Biography and Memoir
Newer or On Order
March 2015
Biographies of Famous People
So anyway...
by John Cleese

A rollicking memoir by the legendary Monty Python comic traces his ascent in the entertainment world, from his humble origins and early collaborations with Graham Chapman through his uproarious achievements in multiple venues. 150,000 first printing.
Yes please
by Amy Poehler

A first-person account by the Golden Globe-winning actress best known for her work on Parks and Recreation and Saturday Night Live includes coverage of such topics as her relationships with caregivers and her friendship with Tina Fey. 500,000 first printing.
Angry optimist : the life and times of Jon Stewart
by Lisa Rogak

Drawing on interviews with current and former colleagues of Jon Stewart, the author of The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert chronicles the life of The Daily Show host Jon Stewart, from his early stand-up days to the acclaimed The Jon Stewart Show to his rise to become a comedic—and, surprisingly, a political—icon.
Neil Patrick Harris : choose your own autobiography
by Neil Patrick Harris

The Emmy Award-winning star of How I Met Your Mother shares his experiences as a child star, Broadway performer and father in an over-the-top, humorous account creatively designed in the style of the popular interactive adventure series. 300,000 first printing.
Memoir
Embrace the suck : what I learned at the box about hard work, (very) sore muscles, and burpees before sunrise
by Stephen Madden

A lifelong amateur athlete and former editor of Bicycling magazine chronicles the year he devoted to trying to master all of the basic Crossfit exercises and immersing himself in the Paleo diet during which he explores the culture of the sport and confronts some basic questions about himself. 25,000 first printing.
Rare bird : a memoir of loss and love
by Anna Whiston-Donaldson

A popular Christian blogger describes the tragic flood that ended the life of her 12-year-old son, the poignant journey of healing shared by her family and the inspirational lessons she has learned about hope, peace and faith. 20,000 first printing.
Mountain to mountain : a journey of adventure and activism for the women of Afghanistan
by Shannon Galpin

Being inspired to act can take many forms. For Shannon Galpin, it meant leaving her career, selling her house, launching a nonprofit and committing her life to advancing education and opportunity for women and girls -- focusing on war-torn Afghanistan.


 
Not my father's son : a memoir
by Alan Cumming

The acclaimed actor profiles his turbulent relationship with his father, tracing his 2010 appearance in a celebrity genealogy show to solve the disappearance of a WWII hero grandparent and his discovery of astounding family secrets. 100,000 first printing.
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