Top 10 Free Biography Audiobooks

1. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

by Benjamin Franklin

One of the most influential autobiographies ever written — the story of a printer, inventor, and statesman shaping a new nation.

2. The Life of Samuel Johnson

by James Boswell

A landmark biography capturing the wit, intellect, and humanity of one of England’s greatest literary figures.

3. The Story of My Life

by Helen Keller

An inspiring account of triumph over adversity — Helen Keller’s journey from silence to worldwide inspiration.

4. Up from Slavery

by Booker T. Washington

A powerful autobiography chronicling the author’s rise from enslavement to influential educator and leader.

5. Life of Abraham Lincoln

by Henry Ketcham

An accessible and insightful look into the life, values, and presidency of one of America’s greatest leaders.

6. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

by Harriet Jacobs

A deeply moving firsthand narrative of a woman’s struggle for freedom and dignity under slavery.

7. The Life of Charlotte Brontë

by Elizabeth Gaskell

An intimate portrait of the brilliant novelist, written by her close friend and fellow writer.

8. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

by Andrew Carnegie

The self-made steel magnate recounts his life, philosophy, and reflections on wealth, work, and giving.

9. The Confessions

by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A candid and groundbreaking autobiography exploring the inner life of one of the Enlightenment’s greatest thinkers.

10. The Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave

by Frederick Douglass

One of the most powerful narratives of freedom and self-education ever written, by a leading abolitionist and orator.