Biography and Memoir July 2019 Recent Releases If : the untold story of Kipling's American years by Christopher E. G. Benfey An exploration of the Nobel Prize-winning literary master's life in Gilded Age America reveals how he wrote some of his most prodigious works, including The Jungle Book, in Vermont before controversial disputes forced his departure in 1896. Illustrations George Marshall : defender of the republic by David L. Roll The author of The Hopkins Touch traces the story of the distinguished U.S. soldier and statesman, examining his role in influencing two world wars and America's emergence as a global superpower. Illustrations. Map(s) Forever Frida : a celebration of the life, art, loves, words, and style of Frida Kahlo by Kathy Cano-Murillo "With her colorful style, dramatic self-portraits, hardscrabble backstory, and verve for life, Frida Kahlo remains a modern icon, captivating and inspiring artists, feminists, and art lovers more than sixty years after her death. Forever Frida celebratesall things Frida, so you can enjoy her art, her words, her style, and her badass attitude every day. Viva Frida!" Inside the five-sided box : lessons from a lifetime of leadership in the Pentagon by Ashton B Carter The influential former Secretary of Defense presents a behind-the-scenes memoir that reveals the complex inner workings of the Pentagon and its essential role in global politics, national security and scientific research. Scholars of mayhem : my father's secret war in Nazi-occupied France by Daniel Guiet "The astonishing untold story of the author's father, the lone American on a 4-person SOE commando team dropped behind German lines in France, whose epic feats of irregular warfare proved vital in keeping Nazi tanks away from Normandy after D-Day" The making of a justice : reflections on my first 94 years by John Paul Stevens One of the most prominent jurists of our time offers personal account of life on the Supreme Court that offers a unique understanding of American history. By the author of Fire Chiefs. 30,000 first printing Love thy neighbor : A Muslim Doctor's Struggle for Home in Rural America by Ayaz Virji A Muslim doctor recounts how his rural community targeted his family with racism in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election, describing his efforts with a local pastor to give talks raising awareness about the Muslim faith. Sisters and rebels : a struggle for the soul of America by Jacquelyn Dowd Hall The author of Revolt Against Chivalry traces the parallel lives of the three Lumpkin sisters, describing how one remained a believer in the white-supremacy culture of their Southern upbringing, while the others became progressive supporters of race and labor initiatives The Kennedy Heirs: John, Caroline, and the New Generation -- A Legacy of Triumph and... by J. Randy Taraborrelli What it is: an absorbing saga of the Kennedy family's "third generation," which includes the children of John, Robert, and Ted. What's inside: juicy gossip collected from more than 400 interviews and 20 years of research. Is it for you? Kennedy fans will find much to savor in this intriguing group biography.   Contact your librarian for more great books! Harford County Public Library 1221-A Brass Mill Rd Belcamp, Maryland 21017 410-273-5600 hcplonline.org