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New BiographiesApril 2016
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The immortal Irishman : the Irish revolutionary who became an American hero
by Timothy Egan
Places the improbable life of Great Famine orator and revolutionary hero Thomas Francis Meagher against a backdrop of Irish-American history, detailing his leadership during Irish uprisings, service with the Irish Brigade and achievements as the territorial governor of Montana. By a National Book Award-winning author.
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The iceberg : A Memoir
by Marion Coutts
An award-winning memoir by the nationally exhibited artist and writer lyrically meditates on family, love and language as experienced in the two years leading up to her Independent art critic husband's death from a brain tumor.
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Drawing blood : a memoir
by Molly Crabapple
An underground artist and journalist presents a memoir of her years between September 11 and the Occupy movement in New York City to discuss the impact of historical events on her work and her decision to become a witness journalist.
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Rightful heritage : Franklin D. Roosevelt and the land of America
by Douglas Brinkley
The New York Times best-selling author of The Wilderness Warrior examines the environmental legacy of FDR and the New Deal, evaluating the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps and the dozens of State Park systems that were protected by his decisions.
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Pierre Bonnard : Painting Arcadia
by Guy Cogeval
This lavishly illustrated volume examines the genius of Pierre Bonnard, whose utopian vision bridged both Impressionism and modernism.
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The civil wars of Julia Ward Howe : a biography
by Elaine Showalter
Describes the life of the woman who wrote The Battle Hymn of the Republic, who worked tirelessly as an outspoken abolitionist and women's rights activist while she wrote and published poems and raised six children.
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The rise of a prairie statesman : the life and times of George McGovern
by Thomas J. Knock
A major portrait of the 1972 Democratic presidential candidate who became one of America's most respected critics of the Vietnam War traces his Depression-era South Dakota childhood, wartime military service, establishment of the school lunch program and rise in the 1960s political arena.
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Charlotte Bront : a fiery heart
by Claire Harman
Draws on personal correspondence in a profile of the author of Jane Eyre that examines the role of unrequited love in shaping her literary life, from her hopeless crush on a headmistress' husband to the love for a publisher that would lead to her marriage. By the award-winning author of Jane's Fame.
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United : thoughts on finding common ground and advancing the common good
by Cory Booker
The rising U.S. Senator and former mayor of Newark, New Jersey, outlines a case for emphasizing connection and compassion to guide the nation toward a better future, sharing specific recommendations for criminal justice, economic equality and environmental responsibility.
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