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Celebrate Extraordinary Achievements with These Top 30 Biographies
Every human being has the capacity for greatness. We are all capable of achieving extraordinary things. However, to achieve them requires hard work, perseverance, and commitment. The top 30 biographies we have compiled in this article tell the stories of extraordinary people who went above and beyond to achieve their dreams.
The Early Achievers
These first set of biographies focuses on the success stories of individuals who achieved greatness at a young age.
1. The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X and Alex Haley
This biography tells the story of the iconic civil rights activist Malcolm X who rose from a life of poverty and crime to become one of the most renowned leaders of the civil rights movement in America.
2. “The Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank
The diary of Anne manages to survive the courage and resilience of one young girl hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
3. “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson
This biography chronicles the life of the visionary co-founder of Apple Inc., who redefined the technology industry with his innovative contributions.
The Visionaries
These next set of biographies follows the journeys of individuals with incredible insight and transformative thinking abilities.
4. “Becoming” by Michelle Obama
In her beautiful and thoroughly inspiring memoir, Michelle Obama, the ex-First Lady of the United States shares her life journey, laying bare the struggles and the triumphs that helped transform her into a beacon of Womanhood
5. “The Innovators” by Walter Isacsson
This biography captures the incredible work of visionaries ranging from Ada Lovelace, the British mathematician who paved the way for modern computer science technology to Bill Gates and Steve Jobs taking the concept and transforming into today’s most beloved technology innovations.
6. “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow
Ron Chernow vividly captures the warmth, the overbearing rigidity of Hamilton’s character to chronicle the life and achievements of one of America’s founding fathers who helped establish the country’s financial and banking systems.
The Game-Changers
This third set of biographies documents inspiring stories of trailblazers who transformed everything they came across.
7. “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson
Walter describes the iconic career of Steve Jobs, from co-founding Apple Inc, pioneering personal computers, to his remarkable breakthrough in the world of mobile phones.
8. “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot
This book tells an appropriately touching story about the unknown tubercular-aggressive cancer patient whose immortal cancer cells, taken for medical research in the 1950s, contributed to some of the greatest medical advancements of the century.
9. Pink, “Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Happier Life”
This biography was authored by none other than one of the most popular figures we can all look for inspiration from as we tap into the amazing reserves of our femininity to achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.
The Triumphs Over Adversities
These last set of biographies highlights the remarkable resilience and endurance stories of persons who faced all manner of failures and misfortunes, triumphing above them.
10. “The Road from Home” a True Story of Courage, Survival and Hope by David Kherdian
This historical memoir tells the harrowing story of a woman from Turkey, who raises to her feet when Armenian genocide hit her city and all that they had was lost.
11. “Born A Crime” by Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah, the brilliant masterpiece behind several acclaimed title runs shares his experiences growing up during apartheid-era South Africa, where he lived under apartheid, racial divisions, and persistent poverty.
12. “A Lucky Life Interrupted: A Memoir of Hope “by Tom Brokaw
In this powerfully written book, Tom Brokaw shares the diagnosis of his cancer, describing the epic fight the family put up alongside conventional medicine to save his life, insinuating that obstacles are there to be overcome.
Conclusion
There are numerous biographies out there that tell of the accomplishments of ordinary people who did extraordinary things for their generation. The remarkable journals penned down by these great individuals could paint an incredible picture of recognizing essential wins, difficulties, and the ultimate triumph. By reading their courageous stories, you can take control of your own life and start your journey towards greatness.
