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Awake : A Memoir by Jen HatmakerA candid, humorous, and emotionally raw memoir of personal upheaval, charting the collapse of a long marriage, the unraveling of identity and belief systems and the painful but empowering journey toward healing, self-reliance and unexpected renewal.
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Cancer is complicated : and other unexpected lessons I've learned by Clea ShearerThe co-founder of The Home Edit company shares a heartfelt and practical guide blending personal experience and hard-earned wisdom, offering emotional support, advocacy tips, and everyday advice to help others navigate the complexities of a breast cancer diagnosis.
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The Future of Truth by Werner HerzogThe legendary director draws on memoir, philosophy and cultural critique to describe his lifelong pursuit of “ecstatic truth,” confronting the rise of disinformation and deepfakes while urging a poetic, relentless search for meaning through imagination, uncertainty and the enduring power of storytelling.
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History Matters by David G. McCulloughThis posthumous collection of essays from the legendary historian looks at subjects such as the character of American leaders, the influence of art and mentors and the importance of understanding the past to better navigate the present and future.
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McNamara at War : A New History by Philip TaubmanInformed by newly discovered diaries, letters, and interviews, this portrait traces McNamara's career from faculty member at Harvard Business School and World War II service to leadership of the Ford Motor Company and the World Bank and his inability to admit his flawed thinking about Vietnam.
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Poems & Prayers by Matthew McConaugheyA well-known actor and bestselling author of Greelights offers an inspirational collection.
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Truly by Lionel RichieRecounts the life of a shy Tuskegee-born musician who rose to global fame and persisted through decades of cultural shifts, musical milestones and personal challenges, offering a behind-the-scenes account of his evolving artistry and enduring public presence.
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Water Mirror Echo : Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America by Jeff ChangDrawing on intimate interviews and rare archival materials, this biography examines Bruce Lee's transformation from a sickly child in postwar Hong Kong to a cultural trailblazer whose life and legacy helped catalyze the emergence of Asian America.
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