March 2019 list by Nanette Alderman
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Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse
by Timothy P. Carney
Respected conservative journalist and commentator Timothy P. Carney continues the conversation begun with Hillbilly Elegy and the classic Bowling Alone in this hard-hitting analysis that identifies the true factor behind the decline of the American dream.
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The Art of Leaving: A Memoir
by Ayelet Tsabari
This collection opens with the death of Ayelet Tsabari's father when she was a nine-year-old girl. His passing left her feeling rootless, devastated, and driven to question her complex identity as an Israeli of Yemeni descent in a country that suppressed and devalued her ancestors' traditions.
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Brave New Work: Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization?
by Aaron Dignan
The founder of an organization design and transformation company offers new tactics and strategies for companies looking to update their overwhelming and complex organizations from a slow, uncoordinated hierarchy to a flexible network of dynamic teams.
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Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline
by Darrell Jay Bricker
Explores both the benefits and disruptions that could occur with a decline in the global population, including higher wages and a lower risk of famine, but also worker shortages that can weaken economies and cripple healthcare and social security.
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Figuring
by Maria Popova
The Brain Pickings science writer and host of The Universe in Verse explores the human search for truth and meaning through the interconnected lives of historical figures from four centuries, from astronomer Johannes Kepler to biologist Rachel Carson.
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I.M.: A Memoir
by Isaac Mizrahi
A memoir by the multifaceted pop culture icon includes coverage of his experiences as a gay youth in a Syrian Jewish Orthodox family, his education at LaGuardia High School for Performing Arts and the making of his documentary, Unzipped.
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The Pianist from Syria: A Memoir
by Aeham Ahmad
The prize-winning human-rights activist and celebrated pianist traces the story of his escape from war-torn Syria, drawing on first-person perspectives to offer urgent insights into the Palestinian refugee crisis.
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Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
by Patrick Radden Keefe
Documents the notorious abduction and murder of I.R.A. Troubles victim Jean McConville in 1972 Belfast, exploring how the case reflected the brutal conflicts of Northern Ireland and their ongoing repercussions. By the author of The Snakehead.
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Wild Bill
by Thomas Clavin
The best-selling author of Dodge City traces the life of the true James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, from his service as a Union spy and lawman to his famous romances and the confrontations that shaped his gunfighter legend.
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Wise Guy: Lessons from a Life
by Guy Kawasaki
The Silicon Valley insider and best-selling author of The Art of Social Media shares life lessons in success, balance and responsibility as gleaned from his years working with such companies as Apple, Mercedes-Benz and the Wikimedia Foundation.
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