New Nonfiction
December 2020
Recent Releases
Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee
by Shannon Lee

The daughter of the legendary martial artist and president of the Bruce Lee Foundation shares insights into her father’s life-shaping philosophies while demonstrating how the martial arts can be both a metaphor and tool of personal growth. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America
by Ijeoma Oluo

A history of American white male identity by the best-selling author of So You Want to Talk About Race imagines a merit-based, non-discriminating model while exposing the actual costs of successes defined by racial and sexual dominance. 75,000 first printing.
Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future
by Pope Francis

A spiritual leader explains why we must—and how we can—make the world safer, fairer, and healthier for all people now. 500,000 first printing.
The Last Days of John Lennon
by James Patterson

Published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Lennon’s assassination and based on insider interviews, a chronicle of the iconic music artist’s final days includes coverage of his last album and the life of Mark David Chapman. 300,000 first printing.
It's Never Too Late: Make the Next Act of Your Life the Best Act of Your Life
by Kathie Lee Gifford

The four-time Emmy Award-winning Today host and best-selling author of The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi draws on personal experience to counsel women on how to navigate life-changing milestones while speaking out and staying true to oneself.
Long Time Coming: Reckoning With Race in America
by Michael Eric Dyson

From the New York Times best-selling author of Tears We Cannot Stop issues a passionate call to America to finally reckon with race and start the journey to redemption. 250,000 first printing
Badass Habits: Cultivate the Awareness, Boundaries, and Daily Upgrades You Need to Make Them Stick
by Jen Sincero

The motivational coach and best-selling author of You Are a Badass shares illustrative case studies to outline a step-by-step, 21-day guide for overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors while cultivating habits that support healthy priorities and personal goals. Simultaneous.
Barack Before Obama: Life Before the Presidency
by David Katz

An intimate collection of photographs of Barack Obama prior to his presidency include images of him walking in New York City unnoticed, playing with his small daughters and making faces at his wife in an elevator mirror. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Bag Man: The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-up, and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House
by Rachel Maddow

Documents the lesser-known scandals surrounding former Vice President Spiro Agnew, describing the massive bribery and extortion ring he operated and the efforts of three federal prosecutors to expose his activities before he could ascend to the presidency. Illustrations.
Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
by Tina Turner

The iconic performing artist provides spiritual tools and advice for self-empowerment and fulfillment while examining the role of her enduring Buddhist faith in helping her overcome poverty, loss and other personal and professional obstacles. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Sometimes You Have to Lie: The Life and Times of Louise Fitzhugh, Renegade Author of Harriet the spy
by Leslie Brody

The award-winning playwright behind the Harriet the Spy stage adaptation traces the life story of author Louise Fitzhugh, discussing her upbringing in segregated Memphis, experiences as a closeted lesbian and influential creative relationships. 25,000 first printing.
Unsinkable: Five Men and the Indomitable Run of the U.S.S. Plunkett
by James Sullivan

Documents the true story of a U.S. Navy destroyer that inspired the writings of John Ford and Herman Wouk, drawing on the journals and other writings of five shipmates who witnessed the Anzio attacks and D-Day invasion. 60,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Girl Gurl Grrrl: On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic
by Kenya Hunt

The award-winning Grazia UK fashion director presents an evocative anthology of essays celebrating the timeless, thriving potential of being a Black woman, mother and global citizen in today’s dynamic world. 50,000 first printing.
Love, Kurt: The Vonnegut Love Letters, 1941-1945
by Kurt Vonnegut

A collection of intimate letters from the literary humorist to his first wife spans Kurt’s college years, World War II deployment and early development as a writer, offering insight into his views on such subjects as love, family and mortality. Illustrations.
Wild Minds: The Artists and Rivalries That Inspired the Golden Age of Animation
by Reid Mitenbuler

A historical account of the Golden Age of classic animation includes coverage of the less-remembered work of Winsor McCay while exploring the stories behind and enduring influences of iconic 20th-century characters, from Betty Boop to Popeye.
The Case for Keto: Rethinking Weight Control and the Science and Practice of Low-Carb/High-Fat Eating
by Gary Taubes

The best-selling author of Why We Get Fat and The Case Against Sugar argues that the established rules about eating healthy might be the wrong approach to weight loss, and how low-carbohydrate, high-fat/ketogenic diets can help many people. Illustrations. Tour.
Survival of the Thickest: Essays
by Michelle Buteau

The stand-up comedian, actress and host of the Late Night Whenever podcast shares an unapologetic collection essays that reflect on her Caribbean heritage, her September 11 newsroom work and her experiences with IVF, surrogacy and motherhood. 125,000 first printing.
All the Young Men: A Memoir of Love, AIDS, and Chosen Family in the American South
by Ruth Coker Burks

A gripping and triumphant tale of human compassion follows a young single mother in Hot Springs, Arkansas, who was driven to the forefront of the AIDS crisis, becoming a pivotal activist in America’s fight against AIDS.
Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart
by Amy Chan

Based on her own experience with heartbreak, a relationship columnist offers a thoughtful and practical guide to using the pain of a breakup to shake off complacency and shed destructive habits to heal and transform yourself. Original. 100,000 first printing.
Begin Again: Your Hope and Renewal Start Today
by Max Lucado

A religious approach aims to help people struggling with sadness, pain, or disappointment.