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An autobiography is a written account of a person's life, written by that person. It's a type of nonfiction writing that reflects on the author's experiences, memories, and insights.  Features of an autobiography  Usually written in first person Covers the author's entire life, up to the point of writing Includes information about the author's birth, education, career, and life experiences Often includes challenges and obstacles the author faced May be written later in the author's life Why people write autobiographies  To share their unique perspectives and stories To offer readers a glimpse into the author's personal journey To portray the life experiences and achievements of the author To pass on a personal account to children Examples of autobiographies  Confessions by Augustine, a Catholic Saint who was once Bishop of Hippo Regius Autobiographies by Lee Iacocca Autobiographies by Frederick Douglass Etymology The word autobiography comes from three Greek root words: “auto,” meaning self; “bio,” meaning life; and “graph” meaning write.