January 2022 list by Donalee Jacobs |
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America's Original Sin
by John Rhodehamel
On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln as the president watched a production of Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre. Lincoln died the next morning. Twelve days later, Booth himself was fatally shot by a Union soldier after an extensive manhunt. The basic outline of this story is well known; what has been obscured is Booth's motivation for the act, which remains widely misunderstood nearly 160 years later. In this new book, John Rhodehamel argues that Booth's primary motivation for his heinous crime was a growing commitment to white supremacy.
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The Art of More: How Mathematics Created Civilization
by Michael Brooks
A science writer with a PhD in quantum physics reveals how mathematics is one of the foundational innovations that has catapulted humanity from a nomadic existence to civilization, and has been shaping our world ever since.
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The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation
by Rosemary Sullivan
Using a new technology, recently discovered documents and sophisticated investigative techniques, a retired FBI agent and a Cold Case Team painstakingly pieced together the months leading to the infamous arrest of Anne Frank and her family—and came to a shocking conclusion.
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Clean(ish)
by Gin Stephens
The author shows how to become clean(ish) where it counts: you'll learn how to eat (mostly) clean and live (mainly) clean to unlock your body's natural ability to self-clean. Instead of aiming for perfection (which is impossible) or changing everything at once (which is hard, and never leads to lasting results), you'll cut through the confusion, lose the fear, and embrace the freedom that comes from becoming clean(ish). As you learn how to lower your toxic load through small changes, smart swaps, and simple solutions, you'll evolve simply and easily toward a clean(ish) lifestyle that works for you.
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Eat Right for Your Inflammation Type
by Maggie Berghoff
An entrepreneur and health consultant provides a targeted plan to help readers identify their inflammation source, whether it be from hormones, digestive issues, stress, allergies or arthritis and then make lifestyle changes and prepare tailored recipes to help promote healing.
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Emotional: How Feelings Shape Our Thinking
by Leonard Mlodinow
Examines how current research shows how our emotions are as key to our sense of well-being as our thoughts, and how we can use them to overcome frustration, fear and anxiety and lead happier, more well-balanced lives.
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George V: Never a Dull Moment
by Jane Ridley
From a historian of the British monarchy comes a detailed biography of a long-overlooked king who reimagined the Crown in the aftermath of World War I and whose marriage was an epic romance.
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I Didn't Do the Thing Today: Letting Go of Productivity Guilt
by Madeleine Dore
Explores the concept of productivity guilt, which includes comparison to others, striving for perfection and too-great expectations and explains instead how to find value in each day, rather than dwell on what we did or didn't complete.
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Joseph Smith for President
by Spencer W. McBride
In 1844, Joseph Smith, the controversial founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had amassed a national following of some 25,000 believers-and a militia of some 2,500 men. In this year, his priority was protecting the lives and civil rights of his people. Having failed to win the support of any of the presidential contenders for these efforts, Smith launched his own renegade campaign for the White House, one that would end with his assassination at the hands of an angry mob. Spencer W. McBride tells the story of Smith's quixotic but consequential run for the White House and shows how his calls for religious freedom helped to shape the American political system we know today.
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The Last Slave Ship
by Ben Raines
This extraordinary true story of the last ship to carry enslaved people to America recounts its perilous journey, its rediscovery and its complex legacy—and how America continues to struggle with the traumatic past of slavery and the ways in which racial oppression continue to this day.
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Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision
by Sophie J. Bakri
Having good eyesight is essential for almost every activity we do, but an estimated 93 million adults in the United States are at high risk for serious vision loss. Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision is a comprehensive guide to understanding common vision problems, preventing age-related eye disorders, and keeping your eyes healthy at every stage of life.
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Organizing for the Rest of Us
by Dana K. White
The author shows us how to make great organizing strides with minimal effort through 100 organizing tips and bite-sized workable solutions to break through every organizational struggle you have—for good.
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Rise: My Story
by Lindsey Vonn
One of the most decorated female skiers of all time and a fixture in the American sports landscape for almost 20 years shares her incredible journey, offering a fascinating glimpse into the relentless pursuit of her limits, which pushed her body and mind past their breaking points.
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Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy
by Jamie Raskin
Congressman Jamie Raskin tells the story of the 45 days at the start of 2021 that permanently changed his life—and his family’s—as he confronted the painful loss of his son to suicide, lived through the violent insurrection in our nation’s Capitol and led the impeachment effort to hold President Trump accountable for inciting the political violence.
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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
by Julie Smith
Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr. Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health in her debut book.
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