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My Own Story is a memoir by Emmeline Pankhurst, written at the onset of the First World War. It chronicles her early introduction to the women's suffrage movement, her founding of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), and her experiences with militant protests and imprisonment. The book provides insight into her radical approach to achieving women's suffrage and her impact on British society. Although often attributed to Pankhurst, the autobiography was actually written with the assistance of American journalist Rheta Childe Dorr.

Long Walk to Freedom is an autobiography by Nelson Mandela that chronicles his early life, his education, and his 27 years spent in prison under the apartheid government. The book describes his role as a leader of the African National Congress and his involvement in the anti-apartheid movement. It also details his political ascension and his presidency of South Africa, as well as his efforts to rebuild the country after apartheid. The book is an epic of struggle, setback, renewed hope, and ultimate triumph, and it has been praised for its insight into Mandela's life and his fight for human rights and racial equality.

The Spirit Level, based on thirty years of research, demonstrates that more equal societies have better health outcomes, lower levels of violence, fewer teenage pregnancies, and higher education and well-being. The authors show that income inequality is detrimental to everyone in society, not just the poor, and that it erodes trust, increases anxiety and illness, and encourages excessive consumption. The book presents comprehensive data and analyses to support the argument that greater equality leads to a more sustainable and friendlier society.