Biographies & Autobiographies

'It's no mystery or secret how much I enjoy Lawrence Chaney.' - RuPaul 'Tackles everything from gender identity, the thrill of a wig and why Scottish talent is often overlooked.' - i News Lawrence Chaney has wowed audiences across the globe as the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. In Lawrence (Drag) Queen of Scots, Lawrence shares heartfelt and candid moments from their past. From being bullied as a child to what it's like to date as a drag queen, they give us an insight to their journey towar

The title comes from a note penned by an English professor. It took years to understand the nuanced message of low expectations for one of the University of Texas' few students of color.

Mental health issues, suicide, traumatic brain injuries, abusive relationships, serious accidents, abandonment, alienation, hurt, spiritual warfare, life-altering illnesses, seemingly endless surgeries, and loss. Each of these is tragic on its own. What does it look like when one person endures all of these in the first forty years of life? This captivating and inspiring read follows a woman's life as she takes a pause and looks at the journey behind her while trying to make sense of it, and wh

In a world where there is seemingly a deficit of empathy, and nothing seems to matter until hard times knock at the door; Adrienne uses her cancer diagnosis and survivor mode tactics to put a humorous spin on a hard to swallow topic - being diagnosed with a life threatening disease. In this book she gives credence and thanks to the co-survivors (friends and family), who walked beside her pushing and carrying her through this intimate detail on her journey of healing. Each chapter contains tidbi

Have you ever wondered what makes a writer? Or if you might become one yourself? Part memoir and part writing guide, Valerie Parv's book provides a fascinating look into her world of words. Valerie has been published since the age of fourteen when the Australian Women's Weekly accepted her first article. Ninety books, dozens of short fiction, magazine serials, movie scripts and articles followed. She has sold over 34 million books and ebooks translated into 29 languages. As she recounts h

The essence of A Coach's Journey is to discuss lessons from leadership, conflict and the challenges of elite coaching and to present my learnings from those experiences. Considered typical norms of professional coaching will challenge the reader as I reflect on real career experiences in professional coaching. Success and failure are discussed as consequences of far-reaching emotional responses that have impacted my personal and professional well-being. This is a "warts and all" look at

"23" is a heartfelt look at the profound influence of parents in shaping the personalities and values of children. "23" is filled with stories that will make the reader laugh, cry and reflect on how our families shape us in ways big and small.

81 Lessons From The Sky contains eighty-one easy-to-read, true stories from real pilots, detailing what they learnt from their aviation accidents and near misses. Eighty-one stories from the General Aviation community, from around the globe.

Helen Miller's memoir, "21 Siblings: Cheaper by the Two Dozen" depicts the organized chaos of raising 22 children in a relatively small home. Her parents married young and proceeded to have 22 single birth children between December 16th, 1940 and January 13th, 1966.

A literary memoir by Kenneth Wolman, New York City-born poet, who found himself homeless on the streets aged 70, despite his PhD, publications, and years as a technical writer; and Adjunct Instructor. Wolman reflects on his time in shelters, to make meaning from this hell and to warn readers of how it happened.

June 7, 1990, a baby boy was born to Kalvin and Kim Hilliard. As their only child, he was surrounded by their love and care, and they did their best to shelter him from the woes of life. #FrontRowSeat details the moments they could no longer protect their son from - stories about what happens when life hits, and the downward spiral that life almost takes him down. #FrontRowSeat is my story told about me, by me. This is your up close and personal look into moments that shaped a 12-year-o