February 2017 list by Dan Berube
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| The Private Lives of the Tudors: Uncovering the Secrets of Britain's Greatest Dynasty by Tracy BormanAccording to historian Tracy Borman, the private lives of the Tudors weren't so private -- at least, in the modern sense of "privacy." In this thoroughly researched book, drawing on contemporary journals and correspondence as well as official documents, Borman traces the monarchs' personal lives from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. No royal personage passed a single moment unattended -- even when using the chamber pot. Though the dynasty has been portrayed in reams of nonfiction and fiction, The Private Lives of the Tudors offers the first up-close and personal account of these rulers. |
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The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds
by Michael Lewis
The best-selling author of The Blind Side examines how a Nobel Prize-winning theory by Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky created the field of behavioral economics and has had a lasting influence on evidence-based regulation.
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| Audacity: How Barack Obama Defied His Critics and Transformed America by Jonathan ChaitJust as President Barack Obama leaves office, journalist Jonathan Chait provides an assessment of his presidency. Covering Obama's economic and foreign policies; his actions on health care, environmental protection, and education; and his leadership in financial reforms, Chait provides well-researched details about each area. He discusses initiatives in which Obama was unsuccessful, while giving him an overall positive rating. The book's title, Audacity, refers to Obama's firmness, clear vision, and willingness to maneuver strategically to accomplish his aims. |
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Born to Run
by Bruce Springsteen
In a personal account inspired by the remarkable 2009 Super Bowl halftime show, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer traces his life from his childhood in a Catholic New Jersey family and the musical experiences that prompted his career to the rise of the E Street Band and the stories behind some of his most famous songs.
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Victoria the Queen: An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled an Empire
by Julia Baird
An account of the life of the longtime English monarch offers insight into the passionate and sensuous aspects of her character, placing her reign against a backdrop of dynamic world events while sharing insights into her relationship with Albert and her pivotal role in building the British empire.
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| The Wars of the Roosevelts: The Ruthless Rise of America's Greatest Political Family by William J. MannAward-winning author William J. Mann shines his spotlight on the Roosevelt clan, arguing that a few members of this illustrious American family were willing to sacrifice their own close relatives to further their political ambitions. Mann draws on previously unavailable documents to develop revised portraits of Theodore Roosevelt, his niece Eleanor and cousin Franklin Roosevelt, and less well-known family members. |
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Belichick and Brady
by Michael Holley
The New York Times best-selling author of Patriot Reign traces the epic story of the rise and dominance of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, drawing on interviews with players and coaches to explore the strategies, partnerships and controversies that have marked their four Super Bowl rings.
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River of Time
by Naomi Judd
The Grammy-winning superstar and best-selling author of All That Is Bitter and Sweet shares the story of her struggles with depression, PTSD and addiction, a journey that included extended hospital stays and moving lessons about how to find hope and help.
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Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
by Trevor Noah
The host of The Daily Show With Trevor Noah traces his wild coming of age during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed, offering insight into the farcical aspects of the political and social systems of today's world.
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The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945
by James D. Hornfischer
Presents an unprecedented account of the monumental Pacific War campaign that brought the U.S. Navy to the apex of its power and established the foundation for America as the dominant global superpower. By the New York Times best-selling author of Neptune's Inferno.
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Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies
by Ross King
The portrait of the master artist and his most famous series reveals the terrible dramas behind their creation, describing Monet's struggles with World War I, family losses, harsh criticism and the competitive presences of a younger generation of artists throughout the final years of his life.
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