Biographies and memoirs are raw, real and riveting. We can learn so much about race from these personal narratives where human stories intersperse with history, culture and the political climate. We get perspective and insight into racism and how it impacts the lives of people and brings about social change. These books are also very inspiring and empowering.
Here is a short list of biographies from our vast selection. Do browse these titles from the real and poignant Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave to Becoming - the best selling memoir of Michelle Obama. Each book is available in several different formats. Click on each title for more information.