Shakespeare was from a small provincial town in England, so how did be become such a phenomenal play writer, whose plays we still appreciate 400 years later and are a part of our essential school curriculum. Stephen Greenblatt explains how this extremely bright and sensitive person used his environment to create great works of literature.
The Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick
The biography details the magical rise of Elvis in the first twenty-four years of his life and helps you appreciate the love he had for his music together with the affection he had for the people in his life. Based on ten years of research, Peter Guralnick weaves a rich description of one the world’s best known and loved entertainers.
Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela describes his long journey from when he was a little boy living in a village to his inauguration as the President of South Africa fighting against and eventually defeating apartheid.
Becoming by Michelle Obama
The first African American to become the First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama describes an inspiring journey of hard work, resilience, excitements and frustrations rooted in reality.
The Story of My Experiments with Truth – An Autobiography by M. K. Gandhi
The man who is an icon of strength and peace across the world – his own story in his own words.
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
The story of the man who changed the way we use digital products and built one of the biggest brand the world has seen.
Diana: Her True Story – In Her Own Words by Andrew Morton
The sensational memoir by Diana, Princess of Wales describing her journey of becoming a princess, wife, mother and then not being a wife and HRH but still being a devoted mother.
Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi
Agassi brought a new look to tennis with his style and lightening returns – but you would have never guessed that he hated tennis from early childhood. A searing autobiography where he bares his fears, decisions, successes and failures.
Rafa: My Story by Rafael Nadal with John Carlin
Rafael Nadal, one of the most captivating tennis players of all time whose intensity, sportsmanship and humility have endeared him to his huge fan following. In his autobiography we get an insight into how he has mentally managed his journey while giving us a window into his personal life.
The Greatest: My Own Story by Muhammad Ali with Richard Durham
A wholesome account of one the Greatest: full of drama, entertainment and insight. Richard Durham travelled for six years with Muhammad Ali resulting in an intense and powerful autobiography.