June 2017 list by Donalee Jacobs
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Al Franken, Giant of the Senate
by Al Franken
The Harvard-educated comedian and talk-show host chronicles the story of his unlikely senatorial campaign, detailing the ensuing months-long recount and what his service has taught him about America's deeply polarized political culture.
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Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death and Jazz Chickens
by Eddie Izzard
A wide-ranging memoir by the critically acclaimed British comedian details his childhood in multiple countries, his first performances on the streets of London and the achievements that have marked his international success.
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Bill O'Reilly's Legends & Lies: The Civil War
by David Fisher
The latest entry in the companion series to Fox's historical docudrama, Bill O'Reilly's Legends & Lies, shares lesser-known stories about the Civil War and its leading figures to debunk common myths and reveal the significance of forgotten factors.
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But Seriously
by John McEnroe
The controversial tennis star and analyst presents a follow-up to the best-selling You Cannot Be Serious that shares additional insights into his life and career while chronicling the past decade of Tour of Champions competitions and special events.
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Enjoy Your Journey: Find the Treasure Hidden in Every Day
by Joyce Meyer
In an abridgment of her classic work Enjoying Where You Are on the Way to Where You Are Going, the author combines biblical principles with personal experiences to explain how people can enjoy every day on their journey through life.
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Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body
by Roxane Gay
The popular Tumblr blogger and best-selling author of Bad Feminist explores the devastating act of violence that triggered her personal challenges with food and body image, sharing advice for caring for oneself and eating in healthful and satisfying ways.
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Iron Ambition: My Life with Cus D'Amato
by Mike Tyson
The former heavyweight champion and best-selling memoirist presents an intimate look at the life and leadership lessons of the legendary boxing trainer, exploring D'Amato's pivotal role in the careers of multiple World Champions and his legal adoption of Tyson in the aftermath of the latter's mother's death.
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Kingdom of Olives and Ash: Writers Confront the Occupation
by Michael Chabon
This collection of essays from esteemed writers around the world, including Colum McCann, Jacqueline Woodson, Colm Toibin, Geraldine Brooks, Dave Eggers and Hari Kunzru offer insight into a half-century of Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza.
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Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977-2002
by David Sedaris
An anthology of personal favorite diary entries by the best-selling author of Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls features excerpts that have inspired his famed autobiographical essays and shares insights into the intimate arenas of his life.
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Understanding Trump
by Newt Gingrich
A former speaker of the House and Fox News contributor explains why Donald Trump is different from previous presidents and offers advice to the newest commander-in-chief.
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You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
by Sherman Alexie
The National Book Award-winning author of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian presents a literary memoir of poems, essays and intimate family photos that reflect his complicated feelings about his disadvantaged childhood on a Native American reservation with his siblings and alcoholic parents.
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