10 Best Biography Audiobooks You Can Listen

Dr. Ankit Sharma, PhD

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Best Biography Audiobooks

There is something special about biographies. Something makes them different from any other type of literature or narrative. Benjamin Disraeli, former Prime Minister of the UK, once said: “Read no history: nothing but biography, for that is life without theory.” Biographies often draw a rare, unique, & raw portrait of a person’s life with brushstrokes that are exclusive to the author. We have listed the Best Biography Audiobooks to listen to in your spare time.

They are all created with an unbelievable amount of research & presented in a captivating way; the authors themselves read some.

Best Biography Audiobooks

Best Biography Audiobooks

1. Leonardo da Vinci, Narrated by Alfred Molina

This biography audiobook narrates the story of a man who is extensively considered one of the most talented individuals ever to have lived – Leonardo da Vinci. Based on discoveries & thousands of pages from Leonardo da Vinci’s amazing notebooks. The author brings the genius to life in a narrative that links his art to his science.

Available on Google Play Books, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com.

2. Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, Narrated by Fred Sanders

This biography offers us an enlightening and authorized look into his life as one of Silicon Valley’s most determined entrepreneurs & the renowned innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, & PayPal. Biographer Ashlee Vance captures the whole gamut of Musk’s life & work, from his turbulent upbringing in South Africa and flight to the USA to his iconic technical innovations & entrepreneurial ventures.

He states that Musk is a modern combination of legendary inventors and industrialists like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, & Steve Jobs, and the real question is what we can expect in the future.

Available on Audible.com, Kobo, and Kindle Store.

3. Me by Elton John, Narrated by Taron Egerton

We are all familiar with his songs, but what do we know about the man behind the piano? Christened Reginald Dwight, the man who became 70s rock icon Elton John, was a shy boy with glasses who grew up in the suburbs of London. From the beginning, he got hooked on the music scene with colossal confidence, colorful jackets, silver hot pants, and crazy glasses.

Me is his only official autobiography. It is a blissful, moving account that reveals honest details about his life – including his friendships with other legends like Freddie Mercury, George Michael & John Lennon, and his drug addiction. He writes truthfully about getting clean, finding love, & becoming a responsible father. It is a poignant book & the messages inside will inspire you.

Available on Audible.com, Kobo, and Google Play Books.

4. Becoming, Narrated by Michelle Obama

Considered to be one of the Top Biography Audiobooks, this New York Times bestseller is a warm & inspiring chronicle by former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. This audiobook is narrated by Mrs. Obama herself & attracts readers into her world, narrating the experiences that have shaped her.

We track her journey, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive, balancing the calls of motherhood & work with her time spent at the world’s most famous addresses.

With honesty and an energetic wit, she describes her achievements & disappointments, both public and private, that eventually led to her establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women in the U.S.A. and around the world. It is one of the Best Biography Audiobooks.

Available on Audible.com, Kobo, and Kindle Store.

5. Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, Narrated by Selma Blair

Discovered in the attic where she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank’s outstanding diary has become an exceptional masterpiece & an articulate testament to human bravery.

For two years, during the Nazi occupation of Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family left their home & went into hiding in the secret chamber of an old office building. Isolated from the outside world, Anne’s family faced hunger, boredom, the regular cruelties of living in cramped quarters, and the ever-present threat of arrest & death by the Gestapo.

This narration of Anne Frank’s diary offers a powerful narration on human courage & vice through the emotional experiences of a spirited young woman whose time in the world tragically ended.

Available on Kobo, Kindle Store, and Google Play Books.

6. Washington: A Life, Narrated by Scott Brick

Washington: A Life is the milestone biography of George Washington, the first president of the USA. In this well-researched & well-paced narrative, author Ron Chernow carries the audience through Washington’s troubled boyhood. His intelligent feats in the French & Indian War, the creation of Mount Vernon, & many other significant events in his life.

Chernow breaks the stereotype of Washington as an insensitive, unemotional man. Instead, he pictures him as an eminent horseman, stylish dancer, tireless hunter, and a passionate man of many robust opinions & moods.

Inquiring about his private life, this biography audiobook also explores Washington’s young infatuation with the married Sally Fairfax, his complex behavior as an enslaver, and his influence as a political genius who knew how to attract people.

Available on Kobo, Kindle Store, and Google Play Books.

7. Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., Narrated by Grover Gardner

This audiobook depicts the life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., history’s first billionaire & the grandfather of America’s most famous dynasty. In this biography audiobook, author Ron Chernow offers us a thorough & insightful history of a man whose true nature has dodged three generations of historians.

Born the son of an affluent snake oil salesman & a strict mother, Rockefeller became the world’s richest man by making America’s most influential and feared monopoly, Standard Oil, a company that refined & marketed almost 90% of the oil produced in America. Rockefeller is famous for being one of the most controversial businessmen in our history.

Available on Audible, Kobo, and Google Play Books.

8. Behind The Mask, Narrated by Tyson Fury

Even if you don’t like boxing, you can’t neglect the punch of Tyson Fury. A Manchester boy from the Irish Traveller hoard, born three months premature & weighing just a pound at birth. Tyson became one of the most improbable heavyweight champions in history.

This ‘dream come true soon became a nightmare. As alcohol & cocaine abuse took hold, Tyson was stripped of his titles. Like all the greatest stories, though, there is salvation. This is one of the Best Biography Audiobooks.

Available on Audible, Kindle store, and Google Play Books.

9. Educated by Tara Westover, Narrated by Julia Whelan

Born to preppers in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so cut off from conventional society that there was no one to ensure the children received a proper education. No one interfered when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent.

When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new avenue in life. Her pursuit of knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans & across continents all the way to Harvard and Cambridge University. Only then she wondered if she had traveled too far and if there was still a way home.

Available on Kindle store, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com.

10. Reasons To Stay Alive, Narrated by Matt Haig

No matter if you suffer from depression or hope to better understand someone who does, Reasons To Stay Alive is a dependably honest account of life at its most lonely, but one that simultaneously manages to deliver some powerfully positive message. What does it mean to feel alive? At age 24, author Matt Haig’s world collapsed. He could see no way to continue living.

This is the true story of how he fought a crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost killed him, and learned to live again. It is a book about making the best of your time on earth.

Available on Audible, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com.

What is Biography?

A biography is the story of a real person’s life. It could be about a person who is still alive or someone who lived centuries ago, who is globally famous, or some unsung hero long forgotten by history. The facts of their lives, from birth to death, are integrated with life-changing moments, often taking center stage.

The author usually narrates the subject’s childhood, coming-of-age events, relationships, failures, & successes to create a well-rounded description of the subject. Here are some of the Best Biography Audiobooks you can consider listening to in your spare time.

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