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Coming Home by Brittney GrinerFrom the nine-time women's basketball icon and two-time Olympic gold medalist comes a raw, revelatory account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home. Author Fun Fact: In her professional debut in May 2013, Brittney became the first WNBA player to dunk twice in one game
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Sociopath : A Memoir by Patric GagneWith emotions like fear, guilt and empathy eluding her, the author, trying to replace the nothingness with something, realizes, after connecting with an old flame, if she's capable of love, it must mean she isn't a monster and sets out to prove the millions of Americans who share her diagnosis aren't all monsters either. More about the author: Patric is a writer, researcher, and advocate for individuals struggling with psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder.
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You Never Know : A Memoir by Tom SelleckAn American icon and famed actor brings us on his uncharted but serendipitous journey to the top in Hollywood, clearing up misconceptions; sharing dozens of never-before-told stories from both his personal and professional lives; and offering a truly fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world. Did you know? Tom was originally slated to star in Raiders of the Lost Ark but CBS would not release him from Magnum, P.I. commitments.
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| The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their... by Karen ValbyKaren Valby's inspiring expansion of her 2021 New York Times article profiles the trailblazing accomplishments of Black ballerinas Lydia Abarca-Mitchell, Gayle McKinney-Griffith, Sheila Rohan, Marcia Sells, and Karlya Shelton-Benjamin, who were among the first company members of the Dance Theatre of Harlem in the 1960s and '70s. More from this author: Welcome to Utopia: Notes From a Small Town |
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Fans of personal memoirs such as Finding Me by Viola Davis and In Pieces by Sally Field will be touched by Bits and a moving tribute from a daughter to her mother, and beautiful portrait of three people who loved each other deeply. Whoopi writes, “Not everybody gets to walk this earth with folks who let you be exactly who you are and who give you the confidence to become exactly who you want to be. So, I thought I’d share mine with you.” Funny thing: Whoopi is nicknamed after the whoopee-cushion
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| Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis ChinAsian American Writers' Workshop cofounder Curtis Chin's nostalgic debut chronicles his coming-of-age in 1980s Detroit, where he worked at his family's beloved Chinese restaurant and navigated his growing attraction to other boys. |
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| Girls Can Kiss Now: Essays by Jill GutowitzJournalist Jill Gutowitz charts her journey toward self-acceptance in her self-deprecating debut memoir-in-essays exploring how early aughts popular culture shaped her lesbian identity. |
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The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaulDrag queen and pop culture icon RuPaul dishes on his life and career in this candid and empowering follow-up to his 1995 memoir Lettin' It All Hang Out. In this memoir, his most intimate and detailed book yet, RuPaul makes himself truly known.
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We Have Always Been Here : A Queer Muslim Memoir by Samra HabibA memoir of Muslim lesbian Samra Habib who grew up in Pakistan and came to Canada as a refugee. In Canada, she faced new challenges including bullies, racism, the threat of poverty, and an arranged marriage.Further Reading: From Here by Luma Mufleh
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| In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy SchneiderJeopardy! contestant Amy Schneider, the show's most decorated woman champion, shares her unlikely path toward becoming a "Famous Celebrity Trans Person" in this funny and nonlinear memoir-in-essays featuring chapter titles styled like Jeopardy! questions. |
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