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History and Current Events February 2018
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Winfield
by Jim McGuire
What it's about: A history of our town told through photographs. Winfield's history traces back to the mid-19th century, well before its official incorporation in 1921. It began as the Gary's Mill settlement and nearly became Fredericksburg and Frederick Park due to the German heritage that its early people brought with them. It became Winfield when it was believed that Gen. Winfield Scott passed through the area during the Black Hawk War of the early 1830s.
About the author: James R. McGuire has worked with the Winfield Historical Society for many years and has utilized some of its best images, as well as those in the community, to share the story of how this small settlement evolved into a vibrant community in DuPage County.
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| The Danger Within Us : America's Untested, Unregulated Medical Device Industry... by Jeanne LenzerWhat it is: Journalist and former ER doctor Jeanne Lenzer goes behind the scenes of the medical device industry, a secretive world marked by cover-ups, regulatory failures, corruption, and corporate greed.
Why it’s significant: This is the first book to probe the underbelly of the industry that provides us with pacemakers, artificial hips, and other implants; additionally, medical interventions are a leading cause of death in the United States. |
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When They Call You a Terrorist : A Black Lives Matter Memoir
by Patrisse Khan-Cullors
What it's about: Leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement have been called terrorists, a threat to America. But in truth, they are loving women whose life experiences have led them to seek justice for those victimized by the powerful. In this meaningful, empowering account of survival, strength, and resilience, Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors and asha bandele seek to change the culture that declares innocent black life expendable.
What reviewers say: "[A] searing, timely look into a contemporary movement from one of its crucial leading voices..." (Library Journal)
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| Fortress America: How We Embraced Fear and Abandoned Democracy by Elaine Tyler MayWhat it's about: Author Elaine Tyler May argues that the current American political climate can be traced back to fearful citizens who have embraced personal security (gun ownership, gated communities, and socially isolated lifestyles) – despite the fact that crime rates continue to trend downward.
Why you should read it: This thought-provoking and sobering book not only attempts to explain our polarized world but also warns of the potentially lasting effects of these divisions on American society. |
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Leftover in China : The Women Shaping the World's Next Superpower
by Roseann Lake
What it is: Part critique of China's paternalistic ideals, part playful portrait of the romantic travails of China's trailblazing women and their well-meaning parents who are anxious to see their daughters snuggled into traditional wedlock, Roseann Lake's Leftover in China focuses on the lives of four individual women against a backdrop of colorful anecdotes, interviews, and rigorous research.
What reviewers say: "...an invigorating account of China's rapidly changing culture, told from the perspective a particularly unique segment of the population." (Publishers Weekly)
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| The Last 100 Days: FDR at War and at Peace by David B. WoolnerWhat it is: a detailed examination of U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s last three months in office, including his fierce determination to establish the United Nations and his journey to the Soviet Union for the Yalta Conference.
What sets it apart: FDR’s first 100 days have been examined extensively by other presidential historians; in a new and refreshing contrast, The Last 100 Days argues that, despite his failing health, the end of Roosevelt’s presidency was just as important as the beginning. |
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So you want to talk about race
by Ijeoma Oluo
What it is: A current, constructive, and actionable exploration of today's racial landscape, offering straightforward clarity that readers of all races need to contribute to the dismantling of the racial divide. With a clever approach that uses anecdotes, facts, and a little humor, the author challenges all readers to assess their own beliefs and perceptions while clearly looking at polarizing issues.
What reviewers say: "A timely and engaging book that offers an entry point and a hopeful approach toward more productive dialog around tough topics. Highly recommended for those interested in race, ethnicity, and social commentary, and anyone wishing to have more insightful conversations." (Library Journal)
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The stowaway : a young man's extraordinary adventure to Antarctica
by Laurie Gwen Shapiro
What it's about: The spectacular, true story of a scrappy teenager from New York's Lower East Side who stowed away on the Roaring Twenties most remarkable feat of science and daring: an expedition to Antarctica.
What reviewers say: "This fascinating and exciting story contrasts the optimism and sense of progress of the 1920s with the devastation of the 1930s. Readers of popular history and biographies will find much to delight in here." (Kirkus Reviews)
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Winfield, IL 60190
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