autobiographies

"[Relates] the story of 17-year-old volleyball player Caroline Found . . . [who] was tragically killed in a moped accident on her way to visit her terminally ill mother, Ellyn. Caroline's death, and that of her mother twelve days later, shocked her Iowa City community and devastated her father, Ernie Found, and siblings, Gregg and Catharine. Faced with an overwhelming grief of their own, the Iowa City West volleyball team and coach, Kathy Bresnahan, attempted to move forward, hoping for some type of normalcy to return to their fractured lives. But how do you move forward playing a game that serves as a constant reminder of your fallen leader?"--Amazon.com.

"[The author shares his story of] how compassion is transforming the lives of gang members"--Amazon.

Dan-el Padilla Peralta discusses how he went from a young boy living in the United States illegally to a successful student at Princeton.

"The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure... His understanding and admiration of animals is well known, and in 'This Side of Wild', which has taken a lifetime to write, he proves the ways in which they have taught him to be a better person"--Provided by publisher.

"The author of the bestselling "The Reason I Jump" returns with a...memoir about life as a young adult with severe autism. With an introduction by David Mitchell, who translated this book with his wife, KA Yoshida, this...new work explores education, identity, family, society, and personal growth, opening a window into the mind of its nonverbal author and providing...insights into autism in general"--Provided by publisher.

Former FBI director James Comey writes about his role in the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath.

An inspiring and powerful memoir of surviving the Jonestown massacre and becoming a fearless voice against injustice and inequality by California congresswoman Jackie Speier. Jackie Speier was twenty-eight when she joined Congressman Leo Ryan's delegation to rescue defectors from cult leader Jim Jones's Peoples Temple in Jonestown, Guyana. Ryan was killed on the airstrip tarmac. Jackie was shot five times at point-blank range. While recovering from what would become one of the most harrowing tragedies in recent history, Jackie had to choose: Would she become a victim or a fighter? The choice to survive against unfathomable odds empowered her with a resolve to become a vocal proponent for human rights. From the formative nightmare that radically molded her perspective and instincts to the devastating personal and professional challenges that would follow, Undaunted reveals the perseverance of a determined force in American politics. Deeply rooted in Jackie's experiences as a widow, a mother, a congresswoman, and a fighter, hers is a story of true resilience, one that will inspire other women to draw strength from adversity in order to do what is right--no matter the challenges ahead.

The former college basketball coach describes his life and provides personal philosophies for success and achievement.

"In this gripping narrative from one of professional sports' most beloved figures, Earnhardt shares stories from his journey: how his career and his injury have transformed him, how he made the decision to retire at the end of the 2017 season after eighteen years behind the wheel, and what lies ahead for him in the next chapter of his life. There is no second-guessing and no regrets from Driver #88. He simply wants to go out on his own terms and make the rest of his life off the race track count"--OCLC.

The author shares his life growing up surrounded by the sea, including his time as a fisherman, his goal of ocean vegetables awareness, and his personal food policy.