Biographies & Memoirs

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and...

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare--poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself....

The never-before-told true story of a brave young nurse who was the only Australian survivor of the sinking of the Titanic. Evelyn Marsden was a young girl with big dreams. Born in the dusty backblocks of South Australia, she was an accomplished horsewoman and a champion rower who, during family...

A SAS soldier's journey from trainee to elite warrior fighting Islamic militants in Afghanistan, only to be betrayed by his own senior leaders at home. 'I've had more than my share of close calls. Truth is, it's fucking thrilling. But the fear can hit just as hard, especially when you see mates...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Read by the author. In one of the most extraordinary true crime stories ever published, Broken Plea questions what really happened in the house on King Road—and the results of that investigation, still unfolding in real time, will astound you. Was there more...

This is a new reading of the thrilling account of one of the most astonishing feats of exploration and human courage ever recorded. In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October, 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was...

* #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship...

Alan Joyce is no ordinary businessman. Running Australia's national carrier as Qantas CEO, he has been in the spotlight from all sides – media, politicians, unions and the nationalistic Australian public.

On 7 February 2009 Roger Wood was the police officer in charge of Kinglake, at the epicentre of the worst ever bushfire disaster in Australia’s history, Black Saturday. As the firestorm engulfed the community, he risked his life, again and again, to try and save people. When he phoned home to...

With over 55,000 disappearances annually in Australia, each story is a heart-wrenching account of unanswered questions and shattered lives.

A fiercely funny, feminist debut about mental health, motherhood and female rage, for fans of Caitlin Moran, Celeste Barber and Tanya Hennessy. Bron Lewis is one of Australia’s most beloved comedians, regularly appearing on Have You Been Paying Attention? and Thank God You’re Here. No...

"Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than you were when you woke up," Charles T. Munger advises in Poor Charlie’s Almanack. Originally published in 2005, this compendium of 11 talks, delivered by the legendary Berkshire Hathaway....

The gut-wrenching story of how one of Australia’s finest surfers overcame a brain injury and despair to win an Olympic medal. On the morning of 10 December 2015, Owen Wright entered the water at Pipeline, Hawaii, determined to become a world champion. But after being pounded by a set of...

Matilda Boseley's adult ADHD diagnosis was a massive, earth-shattering event. She was given a prescription but had no idea what ADHD meant for her identity, her relationships or her future. Twelve months of confusion later, journalist Matilda embarked on an epic voyage to figure out what's...

Australia’s most sex-positive influencer reveals the reality of being a globally-famous full-service sex worker in this unflinchingly honest, hilarious and wryly intelligent memoir. 'Putting down a book this honest is virtually impossible. Authentic, eye-opening and great reading.’ - Hannah...

'I can understand myself only in the light of inner happenings. It is these that make up the singularity of my life, and with these my autobiography deals' (Carl Gustav Jung) In 1957, four years before his death, Carl Gustav Jung, psychiatrist and psychologist, began writing his life story. But...

In this instant and tenacious New York Times bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight “offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh” (Booklist, starred review), illuminating his company’s early days as an intrepid start-up and its...

When Autobiography of a Yogi first appeared in 1946, it was acclaimed as a landmark work in its field....

In Forging the Will to Fight, retired Special Forces Major Heston Russell delivers a raw and deeply personal memoir that cuts through the mythology of war to reveal the real human cost — and courage — of leadership in combat and beyond. From commanding elite Australian commandos in...

Ultrarunner Andy Glaze has spent years moving through landscapes that test the limits of the human body—hundred-mile races, multi-day marathons, mountains and deserts that demanded everything.

Lust, science, adventure - Joseph Banks and his voyages of discovery....

1 in 4 adolescents have a mental illness 1 in 7 primary school kids have a mental illness 1 in 5 adults will experience mental ill-health throughout the year 65% of adolescents do not seek help for mental illness THE POWER OF EXPERIENCE Hugh van Cuylenburg was a primary school teacher...

The story begins in 1629, when the pride of the Dutch East India Company, the Batavia, is on its maiden voyage en route from Amsterdam to the Dutch East Indies, laden down with the greatest treasure to leave Holland....

The day that turns a life upside down usually starts like any other, but what happens the day after? Dual Walkley Award-winner Leigh Sales investigates how ordinary people endure the unthinkable. As a journalist, Leigh Sales often encounters people experiencing the worst moments of their lives...

The matriarch of Australia’s most violent and notorious criminal family, and allegedly the inspiration for the award-winning film Animal Kingdom, tells her side of the story. Kathy Pettingill is a name that’s both respected and feared, not only by Australia’s criminal underworld, but by...

Something strange is happening to us. The intelligent machines we’ve built to serve us have started to sound like us, look like us and even think like us. The line between real and artificial is dissolving… so, what awaits us in the uncanny valley? Across six episodes, award-winning journalist Marc Fennell will explore how AI will change us as humans. So much of the conversation around AI is about technology and speculation about the future. But this about us: how AI will change our sense of self, our sense of reality, the way we love and the way we grieve.

Excellent News – French and Saunders are back for more Titting About! Open your ears and hearts (not like that) as Dawn and Jen tit about in their much-loved comedy podcast series, exclusive to Audible. Across Series 7, these two comedy goddesses dive into six more important topics... and then tit about with them.

A SAS soldier's journey from trainee to elite warrior fighting Islamic militants in Afghanistan, only to be betrayed by his own senior leaders at home. 'I've had more than my share of close calls. Truth is, it's fucking thrilling. But the fear can hit just as hard, especially when you see mates...

Alan Joyce is no ordinary businessman. Running Australia's national carrier as Qantas CEO, he has been in the spotlight from all sides – media, politicians, unions and the nationalistic Australian public. Highly successful, he has navigated Qantas through the most turbulent times in aviation, mothballing a whole fleet during the pandemic and coming out the other side with the airline still intact when others have ended up in administration or worse. As the most high-profile openly gay businessman in Australia, he has been a vocal supporter of same-sex marriage.

Trapped in a brutally violent marriage, Foroozan makes an unthinkable choice to protect her children. When her decision puts her behind the bars of an Afghan women’s prison, she is surprised to discover her first taste of freedom. But freedom proves fragile. As American troops begin their withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, Foroozan faces new threats: her husband's vengeful family and the encroaching shadow of the Taliban. With everything at stake, she must navigate a maze of harrowing choices to survive and secure her children's future.

From the award-winning broadcaster, and author of No One Listens to your Dad’s Show, comes a radical self-development book that strips away the scripts that keep us disconnected and shows how to reclaim our real, authentic selves. Christian O'Connell is the only broadcaster in history to...

The first joint biography of the women who have shaped - and shaken - the modern Royal Family. Diana. Camilla. Catherine. Meghan. Outsiders by birth, insiders by marriage. Four women united by their decision to enter the most famous family in the world, and by their place in the centre of its...

The Mindhunter introduces you to Paul Harrison a British criminal profiler working in the FBI's elite behavioural analysis unit, profiling the twisted minds of notorious serial killers like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer. Hailed as "Britain's Mindhunter," Paul became an author and public speaker captivating True Crime fans across the UK with his chilling tales and unparalleled insights into the depths of human depravity. But it turns out that the real mystery of the mind may lie with Paul himself, because his past isn't exactly how it seems to be.

This is not just an inspiring story. It's a blueprint for performing at your best when the stakes are highest. Matt Formston AM is a multi-sport World Champion, Guinness World Record holder and Paralympian. Parallel to his elite sporting achievements, he has built a career as a senior corporate...

An Australian True Crime investigation of wrongful imprisonment by the bestselling author of The Kingpin and the Crooked Cop. Nine wrongful imprisonments. Nine innocent men and women freed. Australia has a robust legal system. According to conventional wisdom, only the guilty end up behind bars...

This audiobook features a foreword narrated by Zan Rowe. From our very first show in Brisbane in 2016, when we stopped mid-set to call out a guy who was pushing to the front and shoving women aside, we knew exactly what kind of space we wanted to build. One where women and queer people didn't...

Christopher Morris believes Lucy Letby has been the victim of a miscarriage of justice, and that her guilty verdict is not beyond reasonable doubt. He is not the only one. Ever since the nurse was condemned to fifteen life sentences, highly-regarded professionals in their fields have gone on record to raise concerns about the evidence used to convict her. The science behind how her victims died, the reliance on circumstantial evidence, and the interpretation of the statistics used against Lucy Letby are all being questioned.

THE bible for anyone looking to build a brand from scratch, from the co-founders of global success frank body. The only thing scarier than a new idea is an old one. Jessica Hatzis and Bree Johnson, co-founders of cult branding agency Willow & Blake and the $100m global skincare brand frank body...

Hank Idsinga, whose grandfather was murdered in the Holocaust, became the country’s leading homicide detective; he shares his insights into tracking down murderers and serial killers over his colourful and decorated thirty-year career. From the age of ten, Hank Idsinga knew he wanted to become...

The explosive inside account of the Beckham family saga by acclaimed journalist Alison Boshoff. The first and definitive book about the Beckham family saga since the seismic revelations made by Brooklyn about his parents Sir David and Victoria Beckham written by acclaimed Daily Mail journalist...

Death is a certainty, but what happens in the lead-up - and in its aftermath - is anything but predictable. Nobody knows this better than those who work with death every day. There's no time for an existential crisis when your 9-to-5 involves responding to fatal plane accidents, transporting...

**My COVID19 Diary ** is a powerful narrative that embodies hope and the unwavering companionship of faith. At the heart of this memoir is Dr. Wee's fearless exploration of how the novel virus impacted her daily life and pediatric practice. She skillfully combines her healthcare expertise with personal experiences filled with loss, resilience, and the guiding presence of faith. As the world grappled with fear, panic, and uncertainty, Dr. Wee turned to her daily blog for solace and inspiration.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Come along with an adventurous and charismatic independent journalist (perhaps you're one of his four million subscribers on YouTube) on a journey through some of the very best of America, reminding us of all the reasons we’ve got to love this place and one...

A tense, powerful, grand account of one of the most daring exploits of World War II. On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected troops from the elite U.S. Army 6th Ranger Battalion slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty miles in an attempt to rescue 513 American...

In March 1998, the Bradley family—Ron, Iva, and their children, Amy and Brad—boarded the Rhapsody of the Seas for a week-long Caribbean cruise. In the early hours of March 24, Amy Bradley—a pretty, athletic twenty-three-year-old—returned to the family's stateroom with Brad after dancing...

The unbelievable account of life as a hitman from a man who has been doing it for decades. Hitmen commit heinous crimes virtually every day of the week and, in most instances, we don't even realise. I've been a killer for hire for more than twenty years now, but life as a fulltime professional...

I could've died a thousand times. People were out to get me, as they always are when you run the show. It's kind of silly that it's cancer that's going to get me, but now I know the end's not going to come from a sudden bullet to the skull one night, at least I have enough time to tell my story...

The New York Times bestseller “[An] achingly intelligent memoir . . . we finally have an Appalachian memoir worthy of its origins.” —New York Times Book Review In her luminous debut, Emilee Hackney offers both a love letter to and a reckoning of the place that made her—a story of losing...

A gripping story of political idealism, disillusionment, and new hope, Nothing Left exposes how the Democratic Party was hijacked by out-of-touch activists, coastal elitists, and powerful special interests. Packed with insider revelations and razor-sharp commentary, Evan Barker takes readers...

Journal…November 29th. My birthday. Felt forlorn so far from home. Wrote all day. Seem to be getting on slowly, so should be contented. To a little party at the B.'s in the eve. May looked very pretty, and seemed to be a favorite. The boys teased me about being an authoress, and I said I’d...