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Maidby Stephanie LandAn economic hardship journalist describes the years she worked in low-pay domestic work under wealthy employers, contrasting the privileges of the upper-middle class to the realities of the overworked laborers supporting them.Genre: Autobiographies and memoirs; Society and cultureTone: InspiringWriting Style: Candid
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Inheritanceby Dani ShapiroA memoir about identity, paternity, and family secrets--a real-time exploration of the staggering discovery the author made last year about her father, and her struggle to piece together the hidden story of her own life.Genre: Autobiographies and memoirs; Family and relationships;Storyline: Own voicesTone: Reflective; Thought-provokingWriting Style: Candid; Engaging; Lyrical; Thoughtful
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The unwinding of the miracleby Julie Yip-WilliamsAn unconventional memoir by a young mother with Stage IV metastatic cancer describes her experiences as a blind Vietnamese political refugee-turned-Harvard-educated lawyer before terminal illness inspired her to share her story. Genre: Autobiographies and memoirsStoryline: Own voicesTone: Heartwrenching; ReflectiveWriting Style: Candid
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Era of ignitionby Amber TamblynA passionate manifesto with personal stories, anecdotes, and opinions from the front lines of modern American womanhood from actor, filmmaker, and activist poet Amber Tamblyn -- a deeply personal exploration of feminism in today's divisive world. Genre: Essays; Life stories; Society and culture Storyline: Issue-oriented Tone: Impassioned; Liberal; Reflective Writing Style: Compelling
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Genre: Society and culture; Life stories Writing Style: Compelling Tone: Reflective; Somber; Urgent
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An Arabian journeyby Levison WoodFollowing in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, this is Levison Wood's account of his most complex expedition yet: circumnavigating the Arabian Peninsula. He seeks to challenge our perceptions of an often misunderstood part of the world, seeing how the region has changed and examining the stories we don't often hear about in the media.Genre: Adventure writing; Travel WritingTone: Self-deprecatingWriting Style: Compelling; Descriptive
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Europe : a natural history by Tim F. FlanneryChief councilor of the Australian Climate Council and paleontologist Flannery offers a definitive natural history of Europe from 100 million years ago to today's climate- and extinction-driven efforts to rewild. Genre: Science Writing, History WritingStoryline: SweepingWriting Style: Accessible; Engaging
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On the future : prospects for humanity by Martin J. ReesA world-renowned scientist and the author of Our Final Hour offers a provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science, arguing that humans must think differently and harness technologies in the correct way to ensure their survival.Genre: Politics and global affairs; Science WritingTone: Hopeful; Impassioned; Sobering; Thought-provokingWriting Style: Compelling
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Empty planet : the shock of global population decline by Darrell Jay BrickerFor half a century, statisticians, pundits, and politicians have warned that a burgeoning population will soon overwhelm the earth's resources. But a growing number of experts are sounding a different alarm. Rather than continuing to increase exponentially, they argue, the global population is headed for a steep decline—and in many countries, that decline has already begun.Genre: Politics and global affairs; Society and cultureWriting Style: Accessible; Engaging
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Girl, stop apologizingby Rachel HollisThe best-selling author of Girl, Wash Your Face and founder of TheChicSite.com urges women to stop feeling self-conscious about their ambitions and to start pursuing their dreams with confidence, outlining specific behaviors that promote moving forward Genre: Self-help; Life stories; Society and culture Tone: Funny; Inspiring Writing Style: Candid
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Gmorning, gnight! : little pep talks for me & you by Lin-Manuel MirandaThe creator and star of Hamilton presents an illustrated book of affirmations to provide inspiration at the beginning and end of each day.Genre: Self-help; Humor writing; Society and cultureTone: Inspiring; Reflective; Upbeat; WhimsicalWriting Style: EngagingIllustration: Black-and-white
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Brave, not perfect : fear less, fail more, and live bolder by Reshma SaujaniThe founder of the Girls Who Code nonprofit shares insights into the toxic cultural standards affecting girls today, explaining how girls can transition from perfectionism to more courageous practices that understand the value of imperfection.Genre: Society and cultureTone: InspiringWriting Style: Engaging; Persuasive
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Homes : a refugee story by Abu Bakr Al RabeeahThis is the story of Abu Bakr al Rabeeah, a young boy whose family moved from Iraq to Syria just before the start of the Syrian civil war. In 2014 his family finally found safety in immigrating to Edmonton, Canada. "Deeply moving, this heartbreaking and quick read is packed with violence and fear, but always the love of family and friends brings people through." -- Kelly
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