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Biography and Memoir September 2024
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My mama, Cass : a memoir
by Owen Elliot-Kugell
In this long-awaited memoir nearly 50 years since of her mother's untimely death, the daughter of legendary rock star“Mama” Cass Elliot illuminates the complex truths of her mother's life, sharing interviews with the high-profile figures who orbited Cass as well as never-before-heard stories of her mother and this legendary period of American history.
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| Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)? Adventures in Boyhood by Jay EllisInsecure actor Jay Ellis' funny and reflective debut chronicles his coming of age alongside his adventurous imaginary friend, Mikey, who helped boost his confidence and creativity while also getting him into a fair bit of trouble. Try this next: All My Friends Are Invisible by Jonathan Joly. |
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Wildflower : a memoir
by Aurora James
A leading social justice activist and fashion pioneer, and the first Black American female designer to win a CFDA award, tells the story of how she got to where she is now, which came from a desire to forge a new creative path—and to lift others up alongside her.
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| That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America by Amanda JonesIn her inspiring and incisive blend of memoir and manifesto, Louisiana middle school librarian Amanda Jones details her fight against censorship at her local public library, which led to death threats and social media smear campaigns. Further reading: Burning the Books: A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge by Richard Ovenden; On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US by James LaRue. |
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| Alexander at the End of the World: The Forgotten Final Years of Alexander the Great by Rachel KousserThis compelling latest from classics professor Rachel Kousser (The Afterlives of Greek Sculpture) offers fresh insights on the life and legacy of Alexander III of Macedon by focusing on his final seven years, arguing that this period was what cemented his status as "Alexander the Great." Further reading: Alexander the Great: His Life and His Mysterious Death by Anthony Everitt. |
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Tiger, Tiger
by James Patterson
This first full-scale biography chronicles the impossible life of Tiger Woods whose phenomenal success, despite potentially career-ending injuries and multiple public scandals, led to his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame, becoming a lasting influence who continues to inspire every rising generation.
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| A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit: The Vision of Mary McLeod Bethune by Noliwe RooksHistorian Noliwe Rooks thoughtfully chronicles the trailblazing career of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), who worked tirelessly to obtain voting rights, economic independence, and educational opportunities for Black Americans. For fans of: Madam C.J. Walker: The Making of an American Icon by Erica L. Ball. |
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