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Biography and Memoir September 2019
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| Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law by Haben GirmaStarring: disability rights lawyer Haben Girma, the first deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School.
What sets it apart: Emboldened by her Eritrean refugee parents' stories of surviving war-torn Ethiopia in the 1980s, Girma has faced the setbacks of living in an ableist society with wit and optimism.
Reviewers say: "an absolute must-read" (Library Journal). |
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| George Marshall: Defender of the Republic by David L. RollWhat it is: a comprehensive biography of revered five-star general George Marshall, whose storied military career included key roles in both World Wars and the Korean War, and two cabinet positions in President Truman's administration.
Did you know? Marshall is the only serving military officer to have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Don't miss: previously unpublished letters that offer illuminating insights on Marshall's family life and sense of humor. |
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Summertime : George Gershwin's life in music
by Richard Crawford
A portrait of the legendary American composer draws extensively from his letters and other firsthand sources to explore how his music bridged popular-classical divides, his achievements in multiple venues and his early death at the beginning of his Hollywood endeavors. Illustrations.
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The education of an idealist : a memoir
by Samantha Power
The Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.N. Ambassador traces her journey from an Irish immigrant to a human rights activist, sharing insights into her career as a war correspondent and her influential views on foreign policy. 250,000 first printing.
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