Ernest Hemingway · 1964
A Moveable Feast
A memoir of Hemingway’s years in 1920s Paris, recalling his writing life, marriage, friendships and encounters with other expatriate writers.
Amelia Earhart · 1937
Last Flight
A posthumously assembled account of Earhart’s 1937 attempt to fly around the world, combining dispatches, letters, logs, and personal reflections.
W. H. Murray · 1947
Mountaineering in Scotland
An account of climbing in the Scottish Highlands during the 1930s, describing summer and winter ascents and the landscape, weather, and experience of the mountains.
T. E. Lawrence · 1926
Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Lawrence’s account of the Arab Revolt, combining military operations, political negotiations, travel and personal reflection during the First World War.
Bill Gates · 2025
Source Code
A memoir of Gates's childhood, education, early fascination with computers, partnership with Paul Allen, and the beginnings of Microsoft.
Richard Feynman · 1985
Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
A collection of autobiographical stories about Feynman’s scientific career, travels, experiments, practical jokes, and persistent curiosity about how things work.
Andrew S. Grove · 2001
Swimming Across
A personal account of Grove’s youth in Hungary, shaped by Nazi persecution, Communist rule, the 1956 uprising, and emigration.
Amelia Earhart · 1932
The Fun of It
Earhart’s account of her flying career, the development of aviation, and the experiences and achievements of women aviators.
Emmanuel de Las Cases · 1824
The Memorial of Saint Helena
Las Cases records Napoleon’s conversations and recollections during exile, covering his career, political ideas, military campaigns, and interpretation of his legacy.
Richard Feynman · 1986
What Do You Care What Other People Think?
A collection of autobiographical accounts covering Feynman’s personal life, scientific outlook, and investigation of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.