Biography, in the broadest sense, is a work of literature that documents the life of a particular individual. It can talk about the personal life of the author or a person that interests the author. Moreover, it is a popular genre in literature that is under nonfiction, since it primarily centers on someone’s life journey — which means that it all contain a well-researched and factual content.
What makes biographies interesting is that you can get a glimpse into the experiences and events in one’s life that may inspire you to do better, shift your mindset, and look at life on a different angle. That said, here are the best biographies that you should check out to boost your motivation and learn lessons that can be applied to the world.
Beyond Barriers by Anne Davey Koomans
Written by promising author Anne Davey Koomans, this book can truly capture the hearts of the readers through its heartwarming and inspiring story. Beyond Barriers by Koomans comprehensively records the life of David Davey, who was diagnosed with polio in 1948. After that, his life greatly changes. You will be brought to the stream of thoughts of a 12-year-old boy during the moment when he was admitted to the hospital for 9 months, and utilized the iron lung to fight the disease. The book will also take you to David’s university journey, walk with God, life as a professional, and search for love.
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Published in 2020 by Crown, Greenlights has surprisingly captured the attention of the readers from all across the world. It was authored by Matthew McConaughey and is also available in audiobook format. It contains meaningful tales and understanding of the actor’s life, which is perfectly written in sequence. Although many referred to the book as a biography and memoir, the author preferred it to be recognized as an “approach book.” A fun fact about Greenlights, it was the product of the author’s journals and diaries when he was a teenager. It also conquered the nonfiction bestseller list of The New York Times.
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
This New York Times and Amazon bestselling biography was written by Glennon Doyle. It wasn’t only categorized as a biography, but also as a self-help book. This documents how the author found her own voice, freed herself, took care of herself, and lived freely. It took her how many years before she stopped denying her discontent. Hence, it is a tale about a lady who began to understand that gradually dying for her kids doesn’t define a responsible mom, but teaching her children to live to the fullest does. You will surely learn about drawing boundaries, loving your body, recognize anger and pain, and reveal your true self.
High Achiever: The Incredible True Story of One Addict’s Double Life by Tiffany Jenkins
In 2019, High Achiever: The Incredible Story of One Addict’s Double Life was published by Harmony. It records how the author was an opioid addict, and how her boyfriend and their buddies put her in the jail. Before she was arrested, she already has a record of 20 felonies — which is truly an unexpected turn of events for a former cheerleading captain. The rawness of this book will make you feel different kinds of emotions all at once, such as pain, shame, desperation, pressure, and more. It will also teach you that despite all the mistakes and wrongs that the author committed, better days and hope will always be there to lift her back up and bring her back to the right path.
Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker
Holly Whitaker wrote about her experiences of being an addict and how she braved the circumstances by looking for help after committing various benders. Quit Like a Woman will bring you to a journey that resulted in the author’s soberness and uncovered the horrible role of alcohol in the community and in the lives of ladies. Moreover, the book also evaluates the drinking culture and has become the blueprint of giving up alcohol in order to live fully live with no reliance on intoxication.
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