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Number of Pages: 768Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Entertainment & Performing ArtsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: AguilarAge Range: AdultAuthor: Oscar Garcia BlesaLanguage: Spanish About the Book "Semblanza del artista espaänol mâas influyente de las âultimas 5 dâecadas. En la noche que cumplâia veinte aänos, un accidente de coche en una carretera de Madrid cambiâo para siempre la vida de un joven lleno de sueänos. Aquel muchacho, inmâovil durante mâas de un aäno y medio en una cama de hospital, se abrazâo a una guitarra como âunica vâalvula de escape. Desde su cama, sin saberlo, Julio Iglesias construirâia una de las historias de conquista global mâas fascinantes del siglo XX. La vida de Julio Iglesias es mucho mâas que una colecciâon de efemâerides y cifras, es una historia de superaciâon, amor, fama, âexito y redenciâon. Su carrera no es solo el relato de su inigualable triunfo y reinvenciâon, es tambiâen la crâonica sociocultural de todo un paâis a lo largo de mâas de setenta aänos. En 2019 se cumplen 50 aänos del debut discogrâafico de Julio Iglesias. Recabando datos de su trayectoria personal y profesional, âOscar Garcâia Blesa reâune todas las piezas de un puzle vital, un repaso por las luces y las sombras de su historia, una vida intensa como la letra de muchas de sus canciones. Julio es la crâonica emocional, cultural y sentimental de un artista âunico que nunca ha abandonado los escenarios y que no tiene intenciâon de hacerlo mientras viva."--Publisher's description. Book Synopsis Semblanza del artista español más influyente de las últimas 5 décadas. En la noche que cumplía veinte años, un accidente de coche en una carretera de Madrid cambió para siempre la vida de un joven lleno de sueños. Aquel muchacho, inmóvil durante más de un año y medio en una cama de hospital, se abrazó a una guitarra como única válvula de escape. Desde su cama, sin saberlo, Julio Iglesias construiría una de las historias de conquista global más fascinantes del siglo XX. La vida de Julio Iglesias es mucho más que una colección de efemérides y cifras, es una historia de superación, amor, fama, éxito y redención. Su carrera no es solo el relato de su inigualable triunfo y reinvención, es también la crónica sociocultural de todo un país a lo largo de más de setenta años. En 2019 se cumplen 50 años del debut discográfico de Julio Iglesias. Recabando datos de su trayectoria personal y profesional, Óscar García Blesa reúne todas las piezas de un puzle vital, un repaso por las luces y las sombras de su historia, una vida intensa como la letra de muchas de sus canciones. Julio es la crónica emocional, cultural y sentimental de un artista único que nunca ha abandonado los escenarios y que no tiene intención de hacerlo mientras viva. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Semblance of the most influential Spanish artist of the last 5 decades. The night he turned twenty, a car accident on a Madrid highway changed the life of a dream-filled young man forever. That young man, immobilized in a hospital bed for more than a year and a half, hugged a guitar like it was his only escape valve. From his bed, without knowing it, Julio Iglesias would build one of the most fascinating stories of global conquest of the 20th century. The life of Julio Iglesias is much more than a collection of milestones and stats, it is a story of overcoming obstacles, love, fame, success, and redemption. His career is not only the tale of his incomparable triumph and reinvention, it is also the sociocultural chronicle of an entire country over the course of more than 70 years. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of Julio Iglesias's debut album. With facts from his personal and professional trajectory, Óscar García Blesa gathers all the pieces of a life puzzle, a tour through the lights and shadows of his history, a life as intense as the lyrics in many of his songs. Julio is the emotional, cultural, and sentimental chronicle of a unique artist who has never given up the stage and never plans to, as long as he lives. About the Author Óscar García Blesa es un profesional de la industria del entretenimiento con más de veinte años de experiencia en compañías multinacionales. Director de RCA-Sony Music, Director de Marketing en Warner Music, Country Manager en Napster. Es Profesor de Music Business en SAE Institute, enseña marketing orientado al negocio de la música. Escritor y guionista, es el autor de los libros La Cara B De La Música (2012), Placeres Culpables (2015), Papanatas (2016) y #VIVE (2017), la biografía autorizada de Alejandro Sanz, número uno de ventas en España y publicada en catorce países. Es el codirector y guionista del documental Sanz: Lo que fui es lo que soy (2017), Disco de Oro en España. Director y guionista de Camilo Sinfónico (2018) documental sobre la vida de Camilo Sesto. Guionista de Anatomía de un Dandy (2020), la película documental sobre la vida de Francisco Umbral. Subdirector de la primera temporada del programa La Hora Musa (RTVE, 2018), colabora en la revista Esquire, Efe Eme, Mediaset o la Cadena SER, entre otros. Es el padre de Óscar y Lola.

Julio Iglesias. La Biografía / Julio Iglesias: The Biography - by Oscar Garcia Blesa (Hardcover)

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Number of Pages: 368Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: EducatorsSeries Title: Frank McCourt MemoirsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Scribner Book CompanyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Frank McCourtLanguage: English Book Synopsis A #1 New York Times bestseller and the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Angela's Ashes, this masterpiece from Frank McCourt tells of his American journey from impoverished immigrant to brilliant teacher and raconteur. Frank McCourt's glorious childhood memoir, Angela's Ashes, has been loved and celebrated by readers everywhere for its spirit, its wit and its profound humanity. A tale of redemption, in which storytelling itself is the source of salvation, it won the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Los Angeles Times Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Rarely has a book so swiftly found its place on the literary landscape. And now we have 'Tis, the story of Frank's American journey from impoverished immigrant to brilliant teacher and raconteur. Frank lands in New York at age nineteen, in the company of a priest he meets on the boat. He gets a job at the Biltmore Hotel, where he immediately encounters the vivid hierarchies of this "classless country," and then is drafted into the army and is sent to Germany to train dogs and type reports. It is Frank's incomparable voice--his uncanny humor and his astonishing ear for dialogue--that renders these experiences spellbinding. When Frank returns to America in 1953, he works on the docks, always resisting what everyone tells him, that men and women who have dreamed and toiled for years to get to America should "stick to their own kind" once they arrive. Somehow, Frank knows that he should be getting an education, and though he left school at fourteen, he talks his way into New York University. There, he falls in love with the quintessential Yankee, long-legged and blonde, and tries to live his dream. But it is not until he starts to teach--and to write--that Frank finds his place in the world. The same vulnerable but invincible spirit that captured the hearts of readers in Angela's Ashes comes of age. As Malcolm Jones said in his Newsweek review of Angela's Ashes, "It is only the best storyteller who can so beguile his readers that he leaves them wanting more when he is done...and McCourt proves himself one of the very best." Frank McCourt's 'Tis is one of the most eagerly awaited books of our time, and it is a masterpiece. Review Quotes Gail Caldwell Boston Sunday Globe That magnificent voice is back in full, as captivating and soothing as an on-stage hypnotist. Regaling you from a bar stool or teacher's lectern, McCourt is utterly and always in charge of this tale....A sweet, sweet ode to memory: to the moment-to-moment experience of a real, then reimagined, life.Henry Kisor Chicago Sun-Times 'Tis a grand book. 'Tis indeed!Jackie Jones Bleecker The San Diego Union-Tribune 'Tis is, finally, a triumphant American story -- the triumph of a teacher...of a writer whose words we can't wait to read.Mary Ann Gwinn The Seattle Times McCourt establishes himself as a Dickens for our time, a writer who can peel the many layers of society like an onion and reveal the core.Maureen Howard The New York Times Book Review 'Tis a success story, after all.Peter Collier Los Angeles Times Book Review 'Tis has those elements that made Angela's Ashes such a success -- the narrative brio, the fierce sympathy for human tic and torment, the intuitive feel for character and, above all, the love of language and that very Irish understanding that words are our only weapon in our long quarrel with God.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inch (W) x 1.3 Inch (D)Weight: 1.05 PoundsNumber of Pages: 336Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Personal MemoirsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)Author: Colin JostAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor, Colin Jost, has six sets of stitches on his face alone. He's been punched in at least four different sketches on Saturday Night Live, including once by his boss, Lorne Michaels. But if there's one trait that makes someone well suited to comedy, it's being able to take a punch-metaphorically and, occasionally, physically. From growing up as an overweight kid in a family of firefighters on Staten Island to commuting three hours a day to high school and "seeing the sights" (like watching a Russian woman throw a stroller off the back of a ferry) to attending Harvard while Facebook was created (and choosing comedy instead!), Colin shares how he has navigated the world like a "slightly smarter Forrest Gump." You'll also discover things about Colin that will surprise and confuse you. You'll go behind the scenes at SNL (where he's written some of the most iconic sketches and characters of the past fifteen years) and Weekend Update (where's he's been "the white guy next to Leslie Jones.") And you'll experience the life of a touring stand-up comedian-from performing in rural cafeterias at noon to opening for Dave Chappelle at Radio City Music Hall. For every accomplishment (hosting the Emmys), there is a setback (hosting the Emmys). And for every absurd moment (watching paramedics give CPR to a raccoon), there is an honest, emotional one (recounting his mother's experience on the scene of the Twin Towers' collapse on 9/11.) A Very Punchable Face reveals the brilliant mind behind some of the dumbest sketches on television and lays bare the heart and humor of a hardworking guy-with a face you can't help but want to punch."-- Book Synopsis NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In these hilarious essays, the Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor learns how to take a beating. "I always wanted to punch his face before I read this book. Now I just want to kick him in the balls."--Larry David NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Cosmopolitan - Vulture - ParadeIf there's one trait that makes someone well suited to comedy, it's being able to take a punch--metaphorically and, occasionally, physically. From growing up in a family of firefighters on Staten Island to commuting three hours a day to high school and "seeing the sights" (like watching a Russian woman throw a stroller off the back of a ferry), to attending Harvard while Facebook was created, Jost shares how he has navigated the world like a slightly smarter Forrest Gump. You'll also discover things about Jost that will surprise and confuse you, like how Jimmy Buffett saved his life, how Czech teenagers attacked him with potato salad, how an insect laid eggs inside his legs, and how he competed in a twenty-five-man match at WrestleMania (and almost won). You'll go behind the scenes at SNL and Weekend Update (where he's written some of the most memorable sketches and jokes of the past fifteen years). And you'll experience the life of a touring stand-up comedian--from performing in rural college cafeterias at noon to opening for Dave Chappelle at Radio City Music Hall. For every accomplishment (hosting the Emmys), there is a setback (hosting the Emmys). And for every absurd moment (watching paramedics give CPR to a raccoon), there is an honest, emotional one (recounting his mother's experience on the scene of the Twin Towers' collapse on 9/11). Told with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, A Very Punchable Face reveals the brilliant mind behind some of the dumbest sketches on television, and lays bare the heart and humor of a hardworking guy--with a face you can't help but want to punch. Review Quotes "This is a good memoir in that it proves Jost is . . . not the things we think of him. He's lived a colorful life, he's a dutiful student of comedy, and his book is so well-written one realizes that his voice has immensely shaped the tone of SNL for many years."--Vulture "I always wanted to punch his face before I read this book. Now I just want to kick him in the balls."--Larry David "Colin Jost is as funny as his face is punchable. Which is to say: very. He also knows a lot about Staten Island, soiling himself, internal parasites, and firemen's pensions. He's really the whole package. And if you care about comedy--writing it, performing it, watching it, or giving up any semblance of a normal adult life for it--so is his book."--Zadie Smith "Colin Jost is one of the best people I know and one hell of a writer. This book proves both to be true."--Seth Meyers "I was caught off guard by how much I enjoyed this book, considering how indifferent I feel about Colin as a person."--Amy Schumer"An inspiring story that reminds us that if you are born with looks and talent, you can still make it."--Conan O'Brien "I think this book is fantastic. I haven't read a single word of it, but it's got everything I want in a book--a front, a back, a good spine. And it's got some heft. Whoever wrote this book knew what she was doing. Well done."--Michael Che About The Author Colin Jost is a head writer at Saturday Night Live, a Weekend Update co-anchor, and a touring stand-up comedian. He has five Writers Guild Awards, two Peabody Awards, and a PETA Elly Award for the sketch "Diner Lobster." He's also been nominated for thirteen Emmy Awards and lost every time. He lives in New York and in the hearts of children everywhere.

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Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 329Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine, Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: BeveragesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Penguin Group USAAuthor: Bianca BoskerAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book -Professional journalist and amateur drinker Bianca Bosker didn't know much about wine--until she discovered an alternate universe where taste reigns supreme, a world of elite sommeliers who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of flavor. Astounded by their fervor and seemingly superhuman sensory powers, she set out to uncover what drove their obsession, and whether she, too, could become a 'cork dork'---Amazon.com. Book Synopsis INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND A NEW YORK TIMES CRITICS' PICK "Thrilling . . . [told] with gonzo élan . . . When the sommelier and blogger Madeline Puckette writes that this book is the Kitchen Confidential of the wine world, she's not wrong, though Bill Buford's Heat is probably a shade closer." --Jennifer Senior, The New York Times Professional journalist and amateur drinker Bianca Bosker didn't know much about wine--until she discovered an alternate universe where taste reigns supreme, a world of elite sommeliers who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of flavor. Astounded by their fervor and seemingly superhuman sensory powers, she set out to uncover what drove their obsession, and whether she, too, could become a "cork dork." With boundless curiosity, humor, and a healthy dose of skepticism, Bosker takes the reader inside underground tasting groups, exclusive New York City restaurants, California mass-market wine factories, and even a neuroscientist's fMRI machine as she attempts to answer the most nagging question of all: what's the big deal about wine? What she learns will change the way you drink wine--and, perhaps, the way you live--forever. "Think: Eat, Pray, Love meets Somm." --theSkimm "As informative as it is, well, intoxicating." --Fortune Review Quotes Winner of 2018 M.F.K. Fisher Award for Excellence in Culinary WritingFinalist for the 2018 Gourmand Award for Wine Writing Finalist for the 2018 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing (Non-Fiction) "Bosker's journey into this sodden universe is thrilling, and she tells her story with gonzo élan. . . . She gives great gossip . . . [and] is, in the main, great company as a narrator--witty, generous, democratic . . . When the sommelier and blogger Madeline Puckette writes that this book is the Kitchen Confidential of the wine world, she's not wrong, though Bill Buford's Heat is probably a shade closer to this book's sensibility and heart."--Jennifer Senior, The New York Times"Reads like a wine lover's equivalent of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy' There is paradise, but only after glimpses of purgatory and hell...A funny, thought-provoking and at times frightening look at the sublime tastes, enormous egos and curious rules of a profession that is both insanely rigorous and occasionally ridiculous." --Associated Press A madcap 18-month journey...[that's] as informative as it is, well, intoxicating. --Fortune, "The 4 Books You Should Read This Spring" "A funny, fascinating adventure."--Real Simple "Cork Dork is remarkably entertaining. Bosker is a talented writer, a thorough reporter and is unfailingly funny."--The San Francisco Chronicle "A savory romp...[that reveals] not just the intricacies and nuances of flavor that vary from grape to grape, but why wine has become such a social staple for the entire world--and how the way we drink it can potentially change our lives." --Harper's Bazaar, "12 Books You Need to Read in March" "Both an entry-level guide to the ever-growing business of wine and a masterclass in the strange, immensely skilled fanatics who make it their life's work." --The Atlantic, 25 Books Atlantic Staffers Are Reading This Summer "If Malcolm Gladwell were to write a book about wine, the results wouldn't linger much more pleasurably on the palate than this accessible, adventurous, amusing and informative book by Bianca Bosker." --The Times (London)"[An] often-hilarious memoir."--Good Housekeeping "An informative and riveting read that doesn't take itself too seriously--a much needed dose of reality the wine world could benefit from." -Bon Appétit "An essential primer on food's favourite companion, Bianca Bosker's incredible book offers an investigation into taste, smell, and restaurant culture any foodie will appreciate."--BuzzFeed, 27 Books Every Foodie Needs In Their Library "Incredibly well written, intelligent, witty, and highly entertaining." --Eater"As fresh and fun as a Wachau Riesling...packed with helpful information, wrapped in honest inquiry, and slathered with humor and wit." --Terroirist "One of the most entertaining drink-related memoirs in years."--Punch "A page turner . . . I heartily recommend [it]."--Martin Moran, The Sunday Times (UK) "Refreshingly accessible...It's delightful and informative to see a subject as potentially stodgy as wine appreciation refracted through the perspective of someone young, female, and very smart." --Portland Mercury "[A] must-read wine book."--San Jose Mercury News "You'll never feel lost in front of a wine list again." --Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley of "Gastropod," via The Atlantic "I loved this book. It's not just about wine. It's about learning how to listen to your senses, to more deeply experience and appreciate the world around you, and everyone could use another glass of that."--Mary Roach, author of Gulp "In this smart and sharply observed book, Bianca Bosker takes us on a marvelous journey through the mad, manic, seductive subculture of wine and wine lovers. It's also a deeply felt story of her own experience, told with great heart and wit."--Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief "Cork Dork is a brilliant feat of screwball participatory journalism and Bianca Bosker is a gonzo nerd prodigy. This hilarious, thoughtful and erudite book may be the ultimate answer to the perennial question of whether or not wine connoisseurship is a scam."--Jay McInerney, author of The Juice "In this delightfully written and keenly observed book, Bianca Bosker helps us become connoisseurs not only of wine but also of people whose passions would more aptly be described as obsessions."--Walter Isaacson, author of The Innovators "Speaking as someone who barely knows a good Bordeaux from a bottle of Boone's Farm, I was charmed and entertained by this book."--John Jeremiah Sullivan, author of Pulphead "The Kitchen Confidential of wine: Read this book, and you'll never be intimidated by wine--or wine snobs--again."--Madeline Puckette, co-author of Wine Folly "Fascinating...Thanks to Bosker's sensory descriptions, we get to taste and smell alongside her, without dealing with the thousands of hours of study and endless flashcards first." --Bustle"An informative yet funny examination of wine."--Brightly, "The Best Books of Early 2017" "A quest--both hilarious and horrifying--to understand the nature of taste."--Imbibe "An entertaining read." --Phoenix New Times "Reading Bianca Bosker is like sitting down with a brilliant, curious friend for an after-work drink, and suddenly finding it's midnight and the table is littered with empty bottles. Between her hilarious exploits and thoughtful meditations on wine and life, you'll want to stay for just one more."--Lauren Collins, author of When In French "A joyful journey of discovery into the 'soul' of wine, filled with wit and insight at every step."--Maria Konnikova, author of The Confidence Game "If you have wondered about the mysteries of wine, and the airs of people who claim to know something about it, Cork Dork is essential reading. Read it and you will never look at wine in quite the same way again. This is reportage of a high order."--Roger Cohen, author of The Girl from Human Street "Rollicking and lively...I gulped down this book with enormous pleasure."--Julia Flynn Siler, author of The House of Mondavi I have read many 'wine books, ' some casual, some pedantic, and many happily informative. But Bianca Bosker's book stands out as being spectacularly successful in teaching us about wine, in making us love wine, and in presenting a tone of unfailing good humor.--Richard E. Quandt, The Journal of Wine Economics "Always perceptive, curious, and entertaining, the author describes her experiences with precision and a wry sense of humor...Readers will certainly come away from the book knowing more about wine and likely eager to explore it further, but even those less inclined to imbibe will be intrigued."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "An interesting look at those with an unquenchable thirst for those unique bottles of vinicultural perfection."--Booklist "A page-turning and fascinating memoir."--Publishers Weekly About The Author Bianca Bosker is an award-winning journalist who has written about food, wine, architecture, and technology for The New Yorker online, The Atlantic, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Food & Wine, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and The New Republic. The former executive tech editor of The Huffington Post, she is the author of the critically acclaimed book Original Copies: Architectural Mimicry in Contemporary China (University of Hawaii Press, 2013). She lives in New York City.

Cork Dork : A WineFueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue - by Bianca Bosker (Paperback)

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Number of Pages: 233Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Entertainment & Performing ArtsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Grand Central PublishingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Felicia Pearson & David RitzLanguage: English Book Synopsis Felicia Pearson, who starred of the acclaimed television series 'The Wire', reveals her incredible, hard-knock life story, one that dramatically parallels her television character.While Felicia is a brilliant actor who played a truly chilling role, what's most remarkable about "Snoop" is what she has overcome in her life. Snoop was born a three-pound cross-eyed crack baby in East Baltimore. Those streets are among the toughest in the world, but Snoop was tougher. The runt of the ghetto showed an early aptitude for drug slinging and violence and thrived as a baby gangsta until she landed in Jessup state penitentiary after killing a woman in self-defense. There she rebelled violently against the system, and it was only through the cosmic intervention of her mentor, Uncle Loney, that she turned her life around. Eventually, Snoop was discovered in a nightclub by one of The Wire's cast members and quickly recruited to be one of television's most frightening and intriguing villains.While the story of coming up from the hood has been told by Antwone Fisher and Chris Gardner, among others, Snoop's tale goes far deeper into The Life than any previous books. And like Mary Karr's story, Snoop's is a woman's story from a fresh point of view. She defied traditional conventions of gender and sexual preference on the hardest streets in America and in front of millions of viewers on TV. Review Quotes "A gripping story about overcoming obstacles in the face of great adversity and finding hope in the most unlikely place-television."--Ebony, -"A remarkable book about a remarkable lady...will encourage anyone who aspires to be bigger and better than what they are...an awesome book to give to a young person as a Christmas gift."--Allhiphop.com, -"Apowerful story of someone trying to find her way in a dark world, realizing she can still choose her life's direction even in tremendously difficult circumstances. Pearson's narrative is spare, even poetic, rendering traumatic moments all the more powerful."--Publishers Weekly, -"Felicia's story is a reminder to me that through the depths of the worst unforeseen circumstances, that life can sometimes bring, the 2 things that we must never lose sight of, GOD's Grace, and Hope. Felicia is a perfect example of one who learned this the hard way and will now, never lose her way again."--Jamie Hector, NBC's Heroes, -"Pearson's memoir is even more horrifying than the cold-blooded killer she portrays on The Wire."--Kirkus Reviews, -"Raw and thought provoking...told with a bitter sweet elegance...the story of a child who buried her pain and then filled her life with violent behavior. But Snoop's journey is now a rainbow shining in the light of hope and wellness...and is a gift to us all."--Terrie M. Williams, author of Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting, -"Read her intriguing life story...it's a short, punchy ride of a book."--Giant, -"This is no rage-to-riches story. In fact, it reads more like a miracle."--Essence, - About the Author Felicia Pearson still lives in Baltimore, Maryland and is studying at the Baltimore School of the Arts. Felicia is now focusing on expanding her career to movies. David Ritz is co-author of Tavis Smiley's bestseller What I Know For Sure. He has also collaborated with Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Laila Ali and B.B. King on their life stories. He has won a Grammy, a Deems Taylor ASCAP award, four Rolling Stone/Ralph J. Gleason book awards and is the co-composer of "Sexual Healing." He lives in Los Angeles.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 7.4 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: 1.4 PoundsNumber of Pages: 240Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Entertainment & Performing ArtsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dey Street Books"publisAuthor: Jessie James DeckerAge Range: AdultBook theme: Country & BluegrassLanguage: English About the Book A lifestyle book from country star, TV personality, entrepreneur and fashion designer Jessie James Decker. Book Synopsis New York Times bestseller!From popular country music sensation and reality TV star Jessie James Decker (and wife of former NFL player Eric Decker) comes this gorgeously illustrated and highly inspiring lifestyle book fans have been clamoring for--featuring delectable family recipes, amazing fashion tips, and practical dating secrets.Whether she is belting out one of her number one hit country songs, cheering on her NFL-star husband in the stands, working on her fashion label, Kittenish, or making dinner for her hubby and three children, Jessie James Decker is constantly on the move. For years she has been performing and singing for fans, while also bringing people into her life through her hit E! show, Eric & Jessie, and Instagram, where she posts about family, food, and whatever else happens to be on her mind. Now, in Just Jessie, she invites you into her home, her marriage, and her kitchen like never before, sharing the stories that have mattered the most and the secrets of how she balances everything with a smile--and often a forkful of comfort food to go along.From following her childhood music dreams, to her struggles with bullying, to finding her soul mate, Jessie doesn't hold anything back in this exclusive peek into her life, going behind the scenes of the best and the hardest moments and providing the lessons to help you survive yours as well. With the honesty and humor that have made her one of the most supportive voices out there, she offers warm, practical advice about dating, decor, fashion, beauty, parenting, fitness, keeping romance alive--and so much more. In addition, Just Jessie features fifteen of her favorite go-to recipes, going step by step through her most Instagrammable and delicious dishes. Whether at home or on the red carpet, Jessie always finds a way to make it work--and does so with style and charm. Gorgeously illustrated with never-before-seen childhood photos and original photography, Just Jessie is the essential guide to living life the way it works for Jessie, inspiring your dreams as you learn how Jessie made hers a reality. From the Back Cover Country star. TV personality. Entrepreneur. Cook. Fashion designer. Wife. Mom. Jessie James Decker does it all.Whether she is belting out one of her number one hit country songs, cheering on her NFL-star husband in the stands, working on her fashion label, Kittenish, or making dinner for her hubby and three children, Jessie James Decker is constantly on the move. For years she has been performing and singing for fans, while also bringing people into her life through her hit E! show, Eric & Jessie, and Instagram, where she posts about family, food, and whatever else happens to be on her mind. Now, in Just Jessie, she invites you into her home, her marriage, and her kitchen like never before, sharing the stories that have mattered the most and the secrets of how she balances everything with a smile--and often a forkful of comfort food to go along.From following her childhood music dreams, to her struggles with bullying, to finding her soul mate, Jessie doesn't hold anything back in this exclusive peek into her life, going behind the scenes of the best and the hardest moments and providing the lessons to help you survive yours as well. With the honesty and humor that have made her one of the most supportive voices out there, she offers warm, practical advice about dating, decor, fashion, beauty, parenting, fitness, keeping romance alive--and so much more. In addition, Just Jessie features fifteen of her favorite go-to recipes, going step by step through her most Instagrammable and delicious dishes.Whether at home or on the red carpet, Jessie always finds a way to make it work--and does so with style and charm. Gorgeously illustrated with never-before-seen childhood photos and original photography, Just Jessie is the essential guide to living life the way it works for Jessie, inspiring your dreams as you learn how Jessie made hers a reality.

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Number of Pages: 608Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: MusicFormat: PaperbackPublisher: St. Martin's GriffinAge Range: AdultAuthor: Mick WallLanguage: English Book Synopsis A revised edition of the classic Led Zeppelin biography, featuring rich and substantial new materialRock writer Mick Wall draws on insider access, as former confidante to both Plant and Page, to craft the definitive biography of the world's most legendary rock band--Led Zeppelin. In When Giants Walked the Earth, Wall audaciously tells the story of the band known not just as one of the biggest-selling bands of all-time, but also as the one that set the mark for on-the-road excess. Detailed and revealing, When Giants Walked the Earth bores into not only the disaster, addiction and death that haunted the band but also into the real relationship between Page and Plant, including how it was influenced by Page's interest in the occult. Comprehensive and yet intimately detailed, When Giants Walked the Earth literally gets into the principals' heads to bring to life both an unforgettable band and an unrepeatable slice of rock history. This edition includes approximately 35,000 words of new material about the band and the last decade, featuring fresh interviews and newly unearthed content. Review Quotes "Sensational." --New York Times "Entertaining, thoughtful." --Los Angeles Times "His access and attention to detail make this a definitive work...an essential source for anyone eager to learn about the era when rock stars ruled the world." --Publishers Weekly "Wall does well to shine light on the myths and music magic of Led Zep--rendering what could have been cartoonish real and sincere." --TimeOut Chicago "[T]hat Wall can add so much fresh detail to the Led Zep story is in itself an extraordinary achievement...(and) he manages to humanize these planet-striding giants while doing so..." --Classic Rock Magazine "It deftly strikes the balance between lofty authority and finding a way to get inside the heads of its subjects." --The Guardian (UK) "[T]his is the big one: a fat, juicy biography of the biggest band ever." --Daily Telegraph (UK) About the Author MICK WALL writes for Guitar World, Classic Rock and several other newspapers and magazines around the world. He has also worked in music public relations, handling Dire Straits, Black Sabbath, The Band and Journey, among others. His books include best-selling biographies of Pearl Jam, Iron Maiden, Bono and the legendary British DJ John Peel as well as 1992's Guns N' Roses: The Most Dangerous Band in the World, Enter Night: A Biography of Metallica, and Prince: Purple Rain.

When Giants Walked the Earth 10th Anniversary Edition - by Mick Wall (Paperback)

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Legend of a Rock Star - by Dee Dee Ramone (Paperback)

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You Gotta Want It (Hardcover) (Jake Paul)

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inch (W) x 1.3 Inch (D)Weight: 1.1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 304Genre: Biography + Autobiography, HistorySub-Genre: Personal Memoirs, Social Activists, United StatesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Taya Kyle & Jim DeFeliceAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English About the Book Presents an inspiring collection of stories of Americans who have persevered over adversity and built extraordinary lives after loss, hardship, and setbacks, showcasing the resilience of the American spirit. Book Synopsis The American Sniper legacy continues: Taya Kyle celebrates the American Spirit in her inspiring new bookLife leads us through difficult terrain. But what happens if you use challenge as an opportunity to discover your PURPOSE? These Americans did and are changing the world. After losing her husband, American Sniper Chris Kyle, bestselling author Taya Kyle entered a period of deep grief. And yet the experience served as a catalyst for profound growth. Taya found her own reserve of strength with the help of the generous love and support of family and friends--and also many strangers across America, who selflessly shared their own stories of suffering, survival, and triumph. Inspired by her experience, Taya discovered her calling: spreading a message of how love, passion, and service can combine to help us persevere over personal pain and heal our communities. Working with trusted collaborator Jim DeFelice (coauthor of American Sniper and American Wife), Taya tells her own story, as well as those of other Americans who have built extraordinary lives after traveling down life's most difficult roads--through loss, illness, all manner of setback. They embody the "American spirit" of resilience, faith, togetherness that has built the nation. American Spirit profiles more than 30 individuals, young and old, rich and not-so-rich, famous and unknown, who have overcome hardship and done extraordinary things for their communities and for the nation at large. The 9/11 survivor, badly burned over 60% of his body, who asked himself What debt do I owe to God? And to my fellow human beings? What am I supposed to do with this miracle of survival? The man with the hole in his heart who runs ultramarathons. The young cancer victim whose lemonade stand inspired a revolutionary new model for fighting cancer. The blind cyclist; the pastor who became an undercover investigator, and more. In the end, these stories teach us how to find purpose and heal the world, no matter the difficulty. "Every action, big or small," Taya writes, "has the potential to spark someone else's movement." From the Back Cover Sometimes life leads us through painful and lonely territory. But what happens when you see challenge as an opportunity to discover your purpose--and change the world? Join Taya Kyle and thirty-five remarkable Americans on their extraordinary journeys from despair to lives of passion and service.After losing her husband, "American Sniper" Chris Kyle, bestselling author Taya Kyle entered a period of inconsolable grief. And yet this darkness has served as a catalyst for profound growth. Taya found her own reserve of strength with the help of the generous love and support of family and friends--and also many strangers across America, who selflessly shared their own stories of suffering, survival, and triumph. Inspired by her experience, Taya found her calling: spreading a message of how love, passion, and service can combine to help us persevere over personal pain and heal our communities. Working with trusted collaborator Jim DeFelice, coauthor of American Sniper and American Wife, Taya tells her story, as well as those of other Americans who have built extraordinary lives after traveling down life's most difficult roads--through loss, illness, and all manner of setback. They embody the "American spirit" of resilience, faith, and togetherness that has built the nation. American Spirit profiles more than thirty individuals, young and old, rich and not-so-rich, famous and unknown, who have overcome hardship and done extraordinary things for their communities and for the nation at large. The 9/11 survivor, badly burned over 60 percent of his body, who asked himself, What debt do I owe to God? And to my fellow human beings? What am I supposed to do with this miracle of survival? The man with the hole in his heart who runs ultramarathons. The young cancer victim whose lemonade stand inspired a revolutionary new model for fighting the deadly disease. The blind cyclist; the pastor who became an undercover investigator; and more.In the end, these stories teach us how to find purpose and heal the world, no matter the difficulty. "Every action, big or small," Taya writes, "has the potential to spark someone else's movement." Review Quotes "A cheerily aspirational celebration of Americans who are making a difference."--Kirkus Reviews "Moving and passionate. ... Kyle and DeFelice inspire with touching stories of compassion."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review

American Spirit : Profiles in Resilience, Courage, and Faith - by Taya Kyle & Jim DeFelice (Hardcover)

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George-3-7th Marines - by Jim Nicholson (Paperback)

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Number of Pages: 352Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Personal MemoirsSeries Title: Penguin ClassicsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Penguin GroupAge Range: AdultAuthor: Mary Boykin ChesnutLanguage: English About the Book "A Diary from Dixie first published in the United States of America by D. Appleton and Company, 1905. This edition with an introduction by Catherine Clinton published in Penguin Books 2011"--T.p. verso. Book Synopsis An unrivalled account of the American Civil War from the Confederate perspective. One of the most compelling personal narratives of the Civil War, Mary Chesnut's Diary was written between 1861 and 1865. As the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner and the wife of an aide to the Confederate President, Jefferson Davis, Chesnut was well acquainted with the Confederacy's prominent players and-from the very first shots in Charleston, South Carolina-diligently recorded her impressions of the conflict's most significant moments. One of the most frequently cited memoirs of the war, Mary Chesnut's Diary captures the urgency and nuance of the period in an epic rich with commentary on race, status, and power within a nation divided. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Review Quotes "[Mary Boykin Chesnut's] take on the Civil War, the run-up to it, and the nation's eventual collapse into the chaos of war, are profound and insightful. There's much to be learned from her thoughts--even today." --James McBride, author of The Good Lord Bird and Deacon King Kong About the Author Mary Boykin Chesnut (1823-1886) was born into a wealthy South Carolina family. Her father, Stephen Decatur Miller, was a senator who supported states' rights and the legalization of slavery. She married James Chestnut in 1840 and they moved to Camden, New Jersey. Her husband later became a US senator but in 1860, after Abraham Lincoln was elected, he resigned his position. The couple relocated to North Carolina during the Civil War, and Mary recorded her thoughts in a diary that would be published in full after her death. Catherine Clinton was born in Seattle and grew up in Kansas City. She is the Denman Professor of American History at the University of Texas at San Antonio and is an international research professor at Queen's University Belfast. She has served on several faculties in her more than thirty years of teaching, including the University of Benghazi, Harvard University, and the Citadel (the Military College of South Carolina). She is the author and editor of more than two dozen volumes, including The Plantation Mistress, Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom, Mrs. Lincoln: A Life, and edits her own series for Oxford University Press: Viewpoints on American Culture. She has served as a consultant on several film projects, including Steven Spielberg's Lincoln (2012). An elected member of the Society of American Historians, she remains a lifetime member of both the Lincoln Forum and the Southern Association for Women Historians.

Mary Chesnut's Diary - (Penguin Classics) by Mary Boykin Chesnut (Paperback)

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .7 Inch (D)Weight: 1.35 PoundsNumber of Pages: 224Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: PoliticalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: History PressAuthor: Tyler L BoydAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Harry T. Burn's great-grandnephew, Tyler L. Boyd, chronicles the life and legacy of a Tennessee legend in this never-before-told life story.After reading a letter from his mother, Burn cast the deciding vote to ratify the Nineteenth A Review Quotes A principled and accomplished man, Harry T. Burn's vote to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment was far from his only action that changed the course of our state and nation's history. Tyler L. Boyd's research on Burn, his great-granduncle, sheds a new light on a great man....Burn lived the life of a public servant. He led the fight against the adoption of a state income tax and fought for home rule, which gave local governments the ability to govern themselves without burdensome oversight from the state....Tennessee Statesman Harry T. Burn: Woman Suffrage, Free Elections and a Life of Service makes me even more proud to walk in Burn's footsteps, having held the same seats as him in the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Tennessee Senate. Boyd's work tells the story of a remarkable American and Tennessean who changed the course of history for good. - Tennessee State Senator Mike Bell (R-9thDistrict) As we approach the 100thanniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment next year, Americans are discovering the history of the woman suffrage movement and the stories of the Americans who led it to victory. These stories are a vast part of our nation's history but they are not often discussed. It would be a tragedy if the stories of these trailblazers were forgotten by future generations. Works like this will keep their memory alive. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) Harry T. Burn is known as the young Tennessee legislator who listened to his mother, taking her advice to support ratification of the 19thAmendment in 1920. Burn secured the right to vote for American women, but his life and character have remained unexplored. Now, in this deeply researched biography, Tyler L. Boyd finally brings us the full man, putting into context Burn's singular act of conscience, helping us to understand how one person can make a difference. - Elaine Weiss, author of The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote I encourage others to take time out and read this book and realize how a mother's love and persuasion moved her son to do what was right, even though unpopular at the time, and turned hysteria into history. - former congressman Bob Clement (D-Tennessee) This book by a proud descendant lets the rest of us know more intimately the man who seized the opportunity "to free 17,000,000 women from political slavery." The story of what happened before and after Burn's fateful vote has been told often but often told wrong. Tennessee Statesman Harry T. Burn: Woman Suffrage, Free Elections and a Life of Service by Tyler L. Boyd gives us the real story, one well worth remembering as we commemorate the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in August 1920, courtesy of the Volunteer State. - Marjorie J. Spruill, author of Divided We Stand; New Women of the New South; One Woman, One Vote; and Votes for Women: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Tennessee, the South, and the Nation

Tennessee Statesman Harry T. Burn - by Tyler L Boyd (Paperback)

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Number of Pages: 384Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Literary FiguresFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)Age Range: AdultAuthor: Tiziano TerzaniLanguage: English About the Book Now in paperback, this work by Terzani, a jet-age Asian correspondent, recounts his year of traveling the Far East by foot, boat, bus, car, and train--but never by airplane--while rediscovering the land, the people, and himself. Book Synopsis "An utterly charming and engaging travel book that offers vivid portraits of unusual corners of Asia, told by a skilled raconteur whose eyes were open wide." --Los Angeles Times Book Review Warned by a Hong Kong fortune-teller not to risk flying for an entire year, Tiziano Terzani--a vastly experienced Asia correspondent--took what he called "the first step into an unknown world. . . . It turned out to be one of the most extraordinary years I have ever spent: I was marked for death, and instead I was reborn." Traveling by foot, boat, bus, car, and train, he visited Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Mongolia, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. Geography expanded under his feet. He consulted soothsayers, sorcerers, and shamans and received much advice--some wise, some otherwise--about his future. With time to think, he learned to understand, respect, and fear for older ways of life and beliefs now threatened by the crasser forms of Western modernity. He rediscovered a place he had been reporting on for decades. And reinvigorated himself in the process. Review Quotes "Terzani's thoughtful progression provides great pleasure because he is more open to the people, and people are always the real journey." --Book Page "A marvelous traveling companion, Terzani entertains us with his reflections on subjects from astrology to political violence, from the depravity of Bangkok to the sterility of Singapore, and introduces us to the characters he meets along the way." --O, The Oprah Magazine "An extraordinary and nuanced account of a journey through the Far East and Southeast Asia." --Library Journal About the Author For thirty years, Tiziano Terzani has lived in Asia, reporting on its wars and revolutions as Far East correspondent of the German newsmagazine Der Spiegel. Born in Florence, he was educated in Europe and the United States. Since 1994 he has made New Delhi his base.

A Fortune-Teller Told Me - by Tiziano Terzani (Paperback)

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Number of Pages: 336Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Entertainment & Performing ArtsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Dey Street BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Ally BrookeLanguage: English About the Book "Singer Ally Brooke recalls her journey to fame, revealing how she has remained true to her beliefs through her most difficult moments. Featuring sixteen pages of never-before-seen photos."-- Book Synopsis In this moving and inspirational memoir, singer Ally Brooke recalls her journey to fame, reveals how she has remained true to her beliefs through her most difficult moments. Featuring sixteen pages of never-before-seen photos, Finding Your Harmony takes readers behind-the-scenes of her proudest musical accomplishments, solo success, and her time on Dancing with the Stars.Ally Brooke burst onto the music scene as a member of Fifth Harmony, and quickly became a fan favorite with her infectious positivity and approachable attitude - not to mention her incredible voice. Following the band's meteoric rise to fame, she embarked on a solo career, releasing her own hit singles, joining the twenty-eighth season of Dancing with the Stars, and showing people everywhere the rewards of hard work and faith.Now in this moving and inspirational memoir, Ally opens up about the experiences that led her to the spotlight, offering lessons from the heart and revealing how her tight-knit, Mexican-American family have helped her to live fearlessly since she was first catapulted into stardom. Tracing her success from its beginnings in San Antonio, Texas, Ally details the passion for music that took hold of her at a young age, and how with the help of her family she pushed herself to achieve her dreams, no matter how impossible they seemed. While her rise to fame was rapid, it wasn't always smooth, and Ally candidly discusses the challenges she faced along the way, sharing how she navigated tough moments by staying true to herself and her beliefs. Opening up about her journey since Fifth Harmony disbanded, Ally recalls her tireless efforts to make music on her terms, charting back to back singles in the top 40 and amassing over 200 million collective worldwide streams. She also delves into her time on Dancing with the Stars, demonstrating how she conquered her fears and insecurities on her way to a top three finish and further established herself as a role model for young people the world over. Infused with the positive approach to life and spiritual openness that have fueled Ally's journey, Finding Your Harmony uses her stories to help others follow their inner voices--even when the outside world makes it hard. Wise, grounded, and filled with sixteen pages of never-before-seen photos, Finding Your Harmony is a fascinating glimpse into the life and heart of one of popular music's rising stars.

Finding Your Harmony - by Ally Brooke (Hardcover)

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Edition: Large PrintNumber of Pages: 544Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Literary FiguresFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Random House Large Print PublishingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Casey CepLanguage: English About the Book "The stunning story of an Alabama serial killer and the true-crime book that Harper Lee worked on obsessively in the years after 'To Kill a Mockingbird'"--Publisher. Book Synopsis ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2019 NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2019 BY Time, LitHub, Vulture, Glamour, O Magazine, Town and Country, Suspense Magazine, Inside Hook New York Times Best Seller "Compelling . . . at once a true-crime thriller, courtroom drama, and miniature biography of Harper Lee. If To Kill a Mockingbird was one of your favorite books growing up, you should add Furious Hours to your reading list today." --Southern Living Reverend Willie Maxwell was a rural preacher accused of murdering five of his family members for insurance money in the 1970s. With the help of a savvy lawyer, he escaped justice for years until a relative shot him dead at the funeral of his last victim. Despite hundreds of witnesses, Maxwell's murderer was acquitted--thanks to the same attorney who had previously defended the Reverend. Sitting in the audience during the vigilante's trial was Harper Lee, who had traveled from New York City to her native Alabama with the idea of writing her own In Cold Blood, the true-crime classic she had helped her friend Truman Capote research seventeen years earlier. Lee spent a year in town reporting, and many more years working on her own version of the case. Now Casey Cep brings this story to life, from the shocking murders to the courtroom drama to the racial politics of the Deep South. At the same time, she offers a deeply moving portrait of one of the country's most beloved writers and her struggle with fame, success, and the mystery of artistic creativity. Review Quotes "She explains as well as it is likely ever to be explained why Lee went silent after To Kill a Mockingbird. (The clue's in Cep's title.) And it's here, in her descriptions of another writer's failure to write, that her book makes a magical little leap, and it goes from being a superbly written true-crime story to the sort of story that even Lee would have been proud to write." --Michael Lewis, The New York Times Book Review A compelling hybrid of a novel, at once a true-crime thriller, courtroom drama, and miniature biography of Harper Lee. If To Kill a Mockingbird was one of your favorite books growing up, you should add Furious Hours to your reading list today." --Southern Living Cep delivers edge-of-your-seat courtroom drama while brilliantly reinventing Southern Gothic...The result is an enthralling work of narrative nonfiction--Cep's debut--and a poignant meditation on a book that never was.--O Magazine [A] well-told, ingeniously structured double mystery--one an unsolved serial killing, the other an elusive book--rich in droll humour and deep but lightly worn research --The Economist "A brilliant take on the mystery of inspiration and the even darker mysteries of the human heart." --People "What I didn't see coming was the emotional response I'd have as I blazed through the last 20 pages of the book -- yet there I was, weeping...A gripping, incredibly well-written portrait of not only Harper Lee, but of mid-20th century Alabama -- and a still-unanswered set of crimes to rival the serial killers made infamous in the same time period." --Ilana Masad, NPR "Cep's book is a marvel. In elegant prose, she gives us the fullest story yet of Lee's post-Mockingbird life in New York-boozy, unproductive, modest despite her means, yet full of books and theater-and her quest in Alabama, where she grew close to Radney and his family, to tell the Maxwell story. Cep's is an account emotionally attuned to the toll that great writing takes, and shows that sometimes one perfect book is all we can ask for, even while we wish for another." --Lucas Wittmann, Time "[E]xemplary literary true crime...Gripping and meticulous, Cep's work doesn't make us choose between fidelity and style." --Boris Kachka, Vulture "In Cep's thrilling account of an Alabama murderer, his killer, and the lawyer who got them both off, we get to see the To Kill a Mockingbird author hot on the trail of some slippery characters while she struggles to write a worthy follow-up to her iconic novel." --O, The Oprah Magazine "Tells a crime story but also says a great deal about the racial, cultural and political history of the South. As a portrayal of the life of a writer, the section on Lee is by itself worth the price of admission." --John Glassie, The Washington Post "Casey Cep's Furious Hours does something wholly unique: in exploring the bizarre circumstances linking a breadth of crimes--murder and insurance fraud, the failures of the criminal justice system, and the legacy of racism in the South--Cep probes at the mystery of a place built on slave labor, where injustice has seeped into the soil and the courtroom itself is an engine of inequity." --Camille Leblanc, CrimeReads"This riveting account of both the murders and Lee's reporting, writing, and editing process is fascinating for its behind-the-scenes look at one of the South's cherished creative minds."--CJ Lotz, Garden & Gun Fascinating, addicting, and unbearably suspenseful." --Adam Morgan, Longreads "In Furious Hours, Casey Cep gives readers a brilliant history of the life-insurance industry (it's more exciting that it sounds!), a riveting true crime story, and a dazzling biography of one of America's most beloved writers." --Bustle It's been a long time since I picked up a book so impossible to put down. Furious Hours made me forget dinner, ignore incoming calls, and stay up reading into the small hours. It's a work of literary and legal detection as gripping as a thriller. But it's also a meditation on motive and mystery, the curious workings of history, hope, and ambition, justice, and the darkest matters of life and death. Casey Cep's investigation into an infamous Southern murder trial and Harper Lee's quest to write about it is a beautiful, sobering, and sometimes chilling triumph. --Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk About the Author Casey Cep is a staff writer at The New Yorker. After graduating from Harvard with a degree in English, she earned an M.Phil in theology at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. She lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with her family. Furious Hoursis her first book. www.caseycep.com

Furious Hours - Large Print by Casey Cep (Paperback)

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Number of Pages: 560Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Literary FiguresFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Mariner BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Amos OzLanguage: English About the Book Tragic, comic, and utterly honest, this family saga tells the the story of a boy growing up in the war-torn Jerusalem of the 1940s and '50s. It is also a magical self-portrait of a writer who witnessed the birth of a nation and lived through its turbulent history. Book Synopsis Winner of the National Jewish Book AwardInternational Bestseller [An] ingenious work that circles around the rise of a state, the tragic destiny of a mother, a boy's creation of a new self. -- The New YorkerA family saga and a magical self-portrait of a writer who witnessed the birth of a nation and lived through its turbulent history. A Tale of Love and Darkness is the story of a boy who grows up in war-torn Jerusalem, in a small apartment crowded with books in twelve languages and relatives speaking nearly as many. The story of an adolescent whose life has been changed forever by his mother's suicide. The story of a man who leaves the constraints of his family and community to join a kibbutz, change his name, marry, have children. The story of a writer who becomes an active participant in the political life of his nation.One of the most enchanting and deeply satisfying books that I have read in many years. -- New Republic From the Back Cover "Touching, haunting, wrenching, amusing, and sometimes downright hilarious . . . This book is both richly panoramic and intensely personal . . . one of the most enchanting and deeply satisfying books that I have read in many years."--Robert Alter, The New Republic Tragic, comic, and utterly honest, A Tale of Love and Darkness is at once a family saga and a magical self-portrait of a writer who witnessed the birth of a nation and lived through its turbulent history. It is the story of a boy growing up in the war-torn Jerusalem of the forties and fifties, in a small apartment crowded with books in twelve languages and relatives speaking nearly as many. The story of an adolescent whose life has been changed forever by his mother's suicide when he was twelve years old. The story of a man who leaves the constraints of his family and its community of dreamers, scholars, and failed businessmen to join a kibbutz, change his name, marry, have children. The story of a writer who becomes an active participant in the political life of his nation. "It is impossible to give a full account of this book's riches."--The Washington Post Book World "A[n] . . . ingenious work that circles around the rise of a state, the tragic destiny of a mother, a boy's creation of a new self."--The New Yorker "Detailed and beautiful . . . As he writes about himself and his family, Oz is also writing part of the history of the Jews."--Los Angeles Times Amos Oz is the author of numerous works of fiction and essay collections. He has received the Koret Jewish Book Award, the Prix Femina, the Israel Prize, and the Frankfurt Peace Prize, and his books have been translated into more than thirty languages. Amos Oz lives in Israel. Translated from the Hebrew by Nicholas de Lange Review Quotes [An] indelible memoir--John Leonard "New York Times"PRAISE FOR AMOS OZA commanding artist who ranks with the most important writers of our time.-Cynthia Ozick PRAISE FOR THE SAME SEAImpressive and moving . . . Oz tells the story of ordinary people in an extraordinary manner . . . Literature that is both spiritually moving and secularly provocative.-Los Angeles Times Book ReviewTouching, haunting, wrenching, amusing, and sometimes downright hilarious...the best book Oz has ever written--Robert Alter "The New Republic" (12/27/2005 12:00:00 AM)

A Tale of Love and Darkness - by Amos Oz (Paperback)

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Frida Kahlo - by Raquel Tibol (Paperback)

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.28 Inches (H) x 6.6 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)Weight: .9 PoundsNumber of Pages: 400Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Women, Royalty, HistoricalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Back Bay BooksAuthor: Stacy SchiffAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Originally published in hardcover by Little Brown & Co., November 2010. This paperback edition includes a reading group guide written by the author September 2011. Book Synopsis The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer brings to life the most intriguing woman in the history of the world: Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. Her palace shimmered with onyx, garnets, and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Above all else, Cleopatra was a shrewd strategist and an ingenious negotiator. Though her life spanned fewer than forty years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world. She was married twice, each time to a brother. She waged a brutal civil war against the first when both were teenagers. She poisoned the second. Ultimately she dispensed with an ambitious sister as well; incest and assassination were family specialties. Cleopatra appears to have had sex with only two men. They happen, however, to have been Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, among the most prominent Romans of the day. Both were married to other women. Cleopatra had a child with Caesar and -- after his murder -- three more with his protégé. Already she was the wealthiest ruler in the Mediterranean; the relationship with Antony confirmed her status as the most influential woman of the age. The two would together attempt to forge a new empire, in an alliance that spelled their ends. Cleopatra has lodged herself in our imaginations ever since. Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons. Shakespeare and Shaw put words in her mouth. Michelangelo, Tiepolo, and Elizabeth Taylor put a face to her name. Along the way, Cleopatra's supple personality and the drama of her circumstances have been lost. In a masterly return to the classical sources, Stacy Schiff here boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order. Rich in detail, epic in scope, Schiff 's is a luminous, deeply original reconstruction of a dazzling life. Review Quotes A masterpiece.--Daily Beast Stacy Schiff does a rare thing: She gives us a book we'd miss if it didn't exist.--Wall Street Journal About The Author Stacy Schiff is the author of Véra (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov), winner of the Pulitzer Prize; Saint-Exupéry, a Pulitzer Prize finalist; A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America, winner of the George Washington Book Prize and the Ambassador Book Award; Cleopatra: A Life, winner of the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for biography; and The Witches: Salem, 1692. Schiff has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and named a Chevalier des Arts et Lettres by the French Government, she lives in New York City.

Cleopatra (Reprint) (Paperback) by Stacy Schiff

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Number of Pages: 480Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Artists, Architects, PhotographersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Plume BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Irving Stone & Jean StoneLanguage: English About the Book Van Gogh's brother Theo was his confidant and companion, and, in his letters to him, Van Gogh reveals himself as artist and man. Even more than if he had purposely intended to tell his life story, Van Gogh's letters lay bare his deepest feelings, as well as his everyday concerns and his views of the world of art. Book Synopsis "Written from the heart and without restraint, alive."--The New York TimesVincent van Gogh, the great but tormented artist, bared his tortured yet ecstatic soul in his letters to his confidant and companion, his beloved brother Theo. These letters reveal the man behind such masterpieces as The Starry Night and The Bedroom--a desperate man whose quest for love became a flight into madness and for whom every day was a "fight for life." Irving Stone, acclaimed author of Lust for Life and other remarkable biographic novels, has collected Vincent van Gogh's fascinating letters to Theo. Here we see the great artist as a human being as well as a man with an appointment with destiny. Van Gogh is a man struggling with doubts and fears, beset by poverty and mental illness, but also a painter who dares to break all the rules of academic art to create priceless masterpieces never honored during his lifetime. He was part of the coterie of great artists of his day while as the same time an intimate of aging streetwalkers. These letters are outpourings of his soul that paint a vibrant self-portrait in words equal to the intensity and emotion his painting created. This is the personal story of a legend. Review Quotes "An extraordinary book... and a great one... Written from the heart and without restraint, alive."--The New York Times One cannot be too grateful for the publication of these letters... Of the deepest human interest.--Books A great book, the greatness of a man in his own words.--The Nation About the Author Irving Stone was born in San Francisco in 1903. He wrote several books in a genre that he coined the "biographical novel," which recounted the lives of well-known historical figures. In these novels, Stone interspersed biography with fictional narrative on the psychology and private lives of his subjects. He also wrote biographies of Clarence Darrow and Earl Warren, and short biographies of men who lost presidential elections. He died in 1989.

Dear Theo - by Irving Stone & Jean Stone (Paperback)

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Number of Pages: 332Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: HistoricalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: University of South Carolina PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: David B MatternLanguage: English About the Book In addition to offering new insights into leadership during the Revolutionary period, Lincoln's life so mirrored his times that it provides an opportunity to tell the tale of the American Revolution in a fresh, compelling way. Book Synopsis In this definitive biography of one of America's most important but least known Revolutionary War generals, David B. Mattern tells the life story of Benjamin Lincoln, a prosperous farmer who left the comfort of his Massachusetts home to become a national hero in America's struggle for independence. Mattern's account of the citizen-soldier who served as George Washington's second-in-command at Yorktown and as secretary at war from 1781 to 1783 revisits the challenges, sacrifices, triumphs, and defeats that shaped Lincoln's evolution from affluent middle-aged family man to pillar of a dynamic republic. In addition to offering new insights into leadership during the Revolutionary period, Lincoln's life so mirrored his times that it provides an opportunity to tell the tale of the American Revolution in a fresh, compelling way. Review Quotes Based on an impressive and comprehensive array of primary sources, this book will remain the standard biography of Benjamin Lincoln for many years to come.-- "Choice"Benjamin Lincoln is a fascinating figure. He now has a biography worthy of him.-- "William and Mary Quarterly"Mattern, in the first modern biography of Lincoln, has done a splendid job of establishing his place in the pantheon of heroes of the American Revolution.-- "Journal of American History"This admirably documented, extensively researched, and clearly written book brings an insufficiently examined subject to light. Mattern has added a noteworthy dimension to the literature of the American Revolution.-- "Journal of Southern History" About the Author David B. Mattern is a research associate professor and associate editor of The Papers of James Madison at the University of Virginia. He is the primary editor of two volumes of the Madison Papers and editor of James Madison's Advice to My Country (1997).

Benjamin Lincoln and American Revolution - by David B Mattern (Paperback)

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Number of Pages: 270Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Personal MemoirsSeries Title: P.S.Format: PaperbackPublisher: Harper PerennialAge Range: AdultAuthor: John BaxterLanguage: English About the Book In this irresistible Christmas tale with a Parisian twist, the author of "We'll Always Have Paris" learns how Christmas is celebrated in his adopted city. Book Synopsis A witty cultural and culinary education, Immoveable Feast is the charming, funny, and improbable tale of how a man who was raised on white bread--and didn't speak a word of French--unexpectedly ended up with the sacred duty of preparing the annual Christmas dinner for a venerable Parisian family.Ernest Hemingway called Paris a moveable feast--a city ready to embrace you at any time in life. For Los Angeles-based film critic John Baxter, that moment came when he fell in love with a French woman and impulsively moved to Paris to marry her. As a test of his love, his skeptical in-laws charged him with cooking the next Christmas banquet--for eighteen people in their ancestral country home. Baxter's memoir of his yearlong quest takes readers along his misadventures and delicious triumphs as he visits the farthest corners of France in search of the country's best recipes and ingredients. Irresistible and fascinating, Immoveable Feast is a warmhearted tale of good food, romance, family, and the Christmas spirit, Parisian style. Review Quotes "Baxter's discerning palate is matched by his gift for charming digression: The book abounds in stories about his childhood, tidbits about the history of food and encounters with characters who seem to have stepped straight out of a French film."--Washington Post Book World"A genial culinary memoir . . . Immoveable Feast is entertaining, often very funny, and surprisingly full of information."--New York Times Book Review"Fluent, witty and moving . . . the prose invites us to savor and enjoy . . . A swift yet sumptuous read."--Los Angeles Times"Enchanting. ... Baxter takes us from perfect moment to perfect moment and leaves us with an appreciation not just for his family, but for the human family, with 'the security and comfort of its table and hearth.' And isn't that our true heart's desire during this holiday season?"--New Orleans Times-Picayune

Immoveable Feast - (P.S.) by John Baxter (Paperback)

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Normal - by Magdalena Newman (Hardcover)

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Number of Pages: 272Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Personal MemoirsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Jason A Ramos & Julian SmithLanguage: English About the Book A rare inside look at the thrilling world of smokejumpers, the airborne firefighters who parachute into the most remote and rugged areas of the United States, confronting the growing threat of nature s blazes.Forest and wildland fires are growing larger, more numerous, and deadlier every year record drought conditions, decades of forestry mismanagement, and the increasing encroachment of residential housing into the wilderness have combined to create a powder keg that threatens millions of acres and thousands of lives every year. One select group of men and women are part of America's front-line defense: smokejumpers. The smokejumper program operates through both the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Though they are tremendously skilled and only highly experienced and able wildland firefighters are accepted into the training program, being a smokejumper remains an art that can only be learned on the job. Forest fires often behave in unpredictable ways: spreading almost instantaneously, shooting downhill behind a stiff tailwind, or even flowing like a liquid. In this extraordinarily rare memoir by an active-duty jumper, Jason Ramos takes readers into his exhilarating and dangerous world, explores smokejumping s remarkable history, and explains why their services are more essential than ever before." Book Synopsis A Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association bestsellerA fascinating look (Esquire) inside the world of smokejumpers, the airborne firefighters who parachute into the most remote and rugged areas of the United States, confronting the growing threat of nature's blazes.Forest and wildland fires are growing larger, more numerous, and deadlier every year -- record drought conditions, decades of forestry mismanagement, and the increasing encroachment of residential housing into the wilderness have combined to create a powder keg that threatens millions of acres and thousands of lives every year. One select group of men and women are part of America's front-line defense: smokejumpers. The smokejumper program operates through both the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Though they are tremendously skilled and only highly experienced and able wildland firefighters are accepted into the training program, being a smokejumper remains an art that can only be learned on the job. Forest fires often behave in unpredictable ways: spreading almost instantaneously, shooting downhill behind a stiff tailwind, or even flowing like a liquid. In this extraordinarily rare memoir by an active-duty jumper, Jason Ramos takes readers into his exhilarating and dangerous world, explores smokejumping's remarkable history, and explains why their services are more essential than ever before. From the Back Cover A Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association BestsellerIn a firestorm, nothing is safe: sand turns to glass, metal runs like water, wood and human beings vanish into ash.Enter a world of breathtaking danger and beauty: In this remarkable memoir, veteran smokejumper Jason Ramos offers a rare inside look at the lives of airborne firefighters, the select few who parachute into the most rugged and remote wild areas to battle nature's blazes. Featuring a foreword by author John Maclean (Fire on the Mountain), Ramos's unforgettable firsthand account takes readers into his exhilarating and daring world. Review Quotes "[A] touching and fast-paced memoir... written with precision and perspective, sometimes with a touch of poetry. ... A fun and valuable read for anyone seeking to learn more about those who are willing to risk their lives to battle such deadly infernos."--Washington Post"Compelling. ... A fast-paced, eye-opening read."--Minneapolis Star Tribune"Fast-paced. ... Ramos is an expert guide through a fearful world. ... His passion is unmistakable."--USA Today"You think your job's hard? Jason Ramos and his colleagues parachute into the wilderness in order to save nature from going up in flames. He takes readers into the world of smokejumping, which has become more important as drought in America becomes more widespread."--MensJournal.com, a "Best Books of the Month" selection"A fascinating look at the men and women who devote their lives to this service."--Esquire.com"Interwoven with his exciting adventures on fires throughout the west, Jason educates the reader about the art of firefighting, the smokejumper culture, and the human tragedies associated with his 26-year firefighting career."--Bill Moody, NCSB Jumper & Base Manager (retired) 1957-89, currently seasonal Air Tactical Group Supervisor and Aerial Fire Suppression Consultant"Jason Ramos tells of nature at its most savage, of 2,000-degree heat and hurricane-force drafts, of heroic, sometimes lethal efforts to save the lives of people less prepared. Here you'll meet the people who fly between Heaven and Hell. And jump."--Wayne van Zwoll, PhD, former Special Projects Editor, Intermedia Outdoors"Jason Ramos weaves personal experiences, smokejumper history, fire science, and fire operations into a fascinating book. It is a must read for all firefighters as well as any American who lives or recreates in or near wildfire prone areas."--Larry Lufkin, son of Francis Lufkin, Smokejumper NCSB '40, '46, '48-'50, MSO '42-44"Jason Ramos's Smokejumper is a rousing personal adventure story, a nutshell history of the great wildland fires, and insider's brief for making smokejumpers more relevant on today's fire line."--John N. Maclean, author of Fire on the Mountain"Nothing can ever measure up to the sound of engines roaring as you step out into the cold air, into harm's way--to the smell of smoke and the endless beauty of the western mountains of America. Jason Ramos brings all that alive in this book."--Bill Furman, CEO, Greenbrier Companies, Inc., Smokejumper NCSB '62-'67"Ramos chronicles the history of the elite group of airborne firefighters who attack blazes in some of the West's most remote and rugged country. ... Ramos' narrative will surely spark hearty debate."--High Country NewsA Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association bestseller---

Smokejumper - by Jason A Ramos & Julian Smith (Paperback)

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Number of Pages: 304Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Criminals & OutlawsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: SourcebooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: James CarnacLanguage: English About the Book "Originally published in Great Britain in 2012 by Bantam Press, an imprint of Transworld Publishers"--Title page verso. Book Synopsis "It's either a genuine confession by Jack the Ripper, or it's an extraordinary novel...Only you can decide."--Paul Begg, author of Jack the Ripper: The Definitive History In the Whitechapel neighborhood of London in 1888, five women were horribly mutilated and murdered by the infamous killer, Jack the Ripper. Though there were many suspects, the monster was never caught. This recently discovered memoir from the 1920s introduces a new suspect: James Willoughby Carnac, a little-known figure who claims to have been the Ripper. Carnac describes the events and geography of Whitechapel in 1888 with chilling accuracy, including details of the murders that appear to have been unavailable to the public at the time. He presents a credible motive for becoming Jack, and, for the first time ever, a reason for ending the killing spree. Ultimately, you, the reader, must decide if this is simply one of the earliest imaginings of the case--and a groundbreaking literary addition to the Ripper canon--or if it is the genuine autobiography of Jack the Ripper himself. "A text that will no doubt be debated for years to come."--Alan Hicken, Montacute Museum, Somerset, England "Intricate and creepy."--The Daily Express (UK) "Easily read and worth it for the ending."--Kirkus Review Quotes "A definite must read if you have wondered who Jack the Ripper was, or wanted more information. A well written and very compelling." - My Book Addiction Reviews"A fascinating read! I couldn't put it down! Each reader must decide on their own - is this truly The Autobiography of Jack the Ripper." - dbettenson"A very interesting addition to the canon of Jack the Ripper literature or "Ripperture" as it were. I would definitely suggest this book if you are looking for something with a little bit of scariness and a bunch of intrigue." - A Bookish Affair"Carnac (no affiliation given, because he's supposed to be the Ripper) recounts the story of a childhood marked by the signs that he was going to become the Ripper, at the time of the murders. He apparently was sane enough to remember in gory detail the five murders, and the few weeks in which he anxiously searched the streets for his victims. The descriptions of the murders cross closely with what is now known of them; the Ripper then has the presence of mind to disappear and leave the autobiography, with which he was engaged at the time, behind him." - Book News Inc."Even if it's merely a cleverly-written novel ("Ripperature" ), the book is well done. And if there's a remote, outside chance that it's a real account by the gruesome killer, the thought is enough to cause nightmares while reading it." - Valerie Talks Books"It is up to you as the reader of course to decide if they believe this original manuscript, The Autobiography of Jack the Ripper, to be true or not. Has the greatest cold case in history finally been cracked? We will never truly know." - Portland Book Review"Readers will be left wondering if Carnac was indeed the Ripper, or if this was his idea for a fictionalized story about the killings. Mesmerizing." - Cayocosta72-Book Reviews"The way the plots are intertwined in the book, the way the narrative traces the genealogy of this criminal and the way it portrays the heady mixture of cold violence inside and lust for blood makes this book worth reading by every book lover. It does not really matter whether it is another Ripperature or a genuine story of Jack the Ripper, what is more important is the racy, teasing and explosive details it offers. I foresee floodgates of inquisitiveness and debates as soon as this book hits the market." - BookPleasures.com"The Ripper's story and his obsession with knives and blood make for interesting reading, as it deals with the man and his stalkings more than his atrocious acts...Fiction or not, a decent book, easily read and worth it for the ending. " - Kirkus Reviews About the Author Introduction written by renowned Ripperologist PAUL BEGG.

The Autobiography of Jack the Ripper - by James Carnac (Paperback)

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)Weight: .48 PoundsNumber of Pages: 256Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: FormFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Grand Central PublishingAuthor: Ellen DegeneresAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book DeGeneres is a beloved stand-up comedian, television host, bestselling author, and actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," and was also a judge on "American Idol" in its ninth season in 2009. These are anecdotes and stories from her life. Book Synopsis b >With the winning, upbeat candor that has made her show on of the most popular and honored daytime shows on the air, beloved talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres shares her views on life, love, and American Idol. "I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?" Seriously... I'm Kidding is a lively, hilarious, and often sweetly poignant look at the life of the much-loved entertainer as she opens up about her personal life, her talk show, and more. PRAISE FOR Seriously... I'm Kidding "DeGeneres's amiably oddball riffs on everything from kale to catwalks to Jesus will make fans smile." -- People "Whatever the topic, DeGeneres's compulsively readable style will appeal to fans old and new." - Publishers Weekly "Fans will not be disappointed...[DeGeneres's] trademark wit and openness shine through and through." -- Kirkusspan Review Quotes DeGeneres's amiably oddball riffs on everything from kale to catwalks to Jesus will make fans smile.--People Fans will not be disappointed. This hodgepodge...displays throughout the author's gift for capturing the absurd hilarity of internal monologue...[DeGeneres's] trademark wit and openness shine through.--Kirkus Reviews Whatever the topic, DeGeneres's compulsively readable style will appeal to fans old and new.--Publisher's Weekly About The Author Ellen DeGeneres is a beloved stand-up comedian, television host, bestselling author, and Emmy-winning actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show and is the Executive Producer of Ellen's Design Challenge. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Seriously . . . I'm Kidding, published by Grand Central.

Seriously...I'm Kidding (Paperback) by Ellen Degeneres

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Edition: AnnotatedNumber of Pages: 264Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: ReligiousFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Harper PerennialAge Range: AdultAuthor: Douglas Brinkley & Julie M FensterLanguage: English Book Synopsis The first commercial, in-depth biography of the American-born Roman Catholic priest who may well be declared a saint. . . . & #8220Delightful. . . . No magisterial biography emanating a suffocating aura of pomp and self-importance, this book is as low-key and as uplifting as Father Michael McGivney himself. & #8221--Calgary Herald & #8220Father McGivney's vision remains as relevant as ever in the changed circumstances of today's Church and society. & #8221--Pope John Paul II In a time of discrimination and poverty for Catholics across America, Father Michael McGivney (1852-1890), began a legacy of hope that continues to this day. Called to action in 1882 by his sympathy for these suffering people, this dynamic yet tenderhearted man--the son of Irish immigrants-- founded the Knights of Columbus, an organization that has saved countless families from destitution. At heart, Father McGivney was the model of an American parish priest: Beloved by children, trusted by adults, and regarded as a & #8220positive saint & #8221 by the elderly in his New Haven, CT, parish--a truly holy man whose life and works are still celebrated today. From the Back Cover Is now the time for an American parish priest to be declared a Catholic saint? Born and raised in a Connecticut factory town, the son of Irish immigrants, Father Michael McGivney's (1852-1890) legacy of hope is still celebrated around the world. At a time when discrimination against American Catholics, homelessness, and starvation were widespread, Father McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, an organization that has helped save countless families from the indignity of destitution. In this moving and inspirational work, Douglas Brinkley, the New York Times bestselling author of The Great Deluge and The Boys of Pointe du Hoc, and award-winning author Julie M. Fenster re-create the all-too-brief life of perhaps the most beloved parish priest in U.S. history and chronicle the process of canonization that may well make this fiercely dynamic yet tenderhearted man the first American-born priest to be declared a saint by the Vatican.

Parish Priest - Annotated by Douglas Brinkley & Julie M Fenster (Paperback)

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Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 272Genre: Pets, Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Dogs, Military, Personal MemoirsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Craig GrossiAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English Book Synopsis The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity."In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON--the most elite fighters in the Corps--in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn't seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they'd encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered--against military regulations--the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a friend," another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a 'Fred.'" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged.Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag--risking jail and Fred's life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia. Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred's turn to save the wounded Marine from Post-Traumatic Stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between. A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart--"it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it"--Craig & Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives. From the Back Cover The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a U.S. marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other. . . .In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for marine RECON--the most elite fighters in the Corps--in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn't run in a pack like most strays they'd encountered. They shared a piece of beef jerky, and then the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a friend," another marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a 'Fred.'" The name stuck. Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he also won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag--risking jail and Fred's life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it home to Craig's family in Virginia.Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred's turn to save the wounded marine from post-traumatic stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in Louisiana to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between.An inspiring tale of resilience and what Craig calls "stubborn optimism," Craig & Fred reminds us how love and perseverance can transform our lives.

Craig & Fred : A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other - Reprint by Craig Grossi (Paperback)

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King of the Jews - by Nick Tosches (Paperback)

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inch (W) x 1 Inch (D)Weight: .85 PoundsNumber of Pages: 272Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: PoliticalFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Flatiron BooksAuthor: Joe BidenAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller From President Joe Biden, Promise Me Dad is his deeply moving memoir about the year that would forever change both a family and a country. "Biden splices a heartbreaking story with an election story and a foreign affairs story. And in so doing, he offers something for everyone, no matter which strand draws you in."--The New York Times Book Review In November 2014, thirteen members of the Biden family gathered on Nantucket for Thanksgiving, a tradition they had been celebrating for the past forty years; it was the one constant in what had become a hectic, scrutinized, and overscheduled life. The Thanksgiving holiday was a much-needed respite, a time to connect, a time to reflect on what the year had brought, and what the future might hold. But this year felt different from all those that had come before. Joe and Jill Biden's eldest son, Beau, had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor fifteen months earlier, and his survival was uncertain. "Promise me, Dad," Beau had told his father. "Give me your word that no matter what happens, you're going to be all right." Joe Biden gave him his word. Promise Me, Dad chronicles the year that followed, which would be the most momentous and challenging in Joe Biden's extraordinary life and career. As vice president, Biden traveled more than a hundred thousand miles that year, across the world, dealing with crises in Ukraine, Central America, and Iraq. When a call came from New York, or Capitol Hill, or Kyiv, or Baghdad--"Joe, I need your help"--he responded. For twelve months, while Beau fought for and then lost his life, the vice president balanced the twin imperatives of living up to his responsibilities to his country and his responsibilities to his family. And never far away was the insistent and urgent question of whether he should seek the presidency in 2016. The year brought real triumph and accomplishment, and wrenching pain. But even in the worst times, Biden was able to lean on the strength of his long, deep bonds with his family, on his faith, and on his deepening friendship with the man in the Oval Office, Barack Obama. Writing with poignancy and immediacy, Joe Biden allows readers to feel the urgency of each moment, to experience the days when he felt unable to move forward as well as the days when he felt like he could not afford to stop. This is a book written not just by the president, but by a father, grandfather, friend, and husband. Promise Me, Dad is a story of how family and friendships sustain us and how hope, purpose, and action can guide us through the pain of personal loss into the light of a new future. Review Quotes The book is a backstage drama, honest, raw and rich in detail. People who have lost someone will genuinely take comfort from what he has to say...These flashes of vulnerability are part of what makes Promise Me, Dad memorable; so, too, are the small, tender interactions between Biden and his dying son. -- The New York Times Biden splices a heartbreaking story with an election story and a foreign affairs story. And in so doing, he offers something for everyone, no matter which strand draws you in. -- The New York Times Book ReviewBiden exudes humanity throughout the book. He lays bare his emotions and vulnerabilities at losing a son with so much promise.- NPR About The Author Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States. Before taking office, he represented Delaware for 36 years in the U.S. Senate and from 2009-2017 served as the 47th Vice President of the United States. As Vice President Biden fought to raise the living standards of middle class Americans, reduce gun violence, address violence against women, and end cancer as we know it. He has worked to expand opportunity for all with the creation of the Biden Foundation, the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Biden Domestic Policy Institute at the University of Delaware. He is the author of Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics and Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose.

Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose 11/14/2017 - by Joe Biden (Hardcover)

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inch (W) x 1.1 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 400Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Lawyers & JudgesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Simon & SchusterAuthor: Ruth Bader GinsburgAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993--a ... collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had [an] ... influence on law, women's rights, and popular culture"-- Book Synopsis The New York Times bestselling book from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg--"a comprehensive look inside her brilliantly analytical, entertainingly wry mind, revealing the fascinating life of one of our generation's most influential voices in both law and public opinion" (Harper's Bazaar). My Own Words "showcases Ruth Ginsburg's astonishing intellectual range" (The New Republic). In this collection Justice Ginsburg discusses gender equality, the workings of the Supreme Court, being Jewish, law and lawyers in opera, and the value of looking beyond US shores when interpreting the US Constitution. Throughout her life Justice Ginsburg has been (and continues to be) a prolific writer and public speaker. This book's sampling is selected by Justice Ginsburg and her authorized biographers Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams, who introduce each chapter and provide biographical context and quotes gleaned from hundreds of interviews they have conducted. Witty, engaging, serious, and playful, My Own Words is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential women and "a tonic to the current national discourse" (The Washington Post). About The Author Born in 1933, Ruth Bader Ginsburg attended the Harvard and Columbia University Law Schools, and taught law at Rutgers and Columbia. During the 1970s, while teaching at Columbia, she was instrumental in launching the ACLU's Women's Rights Project, and became the leading advocate in the Supreme Court for gender equality. She was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit in 1980 and to the US Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993. In 2009, Forbes named Ginsburg among the 100 Most Powerful Women. Glamour named her one of their 1993 Women of the Year and in 2012 presented her with their Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2015, Time listed her as an Icon in the Time 100, and in 2016 Fortune named her one of the World's Greatest Leaders. Mary Hartnett is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown Law, focusing on international women's human rights. Wendy W. Williams is Professor Emerita at Georgetown Law, best known for her work in the area of gender and law, especially concerning issues of work and family.

My Own Words - by Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Paperback)

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x 1.6 Inch (D)Weight: 1.55 PoundsNumber of Pages: 512Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: SportsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Simon & SchusterAuthor: Jeff BenedictAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Review Quotes "I have been trying to write about Tiger since he was a teenager. I thought he was unknowable. This book proves me wrong. Here, finally, is Tiger Woods." --Michael Bamberger, senior writer for Sports Illustrated and author of Men in Green "Meticulously reported, scrupulously fair, endlessly interesting, Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian's Tiger Woods reveals the human being long-hidden behind the golf genius. The story of Tiger's passage from driven prodigy, to lonely hero, to disgraced celebrity is compelling, and often poignant, from first page to last." --Jeffrey Toobin, author of American Heiress and The Nine About the Book Benedict and Keteyian construct a psychological profile of an African American child programmed by an attention-grabbing father and the original Tiger Mom to be the "chosen one" to change not just the game of golf, but the world as well. But at what cost? "If King Lear had been about golf, or if the great Russian novelists had turned their lens toward modern expectations and fame, toward the most American of fathers and sons, the result would be this book. The rise and fall and return of Tiger Woods in these pages is both mythic and poignantly small and human." --Wright Thompson, senior writer, ESPN The Magazine "A searing biography of golf's most blazing talent." --GOLF magazine "Juicy . . . A far-reaching portrait of Tiger on and off the golf course . . . Plenty of new revelations, and incredible additional detail and insight into Tiger's professional and personal life." --Golf Digest "An ambitious 360-degree portrait of golf's most scrutinized figure . . . The book features fresh reporting on almost every significant element of Woods' story. . . . It is a book brimming with revealing details." --Sam Weinman, Golf Digest "Irresistible . . . Immensely readable . . . The authors have laid out a saga that is part myth, part Shakespeare, part Jackie Collins. . . . Benedict and Keteyian bring us along for the ride in a whirlwind of a biography that reads honest and true." --Leigh Montville, The Wall Street Journal "There is beauty and awe in this perfectly pitched biography . . . It has torque and velocity . . . It's a confident and substantial book that's nearly as sleek as a Christopher Nolan movie. It makes a sweet sound, like a well-struck golf ball. I found it exhilarating, depressing, tawdry and moving in almost equal measure. It's a big American story. . . . The authors bring grainy new detail to almost every aspect of Woods's life." --Dwight Garner, The New York Times "Chilling . . . Exhaustively researched . . . The authors present Woods as a man 'both blessed and cursed' by his otherworldly ability to separate his off-the-course problems from his performance on it. Tiger Woods is a fascinating analysis of the former, but for golf fans--and probably for Woods himself--his worth will still be judged by the latter. . . . What Benedict and Keteyian do better than in any biography I've read about Woods is detail the human costs of this machine-like focus." --John Paul Newport, Bloomberg Businessweek "Painstaking . . . An exhaustive dive into understanding who Tiger really is . . . Benedict and Keteyian provide extensive details." --Financial Times "Comprehensive, propulsive, packed with incident . . . and unsparing." --Ian Crouch, The New Yorker "When you read Tiger Woods, you realize these are not just high-level reporting gotchas. This is Tiger's life laid bare." --Bryan Curtis, The Ringer Book Synopsis The #1 New York Times bestseller based on years of reporting and interviews with more than 250 people from every corner of Tiger Woods's life--this "comprehensive, propulsive...and unsparing" (The New Yorker) biography is "an ambitious 360-degree portrait of golf's most scrutinized figure...brimming with revealing details" (Golf Digest). In 2009, Tiger Woods was the most famous athlete on the planet, a transcendent star of almost unfathomable fame and fortune living what appeared to be the perfect life. But it turned out he had been living a double life for years--one that exploded in the aftermath of a Thanksgiving night crash that exposed his serial infidelity and sent his personal and professional lives over a cliff. In this "searing biography of golf's most blazing talent" (GOLF magazine), Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian dig deep behind the headlines to produce a richly reported answer to the question that has mystified millions of sports fans for nearly a decade: who is Tiger Woods, really? Drawing on more than four hundred interviews with people from every corner of Woods's life--many of whom have never spoken about him on the record before--Benedict and Keteyian construct a captivating psychological profile of a mixed race child programmed by an attention-grabbing father and the original Tiger Mom to be the "chosen one," to change not just the game of golf, but the world as well. But at what cost? Benedict and Keteyian provide the starling answers in this definitive biography that is destined to linger in the minds of readers for years to come. "Irresistible...Immensely readable...Benedict and Keteyian bring us along for the ride in a whirlwind of a biography that reads honest and true" (The Wall Street Journal). Ultimately, Tiger Woods is "a big American story...exhilarating, depressing, tawdry, and moving in almost equal measure" (The New York Times). About The Author Jeff Benedict is a New York Times bestselling author, a special features writer for Sports Illustrated, and a television and film producer. He has also written for the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, and his stories have been the basis for segments on 60 Minutes, 20/20, 48 Hours, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, the NFL Network, HBO Real Sports, CNN, and the Discovery Channel. He has written fifteen books, including the New York Times bestselling autobiography of Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young. He lives with his wife and four children in Connecticut. Armen Keteyianis a CBS News correspondent based in New York and an eleven-time Emmy Award winner, he is widely regarded as one of the finest investigative journalists in the country. A former writer-reporter at Sports Illustrated, he is also the author or coauthor of ten previous books, including the New York Times bestsellers Raw Recruits and The System. Born and raised in Michigan, he now lives with his wife, Dede, in Fairfield, Connecticut, and San Clemente, California.

Tiger Woods by Jeff Benedict (Hardcover)

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inch (W) x 1.1 Inch (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 384Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Social ActivistsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: St Martins PressAuthor: Coretta Scott KingAge Range: AdultLanguage: English & bull;The Deny bar stools are a space-conscious way to add seating to any space Sleek, gently curved steel Aston legs available in gold or black to fit any decor style Includes a convenient footrest so legs aren’t left dangling 15” (L) x 15” (D) x 25 (H) and legs measure 23” high Assembly required Wipe clean with a damp cloth Deny Designs is a revolutionary Home Decor company that supports the art community worldwide Hand crafted and produced in Denver, Colorado, USA Book Synopsis The True Story of Coretta Scott King Told Fully for the First TimeNamed a Washington Post Book to Read - A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - A USA Today "New and Noteworthy" Pick - A Read It Forward Favorite Read - A Parade Magazine Pick - A Publishers Weekly "Notable African-American Titles"[Coretta: My Life, My Love, My Legacy] "reveals never-before-told aspects of Mrs. King's life....We learn of the brilliant mind and courageous spirit behind the enigmatic figure" (Essence).Born in 1927 to daringly enterprising parents in the Deep South, Coretta Scott had always felt called to a special purpose. While enrolled as one of the first black scholarship students recruited to Antioch College, she became politically and socially active and committed to the peace movement. As a graduate student at the New England Conservatory of Music, determined to pursue her own career as a concert singer, she met Martin Luther King Jr., a Baptist minister insistent that his wife stay home with the children. But, in love and devoted to shared Christian beliefs as well as shared racial and economic justice goals, she married Dr. King, and events promptly thrust her into a maelstrom of history throughout which she was a strategic partner, a standard-bearer, and so much more. As a widow and single mother of four, she worked tirelessly to found and develop the King Center as a citadel for world peace; lobbied for fifteen years for a U.S. national holiday in honor of her husband; championed women's, workers', and gay rights; and was a powerful international voice for nonviolence, freedom, and human dignity."Distinctly...particularly absorbing" (Patricia J. Williams, The New York Times Book Review), Coretta's is a love story, a family saga, and the memoir of an extraordinary black woman in twentieth-century America--a brave leader who, in the face of terrorism and violent hatred, stood committed, proud, forgiving, nonviolent, and hopeful every day of her life. Review Quotes "'There is a Mrs. King. There is also Coretta. How one became detached from the other remains a mystery, ' King says. This book is distinctly Coretta's story. . . particularly absorbing. . . .Living with terror is the threat that runs through 'My Life' . . . it is King's grounding in her husband's theology of peaceful resistance that enables her survival against excruciating odds." --Patricia J. Williams, The New York Times Book Review "This memoir shows Coretta Scott King . . . as a leader in her own right, as a dedicated pacifist, as a persistent adherent to principles of nonviolence, as a gritty fighter for her husband's legacy, as a mother . . . . A great and inspirational read . . . .This book put steel in my spine."--Julianne Malveaux, Pittsburgh Courier"Eloquent . . . inspirational . . . . King's life's work relayed in this rich retelling, provides a possible blueprint -- and a beacon."--USA Today "In [Coretta: My Life, My Love, My Legacy], legendary journalist Barbara Reynolds reveals never-before-told aspects of Mrs. King's life . . . . We learn of the brilliant mind and courageous spirit behind the enigmatic figure."--Essence "The full life story of the civil rights activist and humanitarian is much more than just Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s wife. . . . It is her commitment to bettering the world that will keep her story alive in our hearts."--Ebony.com"The portrait that emerges here is of a woman of tremendous faith, resilience and pride . . . . By the time she died, she'd fought for a lifetime of causes."--New York Post"An important heroine in her own right, Coretta Scott King's story is mesmerizing."--Read It Forward"This account of family, faith, and activism . . . is told so genuinely that it leaves the impression of having heard the words directly from the late activist. . . . Highly recommended."--Library Journal (starred review)"King was undoubtedly a singular woman, and readers will be struck by just how strongly her exceedingly compelling story resonates today. She was much more than just the woman behind the man, and now, in the most eloquent of language, she proves that truth once and for all to generations of readers who will embrace her all over again."--Booklist (starred review)"Gracious, elegant . . . . A touching memoir from an important figure in the civil rights movement."--Kirkus Reviews"A spiritual narrative with God as a frequent directing presence . . . . 'In reading this memoir, I hope somehow you see Coretta, ' King confides in the introduction. One does."--Publishers Weekly About The Author Coretta Scott King was an American civil rights activist, international human rights champion, and author, the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. and a mother of four. Born in 1927 in Heiberger, Alabama, she died in 2006 in Rosarito Beach, Mexico.Reverend Dr. Barbara Reynolds is an ordained minister, a columnist, and the author of several books, including Out of Hell & Living Well: Healing from the Inside Out. She was a longtime editorial board member of USA Today, won an SCLC Drum Major for Justice Award in 1987, and was inducted into the Board of Preachers at the twenty-ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministers and Laity at Morehouse College in 2014.

Coretta: My Life, My Love, My Legacy (Paperback) (Coretta Scott King)

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6 Inches (W) x 1.9 Inches (D)Weight: 2.7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 928Genre: Biography + Autobiography, HistorySub-Genre: United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Presidents + Heads of StateFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Penguin Group USAAuthor: RON CHERNOWAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book In "Washington: a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation, dashing forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man, and revealing an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people. Book Synopsis From the author of Alexander Hamilton, the New York Times bestselling biography that inspired the musical, comes a gripping portrait of the first president of the United States. Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Biography "Truly magnificent . . . [a] well-researched, well-written and absolutely definitive biography" --Andrew Roberts, The Wall Street Journal "Until recently, I'd never believed that there could be such a thing as a truly gripping biography of George Washington . . . Well, I was wrong. I can't recommend it highly enough--as history, as epic, and, not least, as entertainment." --Hendrik Hertzberg, The New Yorker Celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation and the first president of the United States. With a breadth and depth matched by no other one volume biography of George Washington, this crisply paced narrative carries the reader through his adventurous early years, his heroic exploits with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, his presiding over the Constitutional Convention, and his magnificent performance as America's first president. In this groundbreaking work, based on massive research, Chernow shatters forever the stereotype of George Washington as a stolid, unemotional figure and brings to vivid life a dashing, passionate man of fiery opinions and many moods. Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash Broadway musical Hamilton has sparked new interest in the Revolutionary War and the Founding Fathers. In addition to Alexander Hamilton, the production also features George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Aaron Burr, Lafayette, and many more. Review Quotes "Truly magnificent . . . [a] well-researched, well-written and absolutely definitive biography" --Andrew Roberts, The Wall Street Journal "Superb . . . the best, most comprehensive, and most balanced single-volume biography of Washington ever written. [Chernow's] understanding of human nature is extraordinary and that is what makes his biography so powerful." --Gordon S. Wood, The New York Review of Books "Chernow displays a breadth of knowledge about Washington that is nothing short of phenomenal... never before has Washington been rendered so tangibly in such a smart, tenaciously researched volume as Chernow's opus . . . a riveting read . . ." --Douglas Brinkley, The Los Angeles Times "Until recently, I'd never believed that there could be such a thing as a truly gripping biography of George Washington . . . Well, I was wrong. Ron Chernow's huge (900 pages) Washington: A Life, which I've just finished, does all that and more. I can't recommend it highly enough--as history, as epic, and, not least, as entertainment. It's as luxuriantly pleasurable as one of those great big sprawling, sweeping Victorian novels." --Hendrik Hertzberg, The New Yorker "[Ron Chernow] has done justice to the solid flesh, the human frailty and the dental miseries of his subject--and also to his immense historical importance . . . This is a magnificently fair, full-scale biography." --The Economist About The Author Ron Chernow is the prizewinning author of six previous books and the recipient of the 2015 National Humanities Medal. His first book, The House of Morgan, won the National Book Award, Washington: A Life won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography, and Alexander Hamilton--the inspiration for the Broadway musical--won the George Washington Book Prize. A past president of PEN America, Chernow has been the recipient of eight honorary doctorates. He resides in Brooklyn, New York.

Washington: A Life (Paperback) (Ron Chernow) - by RON CHERNOW

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Number of Pages: 528Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Personal MemoirsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Harper PerennialAge Range: AdultAuthor: William FriedkinLanguage: English About the Book The long-awaited memoir from the Academy Award-winning director of such legendary films as The French Connection, The Exorcist, and To Live and Die in LA, The Friedkin Connection takes readers from the streets of Chicago to the suites of Hollywood and from the sixties to today, with autobiographical storytelling as fast-paced and intense as any of the auteur's films.William Friedkin, maverick of American cinema, offers a candid look at Hollywood, when traditional storytelling gave way to the rebellious and alternative; when filmmakers like him captured the paranoia and fear of a nation undergoing a cultural nervous breakdown.The Friedkin Connection includes 16 pages of black-and-white photographs. Book Synopsis The long-awaited memoir from the Academy Award-winning director of such legendary films as The French Connection, The Exorcist, and To Live and Die in LA, The Friedkin Connection takes readers from the streets of Chicago to the suites of Hollywood and from the sixties to today, with autobiographical storytelling as fast-paced and intense as any of the auteur's films.William Friedkin, maverick of American cinema, offers a candid look at Hollywood, when traditional storytelling gave way to the rebellious and alternative; when filmmakers like him captured the paranoia and fear of a nation undergoing a cultural nervous breakdown.The Friedkin Connection includes 16 pages of black-and-white photographs. From the Back Cover With such seminal movies as The Exorcist and The French Connection, Academy Award-winning director William Friedkin secured his place as a great filmmaker. But his own success story has the makings of classic American film. He was born in Chicago, the son of Russian immigrants. Immediately after high school, he found work in the mailroom of a local television station, and patiently worked his way into the directing booth during the heyday of live TV. An award-winning documentary brought him attention as a talented new filmmaker and an advocate for justice, and it caught the eye of producer David L. Wolper, who brought Friedkin to Los Angeles. There he moved from television (one of the last episodes of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour) to film (The Birthday Party, The Boys in the Band), displaying a versatile stylistic range. Released in 1971, The French Connection won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and two years later The Exorcist received ten Oscar nominations and catapulted Friedkin's career to stardom. Penned by the director himself, The Friedkin Connection takes readers on a journey through the numerous chance encounters and unplanned occurrences that led a young man from a poor urban neighborhood to success in one of the most competitive industries and art forms in the world. From the streets of Chicago to the executive suites of Hollywood, from a passionate new artistic life as a renowned director of operas to his most recent tour de force, Killer Joe, William Friedkin has much to say about the world of moviemaking and his place within it. Review Quotes "Even in print, Friedkin still knows how to thrill."--NY1.COM, The Book Reader review"A fascinating appraisal - and a reminder of how much of a maverick Mr. Friedkin has turned out to be, willingly or otherwise."--Janet Maslin, New York Times"Entertaining. . . . This memoir is at its most engrossing when describing the solid, unpretentious entertainments its author once made so well."--Wall Street Journal"Filled with insights into the art of film and its practitioners and honest assessments of his work--and the work of others in the film industry--this is terrific stuff. After reading it, you'll be anxious to see all the Friedkin movies you've missed."--Shelf Awareness"For aspiring directors, a glimpse into the school of hard knocks, but there's plenty of good stuff, lean and well-written, for civilian film fans, too."--Kirkus Reviews"Friedkin's against-all-odds success story is compelling reading from the start."--LA Weekly"Friedkin's book does the unthinkable: It relates the behind-the-scenes stories of his triumphs but also sees Friedkin take responsibility (brutally so) for his wrong calls. . . . He captures the gut-wrenching shifts of a filmmaker's life."--Variety"Friedkin's memory for the process of filmmaking elevates this book above the usual score-settling Hollywood memoir; film buffs will be pleased with what he offers here."--Publishers Weekly"Hardcore film geeks will salivate over this time capsule from a grateful and still-brilliant legend."--Booklist"Movie fans will celebrate the natural storyteller at work in the pages of The Friedkin Connection, a welcome reminder that it takes so much more than talent to make a movie - and to keep making them."--Associated Press"The book is valuable for its candor on a variety of fronts. . . . Leanly satisfying."--The A.V. CLUB/THE ONION

The Friedkin Connection - by William Friedkin (Paperback)

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inch (W) x 1.3 Inch (D)Weight: 1.25 PoundsNumber of Pages: 337Genre: Biography + Autobiography, Political ScienceSub-Genre: Commentary & OpinionFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Henry Holt & CoAuthor: Elizabeth WarrenAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "Senator Elizabeth Warren has long been an outspoken champion of America's middle class, and by the time the people of Massachusetts elected her in 2012, she had become one of the country's leading progressive voices. Now ... she has written a book that is at once an illuminating account of how we built the strongest middle class in history, [an] ... indictment of those who [she believes] have spent the past thirty-five years undermining working families, and a ... call to action"--Amazon.com. Book Synopsis #1 New York Times bestsellerThe fiery U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and bestselling author offers a passionate, inspiring book about why our middle class is under siege and how we can win the fight to save itSenator Elizabeth Warren has long been an outspoken champion of America's middle class, and by the time the people of Massachusetts elected her in 2012, she had become one of the country's leading progressive voices. Now, at a perilous moment for our nation, she has written a book that is at once an illuminating account of how we built the strongest middle class in history, a scathing indictment of those who have spent the past thirty-five years undermining working families, and a rousing call to action. Warren grew up in Oklahoma, and she's never forgotten how difficult it was for her mother and father to hold on at the ragged edge of the middle class. An educational system that offered opportunities for all made it possible for her to achieve her dream of going to college, becoming a teacher, and, later, attending law school. But now, for many, these kinds of opportunities are gone, and a government that once looked out for working families is instead captive to the rich and powerful. Seventy-five years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt and his New Deal ushered in an age of widespread prosperity; in the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan reversed course and sold the country on the disastrous fiction called trickle-down economics. Now, with the election of Donald Trump--a con artist who promised to drain the swamp of special interests and then surrounded himself with billionaires and lobbyists--the middle class is being pushed ever closer to collapse.Written in the candid, high-spirited voice that is Warren's trademark, This Fight Is Our Fight tells eye-opening stories about her battles in the Senate and vividly describes the experiences of hard-working Americans who have too often been given the short end of the stick. Elizabeth Warren has had enough of phony promises and a government that no longer serves its people--she won't sit down, she won't be silenced, and she will fight back. Review Quotes "This Fight Is Our Fight is a smart, tough-minded book....What Democrats need right now is a reason to keep fighting. And that's something Warren's muscular, unapologetic book definitely offers. It's an important contribution." --Paul Krugman, The New York Times Book Review"This Fight Is Our Fight provides an insider's look at the machinations that are undermining the U.S. economy and political system. Warren spells out what is happening and what needs to be done to reverse the slide....Warren is outspoken, personable, emphatic, dedicated....It is unusual for any politician to be so open." --New York Journal of Books"Girded for battle, the senior senator from Massachusetts forcefully lays out the bleak picture of an American government increasingly controlled by corporate greed and special interests....The author sounds the alarm that an oligarchy is in the making, and her urgency is palpable and necessary. Inspiring words to empower Warren's marching army."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) About The Author Elizabeth Warren is the senior U.S. Senator from Massachusetts. A former Harvard Law School professor, she is the author of several books, including A Fighting Chance, a national bestseller that received widespread critical acclaim. One of nation's most influential progressives, she has long been a champion of working families and the middle class. The mother of two and grandmother of three, she lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband, Bruce Mann.

This Fight Is Our Fight : The Battle to Save America's Middle Class - by Elizabeth Warren (Hardcover)

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Number of Pages: 344Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: WomenFormat: PaperbackPublisher: GriffinAge Range: AdultAuthor: Anne SebbaLanguage: English About the Book Acclaimed biographer Sebba offers the first full-scale biography of Wallis Simpson, exploring the mind of one of the most glamorous and reviled figures of the 20th century--and one of the most talked-about women of her generation. Book Synopsis The first full scale biography of Wallis Simpson to be written by a woman, exploring the mind of one of the most glamorous and reviled figures of the Twentieth Century, a character who played prominently in the blockbuster film The King's Speech.This is the story of the American divorcee notorious for allegedly seducing a British king off his throne. That woman, so called by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, was born Bessie Wallis Warfield in 1896 in Baltimore. Neither beautiful nor brilliant, she endured an impoverished childhood, which fostered in her a burning desire to rise above her circumstances.Acclaimed biographer Anne Sebba offers an eye-opening account of one of the most talked about women of her generation. It explores the obsessive nature of Simpson's relationship with Prince Edward, the suggestion that she may have had a Disorder of Sexual Development, and new evidence showing she may never have wanted to marry Edward at all. Since her death, Simpson has become a symbol of female empowerment as well as a style icon. But her psychology remains an enigma. Drawing from interviews and newly discovered letters, That Woman shines a light on this captivating and complex woman, an object of fascination that has only grown with the years. Review Quotes "Brought to brilliant light in this responsible, respectful biography." --"Booklist "on "Jennie Churchill""A rigorously objective book... Fascinating." --"Financial Times "on "Mother Teresa" About the Author ANNE SEBBA is a biographer, lecturer, and former Reuters foreign correspondent who has written eight books and is a member of the Society of Authors Executive Committee. She lives in London.

That Woman - by Anne Sebba (Paperback)

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Number of Pages: 672Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: MusicFormat: PaperbackPublisher: VintageAge Range: AdultAuthor: John Eliot GardinerLanguage: English About the Book "From one of Bach's greatest living interpreters: a landmark study which explains in wonderful detail how the composer worked, how his music is constructed, how it achieves its effects--and what it can tell us about Bach the man. Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most famously unfathomable composers in the history of music. How can such sublime work have been produced by a man who (when we can discern his personality at all) seems so ordinary, so opaque--and occasionally so intemperate? John Eliot Gardiner has been studying and performing Bach ever since, and the fruits of this lifetime's immersion are now distilled in this remarkable book. It is grounded in all the most recent Bach scholarship but moves far beyond it as well, taking us as deeply into Bach's works and mind as perhaps words can. This is an unparalleled book about one of the greatest of all creative artists"-- Book Synopsis One of the Best Books of the Year* The Economist * The Christian Science Monitor * Financial Times * Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most unfathomable composers in the history of music. How can such sublime work have been produced by a man who seems so ordinary, so opaque--and occasionally so intemperate? John Eliot Gardiner grew up passing one of the only two authentic portraits of Bach every day on the stairs of his parents' house, where it hung for safety during World War II. He has been studying and performing Bach ever since, and is now regarded as one of the composer's greatest living interpreters. The fruits of this lifetime's immersion are distilled in this remarkable book, grounded in the most recent Bach scholarship but moving far beyond it, and explaining in wonderful detail the ideas on which Bach drew, how he worked, how his music is constructed, how it achieves its effects--and what it can tell us about Bach the man. Review Quotes "Lively, argumentative and passionate. . . . In performance and now in print, Mr. Gardiner is Bach's most eloquent champion."--The Wall Street Journal "Fresh, persuasive. . . . As eloquent a writer as he is a musician, Gardiner brings to his study the invaluable perspective of the practitioner."--The New York Times Book Review "So thoughtful, well-researched, and beautifully written that it should satisfy both the well-informed enthusiast and readers simply seeking to become better acquainted with a musical giant. . . . It never happens often enough, but now and then, a subject gets the book it deserves. So it is with John Eliot Gardiner's Bach."--The Daily Beast "A nuanced account. . . . [Gardiner] writes with the care of a scholar, the knowledge of an expert musician, and the passion of a believer."--The Christian Science Monitor "It is hard to imagine what the English maestro John Eliot Gardiner . . . might do to surpass Bach in its commitment, scope and comprehensiveness. . . . [He] has done a masterly, monumental job of taking the measure of Bach the man and the musician."--The New York Times "It is Gardiner's experience as a conductor that informs so much of this book. Not only does he explain the harmonic, contrapuntal and polyphonic underpinnings of Bach's music . . . he also comments on these scores from practical experience, having spent countless hours working out instrumental balances and sonorities, textures and dynamics, in concert halls and churches alike."--The Washington Post "Monumental. . . . What Gardiner offers is an intimate knowledge of the choral music . . . and a powerful sense of its cultural context, structural evolution and doctrinal intent. . . . His 'portrait' reads like a pilgrim's progress, in which a privileged man-of-the-modern-world is transformed by Bach's musical revelation."--Financial Times "Very rewarding. . . . This book is not a biography in the conventional sense . . . but an attempt to uncover the man through his music. . . . [Gardiner] discovers a wealth of hitherto unseen invention and ingenuity."--The Economist "An inspiring book. . . . Superb, timely, thought-provoking, authoritative and extremely useful and readable. . . . It should find its way onto any serious music-lover's shelves. From there it must often and regularly be taken off and read."--Classical.Net "An erudite work resting on prodigious research and experience and deep affection and admiration."--Kirkus Reviews "Typical John Eliot to combine so much erudition with even more passion and enthusiasm. It made me want to rush and listen to all the pieces whether familiar or unfamiliar. A treasure chest."--Simon Rattle, principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic "Bach is a unique portrait of one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time by one of the greatest musical geniuses of our own age. John Eliot Gardiner uses his extraordinary immersion in Bach's music to illuminate Bach the man more brilliantly than in any previous work, and has created his own deeply moving work of art."--Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire "A superb achievement, scholarly, lively, controversial and judicious. Like all great biographies of creative artists it builds a bridge from the past to the present and brings the work to new life."--Ian Bostridge "A tremendous feat of narrative. . . . [Gardiner] tells this long and richly involved story in a way that makes everything clear, and sets the life and the music in a historical perspective where every detail is relevant and every comment illuminating. Simply as a biography this is splendid, but the fact that it comes with such a wealth of musical understanding and experience makes it invaluable. I learned an enormous amount, and I know I'll return to it again and again."--Philip Pullman About the Author John Eliot Gardiner is one of the world's leading conductors, not only of Baroque music but across the whole repertoire. He founded the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra, the Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, the English Baroque Soloists, and the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique. He has conducted most of the world's great orchestras and in many of the leading opera houses. He lives and farms in Dorset, England.

Bach - by John Eliot Gardiner (Paperback)

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inch (W) x 1.2 Inch (D)Weight: .85 PoundsNumber of Pages: 288Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Personal MemoirsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Ballantine BooksAuthor: R Eric ThomasAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "R. Eric Thomas didn't know he was different until the world told him so. Everywhere he went--whether it was his rich, mostly white, suburban high school, his conservative black church, or his Ivy League college in a big city--he found himself on the outside looking in. In essays by turns hysterical and heartfelt, Eric redefines what it means to be an 'other' through the lens of his own life experience"--Publisher marketing. Book Synopsis NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today - From the creator of Elle's "Eric Reads the News," a heartfelt and hilarious memoir-in-essays about growing up seeing the world differently, finding unexpected hope, and experiencing every awkward, extraordinary stumble along the way. "Pop culture-obsessed, Sedaris-level laugh-out-loud funny . . . [R. Eric Thomas] is one of my favorite writers."--Lin-Manuel Miranda, Entertainment Weekly FINALIST FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TEEN VOGUE AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine - NPR - Marie Claire - Men's Health R. Eric Thomas didn't know he was different until the world told him so. Everywhere he went--whether it was his rich, mostly white, suburban high school, his conservative black church, or his Ivy League college in a big city--he found himself on the outside looking in. In essays by turns hysterical and heartfelt, Thomas reexamines what it means to be an "other" through the lens of his own life experience. He explores the two worlds of his childhood: the barren urban landscape where his parents' house was an anomalous bright spot, and the Eden-like school they sent him to in white suburbia. He writes about struggling to reconcile his Christian identity with his sexuality, the exhaustion of code-switching in college, accidentally getting famous on the internet (for the wrong reason), and the surreal experience of covering the 2016 election for Elle online, and the seismic changes that came thereafter. Ultimately, Thomas seeks the answer to these ever more relevant questions: Is the future worth it? Why do we bother when everything seems to be getting worse? As the world continues to shift in unpredictable ways, Thomas finds the answers to these questions by reenvisioning what "normal" means and in the powerful alchemy that occurs when you at last place yourself at the center of your own story. Here for It will resonate deeply and joyfully with everyone who has ever felt pushed to the margins, struggled with self-acceptance, or wished to shine more brightly in a dark world. Stay here for it--the future may surprise you. Review Quotes "If you're yearning for that laugh-out-loud on the subway, 'damn-I-left-my-book-at-home' kind of read, look no further than R. Eric Thomas's Here for It."--InStyle "A quirky, funny, and deep meditation on being black and queer in America."--Interview "This book was a lovely gift of hope and hysterical wit that kept me warm during the apocalypse. I laughed. I cried. I wish I would have written it myself."--Jenny Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of You Are Here and Furiously Happy "Here for It is Thomas at his finest: funny, clever, thoughtful, and compelling. I'm glad the world will not only get to experience more of Thomas's talent, but another much-needed story from another gay Black man in America."--Michael Arceneaux, New York Times bestselling author of I Can't Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I've Put My Faith in Beyoncé "A laugh-out-loud memoir that is strongly recommended for everyone."--Library Journal (starred review) "With humor, candor, and some self-deprecation, Thomas, a playwright and Elle columnist, delivers a debut essay collection that explores his search for self, love, and stable employment. . . . Whether dealing with love, breakups, or other setbacks, Thomas is an affable narrator with a penchant for pop culture, funny quips, and charming humility."--Publishers Weekly "Every book says on the jacket that it is a 'razor-sharp tour de force, ' but this one actually is a razor-sharp tour de force, with an enormous heart to boot. Please give yourself the gift of reading this book."--Alexandra Petri, Washington Post columnist "Here For It is a blockbuster and R. Eric Thomas is a visionary. This collection moved me from laughter to tears and back to laughter again in the span of a single page."--Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author of Mostly Dead Things "By turns laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving, intensely personal and impeccably of-the-moment, Here for It is exactly what we need in 2020. No one writes quite like R. Eric Thomas, and his memoir proves it."--David Litt, New York Times bestselling author of Thanks, Obama: My Hopey, Changey White House Years "Hilarious, revelatory, hopeful, incisive--Here for It feels like splitting dessert with your funniest friend, if that friend was also your smartest professor and a devastatingly sharp pop culture historian."--Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue "If I were stocking a time capsule to show future generations how it felt to be alive at this exact moment in American culture, this is the book I'd toss in first. Readers of all stripes will relate to Thomas's hilarious, touching observations on love, success, and identity."--Mary Laura Philpott, author of I Miss You When I Blink About The Author R. Eric Thomas is a bestselling author, playwright, and screenwriter. His books include Here for It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America, which was featured as a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick on NBC's Today, and Reclaiming Her Time: The Power of Maxine Waters, co-authored with Helena Andrews-Dyer. For four years, he wrote "Eric Reads the News," a wildly popular daily humor column covering pop culture and politics for Elle online. Eric is the winner of the Barrymore Award for Best New Play and the Dramatist Guild Lanford Wilson Award, and was a finalist for the Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award. He has written for the Peabody Award-winning streaming series Dickinson and Better Things on FX. Off the page, Eric is also the long-running host of The Moth StorySlams in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., and has been heard multiple times on The Moth Radio Hour, NPR's All Things Considered, and It's Been A Minute with Sam Sanders. He lives in Maryland with his extraordinary husband, the Reverend David Norse Thomas.

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Number of Pages: 176Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Personal MemoirsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ShambhalaAge Range: AdultAuthor: Jarvis MastersLanguage: English About the Book "There are many forms of liberation-some that exist at the mercy of circumstance and others that can never be taken away. In this collection of stories, essays, poems, and letters from death-row inmate Jarvis Jay Masters, he explores the meaning of true freedom on his road to inner peace through Buddhist practice. He reveals the life of a young man surrounded by violence, his entanglement in the criminal justice system, and-following an encounter with Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche-an unfolding commitment to nonviolence and peacemaking. At turns joyful, heartbreaking, frightening, and soaring with profound insight, Masters's story offers a vision of hope and the possibility of freedom in even the darkest of times"-- Book Synopsis There are many forms of liberation--some that exist at the mercy of circumstance and others that can never be taken away. In this stirring and timely collection of stories, essays, poems, and letters, Jarvis Jay Masters explores the meaning of true freedom on his road to inner peace through Buddhist practice. He reveals his life as a young African American man surrounded by violence, his entanglement in the criminal justice system, and--following an encounter with Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche--an unfolding commitment to nonviolence and peacemaking. At turns joyful, heartbreaking, frightening, and soaring with profound insight, Masters's story offers a vision of hope and the possibility of freedom in even the darkest of times. Review Quotes "This is one of my favorite books, which I have often referred to in my teachings. I am delighted that it will have a wider publication now so that more people can read these wonderful heartfelt stories."--from the foreword by Pema Chödrön "It is a privilege and joy to read Jarvis Masters's account of his spiritual struggle to find freedom at the edge of life. Everyone should read this book."--Robert A. F. Thurman, author of Essential Tibetan Buddhism "An inspiring, even exhilarating teaching on the life of a peacemaker in the midst of rage and despair, and in the shadow of the execution chamber."--Bernie Glassman, founder of Zen Peacemakers International "As he finds some measure of freedom inside a maximum security prison, Jarvis teaches me how to find freedom in my unfenced life."--Susan Moon, coauthor of What Is Zen? "Above all, the revelation Masters asks readers to contemplate is the acceptance that 'all of us live in a prison' of cyclic existence and suffering. This is a remarkable testament of personal transformation and spiritual awakening."--Publishers Weekly "This book is a must-read for all those who believe in prison reform and should be required reading for those who do not. It is a gentle reminder that all voices matter, that all stories deserve to be heard, that all life is precious, and that hope is real."--The Tattooed Buddha About the Author Jarvis Jay Masters is an inmate on death row at San Quentin prison after being convicted of conspiracy in the murder of a prison guard in 1990. The author of That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row as well as numerous articles, he won a PEN Award in 1992 for his poem Recipe for Prison Pruno. There is a large-scale campaign to advocate his innocence and work within the legal system to free him.

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Number of Pages: 320Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: LGBTFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)Age Range: AdultAuthor: Jennifer Finney BoylanLanguage: English About the Book "Featuring conversations with Richard Russo, Trey Ellis, Augusten Burroughs, Edward Albee, Timothy Kreider, Ann Beattie, Susan Minot, and other parents and former children." Book Synopsis New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Finney Boylan returns with a remarkable memoir about gender and parenting that discusses how families are shaped and the difficulties and wonders of being human. A father for six years, a mother for ten, and for a time in between, neither, or both, Jennifer Finney Boylan has seen parenthood from both sides of the gender divide. When her two children were young, Boylan came out as transgender, and as Jenny transitioned from a man to a woman and from a father to a mother, her family faced unique challenges and questions. In this thoughtful, tear-jerking, hilarious memoir, Jenny asks what it means to be a father, or a mother, and to what extent gender shades our experiences as parents. Through both her own story and incredibly insightful interviews with others, including Richard Russo, Edward Albee, Ann Beattie, Augusten Burroughs, Susan Minot, Trey Ellis, Timothy Kreider, and more, Jenny examines relationships between fathers, mothers, and children; people's memories of the children they were and the parents they became; and the many different ways a family can be. With an Afterword by Anna Quindlen, Stuck in the Middle with You is a brilliant meditation on raising--and on being--a child. Now with Extra Libris material, including a reader's guide and bonus content Review Quotes "Stuck in the Middle also comes with vivid observations....Boylan remains a role model for her brisk prose and her high spirits as well as for her public advocacy and attention to her wife and their sons." --Los Angeles Times"Parents will recognize the basics here: The days go on forever; the years fly by; the heart is gripped by an aching, terrified love. The fact that Boylan changes her gender along the way--father of babies becomes mother of teenagers--does not make this memoir a cabinet of curiosities. It's a family love story, bighearted and fearlessly funny. 'To accept the wondrous scope of gender, ' Boylan writes, 'is to affirm the vast potential of life, in all its messy, unfathomable beauty.' And her story, interspersed with celebrity interviews on parenting, is messy and beautiful indeed. In the end...as Boylan's mother puts it, 'love will prevail.'" --More Magazine"[A] warm, engaging memoir...This informal investigation and her touchingly funny and always candid story work together to reveal the book's ultimate truth: that 'to accept the wondrous scope of gender is to affirm the vast potential of life in all its messy, unfathomable beauty'...Genuinely insightful through and through." --Kirkus"Boylan illuminates diverse family relationships and the many ways families operate fluidly on a seemingly never-ending spectrum. This unique and giving book has tremendous resonance." --Booklist "Boylan enlists different perspectives by writers and others to explore in depth how parenting involves much more than birthing...Boylan records in engaging short narratives her complicated process of evolving as a parent, from being a father ("Jim") for six years, a mother for 10, and throughout embracing a 'flexible' and 'openhearted' approach that has proven remarkably successful and long-lasting. Boylan writes honestly about the enormous toll her transitioning took on the family, the sense of 'loss' they all suffered when she became a woman in 2000, the anxieties she and Deedee felt over the children's reaction to public censure, dread that the kids harbored their own dark secrets, and annoyance at other people's inability to use the right pronoun." --Publishers Weekly"No other memoirist I've read so perfectly blends intimacy and witty remove, soul-searching and slapstick, joy and pain. As a child--or as a reader--one could not ask for a wiser, warmer, more engaging companion than Jennifer Finney Boylan." --Mary Roach, author of Stiff and Packing for Mars About the Author JENNIFER FINNEY BOYLAN, author of fourteen books, is the inaugural Anna Quindlen Writer in Residence at Barnard College of Columbia University in the City of New York and is Special Advisor to the president of Colby College in Maine. She has been a contributor to the Op-Ed page of the New York Times since 2007; in 2013 she became Contributing Opinion Writer for the page. Jenny also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Kinsey Institute for Research on Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. She is the national co-chair of the Board of Directors of GLAAD, the media advocacy group for LGBT people worldwide, and serves as a consultant to several television series. A novelist, memoirist, and short-story writer, she is also a nationally known advocate for civil rights. Jenny has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show on four occasions; Live with Larry King twice; the Today show; the Barbara Walters Special; and NPR's Marketplace and Talk of the Nation. She has also been the subject of documentaries on CBS News' 48 Hours and The History Channel. She lives in New York City and in Belgrade Lakes, Maine, with her wife, Deedie, and her two sons, Zach and Sean.

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Number of Pages: 256Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Personal MemoirsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Running Press AdultAge Range: AdultAuthor: Mary GiulianiLanguage: English Book Synopsis From awkward schoolgirl to Caterer to the Stars, Mary Giuliani weaves together a collection of hilarious memories, from professional growing pains to her long journey to motherhood, never losing her sense of humor and her love for everyone's favorite party food, pigs in a blanket. Mary's utterly unremarkable childhood was everything she didn't want: hailing from a deeply loving yet overprotective Italian family in an all-Jewish enclave on Long Island. All she wanted was to fit in (be Jewish) and become famous (specifically a cast member on Saturday Night Live). With an easy, natural storytelling sensibility, Mary shares her journey from a cosseted childhood home to the stage and finally to the party, accidentally landing what she now refers to as "the breakthrough role of a lifetime" catering to a glittery list of stars she once hoped to be part of herself. Fresh, personal, and full of Mary's humorous, self-deprecating, and can-do attitude against all odds, you'll want to see where each shiny silver tray of hors d'oeuvres takes her next. You never know when the humble hot dog will be a crucial ingredient in the recipe for success, in building a business or simply making life more delicious. Review Quotes "'Tiny Hot Dogs: A Memoir in Small Bites' is told with genuine humor and storytelling reminiscent of Nora Ephron....offers the kind of moments that make readers smile, laugh, and most of all, remember what it's like trying to make your way in the world."--Sweet Paul"Celebrity caterer and writer Mary Guiliani's 'memoir in small bites' delivers heartwarming moments and some serious laughs with endearing anecdotes from her life. After reading Guiliani's entire journey, you'll feel like you've made a hilarious new friend-and you'll find yourself craving some of the recipes inside."---Maggie Maloney, Associate Digital Editor, Town & Country"Giuliani (The Cocktail Party) hilariously recounts her evolution from a girl with 'one eyebrow' in a Long Island household that 'couldn't be more Italian if we tried' into a successful caterer to the stars who appears on television with Rachael Ray and Ina Garten.... Giuliani's entertaining memoir is packed with satisfying stories and recipes that readers will guiltily enjoy."--Publishers Weekly"Giuliani has chutzpah to spare in these life-filled, rib-sticking (and-tickling) stories."--Booklist"What makes 'Tiny Hot Dogs' a fun read is her down-to-earth, pinch-me mindset as she brushes shoulders with the rich and famous while feeding them her beloved pigs in a blanket, aka Tiny Hot Dogs."--The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionHow many culinary memoirs - heck, how many memoirs - frame their narrative through the lens of Steve Martin's The Jerk? If that weren't enough, the rest of Tiny Hot Dogs proves celebrity caterer Mary Giuliani is truly one of a kind... Tiny Hot Dogs is infused with Giuliani's quirky style and humor, as are the recipes peppered throughout.---Tyler Aquilina, for Entertainment Weekly"Mary Giuliani is not a name: it is a promise. Like a guarantee on the box, her name attached to an event, a book, a menu, a meal, is a golden ticket to good times. Mary makes me smile, laugh, cry happy tears, and she always leaves me hungry for more of her wisdom, her humor, and her stories. I raise my glass in a toast to the hostess with the mostest to celebrate this, her most personal, touching, and delicious work yet!"---Rachael Ray"No one tells a story like Mary Giuliani and she does it with great recipes, too! To read her deeply personal memoir is to feel that you've connected with a dear friend who's thoughtful, funny, and truly unique. I love this book!"---Ina Garten About the Author Mary Giuliani is an author, party and lifestyle expert, and founder and CEO of Mary Giuliani Catering and Events. Mary has appeared on The Barefoot Contessa, The Chew, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Moltissimo with Jimmy Fallon, and is a regularly featured guest on The Rachael Ray Show. Mary's first book, The Cocktail Party (Eat, Drink, Play, Recover) came out in 2015. A graduate of Georgetown University, Mary resides in New York's Chelsea neighborhood and Woodstock, New York with her husband Ryan, and daughter Gala.

Tiny Hot Dogs - by Mary Giuliani (Hardcover)

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Dimensions (Overall): 8 Inches (H) x 5.22 Inches (W) x 1 Inches (D)Weight: .74 PoundsNumber of Pages: 339Genre: Music, Performing Arts, Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Entertainment + Performing Arts, Personal MemoirsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Hachette BooksAuthor: Julie AndrewsAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Many know Andrews from "The Sound of Music" and "Mary Poppins." In this memoir, she looks back on her early years with an aspiring vaudeville mom and a loving dad and her role in "Camelot" with Richard Burton at age 20. b & w photos throughout. Book Synopsis "A frank, intriguing memoir." --People "Painfully shrewd, and written with real delicacy and pathos." --The New York Times Book Review "Home reflects the very qualities that first made the working-class English singer a star 45 years ago: intelligence, gentle humor, and a clear, sweet, surprisingly powerful voice . . . In warmly nostalgic later chapters, the book begins to glow." --Entertainment Weekly "A delightful remembrance of her own childhood, and an engrossing prelude to her cinematic career . . . Andrews is an accomplished writer who holds back nothing while adding a patina of poetry to the antics and anecdotes throughout this memoir of bittersweet backstage encounters and theatrical triumphs." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Frank and fascinating . . . Andrews comes across as plainspoken, guilelessly charming and resoundingly tough." --Time In Home: A Memoir of My Early Years, Julie Andrews takes her readers on a warm, moving, and often humorous journey from a difficult upbringing in war-torn Britain to the brink of international stardom in America. About The Author Julie Andrews' legendary career encompasses the Broadway and London stages, cinema, television, concert tours, recordings, directing assignments, and the world of children's publishing. In 2000 the title of Dame Commander of the British Empire was bestowed upon her for lifetime achievements in the arts and humanities. Her many other honors include six Golden Globes, three Grammys, two Emmys, an Oscar and a Kennedy Center honor. She was married to film director Blake Edwards for forty-one years, and the couple have five children, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

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Number of Pages: 368Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: HistoricalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Harper PerennialAge Range: AdultAuthor: Shawn LevyLanguage: English About the Book A scandalous story of money, drugs, fast cars, high politics, lowly crime, hundreds of beautiful woman and one man, Porfirio Rubirosa from the celebrated author of RAT PACK CONFIDENTIAL. Book Synopsis A scandalous story of money, drugs, fast cars, high politics, lowly crime, hundreds of beautiful woman and one man, Porfirio Rubirosa from the celebrated author of RAT PACK CONFIDENTIAL.The Dominican playboy Porfirio Rubirosa died at 8:00 am on July 5, 1965, when he smashed his Ferrari into a tree in Paris. He was 56 years old and on his way home to his 28-year-old fifth wife, Odile Rodin, after a night's debauch in celebration of a victorious polo match.In the previous four decades, Rubirosa had on four separate occasions married one of the wealthiest women in the world, and had slept with hundreds of other women including Marilyn Monroe, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Ava Gardner, and Eva Peron. He had worked as aide-de-camp to one of the most vicious fascists the century ever knew. He had served as an ambassador to France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Argentina and Vichy. He had been a jewel thief, a forger, a shipping magnate, a treasure hunter. He had held his own with the world's most powerful and notorious men including John F. Kennedy, Josef Goebbels and Juan Peron. He ran comfortably celebrity circles, counting among his friends Frank Sinatra, Ted Kennedy, David Niven, Sammy Davis Jr., and fellow playboy Aly Khan.He lived for the moment and, at his death, faded without a legacy: no children, no fortune, no entity - financial, cultural, even architectural - that bore his name. There will never be anyone else like Porfiro Rubirosa. Indeed, the really amazing thing is that there ever was. Shawn Levy - celebrated author of RAT PACK CONFIDENTIAL, and READY, STEADY, GO - has been given unique access to primary material including FBI and CIA files in his search for the last playboy. Review Quotes 'An excellent, gossipy study...Levy has a kinetic prose style...Levy's luscious, shimmering and titillating portrait is there for the world' Sunday Times'[Shawn Levy] has a fascinating story to tell...This is undoubtedly a page turner' Mail on Sunday'Shawn Levy has brought all his customary energies to this study of Porfirio Rubirosa's life' Daily Telegraph'A swish, always interesting collection of barroom tales' Night and Day, Mail on Sunday'Levy is very thorough...This is a tale told with with great relish and style' GQ About the Author Shawn Levy is the author of King of Comedy: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis, the bestselling Rat Pack Confidential and Read, Steady, Go!. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Village Voice, Movieline, Film Comment, and Pulse! He is a former senior editor of American Film.

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Edition: AnnotatedNumber of Pages: 176Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Literary FiguresFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Penguin GroupAge Range: AdultAuthor: Paul AusterLanguage: English About the Book "One day there is life . . . and then, suddenly, it happens there is death". So begins THE INVENTION OF SOLITUDE, Paul Auster's moving and personal meditation on fatherhood. After the death of his own father, Auster discovers a 60-year-old family murder mystery that could account for the old man's elusive character. Later the book shifts from Auster's identity as son to his own role as father. Book Synopsis From Paul Auster, author of the forthcoming 4 3 2 1: A Novel - his very first book, a moving and personal meditation on fatherhood This debut work by New York Times-bestselling author Paul Auster (The New York Trilogy), a memoir, established Auster's reputation as a major new voice in American writing. His moving and personal meditation on fatherhood is split into two stylistically separate sections. In the first, Auster reflects on the memories of his father who was a distant, undemonstrative, and cold man who died an untimely death. As he sifts through his Father's things, Auster uncovers a sixty-year-old murder mystery that sheds light on his father's elusive character. In the second section, the perspective shifts and Auster begins to reflect on his own identity as a father by adopting the voice of a narrator, "A." Through a mosaic of images, coincidences, and associations "A," contemplates his separation from his son, his dying grandfather, turning the story into a self-conscious reflection on the process of writing. Review Quotes Praise for The Invention of Solitude "Moving, delicately perceived portraits of lives and relationship." - The New York Times Book Review "Integrates heart and intellect, sensation and speculation. . .as it relentlessly tries to make sense of the shocks of living." - Newsday "Eloquent. . .Paul Auster's memoir combines the subjects of time, language, and family into a beautifully moving and intelligent mosaic." - Charles Baxter About the Author Paul Auster is the bestselling author of The New York Trilogy and many other critically acclaimed novels. He was awarded the Prince of Asturias Prize in 2006. His work has been translated into more than forty languages. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Number of Pages: 320Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Artists, Architects, PhotographersFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Artisan PublishersAge Range: AdultAuthor: Melanie FalickLanguage: English About the Book By profiling 30 creatives, the author explores how making by hand is the key to discovering one's passion--whether that means spinning natural fibers, carving a wooden bowl, or creating elaborate papercuts.cuts. Book Synopsis A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019 Why do we make things by hand? And why do we make them beautiful? Led by the question of why working with our hands remains vital and valuable in the modern world, author and maker Melanie Falick went on a transformative, inspiring journey. Traveling across continents, she met quilters and potters, weavers and painters, metalsmiths, printmakers, woodworkers, and more, and uncovered truths that have been speaking to us for millennia yet feel urgently relevant today: We make in order to slow down. To connect with others. To express ideas and emotions, feel competent, create something tangible and long-lasting. And to feed the soul. In revealing stories and gorgeous original photographs, Making a Life captures all the joy of making and the power it has to give our lives authenticity and meaning. Review Quotes "[This] book is filled with stories of weavers, ceramicists, welders, woodworkers, quilters and more, with photos of the art, the crafts, homes and workspaces. Falick examines how making by hand contributes to a good life." --Associated Press "This book is a gem, and one that will inspire you to keep (or begin!) making and creating, a desire that's inside each of us." --The House that Lars Built, November 2019 Book Club Pick "A remarkable series of 30 vignettes that simultaneously comfort and stimulate. . . . Falick's treasury, sumptuously photographed, will appeal to anyone who admires the people dedicated to making the world around them more beautiful." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Lovely and thoughtfully inspiring. . . . These very up-close-and-personal profiles, supplemented by elegant color photographs of people at work and their projects, capture the spirit of making and the dedication that's behind the art. . . . In wholehearted agreement with the author: 'When we get to the point where we aren't able to make things with our hands and feel no mastery, we feel lost.' " --Booklist, starred review

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Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 288Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Literary, Personal MemoirsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ScribnerAuthor: Jeannette WallsAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book In the tradition of Mary Karr's "The Liars' Club" and Rick Bragg's "All Over But the Shouting," Walls has written a stunning and life-affirming memoir about surviving a willfully impoverished, eccentric, and severely misguided family. Book Synopsis Now a major motion picture from Lionsgate starring Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, and Naomi Watts. MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST The perennially bestselling, extraordinary, one-of-a-kind, "nothing short of spectacular" (Entertainment Weekly) memoir from one of the world's most gifted storytellers. The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober, Jeannette's brilliant and charismatic father captured his children's imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and how to embrace life fearlessly. But when he drank, he was dishonest and destructive. Her mother was a free spirit who abhorred the idea of domesticity and didn't want the responsibility of raising a family. The Walls children learned to take care of themselves. They fed, clothed, and protected one another, and eventually found their way to New York. Their parents followed them, choosing to be homeless even as their children prospered. The Glass Castle is truly astonishing--a memoir permeated by the intense love of a peculiar but loyal family. Review Quotes "The Glass Castle is nothing short of spectacular."-- "Entertainment Weekly" "The Glass Castle is the kind of story that keeps you awake long after the rest of the house has fallen asleep."-- "Vogue" "Charles Dickens's scenes of poverty and hardship are no more audacious and no more provocative than those in the pages of this stunning memoir."-- "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution" "Each memory is more incredible than the last... That Walls recounts them so well and in such detail is our good fortune."-- "The Plain Dealer" "Extraordinary."-- "Time" "On the eighth day, when God was handing out whining privileges, he came upon Jeannette Walls and said, 'For you, an unlimited lifetime supply.' Apparently, Walls declined His kind offer."-- "Chicago Tribune" "Some people are born storytellers. Some lives are worth telling. The best memoirs happen when these two conditions converge. In The Glass Castle, they have."-- "New York Newsday" "Walls has a God-given knack for spinning a yarn, and The Glass Castle is nothing short of spectacular."-- "Entertainment Weekly" "Walls has joined the company of writers such as Mary Karr and Frank McCourt who have been able to transform their sad memories into fine art."-- "People"

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Number of Pages: 562Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: WomenFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Harper PerennialAge Range: AdultAuthor: Lyndall GordonLanguage: English About the Book "Published in Great Britain in 2005 under the title: Mary Wollstonecraft by Little, Brown"--T.p. verso. Book Synopsis The founder of modern feminism, Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was the most famous woman of her era. A brilliant, unconventional rebel vilified for her strikingly modern notions of education, family, work, and personal relationships, she nevertheless strongly influenced political philosophy in Europe and a newborn America. Now acclaimed biographer Lyndall Gordon mounts a spirited defense of this courageous woman whose reputation has suffered over the years by painting a full and vibrant portrait of an extraordinary historical figure who was generations ahead of her time. Review Quotes "[A] distinguished biographer...Gordon offers fresh detail and insight...[Her] biography is eminently readable and rewarding."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Gordon relates Wollstonecraft's story with the same potent mixture of passion and reason her subject personified...Wonderful, and deeply sobering."--New York Times Book Review"[Wollstonecraft's] aspirations to greatness...keep breaking through Ms. Gordon's wonderfully wrought book like flashes of lightning."--New York Sun"A sobering and inspirational read for women today. Readers who delve into it will meet a brave, visionary woman."--Richmond Times-Dispatch"Exceptional, emotionally overwhelming . . . A 360-degree exploration of Wollstonecraft in her era--and beyond."--Newsday"Fierce and wonderful. . . . [Wollstonecraft is] a dazzling character on the brilliant page."--John Leonard, Harper's Magazine"Gordon vindicates this once-vilified 'hyena in petticoats' as a melancholy, complex, heroic feminist, stunningly ahead of her time."--Bust Magazine"Imaginative and intelligent, consistently absorbing... [Gordon] speculates and probes with a freewheeling intelligence that responds to Wollstonecraft's own."--New York Review of Books"Judicious, sympathetic, intelligent and utterly riveting . . . Gordon rescues Wollstonecraft from both reactionary disdain and soft-focus feminist sentiment."--The Independent"Rich with new interpretations, sources, and detail . . . Captures the drama of Wollstonecraft's life."--Library Journal (starred review)

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Number of Pages: 352Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: MilitaryFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Hanover Square PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Tom Clavin & Phil KeithLanguage: English About the Book The incredible story of the first African-American military pilot in World War I who went on to become a self-taught jazz musician, a Paris nightclub impresario, a spy in the French Resistance, and an American civil rights pioneer. Book Synopsis Winner of the Gold Medal for Memoir/Biography from the Military Writers Society of America A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice "A whale of a tale, told clearly and quickly. I read the entire book in almost one sitting."--Thomas E. Ricks, New York Times Book Review The incredible story of the first African American military pilot, who went on to become a Paris nightclub impresario, a spy in the French Resistance and an American civil rights pioneer Eugene Bullard lived one of the most fascinating lives of the twentieth century. The son of a former slave and an indigenous Creek woman, Bullard fled home at the age of eleven to escape the racial hostility of his Georgia community. When his journey led him to Europe, he garnered worldwide fame as a boxer, and later as the first African American fighter pilot in history. After the war, Bullard returned to Paris a celebrated hero. But little did he know that the dramatic, globe-spanning arc of his life had just begun. All Blood Runs Red is the inspiring untold story of an American hero, a thought-provoking chronicle of the twentieth century and a portrait of a man who came from nothing and by his own courage, determination, gumption, intelligence and luck forged a legendary life. Review Quotes "Phil Keith and Tom Clavin have resurrected the memory of a man who was larger than life; a man born to a former slave and a Native American mother in racially-hostile Georgia who refused to play the hand he was dealt, and lived life on his own terms. All Blood Runs Red should be required reading for anyone who has ever dreamed big. A truly inspiring and uplifting story of courage and triumph, and an opus for an unsung hero."--Nelson DeMille "Eugene Bullard lived enough for a dozen interesting men, and All Blood Runs Red tells his story in a captivating way that keeps the pages turning for the next chapter. Keith and Clavin bring us a well-crafted book about a truly admirable American."--Gregory A. Freeman, author of The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II "An exultant trumpet song to the human spirit. My God, how I admire this man."--Robert Coram, author of Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War "An incredible, meticulously researched, star-studded tale of the grandson of a slave, who broke nearly every barrier he encountered, becoming history's first African American fighter pilot, a storied boxer, a member of Parisian high society in the Jazz Age, a character in a Hemingway novel, a World War II spy, and a friend to the likes of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Cole Porter, Josephine Baker, and Louis Armstrong. All Blood Runs Red is a true 'moveable feast' that will forever change the way you see 20th century history."--Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Winemaker's Wife and The Room on Rue Amélie "Keith and Clavin constantly keep readers guessing about Bullard's next move. Terrific detective work revealing a man determined to forge his own destiny when his country said he couldn't."--Kirkus Reviews "A dazzling biography."--Publishers Weekly STARRED review "Compelling."--Library Journal "An excellent and significant portrait of a long forgotten, now rightfully reclaimed hero."--Booklist STARRED review "Phil Keith and Tom Clavin recount Bullard's stunning story in this fast-paced, deeply reported biography."--Atlanta Journal Constitution "Recommended for readers who enjoy compelling biography and fast-paced narrative."--Library Journal "A thrilling read."--San Francisco Chronicle "Breathtaking... Even a slice of Bullard's life would make for a compelling biography. Keith and Clavin cover it all, bringing a singular American figure out of obscurity."--Tampa Bay Times "An engaging portrait of a true free spirit."--Christian Science Monitor "A heroic story, an uplifting portrait of a unique individual, and an engaging account of a glamorous age framed by the two world wars."--East Hampton Star "Well-researched...Keith and Clavin succeed in encapsulating the life of one of the 20th century's unheralded greats."--HistoryNet

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