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Top 10 Biography Novels of all time

  1. "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson: This biography tells the story of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc. It covers his personal life, his career, and his impact on the technology industry.

  2. "Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption" by Laura Hillenbrand: This biography tells the story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete who became a prisoner of war during World War II. It covers his experiences in the war, his time as a prisoner, and his post-war life.

  3. "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls: This memoir tells the story of Walls' childhood, growing up with parents who were often neglectful and homeless. It covers her struggles and eventual success as a journalist.

  4. "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer: This memoir tells the story of Krakauer's experience climbing Mount Everest in 1996, during which a number of climbers died. It covers the challenges of mountaineering and the risks involved.

  5. "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert: This memoir tells the story of Gilbert's travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia after a difficult divorce. It covers her experiences with food, spirituality, and love.

  6. "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot: This biography tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge or consent and used in scientific research. It covers the impact of her cells on medical research and the ethical questions surrounding their use.

  7. "A Stolen Life" by Jaycee Dugard: This memoir tells the story of Dugard's kidnapping at the age of 11 and her subsequent 18 years in captivity. It covers her eventual rescue and recovery.

  8. "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" by Cheryl Strayed: This memoir tells the story of Strayed's solo hike of the Pacific Crest Trail after the death of her mother and the dissolution of her marriage. It covers her personal struggles and the challenges of hiking the trail.

  9. "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen: This autobiography tells the story of Springsteen's life, from his childhood in New Jersey to his rise to fame as a musician. It covers his personal struggles and his music career.

  10. "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank: This diary was written by Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager who went into hiding with her family during World War II. It covers her experiences during the war and her thoughts and feelings as a young girl. The diary was published after her death in a concentration camp.

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