9 Must Read Biographies
6. No One Here Gets Out Alive by Danny Sugerman
Jim Morrison, the lead singer and lyricist of the renowned band ‘The Doors’ has been an asset to the music industry. His untimely death was a great loss to his fans and music lovers. His biography was written by a journalist, Jerry Hopkins, but some useful or rather ‘insider’ information was added by Danny Sugerman. This book was written after an extensive interview with Morrison, which took place a little before his death. The book revealed a lot of secrets about Morrison, and went out to become a huge hit among his fans.
7. Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
Cleopatra is undoubtedly the most intriguing woman in world history. She was very rich, and was known to be a shrewd strategist. The life of Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt, was penned down by an award-winning author, Stacy Schiff. The book ‘Cleopatra: A Life’ has a detailed description of this Egypt Queen, that transformed the outlines of ancient world in a huge way. The book deals with her personal conflicts, and the relationships she shared. A must-read for all avid historians!
8. Audrey in Rome by Luca Dotti
Audrey Hepburn was one of the most beautiful actresses that have graced Hollywood films. She was a fashion icon and a humanitarian, and has been ranked the third greatest female screen legend in the history of American cinema. The book ‘Audrey in Rome’ was written by Hepburn’s son Luca Dotti, in the memory of his late mother. This book is an intimate collection of Hepburn’s 200 candid and never-seen-before photographs that showcased her journey in the film and fashion industry. It is impossible to not have read or seen this book for all die-hard cinema fans.
9. Eleanor and Franklin by Joseph P. Lash
The 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt, is a central figure in the politics of America. The book ‘Eleanor and Franklin’, written by Joseph P. Lash describes America’s most celebrated and scrutinized partnership. This book reveals a lot of secrets and controversies of this man and his wife, which have shocked the world. This book also won the Pulitzer Award for being a great literary piece of work and for good accuracy of the events.
These are few books that you must not miss for sure; as they give amazing information on the lives of some great personalities the world has seen. Pick one of these books soon and start exploring the lives of these great legends.
