-made workers, engineers, and inventors who rose from humble origins through perseverance and talent, honoring the dignity of labor and the power of human ingenuity in shaping the modern world.
The Autobiography of Charles Darwin reflects on his early life, voyage on the Beagle, development of evolutionary theory, and personal beliefs, offering a candid look at the scientist’s thoughts, struggles, and the making of On the Origin of Species.
Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography recounts Roosevelt’s energetic life—his childhood struggles, rise in politics, presidency, and passion for reform, conservation, and public service—offering insight into the ideals that shaped his dynamic leadership.
Up from Slavery is Booker T. Washington’s autobiography, tracing his journey from enslavement to becoming a leading educator and advocate for Black advancement through hard work, self-reliance, and education.
An 85-year-old woman in the US drives a Uber, while an 87-year-old woman in China passes away leaving behind savings she couldn't bring herself to enjoy. Neither of these two perspectives on money escaped the shackles of wealth.
Life, messy&raw—memoir, love story, travelogue, philosophy. Germany ’50s, parents broken, maps traced on carbon. Youth spent smoking, drinking,dreaming, chasing Afghanistan, learning kindness, evil, love, loss. India, Sri Lanka—home is where you’re met. Getting lost is the point.
My husband and I bought our first home, and this story talks about the fixes we had to do.
"Good things happen when you meet strangers." Yo-Yo Ma
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin tells the story of Franklin’s rise from a poor printer’s apprentice to a leading inventor, writer, and statesman. Written with wit and wisdom, it reflects his values of hard work, self-improvement, and civic virtue.