Biography is a genre of nonfiction that houses stories about the life of a particular person. The heartwarming tales of courage, sorrow, and survival might be the personal experiences of the author or a narrative of a certain famous figure. In order for a story to qualify as a biography, it needs to be real and factual. Incorporating elements that are factual or events that didn’t happen in real life will taint the integrity and lose the credibility of the story.
There are already a lot of remarkable biographies that are sitting on the shelves of bookstores and bookworms written by notable authors. They have inspired multiple readers to take action, use their voice, and other exceptional things. Biography is a really great genre that can transform and teach people. So, if you want to add more biographies on your reading list, then you might want to check these titles out:
Donut Hole by RC Le Beau
Donut Hole: A Marine’s Real-Life Battles In Vietnam by RC Le Beau is a promising book that serves as a reminder of the tough moments that the country has gone through. This book is not only dedicated to the author’s Marine Corp but also for the sacrifices done by the troops in the attempt to get to Echo 4 or what Le Beau referred as the Donut Hole. Moreover, the events when the author fought in Vietnam as one of the great US Marine troops was put into writing and has been inspiring others to exhibit the same will and bravery to protect the nation and not be afraid to take the same path. The genuineness and sincerity of the author while narrating his experiences and personal reflections have really captivated the hearts of the readers.
Walk in My Combat Boots by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney
This Amazon bestselling book in Afghan war military history was published in last February 08, 2021 by Little, Brown and Company. Walk in My Combat Boots is not your ordinary biography book because it is in the form of an anthology, which means that it doesn’t only contain one tale but multiple stories. James Patterson and Matt Eversmann, two notable figures have conducted various interviews to come up with this promising book. Hence, these intensely genuine tales were typically shared by one troop to another. The voices of these courageous males and females who battled in a foreign land, specifically from Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, offered a one-of-a-kind awe-inspiring view to the meaning of fighting in war, losing comrades, finding home, and wearing the uniform.
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
David Goggins has penned a New York Times and Amazon bestseller titled Can’t Hurt Me. It was published in 2018 by Lioncrest Publishing. In this heartwarming book, the author shares his spectacular life story and uncovers the fact that almost everyone make use of their skills and capabilities at only 40%, which he referred to as The 40% Rule. He is the only male in history to finish the elite training as an Air Force Tactical Air Controller, Navy SEAL, and Army Ranger. The book also talks about how Goggins set the records in many endurance activities, which led him to be called as The Fittest (Real) Man in America by Outside Magazine.
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
In 2010, the biography written by Laura Hillenbrand titled Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption was published by Random House. The story doesn’t revolve on the life of the author but on the personal experiences of Louis Zamperini instead. He is a previous Olympic track superstar who was considered a hero during the 2nd World War after he maneuvered a raft for more than 40 days after he made it through a plane crash in the Pacific War. After the tough times on the raft, he also survived becoming a prisoner in three extreme Japanese prisoners of war camps for over 30 months. This bestselling book will surely inspire you to keep the faith and spirit like what the hero Zamperini did.
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