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Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter (Book Notes)

A compelling and well-researched biography that brings to life one of the most legendary figures of the American West.

Queen of All Mayhem: The Blood-Soaked Life and Mysterious Death of Belle Starr, the Most Dangerous Woman in the West (Book Notes)

An engaging and well-researched biography of a woman who resisted social expectations to become a notorious female outlaw.

The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution (the true story that inspired the movie "The Patriot")

A well-researched and balanced biography that brings to life one of the most important, yet often overlooked, figures of the War of Independence.

Grant (Book Notes)

A monumental biography of Ulysses S. Grant that succeeds in reshaping the legacy of one of America’s most misunderstood figures.

Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie & Clyde (Book Notes)

A thoroughly researched and engagingly written account that dispels the myths surrounding Bonnie and Clyde, while painting a nuanced picture of their lives.

Texas Ranger: The Epic Life of Frank Hamer, The Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde (the true story depicted in the film "The Highwaymen")

From cattle rustlers, bandits, labor strikes and corruption to the relentless pursuit of Bonnie and Clyde, Texas Ranger takes the reader on a wild ride of the lawman's legendary life.

Billy the Kid: The Endless Ride (Book Notes)

William H. Bonney became a symbol of the lawlessness of the American West during the late 19th century.

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 (Book Notes)

The harrowing true story of US Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell's experience during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005.

American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. History (Book Notes)

A poignant & thought-provoking memoir that provides a firsthand account of the experiences & challenges faced by a Navy SEAL sniper during his deployments in Iraq.

The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama Bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior (the true story depicted in the movie "Zero Dark Thirty")

A riveting and revealing memoir that offers a rare look inside the mind and life of a Navy SEAL, and gripping narrative of the operation to capture or kill Osama Bin Laden.

American Rebel: The Life of Clint Eastwood (Book Notes)

A compelling and well-researched portrait of one of Hollywood's most enduring and enigmatic figures.

Chasing the Light: Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game - Oliver Stone (Book Notes)

A gripping memoir that illuminates the early life and career of one of Hollywood’s most controversial and visionary filmmakers.

I’m Your Huckleberry: A Memoir - Val Kilmer (Book Notes)

A compelling and poetic memoir that gives readers a rare glimpse into the life and mind of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic actors.

True West: Sam Shepard's Life, Work, and Times (Book Notes)

A compelling portrait of Sam Shepard, capturing the essence of an artist who was as rugged and elusive as the American West itself. 

Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey (Book Notes)

A personal and introspective account of Matthew McConaughey's life, filled with humor, wisdom, and inspiration.

The Friedkin Connection: A Memoir - William Friedkin (Book Notes)

A captivating memoir that provides a firsthand account of one of Hollywood’s most uncompromising directors. 

Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood - Danny Trejo (Book Notes)

This memoir is a must-read for fans of Trejo’s work, individuals interested in stories of personal transformation, and readers fascinated by Hollywood’s underdog stories.

James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life (Book Notes)

An entertaining and fast-paced memoir that reflects the author’s personality: dynamic, witty, and endlessly creative. 

Original Gangster: The Real Life Story of One of America's Most Notorious Drug Lords (the true story depicted in the film "American Gangster")

A riveting and introspective account of Frank Lucas's life, providing a window into the underworld of drug trafficking while also exploring the human side of a notorious figure.

Waypoints: My Scottish Journey - Sam Heughan (Book Notes)

Scottish actor & outdoors enthusiast, Sam Heughan, chronicles his adventures hiking Scotland's West Highland Way.