biography

American editorial cartoonist Jeffrey Koterba discusses his childhood and life in Omaha, Nebraska, his lifelong interest in drawing, battles with Tourette syndrome--which he inherited from his father--being struck by lightning, and related topics.

Connell discusses his life and life as a cattle farmer in Ireland.

"In this . . . memoir, the . . . writer behind Babylon 5, Sense8, Clint Eastwood's Changeling and Marvel's Thor reveals how the power of creativity and imagination enabled him to overcome the horrors of his youth and a dysfunctional family haunted by madness, murder and a terrible secret."--Amazon.

An exploration of the life of Guru N?nak, covering his birth, childhood, search for an occupation, teachings, legacy, and more.

"A biography of the Haitian revolutionary leader Toussaint Louverture."--Provided by publisher.

Parker Posey discusses her life and acting career.

Autobiography of John Lewis, civil rights worker and member of the House of Representatives, discussing his participation in several events in the civil rights movement during the 1960s and 1970s and his terms as a congressman from Georgia during the late 1980s and 1990s.

"A member of the E Street Band, political songwriter and performer, hardcore activist, and actor on 'The Sopranos' chronicles the twists and turns of his . . . life in this . . . memoir that doubles as [a] . . .tale of self-discovery"--BTCat.

Atina Diffley describes her life in organic farming and describes the storms and urban development that threatened her family's farm and the obstacle of a crude oil pipeline proposal.

"A memoir by Vanessa O'Brien, record-breaking American-British explorer, takes you on an unexpected journey to the top of the world's highest mountains"--Provided by publisher.