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New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Best Sellers
May 22, 2016
1. The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss
by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt 

Mother and son discuss their relationship and difficult family history
2. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
by Angela Duckworth

A psychologist and consultant argues that passion and perseverance are the keys to success.
3. Hamilton: The Revolution
by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter

The libretto of the Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, annotated by its creator, along with backstage photos, a production history and interviews with the case.
4. Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting
by Lesley Stahl

The reporter investigates how "grandmothering" transforms a woman's life.
5. When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi

A memoir by a physician who received a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36.
6. Five Easy Theses: Common-Sense Solutions to America's Greatest Economic Challenges
by James M. Stone

An executive and philanthropist discusses five domestic policy problems and offers solutions.
7. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
by Phil Knight

A memoir by the founder of Nike.
8. The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time
by Arianna Huffington

What scientific research reveals about the dangers of sleep deprivation, and tips for achieving better sleep habits.
9. Five Presidents: My Extraordinary Journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford
by Clint Hill with Lisa McCubbin

A retired Secret Service agent discusses his experience with presidents from Eisenhower to Ford.
10. First Women: The Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies
by Kate Andersen Brower

The 10 first ladies since 1960, based on interviews with White House staff, social secretaries and friends, by the author of The Residence.
11. Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor
by Clinton Romesha

The deadly 13-hour battle for a remote combat outpost in Afghanistan in 2009, by a soldier who received the Medal of Honor.
12. Ruthless: Scientology, My Son David Miscavige, and Me
by Ron Miscavige

The father of Scientology's leader criticizes his management of the organization.
13. Between the World and Me
by Ta-Nehisi Coates

A meditation on race in America; winner of the National Book Award.
14. Paul McCartney: The Life
by Philip Norman

A life, by the author of Shout! The Beatles in Their Generation and John Lennon.
15. The Romanovs: 1613-1918
by Simon Sebag Montefiore

A full history of the dynasty, from rise to apogee to fall.
16. The Third Wave: An Entrepreneur's Vision of the Future
by Steve Case

In the current era, entrepreneurs will use technology to revolutionize various sectors of the economy.
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A version of this list appears in the May 22, 2016 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending May 7, 2016.


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