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Best Biography You Ever Read by courage89(m): 7:10pm On May 11, 2012 |
I have read different topics here on NL on different books you must read, but i have yet to see topics specifically dedicated to biographies. This post is about biographies (from all continents) that has made lasting impact on your life, legacies and character. Why? Although, I have a lot but will start with “Adeola Odutola” Biography of Adeola Odutola by Reuben Abati & Sesan Ajayi Sequel to biography of Chief Odutola titled A Rare Breed: The Story of Chief Timothy Adeola Odutola (1981). The book is about the story of a Nigerian entrepreneur who rose from poverty, by venturing into all sorts of menial trade businesses to become one of the prominent business icons of his/our era. He’s part of the click that revolutionized cocoa, kolanut, palm oil... trading, manufacturing investments, education, politics just to name a few. The Founder of OFin Buscuits, Adeola Odutola College, Omo Wood Manufacturing plant (manufacturer of Timber products in Ijebu East LG Ogun State, first bought by the government and now owned by a Malaysian company), Tyre – Threading company and other brands. Having read this book; his courage, character, zeal, success stories continue to serve as a source of inspiration to me as I continue on my own success journey. 1 Like |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by RiffRaff: 6:31pm On May 12, 2012 |
Black Boy by Richard Wright Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane Sleepers By Lorenzo Carcaterra All terrific book. 1 Like |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by ayox2003: 7:20pm On May 12, 2012 |
Riff-Raff: Nice book. I'm currently reading Character Is Destiny by John McCain. Its a collection of biographies of great people - people with character. Ernest Shackleton's biography struck me the most in the book. 1 Like |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by courage89(m): 4:28pm On May 14, 2012 |
In Search of Identity - Anwar El Sadat - Anwar Sadat was the third president of Egypt - The man who united the Middle East during one of their biggest crisis - He negotiated peace with Israel and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1978 "Nothing is more important than self-knowledge. My wide- ranging reading not only broadened my mind and enriched my emotions, it also helped me to know myself better. It is self-knowledge that makes a man’s actions proceed from objective, rather than puny subjective considerations." "There are fanatics everywhere, in Egypt too, who try to delude the people into thinking that development and prosperity will harm Islam and that they are contrary to the Koran. I do not believe that they will find any support in this civilized country. Religious extremists are not taken seriously here." "There can be hope only for a society that acts as one big family, and not as many separate ones." " To be gripped by fear is, I believe, is the most degrading of all emotions for a human being. In fear personality disintegrates, the human will is paralyzed, and man acts as an automation." "No man can be honest with others unless he is true to himself." ... Anwar El Sadat Great book; very insightful and inspiring. 3 Likes |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by maclatunji: 5:13pm On May 14, 2012 |
That of Malcolm X. |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by NRIPRIEST(m): 5:17pm On May 14, 2012 |
The biography of my humble self; You read it and you will be moved !! 1 Like |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by mkmyers45(m): 5:17pm On May 14, 2012 |
Roots by Alex,Zambia shall be free by Kenneth Kaounda and The African Child by K. |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by gistme24(m): 5:23pm On May 14, 2012 |
Jack: Straight From The Gut John Francis "Jack" Welch, Jr. (born November 19, 1935) is an American chemical engineer, business executive, and author. He was Chairman and CEO of General Electric between 1981 and 2001. During his tenure at GE, the company's value rose 4000%. |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by xeryve(m): 5:28pm On May 14, 2012 |
The Black Boy- Richard Wright Ake (The Years of Childhood) - Wole Soyinka |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by ayojango(m): 5:29pm On May 14, 2012 |
Measures of a Man- Sidney Poiter Gifted hands-Ben carson 1 Like |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by Brisingr(m): 5:30pm On May 14, 2012 |
The hardest (working) man in Showbiz by Ron jeremy Basically wat goes on behind the camera set that produce great movies like E3 extra testicle, I ream a genie,Santa is coming all over town and dicktation |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by zeeziz(f): 5:33pm On May 14, 2012 |
I ven't read any.why shld I sef. |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by WhoIGoAsk: 5:33pm On May 14, 2012 |
Your can read these memoirs/autobiographies Ibadan (The penkelemes years) by wole soyinka AWO: The last conversation by Moses Akin Makinde Awo: The Autobiography |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by yuzedo: 5:35pm On May 14, 2012 |
Kossoh Town Boy. . . (Dr. Robert Wellesley) Ake (Soyinka) Malcolm X(Alex Haley). . . |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by sarutobie(m): 5:38pm On May 14, 2012 |
Riff-Raff:sleepers by lorenzo! Won't forget dat book..also watched d movie |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by gossips(f): 5:43pm On May 14, 2012 |
Black Boy by Richard Wright. Awesome book! It has remained by best. |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by kwaghe: 5:45pm On May 14, 2012 |
The story of my experiment with truth - the authobiography of Mathatma Ghandhi. 1 Like |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by 2good(m): 5:46pm On May 14, 2012 |
1. Niels Henrik David Bohr 2. Ernest Rutherford 3. J. J. Thompson 4. J. Robert Oppenheimer 5. Albert Einstein 6. Marie Curie 7. Max Planck 8. James Chadwick 9. Thomas Edison 10.Enrico Fermi 11.Sir Isaac Newton The guys above inspires me so much that I wish I was a physicist or an inventor because their research work completely changed the world. In recent times, the biography of people that really inspired me are: 1. Steve Job 2. Bill Gate |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by shadrach77: 5:47pm On May 14, 2012 |
Long Walk to Freedom - Nelson Mandela 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by Sike(m): 5:47pm On May 14, 2012 |
Subscribed |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by Nobody: 5:51pm On May 14, 2012 |
My Odyssey- Nnamdi Azikiwe, Straight from the gut- Jack Welch, Dreams from my Father- Barack Obama, and The Art of the Deal- Donald Trump (although not an official biography, it revealed a lot about his life). 2 Likes |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by iyaski: 5:52pm On May 14, 2012 |
"How I lost my Virginity" biography of Richard Bradson. Owner of Virgin |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by Nobody: 5:52pm On May 14, 2012 |
Ikebe super |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by slam7000(m): 5:55pm On May 14, 2012 |
Long walk to freedom...Nelson Mandela Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.. The story of my life...Helen Keller...gr8 novel if you are looking for inspiration. |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by wksi: 6:05pm On May 14, 2012 |
gistme24: Jack: Straight From The Gut Thank you for mentioning this. I am really proud that Nigerians are veracious readers. This is one of the best leadership books I have read. If you want to go further, you can also read " the four Es of leadership - Jack Welch" The Winning" - Jack Welch. |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by Nobody: 6:06pm On May 14, 2012 |
The biography of 'Ali' and 'Simbi' by macmillian English book That biography is so 2 Likes |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by Emmy9ite(m): 6:12pm On May 14, 2012 |
2good: 1. Niels Henrik David BohrThose are my guys too, i've read extensively on the works of Albert Eisten and Isaac Newton, my dream is 2 be greater than them... Ben Carsson's book(Gifted Hands) has been my source of inspiration,i durf my cap 4 him! |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by sinie: 6:17pm On May 14, 2012 |
Me too! I love Ben Carson's Gifted hands! 1 Like |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by Nobody: 6:21pm On May 14, 2012 |
The autobiography of W.E.B DuBois - DuBois In Search of Identity: an autobiography - Anwar El Sadat The man died; Ake; Isara; Ibadan; You must set forth at dawn - Wole Soyinka Arafat (In the Eyes of the Beholder) Janet Wallach and John Wallach Frantz Fanon: a biography - Irene Gendzier Autobiography of Kwame Nkrumah - Nkrumah The Autobiography of Malcolm X - Alex Haley Malcolm X: A life of reinvention - Manning Marable Malcolm - Bruce Perry Che Guevara (A revolutionary life) - John Lee Anderson Fidel (A critical portrait) - Tad Szulc Fidel - Carlos Franqui An Autobiography - Angela Davis The side of glory - David Hilliard and Lewis Cole Revolutionary Suicide - Huey P Newton The life of Mahatma Gandi - Louis Fischer C.L.R James (His Life and Work)- Paul Buhle A taste of power (a black woman's story) - Elaine Brown Assata: An autobiography of Assata Shakur - Assata Shakur Head Above Water - Buchi Emecheta Soul on Ice - Eldridge Cleaver Chester Himes: A life - James Sallis Monster: The biography of an L.A Gang Member - Sanyika Shakur 1 Like |
Re: Best Biography You Ever Read by nat138: 6:29pm On May 14, 2012 |
Unbowed - Marthaai Wangari Gifted Hands - Ben Carson Dreams from my Father - Barack Obama |
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