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New Biographies: July 2016
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Every Little Step: my story by Bobby BrownA tell-all confessional by the infamous R&B star shares his side of the story while tracing his work with New Edition, relationship with Whitney Houston, and successful solo career, discussing how the writing of his memoirs has helped him overcome the traumatic death of his daughter.
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For the Glory: Eric Liddell's journey from Olympic champion to modern martyr by Duncan HamiltonAn account of the lesser-known post-Olympics life of the gold medalist made famous in the film Chariots of Fire explores how he dedicated his life to missionary work in China and spent his final years interned at a Japanese work camp where he practiced his faith and organized games for fellow prisoners.
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A House Full of Daughters: a memoir of seven generations by Juliet NicolsonA distinguished historian and the granddaughter of Vita Sackville-West—a well-known novelist, poet and journalist who had an affair with Virginia Woolf—delves into the lives of seven generations of women in her family, separating fact from fiction and tracing her roots. Includes family tree.
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A House of Nails: a memoir of life on the edge by Lenny DykstraThe legendary center fielder presents a no-holds-barred account of his life and career, discussing such topics as his World Series achievements, Moneyball reputation, post-baseball business ventures and prison term for bankruptcy fraud.
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In the Darkroom by Susan FaludiThe Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author of Backlash presents an astonishing confrontation with the enigma of her father and the larger riddle of identity consuming our age.
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32 Yolks: from my mother's table to working the line by Eric RipertThe chef and co-owner of the New York restaurant Le Bernardin and a regular guest judge on Bravo's Top Chef shares how the events from his childhood prompted him to learn to cook and find happiness as he was finally able to share his lifelong love of food with other people.
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