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Popular Culture November 2016
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Delta lady : a memoir by Rita CoolidgeAn intimate portrait of the two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, who is a muse to some of the 20th-century's most influential rock musicians, reveals the strength, resilience and inner and outer beauty—as well as her strong sense of heritage and devotion to her family—that helped her survive and thrive the music world.
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Based on a true story : A Memoir
by Norm Macdonald
A possibly true memoir by the former SNL cast member, raconteur, gambler and stand-up comedian traces his origins in a rural Canadian town, to his epically disastrous appearance on Star Search, through his eventual stumbles into fame, a personal account that is imparted to a deeply disturbed ghost writer. A first book.
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On Bowie
by Rob Sheffield
A thoughtful and loving meditation on the life of the late David Bowie explores his creative legacy and the enduring and mutual connection he enjoyed with his fans.
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Sweet dreams are made of this : a life in music
by David A. Stewart
The prolific musician, songwriter, producer and member of Eurythmics discusses the parties, collaborations, relationships and creativity that spanned his blockbuster career from Tom Petty’s “Don’t Come Around Here No More” to Celine Dion’s “Taking Chances.”
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Paramount Studios, 1940-2000 : 1940-2000 by Marc Wanamaker This is the fascinating tale of Hollywood powerhouse Paramount Pictures from the time of World War II--a successful era for the studio--which was followed by a decade of decline due to the upstart medium of television. By the 1960s, the studio teetered on the brink of bankruptcy before rebounding, thanks to several 1970s blockbusters, such as Love Story, The Godfather, and Chinatown. The tale continues through the final decades of the 20th century when Paramount showcased some of the greatest hits in its history.
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Focus on: The Great Outdoors |
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Fire season : field notes from a wilderness lookout
by Philip Connors
The author discusses his time spent ten thousand feet above ground as a fire lookout in a remote part of New Mexico, a job where he witnessed some of the most amazing phenomena nature has to offer
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River : one man's journey down the Colorado, source to sea by Colin FletcherThe author of The Man Who Walked Through Time describes his 1,700-mile voyage down the Colorado River, from its source in the Wyoming Rockies to the sea, and the colorful landscapes and sites he encounters along the way.
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| You're Not Lost if You Can Still See the Truck: The Further Adventures of... by Bill HeaveyNeed a laugh? This witty essay collection should do, especially if you love fishing and hunting. But this book is more than just entertaining: The Wall Street Journal calls author Bill Heavey, who writes for Field & Stream, "one of the best magazine writers in America." Vividly detailing events from his life and his incredible outdoor adventures hither and yon, Heavey addresses weightier matters (the death of his daughter) amid the fun (things do occasionally go his way), but all are told with the warmth of an old friend, which fans of Bill Bryson should appreciate. |
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| Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl StrayedConfused and uncertain about the path her life was taking, 26-year-old writer Cheryl Strayed -- an inexperienced hiker -- set out on the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), walking solo from California, through Oregon, and on into Washington State. Though limited to one too-heavy backpack, she had plenty of emotional baggage with her too, and while her "unsentimental memoir" (Kirkus Reviews) is centered around her time on the trail and her dealings with snakes, bears, and blisters, readers should be aware that much of Wild discusses the troubles that sent her (back)packing, including the death of her mother, her heroin use, and her failed marriage. |
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| River Monsters: True Stories of the Ones that Didn't Get Away by Jeremy WadeTry this one if you're a fan of Animal Planet's River Monsters, you fish for fun, or you simply appreciate the great outdoors, traveling the world, or a great story well told. From Thailand and India to the Amazon and Alaska, author and TV host Jeremy Wade shares stories of tracking monster fish that weigh nearly 650 pounds (the Mekong giant catfish) or of those that are more likely to attack than swim by...but other adventures also await (including that time he was arrested as a spy, or the time his plane went down). Pick this one up for some vicarious thrills. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Lambton County Library 787 Broadway St. Wyoming, Ontario N0N1T0 519-845-3324www.lclibrary.ca |
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