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Biography and Memoir August 2019
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Late migrations : a natural history of love and loss
by Margaret Renkl
The widely followed New York Times opinion writer presents a collection of brief essays on the natural world, her Alabama childhood, her complicated parents and her transition to the role of a caregiver. Braided into the narrative, are Renkl's observations on the world surrounding her Nashville home.
"Beautifully written, masterfully structured, and brimming with insight into the natural world, Late Migrations can claim its place with Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and A Death in the Family. It has the makings of an American classic."--Ann Patchett
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Dark star : a biography of Vivien Leigh
by Alan Strachan
In this groundbreaking new biography, Alan Strachan provides a completely new full-life portrait of Leigh, covering both her professional and personal life. Using previously unseen sources from her archive, he sheds new light on her fractious relationship with Laurence Olivier, based on their letters and diaries, as well as on the bipolar disorder which so affected her later life and work.
"Strachan wins the reader's trust...as an experienced man of the theatre, he suggests, qualifies and adds interesting views of his own."--The Spectator
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Hungry : eating, road-tripping, and risking it all with the greatest chef in the world
by Jeff Gordinier
A food critic and a Danish chef set off on a globe-trotting culinary adventure to find the world's best flavours, travelling from the jungles of the Yucatán peninsula for the secrets of molé to the arctic circle for sea urchins. Hungry is a memoir, a travelogue, a portrait of a chef, and a chronicle of the moment when daredevil cooking became the most exciting and groundbreaking form of artistry.
"Gordinier takes us into the fabulously obsessive realm of the world's most fascinating chef--and he does it with the voice of a poet"--Ruth Reichl
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| Grinnell: America's Environmental Pioneer and His Restless Drive to Save the West by John TaliaferroWhat it is: an absorbing biography of conservationist George Bird Grinnell (1849-1938). Notable accomplishments: Grinnell formed the Audubon Society, spearheaded efforts to establish national parks, lobbied for Native American rights, and saved Yosemite and Yellowstone from developers. Why you might like it: John Taliaferro draws on Grinnell's extensive correspondence and diaries to present an engaging portrait of an advocate who fought tirelessly to preserve America's natural beauty. |
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| More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say) by Elaine Welteroth; foreword by Ava DuVernayWhat it's about: Former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief Elaine Welteroth's breakthrough in the predominantly white worlds of fashion and media, and the setbacks she endured on her path to success. Did you know? Welteroth is the youngest person and the 2nd African American to be named editor-in-chief in magazine publisher Condé Nast's 110-year history.
Reviewers say: "The millennial Becoming...inspiring and empowering" (Entertainment Weekly). |
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Dottir : My Journey to Becoming a Two-time Crossfit Games Champion
by Katrin Davidsdottir
Here's an inspiring and poignant memoir by one of the world's great athletes. As one of only two women in history to have won the title of "Fittest Woman on Earth" twice, Davidsdottir knows all about the importance of mental and physical strength. She won the title in 2015, backing it up with a second win in 2016, after starting crossfit in just 2011. Readers will enjoy Davidsdottir's focus on her training, goal setting, nutrition, and mental toughness.
"Hundreds of books claim to possess the secret ingredients of becoming a champion....Katrin Davidsdottir gives you her actual recipe from being one!"--Lewis Howes, author of The School of Greatness
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The Young Victoria
by Deirdre Murphy
This beautiful, extensively researched volume investigates the birth and early life of one of the most familiar British monarchs. Among her most surprising conclusions is the idea that the queen's personal mythology of a childhood characterised by sadness and isolation is less accurate than is generally thought. Victoria's personal relationships are brought brilliantly to life, from her affectionate but increasingly suffocating bond with her mother, the Duchess of Kent, to the controlling influence of Sir John Conroy, a man she came to despise, and her courtship with Prince Albert. Verdict: for students of history, for Victoriaphiles, a must read.
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Trudeau : The Education of a Prime Minister
by John Ivison
As a political columnist for the National Post since 2003 and Ottawa Bureau Chief for Postmedia for the past three years, John Ivison has watched Trudeau evolve as a politician and leader, a fascinating transition that has not been fully captured by any writer. Trudeau traces the complexities of the man himself, now barely visible beneath the talking points, virtue signalling, and polished trappings of office. Ivison concludes that while Trudeau led a moribund Liberal Party to victory in the 2015 election, the shine of his leadership has been worn off by a series of self-inflicted wounds, broken promises, and rookie mistakes. With unprecedented access and insight, Ivison takes us inside one of the most contentious first terms of any Prime Minister in our history.
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