Top rated biography books

We've researched and ranked the best biography books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more. All the biographies on this list are just as captivating as excellent novels, if not more so. With that, please enjoy the 30 best biographies of all time — some historical, some recent, but all remarkable, life-giving tributes to their subjects. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
1, books based on votes: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbran.