Discover BooksOnline Australia’s selection of Biography and Memoir Books. All books featured here are created by Australians who have very interesting stories to tell. As a bonus, all the books are printed on demand in Australia by Intertype.
The three primary formats used to tell a life story are a biography, an autobiography, and a memoir. Each has unique characteristics.
- A biography is a life story written by someone other than the subject,
- An autobiography is a life story written by the actual subject,
- A memoir is a collection of memories written by the person themselves.
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80 Stories High
1$34.9980 Stories High is an uplifting collection of conversational short stories of ordinary people overcoming enormous challenges to become one of Dr John’s humble heroes. Some stories will make you laugh, some might make you cry, but they are all true stories from the memoirs of Dr John. From politicians to pets, kids to colleagues, parents to podcasters, these stories of creative ingenuity, courage, forgiveness, hope, determination and love will resonate with every reader and help us all to retain our faith in humanity and its incredible capacity for good!
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A Woman of Gold Chinese
0$29.95Robert W. Killick : A Woman of Gold – Chinese
After 64 years, I bravely tell her story. She masterfully balanced roles as wife, mother, teacher, businesswoman, and philanthropist, navigating life with grace. A true “Woman of Gold,” her inspiring journey of resilience and love is now in Chinese.
即便已与妻子共度63载春秋，朋友们仍取笑我为她作传“勇气十分可嘉”。
但我一向信奉那句老话：“幸运女神偏爱勇士。”更何况，能出什么岔子呢？至少，我从未忘记她的生日，也清楚地记得她的出生地。她的那些故事：身兼数职——人妻、三子之母、六孙之祖母、教师、化学公司联席董事、教会长老、慈善家、网球爱好者——却始终从容应对平凡琐事、人生起伏与无常际遇的传奇，我皆能娓娓道来。不过我们不会忘记莎士比亚借哈姆雷特之口道出的那句广为人知的祈祷：“天使与仁慈的神灵啊，请庇佑我们。”
没错，我会如朱迪嘱咐的那般勇敢！
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A Young Life Most Unremarkable
0$29.95This is Henri Korn’s third book. The book describes Henri’s first steps in Melbourne, his jobs and the 1950’s in the City as seen through European eyes and the eyes of a Holocaust survivor. The wonderful artists that Henri knew and others that fashioned Melbourne and Australia into what we know it is today. This book will complete a trilogy describing his lost early childhood, the Holocaust, the feeling of no sense of belonging and displacement and trying to get used to a new environment without adequate language. I first met Henri in 2011 in Melbourne when both he and his wife Sandra attend my first Holocaust-related exhibition in Australia. I also met them at a group exhibition that I had been invited to be a part of at the Holocaust Museum where Henri is a guide. The show was opened by the wonderful Mirka Mora, who was a friend of Henri’s. I was soon invited over for dinner to the Korn residence and we have developed a wonderful friendship over the years. What you soon realise if you ever have the pleasure of spending time with Henri (and Sandra) is that despite his precarious childhood and difficult start in Melbourne is a man who values life, wants to live it and looks at it through the eyes of a young person, still looking for the next adventure, still looking out at our ever-changing world in all its wonder- Thomas Delohery, Visual Artist.
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Afghanistan
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As the Neo-Taliban advanced towards the stunning Panjshir Valley, vivid memories of the people and places in Afghanistan unfolded before me like scenes from a movie. This prompted me to reflect on my experiences and make sense of the things I had witnessed and learned. The time I spent in Afghanistan gave me valuable insights that offered a different perspective on the world, viewed through the principles of social justice…Dr Annette Tzavaras
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An Unspoken Story
1$29.95An Unspoken Story: Living with autism. Sidharth Chandran writes from the perspective of a man who, in his own words, is ‘cocooned in autism.’
Sidharth writes from the perspective of a man who, in his own words, is ‘cocooned in autism.’
“I want everyone to know that I am a thinking, feeling man, I do not speak. I am aware that I act in ways that others see as ‘weird’ as though I had ‘no sense.’ This is because my mind and body work differently and not always in congruence with each other. I can express myself through typing. I would like people in ‘Planet Normal’ to know what people with Complex Communication Needs (non- speakers) experience.” Sidharth describes his account as a ‘window into autism’.
Lost my Voice
Not my mind
Lost my way
Not my will
Through the written word, Sidharth has found his voice in order to become a ‘Soldier for Change’.
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Arthritis and the Gut Connection
2$39.95How to manage and possibly overcome your arthritis by educating and informing yourself.
In this true story you will discover how the author overcame arthritis by:
- Informing herself
- Developing a clear understanding
- Sourcing effective treatment
- Making critical lifestyle changes
- Remaining symptom free
By vividly describing her symptoms and the effect of innovative treatments, Arthritis and the Gut Connection offers hope and encouragement to others. Her understanding and success story continues to be validated by recent scientific research; for example:
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Bridges
0$34.95Bridges… And How to Cross Them, is about thresholds that we all come to in life. It deals with the most crucial decisions we must make, and the key challenges that accompany those decisions – change, courage, and transitions.
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Carole Ann
0$39.95Carole Ann, now in her late 80s has been a leading actress, singer, showgirl and comedian all her life. This is the story of her life, told from the heart.
Carole-Ann graced London’s theatres, including West End during the 50/60s. Carole-Ann and her actor husband Terry Gill would marry and then emigrate to Melbourne, Australia in 1964.
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Dare To Be Different
2$79.95In Clim Pacheco’s business book on leadership, “Dare to be different, dare to be you Edition 2″ he explores leadership through the “Earning, Learning and Giving 3+1+1=10 Prosperity Life Work” model. It is Clim’s vision for the perfect blended life – the future of work and life encapsulated for the generations of tomorrow.
This book seeks to capture life as it could and should be.
“Dare to be different, dare to be you” Edition 2 is the culmination of Clim’s 30:45:60 Life Goal concept – a life journey through goal setting, management and leadership. With it, Clim hopes to inspire others to pursue their dreams with passion, vigour and an energised sense of purpose.
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Diary of a Salesman
0$24.95Lionel McKennariey‘s Diary of a Salesman : Step into 1970s Sydney, Australia, with “Diary of a Salesman,” a captivating novel following Alex McIntyre’s journey from novice to Salesman of the Year. Based on true events, it offers humour, candour, and historical narrative, providing insight into the challenges of success in a changing world. Discover laughter, nostalgia, and the art of salesmanship in this compelling tale.
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Everybody Deserves a Disaster
0$19.95The journey of a middle-aged woman who decided to transform her life. A witty account of the mistakes we make and finding the lessons and laughter along the way.
Melissa has always made bad decisions with men. A neighbourhood barbecue is where her last husband decided to announce he was leaving the marriage. She had just celebrated her 50th birthday, had a new granddaughter, and a huge mortgage since buying the house together three years earlier when his secret life was revealed.
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Finding Erin
0$29.95A True Story of Loss, Love and Connection
Meet Erin, a wonderful, free-spirited daughter who was universally loved by all who knew her, a part-time model who rubbed shoulders with celebrities and sports stars.
This book is dedicated to my loving and caring family, Garry, Bradley, Susan and Jennifer. I honour deeply every page written about Our beautiful Erin. Her love and resilient attitude to living life were admirable, not only to us but to many others, making us very proud parents and a very special sister. We carry in our hearts Erin’s sentiments to live life to its fullest, live the dream, cherish life and have no regrets
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Fossil in the Flagstones
3$44.95The Kimberley, in Western Australia’s north, is a remote region of stunning natural beauty, featuring rugged ranges, dramatic gorges, and expansive savannahs. It’s a top tourist destination, attracting adventurers with its vast wilderness and intriguing outback stories. Lyn Caverhill’s “Fossil in the Flagstones” explores the region’s history and unveils the secrets of an elegant, hidden cattle station, known as the ‘Taj Mahal’ of the Kimberley.
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Green Lights All the Way
0$44.95Green Lights All the Way: My Journey from Son of a Chinese Political Refugee to Successful Australian Surgeon. A memoir of a boy’s journey to success.
This book is about his journey to and working as a surgeon in Australia. The author also weaves in learnings from the philosophical traditions in China, making this book an introduction to the essence of Chinese philosophic tradition and to the significance of poetry in Chinese intellectual lives.
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Growing Up Jewish
0$29.95‘Growing Up Jewish’ attempts to delineate and explain at least some of these obscure inner forces. The book begins, in Sydney, Australia with the authors earliest experiences relevant to the development of Jewish identity. It then proceeds to trace this development from her experiences in 3 other countries while working for the United Nations in the field of population control. After retiring in Jerusalem, Israel, the author focuses on the consequences for Jewish identity of the re-establishment of a Jewish national homeland.
In conclusion, drawing on the experiences described in the book she proposes a theoretical explanation of this Jewishness which, defying all odds, has survived millennia of homelessness, centuries outside the ghetto walls, and now still persists even outside its own religion.
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Hawthorn: 1925
2$49.95Hawthorn: 1925
Step back in time to witness the humble beginnings of a future football powerhouse in Andrew Eyers’ captivating exploration of Hawthorn’s inaugural season in the formidable Victoria Football League of 1925. Forget the last-place finish; this is a story brimming with the nascent spirit and untold tales of a club on the cusp of a remarkable century.
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Hope Grit and Gratitude
2$49.95An inspiring journey of turning adversity into joy
Leigh Caldwell was your regular Aussie mum from North Queensland until her family’s world was shattered. When her son was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, Leigh and her family chose to fight the disease with positivity, initiative, a sense of humour and the mindset to use the experience to help others in the same situation. Determined to make the best life possible for her son under the circumstances, this self-confessed blonde achieved the impossible and fulfilled his dreams of meeting Sir Richard Branson and going to his formal by helicopter.
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I’m Not A Whore
0$34.95I’m Not a Whore by Amanda Lover
I’m Not a Whore is a raw, fearless, and often wickedly funny memoir about healing — the real kind. Not the Instagram kind. The kind that hurts. The kind that forces you to uproot your life, examine every broken belief you’ve ever held, and slowly, painfully, learn to love the person you find underneath it all.
For anyone who has ever felt unseen, unloved, or unworthy — and anyone brave enough to do something about it. Available in :
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It Wasn’t Dutch Courage
0$39.95Surviving the terror of WWII as a child, Peter de Waal’s memoir, It Wasn’t Dutch Courage, reveals a remarkable journey of resilience and self-discovery. Facing a world unprepared for his identity, Peter, alongside his partner Bon, defied societal prejudice, becoming courageous advocates for LGBTQ+ equality. This inspiring story celebrates love, strength, and the power of living authentically, resonating with anyone who has dared to be different.
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Killing The Rumours: James Tyson, the first Australian millionaire
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Killing the Rumours: James Tyson, first Australian millionaire. Through hard work and steely determination he became the richest person in Australia.
As many people who do not know him think he became rich by unfair, ugly means, this book has a collection of writings by those who knew him. It not only convinced me he was a good man, it introduced me to an extraordinary person with amazing talents.
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Living Authentically
0$24.95This book is for anyone going through a life challenge or life-threatening illness.
In my case it’s cancer.
The prognosis six years ago was: “It’s going to keep coming back”. Which it did. And despite my greatest efforts to live a cancer-free life, it continued to return. In 2019, after discussions with my oncologist, I decided to stop all treatment to give my body time to heal.
By finally realising that I have a choice in my living and dying, I began to feel empowered. My focus shifted and I allowed myself to live my life authentically, feeling what needed to be honestly felt without adding my mental stories to it and to have compassion for myself.
Choice is empowerment. Believing we are “choice-less” can be so disheartening. We have the potential to live the best lives we can given the circumstances we find ourselves in if we’re willing to be open to all that’s present in our lives.
We can reach out for help when we need it, and bless our humanity, there are so many people out there that genuinely want to help us.
Amongst the moments of grief, fear and disappointment, my life is still beautiful. Yours can be too.
“Life is here to be lived as it’s calling to be lived.
Death will take care of itself”
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Mary’s Story
1$24.95Mary’s Story is a must-read for all who are genuinely concerned about patient outcomes.
This is the story of a young woman’s fight for answers to a serious health issue. Meanwhile, the medical professionals she encountered were more concerned with burying their mistakes.
Mary’s GP and later a neurologist didn’t take her concerns seriously for over two years. Both diagnosed her with migraine headaches and treated her with the wrong medication, to which she was not responding. Under these circumstances, an MRI scan should be routine.
This is a story of the medical and legal professionals not getting it right. The system is set up to protect the medicos while the patient has no rights or protections.
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My Journey With Dementia
0$10.95This book helps family members of a Dementia sufferer to understand what is going on.
My Journey With Dementia was in the hope that it may help family members of a Dementia sufferer understand what is going on with their loved one. It is a very hard journey but hopefully, it will help to know many people are in the same position of confusion as you.
It was the first time for Barbara and naturally, she didn’t understand what was happening in her life.
She was told to remember that they are no longer who they really are which she understood but at the time it is extremely hard to comprehend.She was not told what to expect and she wishes had. Maybe because Dementia has a different effect with each sufferer.
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Never Alone
21$24.95Never Alone: A Memoir of Awakening and Empowerment by Christine Maudy is a powerful journey of healing, self-discovery, and spiritual transformation. From her beginnings in France to exploring life’s deeper mysteries, Christine shares how she found meaning and purpose, even in her darkest moments. Her story reminds us that we are never truly alone and that we are guided by forces beyond our understanding. Perfect for those seeking inspiration and a roadmap to break free from the past, this memoir offers hope and empowerment.
Learn more at www.livinginspired.com.au.
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No More Conspiracy Theories
0$29.95Unearthing the Contested Past: A Reckoning with European Australia’s Foundations
In a nation grappling with its identity, the very origins of European Australia remain fiercely debated, forcing a critical choice between conflicting historical narratives that profoundly shape our present and future. Where are the historians in this crucial moment? This incisive work argues that they are conspicuously absent from the front lines of this vital cultural battle, their discipline facing dwindling resources and disheartened educators.
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Nurse Call
0$24.95This book gives you a firsthand, compelling insight into the fascinating life and career of an Australian nurse.
You travel in her well-worn shoes to retrace her steps back to her childhood. You see the grit and determination it takes to be a nurse and what you need to succeed.
It is a compilation of touching and heartfelt accounts, describing memorable characters., whose experiences touched her life and soul. These stories will pull on your heartstrings in a profound way. It is a “one out of the box” memoir
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Pandemic Portfolio Softcover
0$34.95Softcover version
Capturing the Goldfields story of 2020, this storybook is a snapshot of how life changed for everyday people. Meet the Kalgoorlie-Boulder locals who took part in virtual live portrait sittings, sharing their personal experiences through candid chats as they were painted. Full of colour, laughter, tears, and joy. The resilience of our people shines through to be preserved and shared with future generations.
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Patient Doctor Privilege
0$29.95Do you know someone who is sick, struggling with mental illness and trying to find a way through the maze…?
It’s easy to look outwards for a recipe on how to live. And that’s something we all fall victim to.
For David, he was his own worst enemy and that path he decided to pave took him to insane heights and soul-crushing lows. In this autobiography, he decides to share it all and trace his missteps in order to find his own truth.
In his words, ‘this isn’t the kind of thing you read during a casual shit in the toilet.’ Innocence, drugs, mania, depression, and philosophies relevant to him at the time; he opens the book to himself and hopes the reflection staring back at him is also one that resonates with the reader.
We’re all one and the same, whether you decide to button up your “person suit”, or walk out the door chest bare, sharing is something we can all benefit from.
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Providence Place
0$34.95Providence Place
“An Irish Orphan’s Journey” is Seámas’ remarkable autobiography. Raised in an Irish nunnery, he encounters divine visions and angelic rescues. His tumultuous teenage years in Australia, marked by crime and drugs, are transformed by faith and love, ultimately revealing the profound influence of Providence and the grace of Heaven.
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Sheikh Hasina
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Discover the captivating biography of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s beloved Prime Minister, and her remarkable journey in politics. This meticulously researched book unveils her life, from personal trials to political turbulence, and her rise to power. It showcases her unwavering dedication to democracy, women’s empowerment, and economic development, reshaping Bangladesh and leaving an indelible mark on South Asian politics. With unparalleled access and exhaustive research, this biography explores the enduring influence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, her father and the revered father of Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina emerges as an iconic figure, defying odds to become a cherished leader with an indomitable legacy. A must-read for those fascinated by women in politics and Bangladesh’s history.
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