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Biography and Memoir Februrary 2024 |
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| Songs on Endless Repeat: Essays and Outtakes by Anthony Veasna So; foreword by Jonathan DeeNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, and more, Anthony Veasna So's second posthumous collection of both new and previously published essays is "a bittersweet testament to an astounding talent" (Publishers Weekly). For fans of: How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee. |
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| Into Siberia: George Kennan's Epic Journey Through the Brutal, Frozen Heart of Russia by Gregory J. WallanceHistorian Gregory J. Wallance's compelling and richly detailed biography of George Kennan chronicles the American explorer's 1885 expedition to Siberia, where he investigated Russia's penal colony system. Further reading: Kennan's own account of his expedition, Tent Life in Siberia: An Incredible Account of Adventure, Travel, and Survival. |
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| The Counterfeit Countess: The Jewish Woman Who Rescued Thousands of Poles During the... by Elizabeth B. White & Joanna SliwaHistorians Elizabeth B. White and Joanna Sliwa's moving account chronicles the daring wartime exploits of Polish Jewish mathematician Josephine Janina Mehlberg, who posed as a countess and helped save thousands of Poles imprisoned at Majdanek concentration camp during World War II. For fans of: Irena's Children: A True Story of Courage by Tilar J. Mazzeo. |
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Pure wit : the revolutionary life of Margaret Cavendish
by Francesca Peacock
Shining on a light on the remarkable—and in her time scandalous—17th century writer who pioneered the science fiction novel, this biography of the brilliant, courageous proto-feminist largely forgotten by history chronicles her complex and controversial life. Illustrations.
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Rental person who does nothing : a memoir
by Shoji Morimoto
The author shares his unique perspective on how we look at work, relationships and life, and how we often have trouble talking about the things most important to us, with the people closest to us. Illustrations.
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More : a memoir of open marriage
by Molly Roden Winter
The author, in this unputdownable memoir of love, desire and personal growth, shares how she and her husband embarked on an unexpected open marriage, allowing her to explore her sexuality but causing her to grapple with her past and what it means to be both a mother and her truest self.
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Only say good things : surviving Playboy and finding myself
by Crystal Hefner
A world-renowned model, advocate, entrepreneur and wife of the late Hugh Hefner provides a fascinating look behind-the-scenes at a powerful cultural icon and brand, revealing the objectification and misogyny of the Playboy mansion and sharing her transformative journey to a person who finally recognized her true worth. Illustrations.
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Dear Sister: A Memoir of Secrets, Survival, and Unbreakable Bonds
by Michelle Horton
In her heartwrenching debut memoir exploring the failures of the American criminal justice system, Michelle Horton chronicles her ongoing efforts to get her sister, Nikki, released from prison following her 2019 conviction for killing her abuser. Try this next: Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice by Cristina Rivera Garza.
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Secrets of the sun : a memoir
by Mako Yoshikawa
"A memoir about a daughter trying to understand her father's genius, mental illness, violence, and past. Touches on Japanese culture, immigration, racism, WWII, and the Asian American experience"
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Slow noodles : a Cambodian memoir of love, loss, and family recipes
by Chantha Nguon
Sharing over 20 Khmer recipes, a Cambodian refugee recounts her life after the dictator Pol Pot tore her country apart in the 1970s, showing how she relied on her beloved mother's“slow noodles” approach to healing and to cooking—one that prioritizes time and care over expediency. Illustrations.
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Troubled : a memoir of foster care, family, and social class
by Rob Kim Henderson
In this unflinching portrait of shattered families, desperation and determination, the author, born to a drug-addicted mother, recounts growing up in foster care, and despite his military career, undergraduate education from Yale and a PhD from Cambridge, he argues that stability at home is more important than external accomplishments.
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Splinters : another kind of love story
by Leslie Jamison
From the New York Times best-selling author of The Recovering and The Empathy Exams comes the riveting story of rebuilding a life after the end of a marriage—an exploration of motherhood, art and new love. Illustrations.
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Focus on: Black History Month
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| Bessie Smith: A Poet's Biography of a Blues Legend by Jackie KayFormer National Poet of Scotland Jackie Kay's intimate and lyrical biography of Bessie Smith explores how the trailblazing blues singer's legacy endures, particularly for Kay herself. Try this next: Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters by Lynnée Denise. |
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| With Her Fist Raised: Dorothy Pitman Hughes and the Transformative Power of Black... by Laura L. LovettUniversity of Pittsburgh history professor Laura L. Lovett celebrates the accomplishments of feminist activist and Ms. magazine and Women's Action Alliance cofounder Dorothy Pittman Hughes in this "well-written biography [that] fills a huge gap in the history of American feminism" (Library Journal). Try this next: 50 Years of Ms.: The Best of the Pathfinding Magazine That Ignited a Revolution, edited by Katherine Spillar. |
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