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Biography and Memoir May 2017
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Between them : remembering my parents
by Richard Ford
Richard Ford presents a memoir in two parts on the lives of his parents in the Depression-era South that explores their motivations and dreams, his traveling salesman father's early death and the family's transient lives in a series of hotels.
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This is just my face : try not to stare
by Gabourey Sidibe
The Oscar-nominated star of Precious and Empire delivers a much-awaited memoir that shares details about her childhood with a polygamous father in Harlem, her gifted mother and her own unconventional rise to fame.
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Jimmy Buffett : a good life all the way
by Ryan White
Explores the life, achievements and legacy of the iconic music artist and writer, tracing the experiences that shaped Buffett's career while celebrating the enduring culture he inspired.
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The secrets of my life : A History
by Caitlyn Jenner
The author chronicles her childhood as Bruce Jenner and rise to fame as a gold-medal-winning Olympic decathlete; her marriages and her relationships with her children; her transition; and her experience as the world's most famous transgender woman.
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Focus on: Athletes and Competitors
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| Imperfect: An Improbable Life by Jim Abbott and Tim BrownHow Major League Baseball star Jim Abbott, born with no right hand, became one of the most celebrated pitchers in the game. |
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Arnie : the life of Arnold Palmer
by Tom Callahan
"In this definitive biography, veteran sportswriter Tom Callahan shines a spotlight on one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game, Arnold Palmer.
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Every day I fight
by Stuart Scott
An sportsman and ESPN anchor, Stuart Scott authors a memoir about his fight against cancer.
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The closer
by Mariano Rivera
The 19-year veteran pitcher for the New York Yankees describes his life, discussing the difficulties in being a Latino baseball player in the U.S., how he keeps his Christian values in professional sports and his championships and rivalries.
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Michael Jordan : the life
by Roland Lazenby
Describes the life of one of the most legendary basketball players in the history of the sport, drawing upon interviews with Michael Jordan's friends, family and teammates and following his career from college to the pros.
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| When the Game Was Ours by Larry Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson with Jackie McMullanLarry Bird and Magic Johnson were credited with restoring the popularity of professional basketball. Hoops fans and sports biography lovers will find their joint memoir a captivating look at their lives and careers. |
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