This biography of esteemed mathematician John Nash was both a finalist for the 1998 Pulitzer Prize and the basis for the award-winning film of the same name. Nasar thoroughly explores Nash's prestigious career, from his beginnings at MIT to his work at the RAND Corporation — as well the internal battle he waged against schizophrenia, a ...
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The first half of the 20th century was an era when individuals could have a huge impact on the course of history—whether for good or bad, argues political scientist Michael Mandelbaum.He recommends the best biographies to read about the eight world leaders who feature in his latest book, The Titans of the Twentieth Century, from Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) to Mao Zedong (1893-1976).
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Krakauer's biography follows the adventurous and tragic story of Chris McCandless, a young man who abandoned his comfortable life to journey into the Alaskan wilderness. While his story ends in tragedy, McCandless's pursuit of truth, freedom, and a life lived fully continues to inspire many to question societal norms and seek their own path.
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Gay 1999 biography takes pains to debunk some of the myths surrounding Mozart's life (no, he wasn't poisoned by a rival composer and, no, he wasn't buried in a pauper's grave). This book isn't a ...
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Tosches pulls no punches in this unauthorized biography, which traces the Rat Packer from his early days as Dino Crocetti, a teenage gambler in Ohio, to Dean Martin, a marquee name with a $500 ...
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Talented biographers examine the interplay between individual qualities and greater social forces, explains Elizabeth Taylor—chair of the judges for the 2023 National Book Critics Circle award for biography.Here, she offers us an overview of their five-book shortlist, including a garlanded account of the life of J. Edgar Hoover and a group biography of post-war female philosophers.
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This biography of esteemed mathematician John Nash was both a finalist for the 1998 Pulitzer Prize and the basis for the award-winning film of the same name. Nasar thoroughly explores Nash's prestigious career, from his beginnings at MIT to his work at the RAND Corporation — as well the internal battle he waged against schizophrenia, a ...
Jonathan Eig's "King: A Life," a biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., was ...[+] recognized as one of the best books of 2023. TNS. Biographies offer a chance to explore the ...
Since then, biographies of presidents, activists, artists, and musicians have regularly appeared on bestseller lists, while Hollywood continues to adapt them into Oscar bait like A Beautiful Mind ...
The Crusades of Cesar Chavez: A Biography by Miriam Pawel. For fans of: Bolivar: American Liberator by Marie Arana A finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and winner of the ...
The first half of the 20th century was an era when individuals could have a huge impact on the course of history—whether for good or bad, argues political scientist Michael Mandelbaum.He recommends the best biographies to read about the eight world leaders who feature in his latest book, The Titans of the Twentieth Century, from Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) to Mao Zedong (1893-1976).
Krakauer's biography follows the adventurous and tragic story of Chris McCandless, a young man who abandoned his comfortable life to journey into the Alaskan wilderness. While his story ends in tragedy, McCandless's pursuit of truth, freedom, and a life lived fully continues to inspire many to question societal norms and seek their own path.
Gay 1999 biography takes pains to debunk some of the myths surrounding Mozart's life (no, he wasn't poisoned by a rival composer and, no, he wasn't buried in a pauper's grave). This book isn't a ...
Tosches pulls no punches in this unauthorized biography, which traces the Rat Packer from his early days as Dino Crocetti, a teenage gambler in Ohio, to Dean Martin, a marquee name with a $500 ...
Karma: My Autobiography by Boy George. For fans of: My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand and Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother and Me by Whoopi Goldberg At times infamous and controversial ...
Talented biographers examine the interplay between individual qualities and greater social forces, explains Elizabeth Taylor—chair of the judges for the 2023 National Book Critics Circle award for biography.Here, she offers us an overview of their five-book shortlist, including a garlanded account of the life of J. Edgar Hoover and a group biography of post-war female philosophers.