May 2020 list by Elizabeth Hanby
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Capital and Ideology by Thomas PikettyA follow-up to the best-selling Capital in the Twenty-First Century retraces global history while exposing the imbalances of contemporary politics and outlining a proposal for a new and fairer economic system.
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Dressed for a Dance in the Snow: Women's Voices from the Gulag by Monika ZgustováA poignant account of women's suffering and resilience in Stalin's forced labor camps, diligently transcribed in the kitchens and living rooms of nine female survivors. Zgustová's interviews not only chronicle the hardships of the camps, but also serve as testament to the power of beauty in face of adversity.
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Every Drop of Blood: Hatred and Healing at Lincoln's Second Inauguration by Edward AchornAcclaimed author and Pulitzer Prize-finalist Achorn describes the story of Washington, D.C. on the day of Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, revealing a distinct moment in time through the capital’s mud, sewage, saloons, spies, reporters, social-climbers, and power-mad politicians.
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14 Miles: Building the Border Wall by D. W. GibsonA compelling on-the-ground account of the construction of President Trump's border wall in San Diego--and the impact on the lives of local residents,14 Miles explains not only how the wall has reshaped our landscape and countless lives but also how its shadow looms over our very identity as a nation.
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Going Home: A Walk Through Fifty Years of Occupation by Raja ShehadehCombining reportage, analysis, and memoir, the leading Palestinian writer of our time takes us on a series of journeys around his hometown of Ramallah on the 50th anniversary of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, in the powerful and moving record and chronicle of the changing face of his city.
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Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki KendallAn award-winning writer and frequent guest speaker presents a compelling critique of today’s black feminist movement that argues that modern activism needs to refocus on health care, education, and safety for all women instead of a privileged few.
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Suffrage: Women's Long Battle for the Vote by Ellen Carol DuBoisPublished to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, a high-energy chronicle of the movement for women’s voting rights shares bold portraits of its devoted leaders and activists.
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Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask by Jon PessahA portrait of the 13-time World Series champion traces his rise to one of baseball’s most accomplished athletes, discussing such topics as his experiences as an impoverished first-generation immigrant, his heroic war service, and his paradoxical quotes.
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