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Biography and Memoir April 2023 |
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American ramble : a walk of memory and renewal
by Neil King
A former Wall Street Journal reporter chronicles his 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C. to New York City in an effort rediscover what matters in life after a life-threatening battle with cancer.
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Wake up with purpose! : what I've learned in my first hundred years
by Jean Dolores Schmidt
In this part life story, part philosophy and part spiritual guide filled with history, wonder and common-sense wisdom, the 102-year-old Loyola Chicago matriarch and basketball icon, known to millions as simply“Sister Jean,” shares the life lessons she's learned from her century-long life.
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Bad Mormon
by Heather Gay
What it's about: Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Heather Gay's complicated relationship with the Mormon faith in which she was raised.
Read it for: an irreverent account of spirituality lost and found; dishy gossip on Gay's Real Housewives castmates.
Want a taste? "Everything in my life confirmed my identity, my faith, and my future. Until it didn't."
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Straight shooter : a memoir of second chances and first takes
by Stephen A. Smith
Revealing who he really is when the cameras are off, America's most popular sports media figure writes about the greatest highs and deepest lows of his life and career, while sharing his signature, uninhibited opinions about current political and social issues. Illustrations.
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Paris : the memoir
by Paris Hilton
In this deeply personal memoir, the ultimate It Girl shares, for the first time, the hidden history that traumatized and defined her and how she rose above a series of heart-wrenching challenges to find healing, lasting love and a life of meaning and purpose. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Waxing On : The Karate Kid and Me
by Ralph Macchio
- "A fun-filled memoir by the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai actor that's equal parts nostalgia and contemporary relevance, based on both the classic movies and his current show, which is Netflix's #1 hit and gaining legions of new fans from every generation."
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Never give an inch : fighting for the America I love
by Mike Pompeo
The former Secretary of State and CIA Director, blending remarkable and often humorous stories of his interactions with world leaders and unmatched analysis of geopolitics, reveals what it took to deliver winning outcomes during dangerous times. 150,000 first printing.
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Everything I Never Dreamed : My Life Surviving and Standing Up to Domestic Violence
by Ruth M. Glenn
- "The raw, uplifting, and unforgettable memoir from the CEO and president of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence chronicling her personal battle against abuse, violence, and even a murder attempt. Ruth M. Glenn wasn't surprised the first time her husband beat her. She was hurt and disappointed but after a childhood in a broken and violent home, she was not surprised. After all, this was just the way things were, right? It was only after she lay bleeding in a carwash parking lot, after being shot three times by him, that Glenn resolved-if she managed to survive-to spend the rest of her life combating domestic violence. Now, she brings her full story to the forefront with this survivor's tale crossed with a rousing call to action. She reveals her difficult but ultimately rewarding journey from that parking lot to sacrificing everything to obtain her GED, followed by her JD. With her evocative and thoughtful voice, Glenn explores the reasons why men beat and kill women, why women and children are seen as lesser in our society, how to stop victim blaming, and how to demystify domestic violence to stop it once and for all. A memoir of resilience and courage, Everything I Never Dreamed is a necessary book that proves that abuse does not have to define a survivor's entire life"-- Provided by publisher.
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| A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe by Mark Dawidziak (eAudiobook)What it is: a nuanced biography of formative mystery author Edgar Allan Poe, whose greatest mystery of all -- his sudden death at age 40 -- continues to fascinate fans of his work.
What's inside: a suspenseful dual timeline structure, with one narrative chronicling Poe's life while the other investigates the possible causes of his death (including tuberculosis, rabies, carbon monoxide poisoning, and more). |
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