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NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers @ the LibraryOctober 2015
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Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end
by Atul Gawande
A prominent surgeon argues against modern medical practices that extend life at the expense of quality of life while isolating the dying, outlining suggestions for freer, more fulfilling approaches to death that enable more dignified and comfortable choices.
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The Wright brothers
by David G McCullough
Chronicles the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the Wright brothers, sharing insights into the disadvantages that challenged their lives and their mechanical ingenuity. By the Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author of Truman.
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Accidental saints : confessions from a religious (but not so spiritual) life
by Nadia Bolz-Weber
Bolz-Weber invites readers into a surprising encounter with what she calls 'a religious but not-so-spiritual life.' Tattooed, angry, and profane, this former standup comic turned pastor stubbornly, sometimes hilariously, resists the God she feels called to serve. But God keeps showing up in the least likely of people--a church-loving agnostic, a drag queen, a felonious Bishop and a gun-toting member of the NRA. As she lives and worships alongside these 'accidental saints,' Nadia is swept into firsthand encounters with grace--a gift that feels to her less like being wrapped in a warm blanket and more like being hit with a blunt instrument.
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1944 : FDR and the year that changed history
by Jay Winik
The best-selling author of April 1865 chronicles the events of 1944 to reveal how the Allies nearly lost World War II, citing the pivotal contributions of FDR, Churchill and Stalin.
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Modern romance
by Aziz Ansari
The acclaimed stand-up comedian and Emmy Award-nominated star of Parks and Recreation evaluates how technology is shaping today's romances, citing the work of forefront social scientists while considering the differences between courtships of the past and present.
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The art of memoir
by Mary Karr
The best-selling author of The Liar's Club and renowned Syracuse University professor builds on her memoirs and literary anecdotes to outline her personal writing process while identifying the elements of a successful memoir.
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Fast girl : a life spent running from madness
by Suzy Favor Hamilton
A poignant account by the Olympic athlete and high-end escort reveals her struggles with manic depression and bipolar disorder, exploring how mental illness both drove her competitively and painfully challenged her personal life.
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