The Autobiography of John Stuart Mill is written by the author who was a 19th century British philosopher, economist, and a member of parliament. John Stuart Mill wrote some of the most important political works including On Liberty, Utilitarianism, and Representative Government. Mill's autobiography is an important work for those interested in understanding the life of this great political thinker and is highly recommended for those that are interested in John Stuart Mill and those who have read his other works and are interested in learning more about John Stuart Mill.