Best autobiographies for young adults

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    • Unbroken (The ung 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

    • By Auroramyst on 04-10-15
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    Autobiography Books For Teens

    Autobiography books and biographies can be a good choice for teens who aren't keen on reading, especially boys.

    My gorgeous son, Ollie, reading with our dog

    Try the autobiography or biography of a favourite sportsman, like the ones on this page or think about your teen's interests and check out the Book Depository to find a book he or she might like.

    There are biographies and autobiographies about sportsmen and women, ballerinas, actors, singers, business people, adventurers, doctors and writers.

    In fact, whoever your teen admires, there's sure to be a book to catch his or her interest. The trick is to find it! 

    And it is important that you try to persevere in your efforts to get your teen reading. It's really important for teens to read, both for their success at school and for the life lessons readers learn.

    Of course you can't force kids to read but there are sneaky things you can do to encourage them!

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