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Biography and Memoir March 2017
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Waiting for first light : my ongoing battle with PTSD
by Roméo Dallaire
A retired general and leading humanitarian recalls his struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder following years of witnessing genocide in Rwanda, a diagnosis that led to his dismissal from the Canadian Forces in 2000
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Born a crime : stories from a South African childhood
by Trevor Noah
The host of The Daily Show With Trevor Noah traces his wild coming of age during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed, offering insight into the farcical aspects of the political and social systems of today's world.
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Testimony
by Robbie Robertson
A memoir by the influential rock artist traces his half-Jewish, half-Mohawk upbringing in Toronto, his early years with rockabilly legend Ronnie Hawkins, the rise of The Band, the stories behind his iconic songs and The Band's famous farewell concert, The Last Waltz.
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The elephants in my backyard : a memoir
by Rajiv Surendra
An actor describes how getting a copy of Life of Pi while filming Mean Girls in 2003 completely changed the trajectory of his life and discusses what it is like to follow your passion, dream big and fail.
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Born to run
by Bruce Springsteen
In a personal account inspired by the remarkable 2009 Super Bowl halftime show, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer traces his life from his childhood in a Catholic New Jersey family and the musical experiences that prompted his career to the rise of the E Street Band and the stories behind some of his most famous songs.
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Contemporary and Historic Women
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| Isabella: The Warrior Queen by Kirstin DowneyWhen Europe was beginning its transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, one of the most powerful monarchs was Isabella I of Castile. Though she's typically named second in the pair "Ferdinand and Isabella," she was the sovereign Queen, who unified Spain in an era of frequent wars, forced Moors and Jews to convert to Catholicism under threat of banishment, and funded Columbus' voyages to the Western Hemisphere on behalf of Spanish expansion. In Isabella, historian Kirstin Downey demonstrates why she was one of the most significant women in history. This detailed, engaging portrait displays the queen's "fingerprints on Renaissance culture and religion" (Publishers Weekly). |
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Shockaholic
by Carrie Fisher
In a book infused with her trademark incisive wit, the author of Wishful Drinking takes readers on a rollicking, behind the scenes tour of the Star Wars phenomenon.
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| Somewhere Inside: One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fight to Bring her Home by Laura Ling and Lisa LingIn March 2009, American citizen Laura Ling and her translator Euna Lee were working on a documentary near the border between China and North Korea when they were captured, tried for trespassing and "hostile acts," and sentenced to hard labor. Laura's sister, journalist Lisa Ling, launched a campaign for their release that involved a worldwide media appeal and solicited support from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, among other prominent leaders. In Somewhere Inside, Laura and Lisa relate their ordeals in alternating chapters, revealing the sisters' persistent faith and unwavering love over the five months of Laura and Euna's captivity. |
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| The Bolter by Frances OsborneIn 1982, when author Frances Osborne was 13, she was reading the London Sunday Times when she found a compelling photo showing an elegant woman, Idina Sackville, framed between two elephant tusks. When Frances' parents saw what she had discovered, they broke the news to her that the notorious Idina was her great-grandmother. This revelation eventually led Frances to trace Idina's life and write The Bolter -- a choice of title that reflects Idina's nickname, inspired by her serial marriages and over-the-top behavior. For more on the prominent but often unconventional Sackville family, try Juliet Nicolson's A House Full of Daughters. |
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HRC : state secrets and the rebirth of Hillary Clinton
by Jonathan Allen
Chronicles the return of Hillary Clinton from her primary defeat and achievements as Secretary of State through her consideration as a presidential candidate for the 2016 election, covering such topics as her decision to join the 44th President's cabinet and her relationship with Obama.
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