8 Biographies You Must Read Before You Die


Bangalore: A biography is a detailed account of someone's life. It is inspirational to read about the lives of people, great or ordinary alike; their struggles and accomplishments. Here are a few biographies that you can’t miss reading! The biographies which are a must read as listed by Nabanita Dhar for top yaps are:

Steve Jobs:
Steve Jobs is the biography of Steve Jobs. The book was released on October 24, 2011 by Simon & Schuster in the U.S. The biography was written by Walter Isaacson a former executive at CNN and Time who has written best-selling biographies of Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein. It is based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years, including interviews with more than one hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues. Isaacson was given "exclusive and unprecedented" access to Jobs's life. Although Jobs cooperated with the book, he asked for no control over its content other than the book's cover, and relinquished the right to read it before it was published.

Lincoln’s Last Days: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever:
‘Lincoln’s Last Days’ is written by Bill O-Reilly, an American television personality and author. It is said to be very appealing and offers a striking understanding of American History. It also depicts how a gunshot influenced American history. The book was targeted at the young readers.

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