May 2020 list by Donalee Jacobs
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American Harvest: God, Country, and Farming in the Heartland
by Marie Mutsuki Mockett
Inheriting her father’s 7,000 acre wheat farm in the panhandle of Nebraska, the author accompanies a group of evangelical Christian wheat harvesters through the heartland, peeling back layers of the American story, the politics of food and the culture of the Great Plains.
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The Case for Keto
by Gary Taubes
The best-selling author of Why We Get Fat and The Case Against Sugar argues that the established rules about eating healthy might be the wrong approach to weight loss, and how low-carbohydrate, high-fat/ketogenic diets can help many people.
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Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire: The Guide to Being Glorious You
by Jen Hatmaker
The star of My Big Family Renovation and best-selling author of Of Mess and Moxie counsels women on how to break free from people-pleasing and fear-based roles while building self-confidence by recognizing personal needs, desires and beliefs.
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Fire in Paradise: An American Tragedy
by Dani Anguiano
An account of the 2018 Camp Fire that razed the town of Paradise, California draws on hundreds of interviews with residents, firefighters, police and scientific experts to document its horrific impact, including the establishment of an unfolding refugee crisis.
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The Hilarious World of Depression
by John Moe
The host of the podcast The Hilarious World of Depression offers a moving portrait of what it means to be depressed. Moe has written a remarkable investigation of the disease, part memoir of his own journey, part treasure trove of laugh-out-loud stories and insights drawn from years of interviews with some of the most brilliant minds facing similar challenges.
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The House of Kennedy
by James Patterson
A revelatory portrait of the Kennedys explores how the dual mottos: “To whom much is given, much is expected” and “Win at all costs” shaped generations of life inside and outside the family.
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Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter
by Curtis Jackson
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson opens up about his amazing comeback—from tragic personal loss to thriving businessman and cable’s highest-paid executive—in a unique self-help guide. By the New York Times best-selling author of The 50th Law.
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I'm Your Huckleberry: A Memoir
by Val Kilmer
Published ahead of the release of Top Gun: Maverick, a memoir by the iconic stage and screen actor chronicles his Juilliard education, high-profile relationships, spiritual awakening and recent health setback.
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Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life
by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein
The best-selling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and the psychologist author of Stretch share anecdotes, studies and strategies for promoting workplace fulfillment through focused organization and productivity.
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Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline
by Loretta Lynn
Country artist Loretta Lynn and her daughter share the previously undisclosed story of Lynn’s deep bond with fellow music legend, Patsy Cline, to discuss such topics as their creative collaborations and Cline’s untimely death.
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My Name Is Tani...and I Believe in Miracles
by Tani Adewumi
Traces the extraordinary journey of young Tani Adewumi, whose family was forced to flee their home in Nigeria and endure homelessness in a New York shelter before his miraculous emergence as a chess prodigy.
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Ready to Rise: Own Your Voice, Gather Your Community, Step into Your Influence
by Jo Saxton
In this particular cultural moment, where the momentum of #MeToo meets raised voices over injustice in wage equality and minority representation, popular speaker and podcaster Jo Saxton wants to move women beyond disempowerment. Instead, she draws women together to grow their grit and to establish new partnerships that will have a powerful chain effect.
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Rivers of Power
by Laurence C. Smith
Rivers, more than any road, technology, or political leader, have shaped the course of human civilization. They have opened frontiers, founded cities, settled borders, and fed billions. They promote life, forge peace, grant power, and can capriciously destroy everything in their path.
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Team of Five: The Presidents Club in the Age of Trump
by Kate Andersen Brower
The best-selling author of The Residence and First Women goes beyond the White House to uncover what, exactly, comes after the presidency, offering a glimpse into the complex relationships of five former presidents and taking us inside the exclusive world of these powerful men and their families.
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Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything
by Viktor E. Frankl
Eleven months after his liberation from Auschwitz, Viktor E. Frankl held a series of public lectures in Vienna, published here for the first time. The psychologist, who was to become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience and the importance of embracing life even in the face of great adversity.
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