Reviews by Category: Biography

Teen Review
Guts by Raina Telgemeier

Guts

By Raina Telgemeier
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Ethan
Jul 24, 2022

The book Guts is a based on a true story of the author, Raina Telgemeier, when she was

5th grade. Raina was always a shy, self-conscious kid, but she also just wanted to fit in and be

normal. However, she is also having trouble with her anxiety, her friend problems, her fear of

throwing up, and stomach problems. In order to become more confident in herself and overcome

her anxiety and fear of stomach bugs, Raina must get the support from both her family and her

Teen Review
Woodsong by Gary Paulsen

Woodsong

By Gary Paulsen
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Victoria O.
Jul 24, 2022

Woodsong is an autobiography by Gary Paulsen. In this book, Paulsen recounts the moments in

nature that helped him to realize just how much of an influence nature has shaped him into who

he is. In the first half of the book, Paulsen recalls what inspired him to race in the Iditarod. His

dogs become his family, especially Storm, his favorite dog. He also explores some of the things

Teen Review
The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton

The Sun Does Shine

By Anthony Ray Hinton
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Leena D.
Jul 11, 2022

The Sun Does Shine is a captivating autobiography about Anthony Ray Hinton’s journey of being sentenced to 28 years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. As years go by, Anthony tries his hardest to prove that he was wrongfully convicted, but the system doesn’t allow it. Even through the darkest times, Anthony has hope that he will see the light again. As time flies, he starts to lose hope. Will he ever live a normal life again?

Teen Review
Lion by Saroo Brierley

Lion

By Saroo Brierley
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Anna S.
Jul 11, 2022

Saroo was just a 5 year old little boy when his life was turned upside down. Saroo was running around a train station in India with his older brother Guddu when he got on a train and ended up thousands of miles from home. Frightened and panicked, Saroo ended up in a juvenile detention center. While there, the woman in charge found a home for Saroo in Australia. Saroo starts this journey in Australia and grows up there. Twenty-five years later Saroo seeks out to find where he grew up before he got lost.

Teen Review
Brain on Fire My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan

Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness

By Susannah Cahalan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Eva K.
Jun 14, 2022

Brain on Fire is a true story of first-hand experience of the author. The book walks us through the author's life and this condition that she developed in which her brain in a sense was on fire. The author uses very detailed descriptions to show us what her life was like while suffering through this extremely difficult time in her life. The book gives us the message that even when you are physically and mentally at your worst, never give up.

Teen Review
My Story by Lewis Hamilton

My Story

By Lewis Hamilton
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Eva K.
Jun 14, 2022

My Story is a phenomenally well written book. It showcases the experiences of young formula 1 driver, Lewis Hamilton. It shows everything from how he got started and all the way until the end of his first season at formula 1. I think this book is a great inspiration for people who are looking to chase their dreams, but are too scared to do so. The book truly has several inspirational moments and it keeps you motivated to read it throughout the entirety of the book.

Teen Review

Unbroken

By Laura Hillenbrand
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Anna S.
Jun 10, 2022

Louis Zamperini was a runner, a captive, and a fighter. Louie grew up causing problems, so he picked up a hobby of running. Soon this hobby spiraled into a possible career. Louie continued his life as a runner and became very talented in this field. Then WW2 broke out. Louie went out to fight for the United States, until disaster struck. His plane crashed. Louie became helpless and hopeless, while floating in the middle of the ocean. Louie and Phil, who was with him, were found, but were they found by their friends or enemies.

 

Teen Review
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Crying in H Mart

By Michelle Zauner
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Isabel P.
Jun 6, 2022

The storytelling in this book about Mrs. Zauner’s life is breathtakingly moving and engrossing. You meet Michelle Zauner who is a Korean American. She talks about the hardships she faced as an Asian American and about the struggles she went through with her relationship with her mother. You also read about the challenges she goes through while finding out what truly makes her happy and the challenges she has throughout her life. This book was very well written as you can feel Zauner’s emotions throughout the book and also through the food she writes about.

Teen Review
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

By Walter Isaacson
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nihanth D.
Jun 6, 2022

This is a review about “Steve Jobs,” a biography about the late Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. And before I go on, I would like to point out that I’m currently typing this on a MacBook, and I will soon be waiting for the mail that this review has been confirmed on my iPhone, and then I’ll be listening to music on my Air Pods while my brother is playing games with our iPad.

Teen Review
The Mamba Mentality How I Play by Kobe Bryant

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

By Kobe Bryant
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nihanth D.
Jun 1, 2022

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” is an autobiography by Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant, the late NBA legend who is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. This book takes us into the mind of Kobe Bryant and shows us how he approached certain situations. As the book goes on, Kobe’s passion and fearlessness was always bright and clear.

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