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Biography and Memoir March 2021
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My Remarkable Journey
by Katherine Johnson
The remarkable woman at heart of the smash New York Times bestseller and Oscar-winning film Hidden Figures tells the full story of her life, including what it took to work at NASA, help land the first man on the moon, and live through a century of turmoil and change
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Mike Nichols : a life
by Mark Harris
The author of Pictures at a Revolution draws on interviews with such notables as Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks to document the remarkable creative achievements and private struggles of entertainment wunderkind, Mike Nichols. Illustrations.
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Consent : a memoir
by Vanessa Springora
A powerful indictment of gender inequality and child sexual exploitation describes the author’s perspectives as a 13-year-old girl who was seduced, manipulated and publicly heralded as the muse of a celebrated, 50-year-old writer. 25,000 first printing.
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| Walk in My Combat Boots: True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris MooneyWhat it is: a collection of eye-opening interviews with American military veterans conducted by bestselling author James Patterson and retired Army First Sergeant Matt Eversmann.
What's inside: vivid accounts of military campaigns; insights on life after service, including battles with addiction and PTSD; perspectives on military sexual harassment and discrimination.
Don't miss: dentist Major General Ron Silverman providing care to Saddam Hussein after the latter's 2003 capture. |
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| The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James... by Anna Malaika TubbsWhat it is: a well-researched collective biography of Alberta King (Martin Luther King, Jr.'s mother), Louise Little (Malcolm X's mother), and Berdis Baldwin (James Baldwin's mother), each of whom were foundational influences on their sons' lives and careers.
Why it matters: Sociology doctoral candidate Anna Malaika Tubbs' illuminating debut celebrates three women whose contributions to the civil rights movement have largely been ignored and offers needed perspectives on Black women's experiences in the early 20th century. |
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Churchill & son
by Josh Ireland
An intimate portrait of the World War II prime minister’s enduring but volatile relationship with his only son includes coverage of Churchill’s own complicated childhood and the impact of ambition, society and history on his son’s life. Illustrations.
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The triumph of Nancy Reagan
by Karen Tumulty
A Washington Post political columnist presents a portrait of the former First Lady that includes coverage of her traumatic early childhood, marriage to Ronald Reagan and crucial role in shaping the Reagan White House. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Cleopatra : the queen who challenged Rome and conquered eternity
by Alberto Angela
The host of Meraviglie reconstructs the extraordinary life of Cleopatra at the height of her power, discussing such topics as the assassination of Julius Caesar, Egypt’s exotic port of Alexandria and Cleopatra’s suicide with Mark Antony. 20,000 first printing.
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| Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown by Anne GlenconnerWhat it's about: Anne Glenconner's life in the royal spotlight, serving as maid of honor at Queen Elizabeth's 1953 coronation and lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret for more than 30 years.
Read it for: a candid, occasionally gossipy insider's account of what it's like to live among a famously private family.
Who it's for: Royal watchers and fans of Netflix's The Crown (in which actress Nancy Carroll played Glenconner in season three) will enjoy this "entertaining peek behind the royal curtain" (Booklist). |
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Ida B. the queen : the extraordinary life and legacy of Ida B. Wells
by Michelle Duster
Written by her great-granddaughter, a historical portrait of the boundary-breaking civil rights pioneer includes coverage of Wells’s early years as a slave, her famous acts of resistance and her achievements as a journalist and anti-lynching activist. Illustrations.
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| The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's First... by Michael KranishStarring: Black athlete Marshall "Major" Taylor, who in early 20th-century America broke barriers -- and records -- by becoming the world's fastest bicyclist, persisting in the face of relentless racist harassment.
Why you should read it: This engaging biography celebrates a trailblazing yet forgotten sports hero who inspired other Black athletes, including heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson, who initially aspired to cycling stardom himself. |
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| Don't Give Up, Don't Give In: Lessons from an Extraordinary Life by Louis Zamperini & David RensinWhat it is: a spirited, life-affirming collection of anecdotes and advice written by Olympian, World War II POW, and Unbroken subject Louis Zamperini.
Featuring: Zamperini's quirky disaster preparedness tips, like to always keep a hard hat and boots nearby in case of an earthquake.
Reviewers say: This New York Times bestseller is "[an] inspirational odyssey of an American hero" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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Defiance : the extraordinary life of Lady Anne Barnard
by Stephen Taylor
Having been given access to the private papers of Lady Anne Barnard, including six volumes of unpublished memoirs, the author chronicles the amazing life of this 18th- and 19th-century poet and painter, who lived on her own terms and defied the conventions of her day.
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