392 Results with the "Biography" genre
Adventure Fiction (146)
Business & Finance (1)
Children's Literature (77)
Comics (6)
Culture (9)
Drama (21)
Dystopian (2)
Fable (5)
Fantasy (270)
Fiction (495)
Finance (16)
Gothic Fiction (5)
Historical Fiction (376)
History (55)
Horror (10)
Lifestyle (1)
Literary (430)
Literary Fiction (3)
Memoir (93)
Mystery (163)
Non-fiction (63)
Novel (514)
Paranormal Fiction (96)
Philosophical (132)
Poetry (257)
Political Fiction (1)
Politics (29)
Practical (32)
Psychological Thriller (66)
Relationship (5)
Romance Novel (328)
Romantic Melodrama (11)
Satire (18)
Science (25)
Science Fiction (191)
Self-help (64)
Society (64)
Society (2)
story (2)
Thriller (486)
True Crime (53)
view (13)
Women's Fiction (1)
-
Chapter
95. The Starship Launch
The Starship Launch at SpaceX in April 2023 was a defining moment that embodied the essence of ambition, cutting-edge technology, and the inherent risks that come with pushing the boundaries of space exploration. Atop the high-bay assembly building at Starbase in Boca Chica, Elon Musk stood alongside Mark Juncosa and Jake McKenzie, reflecting on the tense anticipation leading up to liftoff. His memories of past failures at Kwajalein, where early SpaceX launches ended in disappointment, served as a sobering…-
468.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Map
It appears that the content you provided is not a chapter of a book, but rather part of an HTML document containing a title and an image related to a map of Frank's lost Arctic expedition. There is no text or narrative that can be summarized according to your guidelines. Please provide the actual chapter text, and I'll be happy to summarize it for you following your…-
92.8 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Acknowledgments
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS It is a testament to the grace, faith, and aplomb of my editor, Sarah Cantin, that when I told her I wanted to do something completely different that hinged on the reader believing a woman had been married seven times, she said, “Go for it.” Within the safety of that trust, I felt free to create Evelyn Hugo. Sarah, it is with my most sincere thanks that I acknowledge how lucky I am to have you as my editor. Big, big thanks must also go to Carly Watters for all that she has done for my…-
385.7 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Prologue – Muse of fire
Prologue offers a glimpse into Elon Musk's challenging early life, shaped by adversity and hardship, which would go on to form the backbone of his character and future ambitions. Raised in South Africa, Musk faced considerable bullying from a young age, both at school and in a survival camp he attended, often referred to as a "paramilitary Lord of the Flies." His time at the veldskool, where he was physically beaten and learned to defend himself, reflects the harsh and violent environment that defined…-
468.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
1. Adventurers
Adventurers were a defining presence in Elon Musk’s lineage, with his maternal grandfather, Joshua Haldeman, embodying the fearless pursuit of challenge and discovery. A Canadian chiropractor by profession, Joshua was also a risk-taker who pursued multiple careers, delved into activism, and continuously sought new frontiers. After losing his farm during the Great Depression, he turned to unconventional means of survival, including stowing away on trains and embracing a nomadic lifestyle before eventually…-
468.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
2. A Mind of His Own
A Mind of His Own explores the early life of Elon Musk in Pretoria during the 1970s, a time when his unique way of thinking began setting him apart from those around him. Born to Maye and Errol Musk on June 28, 1971, Elon was originally considered for the name Nice, after the French city, before his parents opted for names rooted in his maternal lineage. Even as a child, Musk exhibited an exceptional intellectual curiosity but struggled with social interactions, often being blunt and dismissive of ideas he…-
468.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
3. Life with Father
Life with Father took a dramatic turn for Elon Musk when, at just ten years old, he made the life-altering choice to move in with his father, Errol Musk, in Johannesburg. Motivated by a mix of sympathy for his father’s loneliness and the persuasive reasoning of his grandparents, Musk believed this decision would offer him stability and mentorship. However, the reality of living with Errol soon shattered those expectations, as he encountered an environment marked by emotional unpredictability, strict…-
468.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
4. The Seeker
The Seeker captures Elon Musk’s formative years in Pretoria during the 1980s, a time when his relentless curiosity and skepticism of conventional beliefs began shaping his future. From an early age, he questioned religious teachings, challenging ideas at Sunday school to the point that his mother allowed him to seek answers in his own way. While his father introduced the notion of a higher power beyond human comprehension, Musk was more inclined toward logic and scientific reasoning, seeking explanations…-
468.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
5. Escape Velocity
Escape Velocity became more than just a scientific principle for Elon Musk—it symbolized his determination to break free from a past filled with emotional turmoil and uncertainty. In 1989, at the age of seventeen, Musk made the life-changing decision to leave South Africa, distancing himself from the unstable environment created by his father, Errol Musk. While Errol had moments of warmth and intellectual brilliance, his erratic mood swings and manipulative tendencies often cast a dark shadow over their…-
468.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
6. Canada
Canada became the starting point of Elon Musk’s journey to North America in 1989, marking a pivotal transition from his life in South Africa. Contrary to misconceptions about a privileged upbringing, Musk arrived with a limited sum of money from his parents and a list of distant relatives he had never met. His initial days were filled with uncertainty as he navigated an unfamiliar country, staying at a youth hostel in Montreal before embarking on a cross-country journey with a Greyhound Discovery…-
468.2 K • Ongoing
-
- Previous 1 … 27 28 29 … 34 Next
