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Biography and Memoir April 2017
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| Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin by Sybrina Fulton and Tracy MartinIn Rest in Power, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, Trayvon Martin's parents, chronicle their reactions to their son's death as they recount the details of his final days, the trial of the man who killed him, and subsequent events. They build a loving portrait of their son as they relate the memories of family and friends. Telling Trayvon's story in alternating chapters, they provide information that's missing from news reports and offer food for thought in the national controversy that followed this death and the subsequent deaths in Ferguson, MO, Charleston, SC, and other places. This is a "brave, heart-rending narrative," says Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. |
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Spider from Mars : my life with Bowie
by Mick Woodmansey
The last surviving member of David Bowie’s band The Spiders From Mars, which helped launch his Ziggy Stardust persona and made him a star, shares never-before-told stories and photographs; offers details of the album sessions; and recalls the wild tours, eccentric characters and the rock ‘n roll excess that drove the band apart.
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Jonathan Swift : the reluctant rebel
by John Stubbs
A detailed portrait of the man behind Gulliver's Travels traces his early loss of a parent, the contradictions that marked his character and his achievements as a political writer and dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. Illustrations
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In the midnight hour : the life & soul of Wilson Pickett
by Tony Fletcher
Looks at the life and music career of prominent soul singer Wilson Pickett, chronicling the performer's rise to stardom and his self-destructive fall into alcohol and drug addiction before ending his career on a high note with a Grammy-nominated album
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I hate everyone, except you
by Clinton Kelly
A snarky collection of essays by the Emmy Award-winning moderator of The Chew charts his journey from a misfit youth to an awkward adult, exploring his haphazard experiences with 1980s porn, Jersey's premiere water parks, his sister's cheerleading endeavors, a life-threatening mud bath and more
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Dear friend, from my life I write to you in your life
by Yiyun Li
A first nonfiction book by the award-winning author of Kinder Than Solitude presents a searing response to George Orwell's question, "Why write?" while exploring the influence of such writers as William Trevor, Katherine Mansfield and Marianne Moore on her literary career.
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Cheech is not my real name : but don't call me Chong!
by Cheech Marin
A long-awaited memoir by the counterculture legend describes his coming of age at a dynamic period in history, discussing how he formed one of the most successful comedy duos of all time, became representative of the recreational drug movement, forged a successful solo career and amassed a collection of renowned Chicano art. 75,000 first printing.
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Arthur and Sherlock : Conan Doyle and the creation of Holmes
by Michael Sims
The author of The Story of Charlotte's Web explores the rich events behind the creation of young Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective, revealing the impact of his early poverty and medical experience on the development of his characters and stories.
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| Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films by Molly HaskellIn this biography of award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg, acclaimed critic Molly Haskell relates his films' content to his Jewish background, his childhood, and his development as a director. An entry in the Yale University Press Jewish Lives series, this work highlights Judaism's impact on the director's work but emphasizes the films themselves, their impact on movie audiences, and Spielberg's mastery as a director. Whether you're a Spielberg fan, a movie buff, or just curious about the man behind Jaws, E.T., and Schindler's List, don't miss this up-to-date profile of an American cultural icon. |
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| Words Without Music: A Memoir by Philip GlassAs a young man, while striving to achieve recognition for his musical works, award-winning composer Philip Glass installed drywall, moved furniture, drove a New York City cab, and even taught himself plumbing. Glass eventually became known for his innovative approach to composition, which incorporates multicultural musical, literary, and philosophical influences. He reveals himself in Words Without Music as an engaging storyteller, creating a colloquial, vivid, and unpretentious self-portrait that will appeal to any reader -- not just classical music fans. |
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| Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin by David RitzAretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, started her career as a child prodigy in gospel music, leaving her native Detroit for New York while still a teenager. Now, at age 75, she's regarded as one of the all-time musical greats. Acclaimed music critic David Ritz chronicles her life in Respect, starting with her Detroit roots and continuing through her early career, rise to fame, and waning popularity after disco took over the charts. Ritz also examines her personal struggles with insecurity, her weight, and alcohol, as well as the vicissitudes of the music business, while praising her support of social causes. This is a realistic and respectful assessment of a complex and immensely talented woman. |
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| Prince: Inside the Music and the Masks by Ronin RoPrince Rogers Nelson was born in 1958 to two jazz musicians, whose limited professional success was astronomically surpassed by Prince's career. His untimely death last year at age 57 took away an iconic popular figure whose innovative productions outstripped other performers' on the Billboard charts. In this detailed biography, entertainment journalist Ronin Ro traces not only Prince's revolutionary musical career, but his phenomenal ability to win recording contracts while still a teenager and his relationships with his backup band and with younger musicians he mentored. Ro's vigorous narrative offers a vivid snapshot of the musical era that was defined by Prince's magic. |
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| Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir by Linda RonstadtSinger Linda Ronstadt has led an amazingly normal life for someone so talented and successful. Recalling her childhood in Arizona and her family's musical heritage, her early singing work, her award-winning solo career, and her collaboration and friendships with such musicians as Rubén Fuentes, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris, Simple Dreams focuses on music and what it means to Ronstadt. She discusses her reasons for choosing different paths, some of which her friends considered too risky, but most of which brought her personal satisfaction and popular and critical acclaim. This engaging and illuminating memoir will please fans of Ronstadt and readers interested in contemporary musical history. |
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