What are some other well-written biographies of interesting people? Bonus points for books that provide some insight into important moments or changes in history.
[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30404053 [1] https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56155133-the-man-from...
Beware, Caro's biographies will spoil most other biographies for you. His attention to detail is just mind boggling and he has been working on these books since the early 1970s. He does not just cover events and actions but goes deep into the "why".
In a similar vein, "The Man Who Knew" is a biography of Alan Greenspan, the chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006. This book goes a bit more into the private life of the central banker but also examines how his monetary policies contributed to the 2008 financial crisis. It's a good read, though perhaps a little less critical of Greenspan than it could be.
Jack London's [0] book, Call of the Wild [1] is a great read and one that should be part of everyone's library.
I would imagine there are also biographies on Jack himself but if you are looking for a book that will transport you to another time filled with historical accuracy and adventure, you can't go wrong reading this one.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_London#Gold_rush_and_firs...
[0] https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/1114504/the-virgin-banker/97...
The fist hand account of the most important figures of the 20th century, rich with details from his incredible memory.
Michael Crichton - Travels
It's a lighthearted journey through his career, physical and mental/spiritual experiences. I've read it a few times now.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X (co-authored with Alex Haley, 1965)
It's a very engaging read although a little science heavy.
- B.F. Skinner: A Life, by Daniel W. Bjork
- Winston Churchill, by Sebastian Haffner