April 29 , 2020
4 American Biographies and Autobiographies from Sunbury Press
Discover the incredible true stories of American people
We are capable of almost anything. From living our personal dreams to making a global difference, there is no stopping the human spirit. And don't our authors know it. To help celebrate the 15% OFF and free shipping promotions we've got going on, we've put together this list of books that illustrate just how amazing humans can be. Check 'em out. Read about 'em. Love 'em.
ABOUT THE BOOKS
#1. Mavericks, Mystics, and Misfits
With ten biographies rolled into one, Mavericks, Mystics, and Misfits is sure to satisfy any history buff.
Mavericks, Mystics, and Misfits: Americans Against the Grain takes the reader on a journey across American history from the colonial period to the present, through the life stories of exceptional men and women who have responded in unconventional ways to the challenges and circumstances of their time and place.
Biographies include:
- Roger Williams: The First American
- Anne Bradstreet: The First American Poet
- Judith Baca: Chicana Muralist
- And 7 more!
*Finalist for the National Indie Excellence Awards!*
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#2. Do You, Without Them
Nearly everyone dreams of "making it." But a young North Carolina boy named Calvin Richardson actually made it happen.
In this autobiography, Calvin Richardson rises out of his modest southern upbringing to become a multi-Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter. While offering insight into the reality of the music industry, Richardson's inspiring story introduces readers to the tenacity and determination needed to manifest a dream. Take a trip with Richardson on the ups and downs, twists and turns that transformed a young boy from the Carolinas to a chart-topping inspiration.
Check out Calvin's interview with Sister Circle about his path, career, and Do You, Without Them!
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#3. Golden Beauty Boss
Drive, determination, and beauty products--Golden Beauty Boss is the inspiring tale of one woman making millions in the 1940s.
This first biography of the entrepreneur Madame Sara Spencer will leave you proud, inspired, and impressed. In 1911, a Virginia budding-entrepreneur moved to Atlantic City to start selling cosmetics door-to-door and styling hair in her basement. Pretty soon, she'd turned her business into an empire. Sara opened a manufacturing company creating hundreds of products, hired 45,000 sales agents all over the world, and was even honored at the New York World's Trade Fair in 1939 as "Most Distinguished Businesswoman. She reached millionaire status in the 1940s and took on roles as a civic leader and philanthropist.
Like Netflix's Self Made? Golden Beauty Boss is the perfect companion piece for another brilliant 20th century black woman entrepreneur!
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#4. Lost in the Shadow of Fame
The oddball story of Franklin Roosevelt's problematic cousin and his mysterious death
A brilliant and complex combination of conflicting character traits, Kermit Roosevelt was the gifted, problematic cousin that almost brought down the Franklin Roosevelt administration. Including tales of his affairs and alcoholism, Lost in the Shadow of Fame is the captivating story of a lesser known cousin who may have died naturally--or may have been murdered to keep things quiet.Click HERE to Read Paperback of Lost In the Shadow of Fame
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Stay tuned for more from Sunbury Press!
Thanks for checking out these awesome American biographies and autobiographies! Sunbury Press has over 1,000 titles to choose from--the best in fiction and nonfiction through various imprints--and we love helping readers find their next favorite book. If you liked what you read, check out more of our blogs or full collection.