Question by A S: Anyone know where I can find the following list of books online to read for free as an ebook?
I need to read:
Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough and Michael Braungart
and one book from the following list:
Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy
At age nine, Lucy Grealy was diagnosed with a potentially terminal cancer. When she returned to school with a third of her jaw removed, she faced the cruel taunts of classmates. In this strikingly
candid memoir, Grealy tells her story of great suffering and remarkable strength.
A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nazar
Nasar has written a notable biography of mathematical genius John Forbes Nash (b. 1928), a founder
of game theory, a RAND Cold War strategist and winner of a 1994 Nobel Prize in economics.
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Blink is about the first two seconds of looking--the decisive glance that knows in an instant.
The Bookseller of Kabul* by Asne Seierstad
A reporter lives with a modern Afghan family and finds out what life is like in that war torn country.
Bringing Down the House* by Ben Mezrich
"Shy, geeky, amiable" MIT grad Kevin Lewis, was, Mezrich learns at a party, living a double life winning huge sums of cash in Las Vegas casinos.
Chinese Cinderella* by Adeline Yen May
This is the aubiography of an unwanted daughter who surpasses everyone's expectations.
Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science by Atul Gwande
Medical professionals make mistakes, learn on the job, and improvise much of their technique and self-confidence. Gawande's tales are humane and passionate reminders that doctors are people, too.
Freakonomics… by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Though the idea of reading an economics text may bring to mind nightmarish visions of incomprehensible facts, figures and graphs, this book is refreshingly accessible and engrossing.
Gifted Hands… by Ben Carson
An autobiography of a black man who is one of today's leading neurosurgeons. While pursuing his career, Carson encountered prejudice, negative peer pressure, and politics in getting a job. His sense of humor, faith in God, patience, and his belief in the work ethic come through without preaching.
Panic in Level 4 by Richard Preston
Kaffir Boy* by Mark Mathabane
In this powerful account of growing up black in South Africa, a young writer makes us feel intensely the horrors of apartheid.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings* by Maya Angelou
This is the first book in poet Maya Angelou's five volume autobiography. It chronicles the traumatic and happy events of her early years.
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Krakauer pieces together the last two years of the life of Chris McCandless, a WoodsonHigh School graduate who gave away all of his money and possessions and travelled to Alaska.
Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
Ever wondered just what climbing Mount Everest would be like? You'll know after reading this memoir.
Galileo’s Daughter by Dava Sobel
Everyone knows that Galileo Galilei dropped cannonballs off the leaning tower of Pisa, developed the first reliable telescope, and was convicted by the Inquisition for holding a heretical belief--that the
earth revolved around the sun. But did you know he had a daughter?
Lucifer’s Legacy by Frank Close
Is the universe perfectly balanced? Physicist Frank Close looks at symmetry and the deep structures of the universe in his luminescent book Lucifer's Legacy.
The Moon by Whale Light by Diane Ackerman
A unique blend of poetic essays and scientific descriptions of usually unlovely animals.
On Wings of Eagles by Ken Follet
This is the true and inspirational story of a daring rescue during the height of the tension between the U.S. and Iran after the fall of the Shah.
Seabiscuit by Lauren Hillenbrand
This is the story of the most famous race horse who ever lived in the US. An unpromising colt at first, Seabiscuit's spirit amazes his trainers and influences the lives of countless Americans.
Shakespeare by Bill Bryson
Little is known about Shakespeare’s life, and in this biography Bryson makes no attempt to expand on the known details, as other authors have. Starting by presenting the paucity of facts, he goes on to
sketch the life of the worlds greatest playwright, from Stratford to London and back again.
Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman by Richard P. Feynman
What seems to be a bunch of hilarious yarns turns into a running commentary on what constitutes authentic knowledge: learning by understanding, not by rote; refusal to give up on seemingly insoluble
problems; and total disrespect for fancy ideas that have no grounding in the real world.
Teen Angst by Ned Vizzini
Nineteen-year-old Vizzini recounts his comical and intelligent experiences as a teenager coming of age in New York City.
This Boy’s Life: A Memoir by Tobias Wolff
Teenaged Wolff moves with his divorced mother from Florida to Utah to Washington State to escape her violent boyfriend. When she remarries, Wolff finds himself in a bitter battle of wills with his
abusive stepfather, a contest
Best answer:
Answer by Charles V
You might want to try a library.
What do you think? Answer below!
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