May 2017 list by Donalee Jacobs
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
The notable host of StarTalk reveals just what people need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe.
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Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court
by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reveals the inspirational story of how his bond with John Wooden evolved from a history-making coach-player mentorship at UCLA into a deep and genuine friendship that transcended sports, shaped the course of both men's lives, and lasted for half a century.
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Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom
by Condoleezza Rice
The former Secretary of State traces her witness to key events throughout the past half century while assessing the evolution of global democracy and how it is under attack in all world regions.
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Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently
by Beau Lotto
The world-renowned neuroscientist, entrepreneur and two-time TED speaker explores how understandings about how the world is perceived can expand humanity's ability to create and innovate.
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Jackie's Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family
by Kathy McKeon
A coming-of-age memoir by a young woman who was Jackie Kennedy's personal assistant and sometime nanny for 13 years describes her witness to several historical events and the lessons about life and love she learned from the beloved First Lady.
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Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
by David Grann
The best-selling author of The Lost City of Z presents a true account of the early 20th-century murders of dozens of wealthy Osage and law-enforcement officials, citing the contributions and missteps of a fledgling FBI that eventually uncovered one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history.
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Mockingbird Songs: My Friendship with Harper Lee
by Wayne Flynt
A portrait of one of America's most beloved authors is presented through reminiscences and letters exchanged with one of her closest friends, describing how their respective experiences with the violent racism of the mid-20th-century American South shaped their families, careers and values.
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Never Call Me a Hero: A Legendary American Dive-Bomber Pilot Remembers the Battle of Midway
by N. Jack Kleiss
In an eyewitness account of the Battle of Midway by one of its key participants, timed to the 75th anniversary, an American dive-bomber pilot discusses how he sank two Japanese carriers, struck a third, received the Navy Cross and is credited with playing a decisive individual role in determining the outcome of a battle that is considered a turning point in World War II.
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Nevertheless
by Alec Baldwin
In a candid memoir, a noted, outspoken actor chronicles the highs and lows of his life and career. The actor highlights parts of his life that he's long kept private, from his troubled childhood and efforts to make it as young actor to his struggles with addiction and his failings as a husband and parent.
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Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages
by David Ross
In 2016 the Cubs snapped a 108-year curse, winning the World Series in a history-making, seven-game series against the Cleveland Indians. Of the many storylines to Chicago's fairytale season, one stood out: the late-career renaissance of David Ross, the 39-year-old catcher who had played back-up for 13 of his 15 pro seasons. Beyond Ross's remarkably strong play, he became the ultimate positive force in the Cubs locker room. Thanks to Cubs Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, "Grandpa Rossy" became a social media sensation. No one, however, could have predicted that Ross's home run in his final career at bat would help seal the Cubs championship. Now, in Teammate, Ross shares the inspiring story of his life in baseball.
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What Is the Bible?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything
by Rob Bell
Rob Bell, author of Love Wins and What We Talk About When We Talk About God, goes deep into the Bible to show how it is more revelatory, revolutionary, and relevant than we ever imagined—and offers a cogent argument for why we need to look at it in a fresh, new way. Bell takes readers into actual passages to reveal the humanity behind the Scriptures. He addresses the concerns of those who see the Bible as God’s Word but are troubled by the ethical dilemmas, errors and inconsistencies in Scripture and he recaptures the Good Book’s magic and reaffirms its power and inspiration to shape and inspire our lives.
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Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success
by Ivanka Trump
The daughter of President Donald Trump and founder of her eponymous fashion brand counsels women on how to achieve maximum success in all areas of life through a strategic prioritization that includes family, friends and creative pursuits as well as career ambitions.
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You are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth
by Jen Sincero
A sequel to the best-selling You Are a Badass shares step-by-step guidelines for overcoming blocks, moving past fear and making real-world money, revealing how personal perceptions and bank accounts reflect obstructive beliefs that can be rendered lucrative through strategic concept changes.
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