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Popular Culture March 2021
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Unfinished : a memoir by Priyanka ChopraWho it's about: Priyanka is an Indian singer, actress and producer and was also named as one of Time magazines most 100 influential people. What's inside: The popular actress reveals her journey of self-discovery through her childhood in India, her teenage years in the United States, her success in beauty competitions, the challenges and triumphs of her acting career, and her marriage to Nick Jonas. Reviewers say: Chopra Jonas’ memoir captures the excitement of an Indian teenager launched into fame and moving rapidly from a national to an international stage. -Booklist
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Who it's about: Award winning producer Mike Nichols. What's inside: The author of Pictures at a Revolution draws on interviews with such notables as Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks to document the remarkable creative achievements and private struggles of entertainment wunderkind, Mike Nichols.
What reviewers say: Like the best biographies, Harris brings his subject's life and work together in a perfectly unified whole. -Booklist
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| Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas by Alexi PappasWhat it's about: In the aftermath of her mother's suicide, which happened when she was five, Alexi Pappas sought an adventurous life, becoming a filmmaker and record-setting Olympic runner.
Why you might like it: Pappas' candid debut offers an inspiring roadmap to overcoming hardships and following your dreams.
Want a taste? "This book is about making a life, not just living a life. We will grow up together here." |
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| You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories About Racism by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar Starring: NYC-based comedian and Late Night with Seth Meyers writer Amber Ruffin; and her sister Lacey Lamar, who lives in Omaha, NE.
What's inside: Lacey's firsthand accounts of the racist treatment she's received living in the Midwest, paired with the sisters' funny yet frank commentary on each incident and illustrative photographs.
Who it's for: With its conversational tone, this “must-read” (Library Journal) will appeal to Black women who can relate to the authors' experiences and to readers looking for eye-opening insights on racism. |
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Who it's about: Singer and actress Michelle Williams who also made up one third of the singing group Destiny's Child.
What it's about: Acclaimed musical artist Michelle Williams shares the intimate, never-before-told story of how, even in the midst of enormous fame and success, she battled depression, leading her to find her true calling as an advocate for mental health--especially her own. Why you might like it: Michelle courageously shares the hidden secrets that nearly ended her life; the importance of her faith, family, and friends; and the lessons she learned about prioritizing her mental health.
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Seriously...I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneresWhat it is: Like Ellen herself, these essays are charming, quirky, and witty, at times veering into the absurd; they're also on a host of diverse topics loosely arranged around the idea of "happiness" and how Ellen herself has found it. What's inside: From advice on "How to Be a Supermodel" to her thoughts on haikus to more serious discussions on gay marriage and the dangers of stereotypes, this collection will delight fans.
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| The Princess Diarist by Carrie FisherWhat it is: actress Carrie Fisher's self-deprecating behind-the-scenes account of making the first Star Wars movie at age 19.
Featuring: Fisher's earnest diary entries and poems written during the film's production, which reveal her crush on (and eventual affair with) co-star Harrison Ford; her present-day recollections on the relationship.
Want a taste? “If Harrison was unable to see that I had feelings for him (at least five, but sometimes as many as seven) then he wasn't as smart as I thought he was -- as I knew he was." |
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Yes please by Amy PoehlerWhat it is: A first-person account by the Golden Globe-winning actress best known for her work on Parks and Recreation and Saturday Night Live What's inside: Includes coverage of such topics as her relationships with caregivers and her friendship with Tina Fey. Reviewers say: With so much to enjoy and absorb, you may even want to carry this book around, reread it, and underline pertinent-to-your-own-life sentences, which would be perfectly reasonable, except for the fact that it's so darn heavy. -Booklist
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| Everything's Trash, But It's Okay by Phoebe Robinson; foreword by Ilana GlazerWhat it is: comedian Phoebe Robinson's irreverent follow-up to the New York Times bestselling You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain.
Essays include: "The Top Ten Non-Trash Moments of My Life;" "Meeting Bono Twice Was My Reparations;" "How to Be Alone and Only Mildly Hate and Lukewarm Love It."
Try this next: For another freewheeling essay collection by a witty multi-hyphenate, try Samantha Irby's We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. |
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| Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali WongWhat is: an upbeat and unfiltered collection of letters addressed to comedian Ali Wong's toddler-age daughters, offering hard-won advice from her life on and off the stage.
Topics include: Wong's Vietnamese Chinese upbringing; early career failings; marriage and motherhood; hobnobbing with celebrities.
Reviewers say: "A down-to-earth collection that is raw but not irreverent" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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