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New Biographies & Memoirs March 2024
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American Prometheus : the triumph and tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
by Kai Bird
A definitive portrait of legendary scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the "father" of the atomic bomb, discusses his seminal role in the twentieth-century scientific world, as well as his lesser-known roles as family man, supposed communist, and head of Princeton's Institute for Advanced Studies.
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Chasing bright medusas : a life of Willa Cather
by Benjamin Taylor
This new biography of one of the greatest authors of the twentieth century examines her artistic development from her work in provincial journalism in Nebraska to the triumphs of her mature years.
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Medgar & Myrlie : Medgar Evers and the love story that awakened America
by Joy-Ann Reid
Tracing the extraordinary lives and legacy of two civil rights icons, this gripping account of Medgar and Myrlie Evers is told through their relationship and the work that went into winning basic rights for black Americans, and the repercussions that still resonate today.
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My side of the river : a memoir
by Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez
Exploring separation, generational trauma and the toll of the American dream, the author recounts what happened when, at 15, her parents were forced back to Mexico, leaving her and her brother to fend for themselves as underage children affected by broken immigration laws.
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Oath and honor : a memoir and a warning
by Liz Cheney
The House Republican leader who dared to take a stand against the January 6th insurrection, which she witnessed first-hand, and then helped lead the ensuing investigation, tells the story of this perilous moment in our history, the betrayal of the American people and the Constitution and the risks we still face.
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Oppenheimer : portrait of an enigma
by Jeremy Bernstein
Traces the life and works of nuclear physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, discussing his role in the creation of the atomic bomb
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What have we here? : portraits of a life
by Billy Dee Williams
Recalling his remarkable life of nearly eight decades, the film legend who has starred in 40 movies, seven Broadway plays and has made more than 40 TV shows and movies combined shows how he, as the first Black character in the Star Wars universe, became a true pop culture icon.
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