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Biography and Memoir June 2018
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| Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men by Harold SchechterWhat it's about: In early 1900s Indiana, Norwegian American widow Belle Gunness lured as many as 40 men to their deaths at her "murder farm," becoming one of the most prolific female serial killers in history.
What's in a name? Newspapers at the time described Gunness as "a modern Lady Macbeth," "Lady Bluebeard," and "Indiana Ogress."
Reviewers say: "A fascinating and dramatic page-turner that will be a new favorite among true-crime fans" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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The neuroscientist who lost her mind : my tale of madness and recovery
by Barbara K. Lipska
What it is: Describes how the author, a leading expert on the neuroscience of mental illness, endured months of terrifying symptoms related to a brain melanoma before immunotherapy enabled a cure, recounting in vivid detail her recollection of the experience and what it revealed about the role of mental illness, brain injury and age on behavior, personality and memory.
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The Geraldo show : a memoir
by Geraldo Rivera
What it is: The Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning journalist and broadcaster presents a memoir of his life and career that discusses such subjects as his mixed-heritage upbringing in New York, his struggles as an employee of a conservative Fox News and his relationships with Roger Ailes and Donald Trump.
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President Carter : the White House years
by Stuart Eizenstat
What it is: The former U.S. Ambassador and author of Imperfect Justice presents an insider's history of the Carter Administration that shares insights into the 39th President's admirable character and the achievements that positively reshaped the country and the world long after Carter's single term.
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Unorthodox : the scandalous rejection of my Hasidic roots
by Deborah Feldman
What it is: Traces the author's upbringing in the Hasidic community of Satmar in Brooklyn's Williamsburg, describing the strict rules that governed every aspect of her life, denial of a traditional education and arranged marriage at 17 to a stranger before the birth of her son led to her plan to escape her cloistered world.
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| Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More by Janet MockWhat it is: a courageous memoir from trans activist Janet Mock, foregrounding her transition and coming-of-age against the larger societal plight of trans women of color.
Further reading: Mock published a follow-up memoir, Surpassing Certainty: What My Twenties Taught Me, in 2017. |
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The promise : a tragic accident, a paralyzed bride, and the power of love, loyalty, and friendship
by Rachelle Friedman
From the cover: Just weeks before her wedding, four of Rachelle Friedman's friends threw her a bachelorette party. At the end of a perfect evening of dancing and celebration, they decided to take a moonlight swim. One of her friends playfully pushed her into the water, two feet too far from the deep end. That chilling moment changed their lives forever. Rachelle broke her neck and was paralyzed from the chest down. She would never walk again... The Promise chronicles Rachelle and Chris's relationship, their struggle with her paralysis and rehab, the physical challenges of intimacy, and ultimately, their fairy-tale wedding.
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Girlish : growing up in a lesbian home
by Lara Lillibridge
What it is: An honest, unfiltered memoir about a girl with an unconventional family. "The story everyone wants to hear isn't the story I want to tell." Lara Lillibridge grew up with two moms--an experience that shaped and scarred her at the same time.
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What becomes of the brokenhearted : a memoir
by E. Lynn Harris
What it is: The author recounts his life, from his childhood in Arkansas as a lonely closeted gay boy, through his years at the University of Arkansas and employment at IBM, to his hard-earned success as a bestselling author.
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Not like other boys : growing up gay : a mother and son look back
by Marlene Fanta Shyer
What it is: Offering a family memoir about the pain of coming to terms with homosexuality, a mother and son share their individual perspectives on growing up gay, discussing the journey from emotional isolation, pain, shame, and fear to acceptance and love.
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100 Tamberline Street
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
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http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us
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