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Biography - Real people to inspire you
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The dead inside : a true story
by Cyndy Etler
The author describes her youth as a runaway at age fourteen and how she was sent to a corrupt recovery facility where she faced intimidation and unconventional treatment
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Vincent van Gogh
by Valerie Bodden
"A biography of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, examining his contributions to the Post-Impressionist style and his early death, as well as many of his greatest paintings"
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Pablo Picasso
by Jennifer Fandel
"A biography of Spanish-born artist Pablo Picasso, examining his development of the Cubist style and his social commentary, as well as many of his greatest paintings"
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Michelangelo
by Adele Richardson
"A biography of Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo, examining his masterful commissions and papal relationships, as well as some of his most enduring works"
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Frank Lloyd Wright
by Jennifer Fandel
"A biography of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, examining his design influence and development of the Prairie School style, as well as some of his most famous structures"
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Every falling star : the true story of how I survived and escaped North Korea
by Sungju Lee
"This is YA nonfiction. It's the memoir of a boy named Sungju who grew up in North Korea and, at the age of twelve, was forced to live on the streets and fend for himself after his parents disappeared. Finally, after years of being homeless and living with a gang, Sungju is reunited with his maternal grandparents and, eventually, his father"
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Samurai rising : the epic life of Minamoto Yoshitsune
by Pamela S Turner
The award-winning author of Life on Earth—and Beyond documents the true story of the legendary samurai who was raised in the household of the enemies who killed his father before being sent to live in a monastery where, against the odds, he learned and perfected his fighting skills.
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Bad girls of fashion : style rebels from Cleopatra to Lady Gaga
by Jennifer Croll
Explores the lives of 10 famous women who used clothing to make political statements, change perceptions, break rules, exert influence and express their individuality, in an interpretive collection that includes profiles of such figures as Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette and Marilyn Monroe.
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Die young with me : a memoir
by Rob Rufus
The author describes growing up in rural West Virginia and starting a punk band with his twin brother, only to be diagnosed with Stage Four cancer, which separated him from his brother, their music and forced him to discover his inner strength.
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Death on the river of doubt : Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon adventure
by Samantha Seiple
"I did have a murderous trip down South, but it was mighty interesting." In October 1913, Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a tour of South America. The thrill-seeking adventurer had no idea that he would soon receive an offer hecouldn't refuse: the chance to lead an expedition deep into the Amazon jungle to chart an unmapped river with his son Kermit and renowned Brazilian explorer Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon. Death on the River of Doubt takes readers inside the thrilling journey that unfolds as Roosevelt, Rondon, Kermit, and their companions navigate an unpredictable river through an unforgiving jungle. With new threats at every turn, from bloodthirsty piranhas and raging rapids to starvation, disease, and a traitor in their own ranks, it seems that not everyone will make it out alive. Through it all, the indomitable Teddy Roosevelt remained determined to complete their mission and rewrite the map of the world. Or die trying"
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Courage to soar : a body in motion, a life in balance
by Simone Biles
The gymnast relates how her faith and family saw her through several challenges, beginning from her childhood in foster care, and shares the professional journey that led to her earning a spot on the 2016 Olympic team
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Florence Nightingale : the courageous life of the legendary nurse by Catherine ReefTraces the exceptional life of the legendary Victorian-era nurse and her achievements during the Crimean War, describing how she challenged the stifling conventions of her time to considerably improve gruesome and dangerous conditions for patients.
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Sachiko : a Nagasaki bomb survivor's story
by Caren Barzelay Stelson
Tells the story of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki through the eyes of Sachiko Yasui, who was six when the devastation was wrought, describing her experiences in the aftermath of the attack as well as her long journey to find peace
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