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12 rules for life : an antidote to chaos
by Jordan B Peterson
A renowned psychologist and cultural critic discusses the importance of clear and honest thinking and offers 12 directives for living happily and keeping out the abundant chaos and nihilism in the modern, ever-changing world.
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Cheers! : 1,024 toasts & sentiments for every occasion by Kevin P. McDonaldCheers! is an indispensable A-to-Z of warm, funny, erudite, and sentimental sayings forevery possible occasion. Organized by category, Cheers! is more than a list of notable quotes and memorable toasts. It is full of useful advice on how to prepare a personalized message using the sayings in the book; deliver a toast without becoming flustered or, worse, running too long; and determine what words are appropriate for any given situation. An extended index and cross-references make Cheers! extremely easy to navigate, so finding the perfect words is a cinch.
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Dare to lead : brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts
by Brené Brown
The "Power of Vulnerability" TED talk speaker and best-selling author of Braving the Wilderness draws on new research with business leaders, change makers and culture shifters to demonstrate how to become an active, courageous and accountable leader
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Everything is figureoutable by Marie ForleoThe award-winning star of MarieTV and host of The Marie Forleo Podcast outlines a simple mindset that significantly increases the odds of pursuing goals successfully, sharing advice on how to manage self-doubt, haters and making high-risk decisions.
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Famous father girl : a memoir of growing up Bernstein by Jamie BernsteinLeonard Bernstein's oldest daughter presents a deeply intimate memoir of life with her father that shares insights into his complex personality, sense of humor, artistic influence and erratic creative process.
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For Joshua : an Ojibwe father teaches his son
by Richard Wagamese
The award-winning late author of Medicine Walk presents an evocative self-portrait that takes the form of letters to his estranged son and traces the course of his life as it was shaped by substance abuse, alienation and Ojibwe tradition.
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The greatest generation by Tom BrokawPresents personal narratives from the generation of Americans who were born in the 1920s, came of age during the Depression, fought in World War II, and came home to build a new America during the postwar era.
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A grandfather's lessons : in the kitchen with Shorey by Jacques PépinThe famous French cooking instructor who has authored nearly 30 cookbooks and won 16 James Beard Awards teaches his 12-year-old granddaughter how to prepare curly hot dogs, spinach with croutons, sushi salmon cakes, skillet bread and homemade butter.
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The horse boy : a father's quest to heal his son
by Rupert Isaacson
When his son Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson was devastated, afraid he might never be able to communicate with his child. But when Isaacson, a lifelong horseman, rode their neighbor's horse with Rowan, Rowan improved immeasurably. He wasstruck with a idea: why not take Rowan to Mongolia, the one place in the world where horses and shamanic healing intersected?
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King's gambit : a son, a father, and the world's most dangerous game
by Paul Hoffman
An insider's account of the fiercely competitive world of professional chess describes the author's experiences as a child prodigy who spent his weekends in the chess epicenter of Greenwich Village, a youth also marked by his parents' divorce and his observations about the eccentric lives of fellow players. By the author of The Man Who Loved Only Numbers.
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Little victories : perfect rules for imperfect living
by Jason Gay
A popular columnist at The Wall Street Journal offers a rulebook for experiencing life and all its inherent humor by taking note of small daily victories, ones that aren't necessarily meaningful, but that make you feel good.
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Oh, the places you'll go!
by Seuss
Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions
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The path made clear : discovering your life's direction and purpose
by Oprah Winfrey
The award-winning global media leader and philanthropist offers a guide for identifying one's purpose and creating a framework for a life that is both successful and meaningful, sharing inspirational quotes by some of today's most influential cultural figures.
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Permission to dream
by Chris Gardner
Inspired by a girlfriend’s death to make the most of his remaining time, Chris assists his granddaughter’s search for the harmonica of her dreams while revisiting an old ambition. By the best-selling author of The Pursuit of Happyness.
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Pops : fatherhood in pieces by Michael ChabonThe Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh presents a full-length collection of essays on fatherhood, including his viral 2016 GQ piece about his 13-year-old son's immersion in Paris Men's Fashion Week.
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The second mountain : the quest for a moral life
by David Brooks
The best-selling author of The Road to Character presents a thought-provoking exploration of the qualities of a meaningful life, drawing on inspirational examples to offer advice about personal philosophies, a vocation, faith, relationships and community life.
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Sh*t my dad saysby 1980- Halpern, JustinCollects straightforward, amusing quotes from the author's father on such topics as cheating, relationships, religion, and family
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Walking with Jack : a father's journey to become his son's caddie
by Don J. Snyder
Documents the author's efforts to fulfill a promise to caddy for his son if the latter qualified for a professional tour, describing his training at the age of 57 to study the art of caddying in Scotland, where he lived like a monk and recorded the fascinating stories of golfers from every station in life. By the author of The Cliff Walk.
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When time stopped : a memoir of my father's war and what remains by Ariana NeumannA first book by a Venezuelan foreign correspondent describes the harrowing early experiences of her father, an only survivor of their Jewish-Czechoslovakian family, who hid from the Gestapo in plain sight before starting over in South America.
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A wolf at the table : a memoir of my father by Augusten BurroughsThe author of the best-selling Running with Scissors traces the story of his relationship with his father, in a psychologically charged tale that evaluates such themes as the line between love and hate and a child's longing for unconditional love.
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