The Parts They Never Told You: Biography and Memoir Picks for You

30 Jan 2026

The Parts They Never Told You: Biography and Memoir Picks for You

These books trace the long road behind public lives and private transformations. Each story unpacks the choices, risks, and sacrifices that shaped the person you see today. A compelling read for fans of reflective nonfiction.

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We Will Stone Him (Rising From The Ashes Book 1)

by John Gambacorta

Release Date: January 13, 2026

In this haunting memoir, an unnamed narrator steps out of the shadows to confront the truth they were never meant to speak. What begins as a quiet recollection unravels into a stark exploration of betrayal, isolation, and the long echo of a childhood shaped by fear.

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Calamity Jane: A Life from Beginning to End (Old West)

by Hourly History

Release Date: January 5, 2026

Calamity Jane was an icon of the Wild West, and she lived her life just as free and wild as the Wild West stage shows she later performed in. Part of this wildness was not by choice but born of necessity. Her parents both passed away when she was a young girl, forcing her to find a way to make it on her own.

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Two Women Living Together

by Kim Hana

Release Date: January 20, 2026

Sunwoo chose independence—savoring solitude, quiet mornings, and the unmitigated freedom of living alone. But in their forties, something shifted, and they were met with a new, unexpected loneliness.

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Mountains to Cross: Finding Life’s Purpose in Service

by Abraham M. George

Release Date: January 13, 2026

Mountains to Cross is a narrative of the author’s pursuit of purpose through his transformative social contribution. George chronicles his path to helping thousands of families escape intergenerational poverty and societal inequality. More than a personal memoir, this book motivates those who want to address systemic poverty and inequality but are unsure where or how to start.

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The Soul Instinct

by Beatrice Dixon

Release Date: January 27, 2026

Beatrice Dixon, cofounder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company, shares the powerful story of how trusting her dreams—and her inner voice—led her to build a groundbreaking well­ness brand and transform her life. The Honey Pot Company was born from a literal dream, in which Dixon’s late grandmother shared a recipe for an herbal remedy. When Dixon woke up, she went to her kitchen and formulated what would become the brand’s first product.

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When You See It

by Tonia Bales and Amy Jauman

Release Date: January 13, 2026

Tonia Bales married a handsome young man named John Meehan, who offered her a bright future. They had a happy marriage for nearly ten years, weathering the typical challenges couples experience. Then, Tonia sensed something was wrong. He started coming home late, spending more time traveling, and they were losing their connection.

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