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The Never-Ending Present : The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip by Michael BarclayIn the first print biography of the Tragically Hip, Michael Barclay talks to dozens of the band's peers and friends about not just the Hip's music but about the opening bands, the American albatross, the band's role in Canadian culture, and Gord Downie's role in reconciliation with Indigenous people. When Downie announced he had terminal cancer and decided to take the Hip on the road one more time, the tour became another Terry Fox moment; this time, Canadians got to witness an embattled hero reach the finish line. This is a book not just for fans of the band: it's for anyone interested in how culture can spark national conversations.
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Armed and dangerous : memoirs of a Chicago policewoman
by Gina Gallo
A female police officer chronicles her sixteen-year career on the beat in Chicago, covering every angle of the job, from rescuing women from domestic violence to killing a man four days out of the academy.
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| The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath by Leslie JamisonWhat it is: a candid and galvanizing memoir of Leslie Jamison's recovery from the alcohol addiction that dominated her 20s. What's inside: perceptive profiles of famous alcoholics throughout history -- including writer Raymond Carver and singer Billie Holiday -- that explore the link between addiction and creativity. Try this next: Olivia Laing's The Trip to Echo Spring: On Writers and Drinking. |
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| The Duchess: Camilla Parker Bowles and the Love Affair That Rocked the Crown by Penny JunorWhat it's about: Royal biographer Penny Junor sympathetically delves into the life of "the other woman" deemed responsible for the dissolution of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's marriage. Topics include: Camilla's romance with Charles prior to his marriage; how she handled her highly publicized vilification once their extramarital affair was revealed. Is it for you? This persuasive portrait recasts Camilla from reviled to redeemed, arguing that her support of the royal family strengthens their standing. |
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Eat the apple : a memoir
by Matt Young
A combat veteran and writing instructor traces the darkly comic story of his youth and masculinity as they were shaped in an age of continuous war, describing how he joined the Marines as a way to temper his reckless nature before enduring three Iraq deployments shaped by Marine Corps culture and the misguided motivations that compel young men in wartime.
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| Publishing: A Writer's Memoir by Gail GodwinWhat it's about: novelist Gail Godwin's 50-year career as a writer, during which she navigated the evolving corporatization of the publishing industry. What's inside: Black and white line drawings by architect Frances Halsband complement Godwin's illuminating prose. Further reading: Godwin previously published her journals from 1961-1969 in the two-volume The Making of a Writer. |
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The imaginary girlfriend : a memoir by John IrvingThe author combines a portrait of the world of amateur wrestling which he remained a part of well into middle age with a memoir that portrays a father's dedication to his children. He also describes his progress in becoming a writer which lead to working at a draft dodger's college and a sojourn in Canada.
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On writing : a memoir of the craft by Stephen KingA dual autobiography and primer on writing follows King's childhood and coming of age, the struggling years that led to the creation of his first novel, his personal demons, and his recommendations on developing the writer's craft. For writers, fans of Steven King and people who like a good story to read.
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| Manderley Forever: A Biography of Daphne Du Maurier by Tatiana de RosnayWhat it is: a compelling portrait of prolific author Daphne Du Maurier (Rebecca, Jamaica Inn), whose popularity throughout her career did not translate to critical praise -- she was often inaccurately (and dismissively) called a romance novelist. What sets it apart: Through extensive research and insights from family members, Tatiana de Rosnay depicts the depth of Du Maurier's talents and influence, affording her the admiration that eluded her in life. |
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| Where the Past Begins: A Writer's Memoir by Amy TanWhat it is: a captivating, nonlinear chronicle of the forces that have shaped Amy Tan's writing, including her tumultuous upbringing and her love of music and drawing. Featuring: Tan's difficult mother, in whom her fiction fans will recognize a familiar character type. For fans of: reflective literary memoirs like Richard Ford's Between Them. |
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