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AUTOBIOGRAPHY  

Some easy tips on starting your own autobiography.

This article describes five basic autobiography characteristics.

Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography chronicles many of the experiments in moral perfection that Franklin carried out during his lifetime.

review of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux's autobiography

To a geologist, stones are richly illustrated texts, telling gothic tales of scorching heat, violent tempests, endurance, cataclysm, and reincarnation. Bjornerud explains the concepts in this fascinating and fun look into the autobiography of the Earth.

This article discusses the possible advantages by reading Autobiographies.

In Victorian England, the line between fiction and autobiography had little to do with the truthful representation of fact. For the Victorians, the autobiography (a term they themselves coined during the 19th century) was first and foremost, a purposeful narration.

This is an essay that analyzes the role of the female sexuality in Jamaica Kincaid's novel The Autobiography of my Mother

Ben Franklin, ostensably writing an Autobiography to give to his oldest son, has presented readers with insight into his life and character. However, a careful reader must pay close attention to the reliablity of Franklin's account.

You want your story told, but should you write a memoir or an autobiography? What's the difference, anyway?

Mick Foley is the only wrestler to win a World title and write a best-selling book. He has three world titles, and he will go for best-seller No. 3 when he produces his latest autobiography.

Frederick Douglass' autobiography, "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave", has historical significance and it was used as a propaganda tool for Douglass and his cause, the abolitionist movement.

"Please note: This autobiography was written by my great great great grandfather, John Henry Johnson in 1933. He passed away only two years after writing this at the age of 83 on February 10, 1936.

An autobiography can never be fully truthful because it is written by an unreliable author from a limited perspective (their own). Furthermore, autobiographies are generally written with an audience in mind, therefore creating a purpose for the text.

This paper covers several interesting events in Richard Wright's life as discussed in his autobiography "Black Boy". It also looks at the novel's library scene, which to many is considered a pivotal moment in Wright's life.

A 15 year old girl "writes" the story of her life for over a million dollars. Feel like giving up writing yet?

My review of Taylor Hicks' new book "Heart Full of Soul"

A view into the man who became one of the most prolific abolitionists of his time.

The reasons and circumstances surrounding the author's isolations are distinctly diverse; however there are many parallels that can be drawn from their separate experiences that are essentially much deeper than the differences that immediately appear on the surface.

At the close of the story, Geryon secures his own immortality in producing a self-portrait. We are again reminded, "the only secret people keep is immortality."

To those that believe in any dynamic of a human race, I know game when it is in my face, And I know pimping when it is put in place. Do You?

A combination of analysis and personal experience, this essay / autobiography delves deep into the nature of happiness, the pursuit of Happiness, and hopefully will help the reader come closer to realizing to his or her own true goals in life.

A review of the autobiography of French singer-actor Yves Montand.

Robert Wagner has published his autobiography, "Pieces of My Heart"

An analysis of the literary strategies used to communicate in Frederick Douglas's Autobiography.

Bob Dylan's first autobiography provides a peek into the mind of the mysterious folk singer from Minnesota who became one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century.

how to write a literacy autobiography on the memories of a childhood and past

Details the terrifyingly authentic autobiography; "Cheating the Hangman: True Confessions of a Heroin Trafficker". Also includes a sample chapter and a biography of the author Wade Agnew.

A native-born Egyptian Christian minister will no doubt stir some controversy with his new autobiography that not only describes a man on a mission from God but who also claims "the spirit of Islam is a spirit of antichrist".

Asha Bandele's autobiography, "A Prisoner's Wife," is raw with its emotions while telling the dueling stories of both Asha and her prisoner husband Rashid.

The memoir is a very popular form of contemporary writing. A much older form of writing than the autobiography, it is also much less formal.

Can you imagine being the muse for two musical geniuses? Boyd was, and she talks about her life with them in this intriguing autobiography.

The Author's autobiography as remembered in frozen moments of time from early childhood through forty years as a Hollywood insider to his reflections upon his life today.

This research paper is in response to the reading of the autobiography "Close to My Heart". The author Dorothy Sterling, pursued her childhood dream of becoming a writer, through times when adversity was toughest for women and minorities.

Tommie Smith's autobiography, Silent Gesture, shows that his raised fist was more of a sociological statement then a black statement. The track and field winner would also become a teacher. He taught volumes in 1968 at the Olympics in Mexico City.

Gichin Funakoshi's autobiography is a truly remarkable account of the Karate Master's life and times on Earth, and his passion for the Art he helped popularize in the West, to which he credits his health and longevity.

On Writing is part autobiography and part writing instruction.

Follow the story of myself, from being outed by my mother up to falling in and out of love and starting life over years later. This is a multi-part article and I hope you enjoy each part as it is published.

A review of Marlene Dietrich's autobiography.

Learn more about me and my art work!

This review focuses on the self-help & recovery elements of Sid Caesar's interesting, entertaining, autobiography.

Short bio about this writer

Wisconsin resident Don Gorske has eaten one Big Mac a day for 36 years- without gaining an ounce. This feat and his travels to countless sports stadiums is the subject of his autobiography.

Step by step information on writing an autobiography.

This quick-reading autobiography was written the year comedian Rodney Dangerfield died at age 82 and tells the story of the man who got no respect.

Book reviews about David Toop's Ocean of Sound, and Wolfgang Flur's autobiography, I was a Robot. Expand your musical horizons with the roots of Ambient music and then a first hand account from one of the original godfathers of electronica, Kraftwerk.

Rian Malan's autobiography, "My Traitor's Heart", covers the issues of apartheid: living with the guilt of being an indirect oppressor, black oppression, and, more broadly, race relations in South Africa from a white liberal's perspective.

If you think Miley Cyrus's new autobiography is going to include the absolute truth, think again. James Frey may have caused a huge literary riff when he lied in his own autobiography back in 2003--but he just revealed what's been happening all along...

These are my favorite 10 songs, by my favorite artist, Eric Clapton. I used the book "Clapton: The Autobiography of Eric Clapton" as a source for information.

Are you fat like me? Do you want to do something about it? Let's make a lifestyle change...

A summary of how Maya Angelou Life has changed according to her autobiography.

In her autobiography, Patricia Raybon discusses what it was like to grow up as a minor in racially-biased world. She recalls the lesson she learned that hate is wrong.

I Am H.G. Wells I don’t want this to be an autobiography. I want this piece to show who I am, not what I did and when. I intend for a more self-exploratory feel to this.

Somali-born activist and critic of fundamentalist Islam, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, releases her new autobiography "Infidel" and is concerned for her life.

A process told in the form of an autobiography. It traces the journey of a brick from its source; From the mixing and moulding of clay to being dried in sheds and finally baked in kilns.

While the story of the highs and lows that stardom offers is familiar, Coal Miner's Daughter is enjoyable to watch because it is driven by its acting and Lynn's wonderful songs.

Founding member of Motley Crue Nikki Sixx - companion soundtrack to this autobiography "The Heroin Diaries: A Year In The Life Of A Shattered Rock Star"

Jane Fonda published her autobiography "My Life So Far" in 2005. Modeling her life story on the three acts of a stage play, Fonda covers (in comprehensive fashion) the first two completed acts of her life, while identifying her aspirations for the third.

Not since Nelson Rockefeller's scrutiny, as he became Gerald Ford's vice-president in the 1970s, has the public had a chance to see so much detailed information about the famous Rockefeller family as David Rockefeller provides in his autobiography.

The French literary critic playfully explodes the genre of autobiography and offers complex vignettes of his thought processes and tastes.

Review of Barack Obama's first autobiography

I have often wondered why it is that I am fat and other people are not. Sure, it's partly because of choices and lifestyle, but I strongly believe there is more to the equation that that.

My continuing saga of my deep envy...

A true story of how my green monster grew...

I recently ran across a question in a writers' forum that got me thinking: What's the difference between an autobiography and a memoir? I honestly didn't know the answer so I did some digging and finally found a decent explanation.

Topaz glory of sunset faded to sapphire and amethyst twilight which poured through my open window. The stony silence in my condemned cell was cut short by a loud rough voice of a prison guard and a shrill sound

An autobiographical memoir of the green monster within.

The Godfather of Shock Rock discusses rock stardom, alcoholism, golf and Christianity in his autobiography. Alice's life experiences and his tongue-in-cheek approach make this memoir a must-read.

Author of the controversial autobiography; "Cheating the Hangman: True Confessions of a Heroin Trafficker" Wade Agnew, makes a convincing case for the legalization of heroin.

Martin Scorcese and Leonardo DiCaprio will team up again to take on the film rights to Jordan Belfort's pending autobiography, "The Wolf of Wall Street."

How author of the authentic autobiography; "Cheating the Hangman: True Confessions of a Heroin Trafficker" challenged the Australian drug laws by selling marijuana vaporizers Down Under.

Love is so all encompassing!

You've undoubtedly heard at least one of Tina Turner's songs on the radio. Or, maybe you've even seen her in concert. Find out all about her successful musical career by reading this informative article about this rock n' roll diva!

While the majority of schools, including CA, opt for an English immersion program, more schools across the country are realizing the value of bilingualism with programs designed to promote the acquisition of English without sacrificing native languages.

A review of the film, The Man With The Screaming Brain. Direct-to-video release. A less than stellar cast and direction.

New to the country music scene? Here's one from the archives that you should consider.

African Americans have impacted the development of television on every conceivable front: news, comedy, drama. African American men and women are behind the scenes and leading the medium into the future. Here are just 23 names and titles to know

The man in black, Mr. Johnny Cash remains a powerful legend with shoes that would be tough for anyone to fill. Somehow, Joaquin Phoenix manages to capture the essence of Cash in the new biopic "Walk the Line."

When you consider that you have only minutes to impress someone and stand out from the rest of the crowd in the online dating scene, don't you think you should spend more than just five or ten minutes on your online profile?

Anne Sexton expressed herself through her poems she expressed her struggles, her trials and tribulations. As her poetry progressed so did her development and in some cases her poems seemed more intrusive of her life, her feelings.

Baseball is a game of inches. Life, too, is about inches, moments between life, death. In Don DeLillo's Underworld DeLillo's fictionalized account of the 1951 play-off game serves as a link between past and present .

The key to the invention of rock and roll was the development of a "personal culture," which enabled the early rockers to think and communicate differently from commonly accepted modes.

Although Jonathon Edwards and Benjamin Franklin have very different beliefs, they have more in common than expected.

This new role of women challenged traditional views of women as being unable to do the work of their male counterparts, giving rise to self-sufficient and liberated young woman with her own place in the work force making her own money.

The institution of slavery existed long ago, its basis sprung from false Christianity. Today there are people who take his/her respecting religion to an extreme and try to base neurotic behaviors on a true religion transforming it into a false religion.

Wilma Rudolph suffered from sickness, polio, and segregation, growing up poor in Tennessee. This article relates how, with her family's help and love, she became the greatest female athlete of all time.

Find out about how Jay Leno became the host of a popular late night show. Also, find out about his background and his present family by reading this article today!

Ever since man began carving symbols or hieroglyphics into stone, he has had an almost obsessive desire to tell tales, record his experience, and prvoide testimony to his inner or public passions, ambitions, and fears.

In Harold Pinter's adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's unfinished novel, The Last Tycoon, visceral director Elia Kazan poured his own psyche in. Cerebral spaces of DeNiro's Stahr grasp Kazan's Mise en scène as ample dais for culminated personal themes.

For owners of the various Billy Joel Greatest Hits collections, this 2-CD set might seem, well, superfluous, but in addition to obvious hits (Piano Man, Just the Way You Are) there are some rare gems, too. Worth a listen!

Read this interesting article and find out about the life of one of the funniest men in showbiz today, Drew Carey!

A review of Edmund S. Morgan's Benjamin Franklin biography.

This paper gives resources to those wanting to learn about African American History. It also includes additional resources for futher study.

African Americans have contributed to American literature through fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama since the 1700s. Here are just some of the many notable contributors.

The Congressional Gold Medal of Honor is considered the United States Congress equivalent to the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Some of the most notable African American Authors of all times are also poets, lecturers, professors, historians, producers, actors and activists.

Born to a large family in Clarksville Tennessee, Wilma Rudolph fought many illnesses including polio and racism to become one of the most acclaimed athletes in the world.