Biographies

Biographies et autobiographies en anglais

  • FIVE LOVE AFFAIRS AND A FRIENDSHIP (28/04/2022)

    FIVE LOVE AFFAIRS AND A FRIENDSHIP (28/04/2022)

    DE COURCY ANNE

    • Orion
    • 25 April 2022
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  • TEN STEPS TO NANETTE

    TEN STEPS TO NANETTE

    Hannah Gadsby

    • Allen & unwin
    • 29 March 2022
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  • FREE - COMING OF AGE AT THE END OF HISTORY

    FREE - COMING OF AGE AT THE END OF HISTORY

    Lea Ypi

    • Lane allen
    • 28 October 2021

    Funny, moving but also deadly serious, this book will be read for years to come. . . Beautifully brings together the personal and the political to create an unforgettable account of oppression, freedom and what it means to acquire knowledge about the world'' David Runcimanbr>br>Lea Ypi grew up in one of the most isolated countries on earth, a place where communist ideals had officially replaced religion. Albania, the last Stalinist outpost in Europe, was almost impossible to visit, almost impossible to leave. It was a place of queuing and scarcity, of political executions and secret police. To Lea, it was home. People were equal, neighbours helped each other, and children were expected to build a better world. There was community and hope.br>br>Then, in December 1990, a year after the fall of the Berlin Wall, everything changed. The statues of Stalin and Hoxha were toppled. Almost overnight, people could vote freely, wear what they liked and worship as they wished. There was no longer anything to fear from prying ears. But factories shut, jobs disappeared and thousands fled to Italy on crowded ships, only to be sent back. Predatory pyramid schemes eventually bankrupted the country, leading to violent conflict. As one generation''s aspirations became another''s disillusionment, and as her own family''s secrets were revealed, Lea found herself questioning what freedom really meant.br>br>Free is an engrossing memoir of coming of age amid political upheaval. With acute insight and wit, Lea Ypi traces the limits of progress and the burden of the past, illuminating the spaces between ideals and reality, and the hopes and fears of people pulled up by the sweep of history.>

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  • THE BEAUTY OF LIVING TWICE

    THE BEAUTY OF LIVING TWICE

    Sharon Stone

    • Atlantic books
    • 7 April 2022
    Poche 13.90 €

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  • BOY ON FIRE

    BOY ON FIRE

    Mark Mordue

    • Atlantic books
    • 3 March 2022
    Poche 14.90 €

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  • GO-BETWEEN/THE (RELIÉ) (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    GO-BETWEEN/THE (RELIÉ) (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    YOUSEFZADA OSMAN

    • Canongate press ltd
    • 28 January 2022
    19.90 €

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  • WILL

    WILL

    Will Smith

    • Century hutchinson
    • 9 November 2021

    *The new autobiography coming this autumn*

    Grand format 26.90 €

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  • THE YOUNG H.G. WELLS - CHANGING THE WORLD

    THE YOUNG H.G. WELLS - CHANGING THE WORLD

    Claire Tomalin

    • Viking
    • 1 November 2021

    A fascinating journey into the life of H.G. Wells, the father of science fiction, from one of Britain''s best biographers br>br>How did the first forty years of H.G Wells'' life shape a fantastic writer into a visionary?br>br>Claire Tomalin''s remarkable and empathic biography, focusing on HG Wells'' early life, offers a new understanding of one of Britain''s most influential writers. From his impoverished childhood in a working-class English family, to his determination to educate himself at any cost, to the serious ill health that dominated his twenties and thirties, and the sudden success of The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds which transformed his life and catapulted him to international fame - Claire Tomalin paints a fascinating portrait of a man, a misfit, a socialist, a futurist and a writer whose new and imaginative worlds continue to inspire today.>

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  • RENEGADES - BORN IN THE USA

    RENEGADES - BORN IN THE USA

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    • Viking
    • 19 October 2021

    An upcoming book to be published by Penguin Random House.>

    Grand format 49.90 €

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  • PARIS BLUE: A MEMOIR OF FIRST LOVE (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    PARIS BLUE: A MEMOIR OF FIRST LOVE (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    SCOLNIK JULIE

    • Koehler books
    • 16 September 2021
    18.90 €

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  • THE WILD SILENCE

    THE WILD SILENCE

    Raynor Winn

    • Penguin books uk
    • 27 May 2021

    Pre order The Wild Silence, the incredible follow-up to one of the most talked about books of the decade - the phenomenon and The Sunday Times bestselling The Salt Path.br>_______''Raynor Winn has written a brilliant, powerful and touching account of her life before and after The Salt Path, which, like her astonishing debut, will connect with anyone who has triumphed over adversity'' Stephen Moss, author and naturalist''A beautiful, luminous and magical piece of writing'' Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry''The Wild Silence confirms Raynor as a natural and extremely talented writer with an incredible way with words. This books gives us all what we wanted to know at the end of The Salt Path which is what happened next. So moving, it made me cry... repeatedly'' Sophie Raworth, BBCbr>_______Nature holds the answers for Raynor and her husband Moth. After walking 630 homeless miles along The Salt Path, living on the windswept and wild English coastline; the cliffs, the sky and the chalky earth now feel like their home.Moth has a terminal diagnosis, but against all medical odds, he seems revitalized in nature. Together on the wild coastal path, with their feet firmly rooted outdoors, they discover that anything is possible. Now, life beyond The Salt Path awaits and they come back to four walls, but the sense of home is illusive and returning to normality is proving difficult - until an incredible gesture by someone who reads their story changes everything.A chance to breathe life back into a beautiful farmhouse nestled deep in the Cornish hills; rewilding the land and returning nature to its hedgerows becomes their saving grace and their new path to follow.The Wild Silence is a story of hope triumphing over despair, of lifelong love prevailing over everything. It is a luminous account of the human spirit''s instinctive connection to nature, and how vital it is for us all.br>_______Praise for The Salt Path''An astonishing narrative of two people dragging themselves from the depths of despair along some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country, looking for a solution to their problems and ultimately finding themselves'' Independent''This is what you need right now to muster hope and resilience . . . a beautiful story and a reminder that humans can endure adversity'' Stylist''The landscape is magical: shapeshifting seas and smugglers'' coves; myriads of sea birds and mauve skies. Raynor writes exquisitely. . . it''s a tale of triumph; of hope over despair, of love over everything'' The Sunday Times on The Salt Path''The Salt Path is a life-affirming tale of enduring love that smells of the sea and tastes of a rich life. With beautiful, immersive writing, it is a story heart-achingly and beautifully told'' Jackie Morris, illustrator of The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane>

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  • DAUGHTER OF THE RIVER COUNTRY (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    DAUGHTER OF THE RIVER COUNTRY (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    O'BRIEN DIANNE

    • Manilla press
    • 26 August 2021
    24.90 €

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  • SORRY IM LATE, I DIDN'T WANT TO COME (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    SORRY IM LATE, I DIDN'T WANT TO COME (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

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    • Black swan
    • 26 August 2021
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  • WALKING WITH GHOSTS - A MEMOIR

    WALKING WITH GHOSTS - A MEMOIR

    Gabriel Byrne

    • Picador uk
    • 30 September 2021

    Walking with Ghosts is the stunningly evocative memoir by Irish actor and Hollywood star, Gabriel Byrne. ''Dreamy, lyrical and utterly unvarnished'' - Colm Toibin As a young boy growing up in the outskirts of Dublin, Gabriel Byrne sought refuge in a world of imagination among the fields and hills near his home, at the edge of a rapidly encroaching city. Born to working-class parents and the eldest of six children, he harboured a childhood desire to become a priest. When he was eleven years old, Byrne found himself crossing the Irish Sea to join a seminary in England. Four years later, Byrne had been expelled and he quickly returned to his native city. There he took odd jobs as a messenger boy and a factory labourer to get by. In his spare time he visited the cinema, where he could be alone and yet part of a crowd. It was here that he could begin to imagine a life beyond the grey world of ''60s Ireland. He revelled in the theatre and poetry of Dublin''s streets, populated by characters as eccentric and remarkable as any in fiction, those who spin a yarn with acuity and wit. It was a friend who suggested Byrne join an amateur drama group, a decision that would change his life forever and launch him on an extraordinary forty-year career in film and theatre. Moving between sensual recollection of childhood in a now almost vanished Ireland and reflections on stardom in Hollywood and on Broadway, Byrne also courageously recounts his battle with addiction and the ambivalence of fame. Walking with Ghosts is by turns hilarious and heartbreaking as well as a lyrical homage to the people and landscapes that ultimately shape our destinies. ''Make no mistake about it: this is a masterpiece . . . poetic, moving and very funny'' - Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin

    Poche 13.90 €

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  • All boys aren't blue

    Français All boys aren't blue

    George M Johnson

    • Penguin
    • 4 March 2021

    This powerful YA memoir-manifesto follows journalist and LGBTQ+ activist George M. Johnson as they explore their childhood, adolescence, and college years, growing up under the duality of being black and queer. From memories of getting their teeth kicked out by bullies at age five to their loving relationship with their grandmother, to their first sexual experience, the stories wrestle with triumph and tragedy and cover topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, inequality, consent, and Black joy.br>br>PRAISE FOR ALL BOYS AREN''T BLUE br> An exuberant, unapologetic memoir infused with a deep but cleareyed love for its subjects. The New York Timesbr> An empowering read . . . All Boys Aren''t Blue is an unflinching testimony that carves out space for Black queer kids to be seen. Huffington Postbr> Powerful . . . All Boys Aren''t Blue is a game changer. Bitch Magazine br> All Boys Aren''t Blue is a balm and testimony to young readers as allies in the fight for equality. Publishers Weekly>

    Grand format 12.90 €

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  • CHAISE LONGUE (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    CHAISE LONGUE (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    DURY BAXTER

    • Corsair
    • 13 August 2021
    23.90 €

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  • BUMP BIKE AND BABY (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    BUMP BIKE AND BABY (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    O'SULLIVAN MOIRE

    • Sandstone
    • 19 August 2021
    12.90 €

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  • RECOLLECTIONS OF MY NON-EXISTENCE

    RECOLLECTIONS OF MY NON-EXISTENCE

    Rebecca Solnit

    • Granta books
    • 4 March 2021
    Poche 14.70 €

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  • Frida kahlo the story of her life

    Anglais Frida kahlo the story of her life

    Vanna Vinci

    • Prestel
    • 4 September 2017
    Grand format 26.90 €

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  • BILLIE EILISH

    BILLIE EILISH

    Billie Eilish

    • Wren & rook
    • 11 May 2021

    Billie Eilish is a phenomenon. With distinctive visual flare and darkly poignant lyrics that are unparalleled among music icons of the 21st century, Billie is a musician who stands out from the crowd. Between her record-shattering award-winning music and her uncompromising and unapologetic attitude, it''s no surprise that her fanbase continues to grow by millions month after month. She is that rare combination of wildly popular and highly respected for her prodigious talent, a once in a generation superstar. Now in this stunning visual narrative journey through her life, she is ready to share more with her devoted audience for the first time, including hundreds of never-before-seen photos. This gorgeous book will capture the essence of Billie inside and out, offering readers glimpses into her childhood, her life on tour, and more. A must-have for any fan. Recommended for ages 14 and over.

    Grand format 26.90 €

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  • TO BE A GAY MAN (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    TO BE A GAY MAN (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    YOUNG WILL

    • Penguin
    • 21 May 2021
    14.70 €

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  • I AM A GIRL FROM AFRICA (TRADE PAPERBACK)(AVRIL 2021)

    I AM A GIRL FROM AFRICA (TRADE PAPERBACK)(AVRIL 2021)

    NYAMAYARO ELIZABETH

    • Simon & schuster
    • 26 January 2021
    18.90 €

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  • DIARY OF A YOUNG NATURALIST (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)(29/04/2021)

    DIARY OF A YOUNG NATURALIST (LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)(29/04/2021)

    MCANULTY DARA

    • Ebury
    • 3 February 2021
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  • UNDYING : A MEDITATION ON MODERN ILLNESS(LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    UNDYING : A MEDITATION ON MODERN ILLNESS(LIVRE EN ANGLAIS)

    BOYER ANNE

    • Penguin
    • 29 March 2021
    15.90 €

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