Autobiography for young adults
Biographies
Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation)
- An Olympian's Journey From Airman to Castaway to Captive
- By: Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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In this captivating young adult edition of her award-winning number one New York Times best seller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory
- 5 out of 5 stars
Great Audio Book for Parents & Kids In The Car
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Skip to contentBeing a young adult is hard! A lot is going on - changes in bodies and emotions, so many hormones, friendships, dating, the future (including parents asking every other week what you are going to do with your life). Sometimes you need to feel that there's someone like you or a bit of reassurance that you can make it. What you need is a great biography or autobiography.
10 Inspiring Biographies for Young Adults
Being a young adult is hard! A lot is going on - changes in bodies and emotions, so many hormones, friendships, dating, the future (including parents asking every other week what you are going to do with your life). Sometimes you need to feel that there's someone like you or a bit of reassurance that you can make it. What you need is a great biography or autobiography.
We've picked 10 biographies by international and New Zealand authors who have been there and done it, whether it's overcoming health problems, standing up for what they believe in, or just putting themselves out there.
Local Heroes
Straight up by Ruby Tui and;
You Can't Stop the Sun From Shining by Sonny Bill Williams
Ruby Tui and Sonny Bill Williams are two of the biggest names in their respective rugby arenas. But more than just fierce athletes, they are also two huge figures off the field. In their autobiographies, the pair explore their challenging childhoods, how sport helped to shape their lives and how the support of key people helped them to excel.Willie Apiata VC: The Reluctant Hero by Paul Little (younger readers version available)
SAS soldier Willie Apiata was awarded the Victoria Cross, for bravery under fire, rescuing a wounded comrade in Afghanistan. This book charts his life from growing up in small-town East Coast, New Zealand, to joining the Army and his actions in conflict. But it's Apiata's humble nature that shines through - just a normal Kiwi doing his job. It's a great example of how anyone can show up and be a hero.
Impossible by Stan Walker
Since winning Australian Idol, Kiwi/Aussie singer Stan Walker has been through a lot by anyone's standards. His book is unflinching at times, covering addiction, violence and serious health issues, but it is also one of hope and a tale of never forgetting where you come from.The Boy from Gorge River by Chris Long
Chris Long grew up- Biographies for tweens
- Autobiographies for 13 year olds
- Short biographies for high school students
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