Becoming is an autobiographical memoir of former United States First Lady Michelle Obama. The book gives a deep personal account of Obama’s life, from her childhood in Chicago to her years living in the White House. It covers her personal struggles, achievements, and her navigation through life as a black woman in America.
Alexander Hamilton is a biography written by Ron Chernow. The book portrays the life of the Founding Father of the United States, Alexander Hamilton. It covers his tragic childhood in the Caribbean, his role in the American Revolution, his significant contributions as a statesman, and his controversial personal life. The biography thoroughly explores his political and financial systems that are the bedrock of America today.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a biography written by Rebecca Skloot. The book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, a poor African American woman who died of cervical cancer. Without her or her family’s consent, some of her cells that were removed during a biopsy were used to create an immortal cell line, known as the HeLa cells, which have been instrumental in many medical breakthroughs.
Becoming Steve Jobs dives into the life and career of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. It provides a comprehensive portrait of Jobs as a colleague, friend and visionary leader. The book also illustrates how Jobs’ passion for technology and design, along with his relentless pursuit of perfection, led to the creation of revolutionary products and the birth of one of the most successful companies in the world.
An intimate look at Sol Price, the retail revolutionary behind Costco’s success.
An in-depth look into Richard Nixon’s life, political career, and the infamous Watergate scandal.
A detailed exploration into the life and philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche.
A contemplative exploration of life through the eyes of philosopher Michel de Montaigne.