Must read biography books

Alexander Hamilton, Frida Kahlo, Steve Jobs and more — check out the 30 best biographies you absolutely have to read in a lifetime. The Amazon books editors got together and chose Biographies & Memoirs to Read in a Lifetime. We want to know what books you would choose. Add titles below, and vote on the titles added by fellow readers. See all of our picks at Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
From your favorite figures to hidden stories you've never heard, these biographies will keep you glued to the page.