I would suggest Louis Lamour’s Autobiography, “Education of a Wandering Man”. Self-educated, Jack of all trades, and avid reader. Fascinating life. I literally could not put it down.
Another autobiography worth reading is Stephen King's “On Writing”. The first part of the book is pre-accident, the final part is during his recuperation. Two different attitudes. I didn't know he was practically falling down drunk while writing many of his books.