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John Lewis : In Search of the Beloved Community by Raymond ArsenaultRaymond Arsenault traces Lewis’s upbringing in rural Alabama, his activism as a Freedom Rider and leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, his championing of voting rights and anti-poverty initiatives, and his decades of service as the “conscience of Congress."
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Gwyneth : the biography by Amy OdellBased on exclusive conversations with more than 220 sources, including close current and former friends and colleagues, this deeply researched biography provides insight and behind-the-scenes details of Gwyneth Paltrow's relationships, family, friendships, iconic films, and tenure as the CEO of Goop.
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The invention of Charlotte Bronte : a new life by Graham WatsonThe Invention of Charlotte Brontë presents a different, darker take on one of the most famous women writers of the nineteenth century. Through evaluating key events as well as introducing new archival material into the story, this lively biography challenges the established narrative to reveal the Brontë family as they've never been seen before.
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Blessings and disasters : a story of Alabama by Alexis OkeowoIn this emotional, perspective-shifting work that is both a memoir and a journalistic inquiry, Okeowo investigates her life, other Alabamians' lives, and the state's lesser-known histories, to examine why Alabama has been the stage for the most extreme results of the American experiment.
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Tonight in Jungleland : the making of Born to Run by Peter Ames CarlinA fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the making of Bruce Springsteen's ground-breaking album, Born to Run - one of the most iconic records in rock history. Tonight in Jungleland combines lush music writing with unprecedented inside access to Springsteen, his bandmates, and the full story behind every song.
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Ruth Asawa forged an unconventional path in everything she did. Her beloved fountains are now San Francisco icons, and her signature hanging-wire sculptures grace the MoMA, de Young, Getty, Whitney, and many more museums and galleries across America. Everything She Touched invites us to step into Asawa's story so we can admire her art. |
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This happened to me : a reckoning by Kate PricePrice describes how she broke free of that which had defined her childhood and went on to create a purpose-driven life and family, on her own terms. Eventually returning to the same Appalachian community to use her education and advocacy to help ensure children are given the attention, protection, and services that she never received.
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Coming up short : a memoir of America by Robert B. ReichFrom political economist, cabinet member, beloved professor, media presence, and bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, a deeply-felt, compelling memoir of growing up in a baby-boom America that made progress in certain areas, fell short in so many important ways, and still has lots of work to do.
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My next breath : a memoir by Jeremy RennerThe gripping and inspiring story of acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner's near-fatal accident, and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time.
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Sonita : My Fight Against Tyranny and My Escape to Freedom by Sonita AlizadaI n Sonita, the Afghan rap artist and activist shares the story of how she fled Afghanistan to pursue her dreams and evolved into a woman who is changing the world. She shares incredible highs, like winning the song writing contest that gave her the opportunity of a lifetime, and untold lows, like when the cruel Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, and how some of her family escaped, and how some were left behind.
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