Best Biographies Stories about Real People

The Book Nuts love to read about real people.   These are the biographies, autobiographies and memoirs we have read and enjoyed.  We think you will find some that you will like, too.

Featured Biography

Ben Carson: A Today's Heroes Biography by Gregg and Deborah Shaw Lewis.

When he was a kid, Ben Carson was called "Dummy" and almost killed a friend with a knife.  He is now one of the best neurosurgeons in the world. (A neurosurgeon is a doctor who operates on people's brains.)  Find out how Ben went from being the class dummy and using a knife as a weapon to being a world famous neurosurgeon who uses a knife to save lives in this fascinating and exciting book. Dr. Carson has a website where you can find out more about his Carson Scholar's program and his Think Big philosophy.  Check it out and remember to THINK BIG! A note to parents, Dr. Carson's story is an inspiring one for all ages.  His autobiography Gifted Hands is an excellent read for adults and older students.  If you have a younger child reading Ben Carson: A Today's Heroes Biography, read Gifted Hands along with him/her and discuss what you read together.

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