January 2017 list by Dan Berube
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Lucky 666: The Impossible Mission
by Bob Drury
Traces the lesser-known story of a daredevil bomber pilot and his misfit crew who in 1943 engaged the Japanese in what became history's longest dogfight, changing the course of the war through their heroic acts of sacrifice.
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| Secret Service Dogs: The Heroes Who Protect the President of the United States by Maria GoodavageFor Secret Service Dogs, journalist and dog-lover Maria Goodavage received permission to interview Secret Service personnel and observe their dogs' work, producing this fascinating glimpse into their activities. Goodavage covers the history of the Service's dog teams, their training, the personalities and off-duty lives of dogs and handlers, and intriguing specific incidents involving the canines. |
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| "They Can't Kill Us All": Ferguson, Baltimore, and a New Era in America's Racial Justice Movement by Wesley LoweryReporter Wesley Lowery chronicles his odyssey reporting from U.S. cities where officers have killed unarmed black men, beginning with Ferguson, MO. Depicting family members, protesters, and activist leaders, he sheds light on the experiences and responses of individuals in each situation. The development of the #BlackLivesMatter movement also comes to life in this unbiased report, which draws on data collection and a clear understanding of the dangers facing police officers. |
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When Nobody Was Watching
by Carli Lloyd
The celebrated star of the U.S. women's national soccer team chronicles her amazing journey to the top. This candid reflection on a remarkable turnaround will take readers inside the women's national team and inside the mind of an athlete who willed herself to perform at the highest levels of competition.
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Ray and Joan
by Lisa Napoli
A portrait of the dramatic relationship between McDonald's chairman Ray Croc and his wife, Joan, describes how he helped establish an international brand and amassed a considerable estate before his impassioned wife gave most of the family fortune away to philanthropic pursuits.
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| What Have We Done: The Moral Injury of Our Longest Wars by David WoodPulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Wood analyzes the moral and spiritual impact on soldiers who have killed noncombatants. While post-traumatic stress disorder receives considerable attention in the news, "moral injury" can be equally devastating. Wood's primary focus is veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, but he includes accounts of experiences in other wars. |
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The Sultan and the Queen: The Untold Story of Elizabeth and Islam
by Jerry Brotton
Chronicles the lesser-known story of Elizabeth I's bold alliance with the Ottoman Sultan in response to her trade-compromising excommunication from Rome and the sabotaging agendas of the King of Spain, a relationship that marked the beginning of England's economic, political and cultural exchanges with the Muslim world.
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Pax Romana: War, Peace and Conquest in the Roman World
by Adrian Goldsworthy
Provides a history of the Roman Peace, examining how the Romans came to control so much of the world, recounting the rebellions of the conquered, and explaining the different reactions conquered peoples had to the arrival of Rome.
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Fire in My Eyes
by Brad Snyder
Recounts the inspiring story of how the author, a Navy Special Operations hero, lost his sight during an IED explosion before dedicating himself to adapting and training with the U.S. Paralympic Team, where a year after his injury he won a gold medal in men's swimming.
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