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Uncover extraordinary lives with our list of the best biographies of all time. From historical figures to modern icons, discover the books that tell it all.

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  • In ranked order, here are the best biographies of all time. You’re probably familiar with The Count of Monte Cristo, the 1844 revenge novel by Alexandre Dumas. But did you know it was based on.

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  • Uncover extraordinary lives with our list of the best biographies of all time. From historical figures to modern icons, discover the books that tell it all.

    Best modern biographies

    Here, in no particular order, are the best biographies that read as good as, if not better than, fiction. 1. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand.


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    This biography tells the moving story of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who battled schizophrenia. Despite his debilitating mental illness, Nash made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of mathematics and economics, eventually winning the Nobel Prize.

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      Ron Chernow has written some of the best biographies of our time. In this 832-page biography of John. D. Rockefeller, he shares the main lessons you would take away from someone like Rockefeller.


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    Looking for the best biographies to inspire and entertain you? We're sharing more than 50 of our favorites, from historical icons to today's celebrities.

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    We’ve compiled a list of the best biographies to add to your reading list, featuring the life stories of people from all walks of life. A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar The award-winning film A Beautiful Mind took its inspiration and content from this biography of John Nash, a well-renowned mathematician.
  • 100 Biographies & Memoirs to Read in a Lifetime: Readers ... Whether you’re an avid reader of biographies looking for lesser-known titles, or are new to the genre and want an introduction to the best of the best, we’ve got something for you.
  • Best Biographies (1597 books) - Goodreads What are the best in-depth biographies? (Please exclude Memoirs/Autobiographies. You can find many lists for those books, including this one.).
  • Best Biographies Books - Goodreads The Amazon books editors got together and chose 100 Biographies & Memoirs to Read in a Lifetime. We want to know what books you would choose. Add titles below, and vote on the titles added by fellow readers. See all of our picks at www.amazon.com/100biographies.