100 Kindle Books

Ernest Hemingway Biography  Ernesto "Ernie" Miller Hemingway, born in Oak Park, Illinois, on July 21, 1899, was an American writer who conquered the world with his concise prose and adventurous lifestyle. More than just a novelist, Hemingway was an inveterate globetrotter, a passionate hunter, an intrepid war correspondent, and an unrepentant drinker.  **From war to the typewriter**  His youth was marked by the First World War, where he served as an ambulance driver in Italy. This traumatic experience would leave a deep mark on his work, imbuing it with a melancholic tone and a disenchanted view of the world. After the war, Hemingway moved to Paris, where he immersed himself in the vibrant literary scene of the time, rubbing shoulders with figures such as Gertrude Stein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Ezra Pound. **The birth of a literary icon**  In 1925, Hemingway published his first novel, **"Party"**, which portrayed the "Lost Gen...

Madonna Biography **From diva to legend: the beginnings of Madonna Louise Ciccone**  Born in Bay City, Michigan, on August 16, 1958, Madonna Louise Ciccone did not come into this world to be a wildflower. From a young age, she demonstrated fierce ambition and an innate talent for dancing and acting.  At the age of 14, she was already sweeping local talent contests, making it clear that her destiny was not an ordinary life.  At just 20 years old, Madonna moved to the Big Apple, where the concrete jungle failed to dull her shine. She worked hard as a dancer and backup singer, rubbing shoulders with emerging artists such as Iggy Pop and David Bowie, who undoubtedly influenced her irreverent and transgressive style.    **The birth of an icon: first successes and scandals**  In 1982, Madonna signed her first record deal with Sire Records. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1983, was a moderate success, but with songs like "Li...