What is a popular biography?

A popular biography is a biography that is written for a general audience, rather than for scholars or specialists in the subject matter. It is typically written in a more accessible style, and may include personal anecdotes and other information that is not found in more academic biographies. Popular biographies are often written by journalists, authors, or other writers who are not necessarily experts in the field of the subject's life, but who have a talent for storytelling and making the subject accessible to a wider audience. Some examples of popular biographies include Walter Isaacson's "Steve Jobs," Ron Chernow's "Alexander Hamilton," and Doris Kearns Goodwin's "Team of Rivals."