November 2017 list by Donalee Jacobs
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Almost Gone: Twenty Days and One Chance to Save Our Daughter
by John Earl Baldwin
Documents the story of a Christian teen who was seduced by a Kosovo Muslim posing as her online random-match boyfriend as part of a plot to radicalize her, detailing how her deacon father worked with the FBI to prevent her from running away and becoming a trafficking victim.
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American Radical: Inside the World of an Undercover Muslim FBI Agent
by Tamer Elnoury
A personal account by a Muslim-American FBI agent describes his experiences infiltrating and fighting North American terror cells, tracing his high-risk, undercover efforts to document and build cases against terrorist groups while bringing them down from the inside.
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Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back
by Gretchen Carlson
The former Miss America, mother of two and star news anchor recalls her career-risking decision to speak out against sexual harassment in the workplace, shares the stories of women who have faced similar challenges and outlines recommendations from lawyers, psychologists and other professionals on how to resist injustice.
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Breaking Free: How I Escaped Polygamy, the FLDS Cult and My Father, Warren Jeffs
by Rachel Jeffs
The daughter of the self-proclaimed prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints describes the abusive patriarchal culture in which she was raised by sister wives and dominating men, sharing insight into how her father remains a powerful influence on his followers in spite of his life prison sentence.
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The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse
by Rich Cohen
Combining reportage with memoir, the author chronicles the history of the Chicago Cubs and—drawing on interviews and travels with recent Cubs players, owners and coaching staff—tracks the famous curse that was placed on the team in 1945 by the owner of the Billy Goat Tavern. By the author of Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football.
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Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog and How They Rescued Each Other
by Craig Grossi
A Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient shares the inspirational story of his friendship with a stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield and how, against military regulations, he worked to bring the dog home, where the pair battled PTSD and began touring America to work with veteran programs.
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God, Faith and Reason
by Michael Savage
The host of The Savage Nation streaming radio program describes his absolute beliefs about the greatness of God and the significance of faith in America and in everyday people, arguing that the nation was founded on faith and that dwindling numbers of believers are having negative political consequences.
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Growing Up Fisher: Musings, Memories and Misadventures
by Joely Fisher
A behind-the-scenes memoir by the half sister of the late Carrie Fisher describes their upbringing in their Hollywood family, the author's personal struggles with identity, her two-decade marriage, her experiences as a mother to five children and how she became motivated to pursue a creative life in the wake of Carrie's death.
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Higher is Waiting: Passages of Inspiration
by Tyler Perry
The cinematic innovator behind Tyler Perry Studios traces his youth in New Orleans through his successful career in an uplifting account of his spiritual awakening that explains how his faith has enriched his life and sustained him in hard times.
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I Can't Breathe: A Killing on Bay Street
by Matt Taibbi
The best-selling author of The Divide presents an exploration into the roots and aftermath of the infamous killing of Eric Garner by the police in 2014, sharing insights into the ensuing nationwide series of protests that reinforced the "Black Lives Matter" movement and transformed American politics.
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Inventing Joy: Dare to Build a Brave & Creative Life
by Joy Mangano
The visionary entrepreneur and inventor behind such products as Huggable Hangers' shares an inspirational blueprint for promoting personal success, confidence and fulfillment, sharing stories from her childhood, family and career experiences that illustrate how healthier perspectives can significantly improve a life.
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L'Appart: The Delights and Disasters of Making My Paris Home
by David Lebovitz
The professional baker and best-selling author of My Paris Kitchen presents a latest recipe-complemented account of his ex-pat life in Paris, drawing on his maddening experiences in apartment renovation as a launching point for stories about French culture, food and what it means to revamp a life.
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The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State
by Nadia Murad
A human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee traces the harrowing and ultimately inspiring story of her captivity by the Islamic State, describing how militants massacred the people of her Iraqi farming village, killing most of her family members and forcing her into prostitution before she escaped and became an advocate for human rights.
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Lenin: The Man, the Dictator and the Master of Terror
by Victor Sebestyen
Draws on diaries, memoirs and private letters written by both the controversial dictator and his friends to explore how Vladimir Lenin's personal life, including key relationships with women, shaped his politics and role in launching the Russian Revolution.
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Playing with Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics
by Lawrence O'Donnell
The celebrated host of MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell presents an account of the 1968 presidential election to evaluate its lasting influence on American politics and the Democratic party, exploring the pivotal roles of RFK and McCarthy, two high-profile assassinations and the Chicago riots.
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Pretty Fun: Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of Tradition
by Kate Hudson
The popular actress and author of the best-selling Pretty Happy outlines illustrated tips for celebrating special events, sharing advice on organizing meaningful gatherings while offering a range of recipes for healthy, indulgent and memorable snacks and beverages.
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The River of Consciousness
by Oliver Sacks
The award-winning neurologist and author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat presents a collection of essays reflecting his passionate engagement with compelling and seminal ideas of human endeavor, from evolution and creativity to memory and consciousness.
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Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life
by Jenna Bush
The fraternal twin daughters of the 43rd U.S. president share lighthearted and poignant personal stories and reflections from their lives within a powerhouse political dynasty, from their witness to their grandfather's presidency through their subsequent upbringing and work under the eyes of the Secret Service, public and paparazzi.
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This Book Has Balls: Sports Rants from the MVP of Talking Trash
by Michael Rapaport
The popular actor, podcaster and sports personality uses his signature smack-talk style to assess what is wrong in professional athletics today, sharing irreverent observations on everything from Tiger Woods' need to stay virile for the sake of his game to the author's unrequited crush on Mary Lou Retton.
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Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches
by John Hodgman
The best-selling author of That Is All presents a memoir of his cursed travels through the woods of Massachusetts and coastal Maine, describing his midlife transformation from an idealistic youth to an eccentric family man and his observations on such subjects as the horror of freshwater clams and the evolutionary purpose of the mustache.
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Wayne and Ford: The Films, the Friendship and the Forging of an American Hero
by Nancy Schoenberger
A dual portrait of Western film titans John Ford and John Wayne shares insights into their productive collaborations and often turbulent relationship, providing behind-the-scenes details about the makings of such iconic films as She Wore a Yellow Ribbon while discussing each star's enduring legacy and influence.
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What Does This Button Do?: An Autobiography
by Bruce Dickinson
A highly anticipated memoir by the multifaceted lead vocalist of Iron Maiden traces his myriad experiences outside of the entertainment industry while sharing insight into his solo work, his turbulent childhood, his battle with cancer and his views on the band's enduring cultural influence.
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What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism
by Dan Rather
The Emmy Award-winning veteran journalist shares passionate essays about what it means to be an American and the relevance of patriotism in today's world, exploring subjects ranging from the institutions that support the nation, major events from that past half century and how the country can better unite to secure a collective future.
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Win Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don't Matter
by Scott Adams
The comic strip artist behind Dilbert and trained hypnotist, who claims to have recognized Donald Trump’s powers of persuasion before nearly anyone else, expands his controversial blog posts into a book about master persuaders and how anyone can copy their techniques—for good or for evil. By the best-selling author of The Dilbert Principle.
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