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Stan Telchin

Betrayed!

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Betrayed! is a great read for individuals questioning their religious beliefs or for those interested in exploring Judaism and Christianity. Telchin's personal journey and his powerful message of God's capacity to heal wounds make this book an inspiring read. This book illustrates the beauty of having faith and family, and the importance of remaining true to oneself.

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Constance Briscoe

Beyond Ugly

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A powerful memoir that highlights the transformative power of education and determination while exploring the impacts of abuse. This book is perfect for those interested in inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and the importance of self-love.

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Constance Briscoe

Beyond Ugly

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Recommendation: Beyond Ugly is an inspiring memoir of Constance Briscoe's resilience against her mother's abuse and the societal norms of beauty. It is an honest reflection of how childhood trauma affects us and our choices in life. It sheds light on the struggles of being Black and a woman in law. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about resilience in the face of adversities.

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Cheryl Strayed

Wild : From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

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At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State — and she would do it alone.Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her.

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Anthony Bourdain

Kitchen Confidential : Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

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A deluxe, annotated edition of Kitchen Confidential to celebrate the life of Anthony Bourdain, featuring new photo insertsOver two decades ago, the New Yorker published a now infamous article, “Don’t Eat Before Reading This,” by then little-known chef Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain spared no one’s appetite as he revealed what happens behind the kitchen door. The article was a sensation, and the book it spawned, the now iconic Kitchen Confidential, became an even bigger sensation and megabestseller. Frankly confessional, addictively acerbic, and utterly unsparing, Bourdain pulls no punches in this memoir of his years in the restaurant business.Fans will love to return to this deliciously funny, delectably shocking banquet of wild-but-true tales of life in the culinary trade, laying out Bourdain’s more than a quarter-century of drugs, sex, and haute cuisine. Including a handwritten introduction and annotations done by Bourdain about a decade after the book was originally published, this edition also features previously unpublished photos to accompany the now-classic text.

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Paramahansa Yogananda

Autobiography of a Yogi

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Autobiography of a Yogi is a fascinating read that is sure to challenge the way you look at the world and open your mind to considering new ways of looking at things; it is worth taking the time to read.

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Paul Kalanithi, Abraham Verghese

When Breath Becomes Air

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At the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade’s worth of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient struggling to live. And just like that, the future he and his wife had imagined evaporated. When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Kalanithi’s transformation from a naïve medical student “possessed,” as he wrote, “by the question of what, given that all organisms die, makes a virtuous and meaningful life” into a neurosurgeon at Stanford working in the brain, the most critical place for human identity, and finally into a patient and new father confronting his own mortality.What makes life worth living in the face of death? What do you do when the future, no longer a ladder toward your goals in life, flattens out into a perpetual present? What does it mean to have a child, to nurture a new life as another fades away? These are some of the questions Kalanithi wrestles with in this profoundly moving, exquisitely observed memoir.

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Kei Miller

Things I Have Withheld

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Things I Have Withheld by Kei Miller is a powerful collection of essays that challenges readers to confront the silence around prejudice and discrimination. Miller's writing is both insightful and poetic, as he explores difficult topics such as white privilege and the legacy of colonialism. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand the impact of systemic racism and the importance of speaking out against it.

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Peter Sagan

My World

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My World by Peter Sagan is a must-read for fans of cycling who want an entertaining and passionate look into the world of an elite cyclist. Sagan's playful personality shines through in every page, as he takes you on a journey through the grueling training programs and the pressure of high expectations. Readers will feel the elation of winning and the despair of losing, making this a book that captures the many ups and downs of a cyclist's career. Sagan's achievement of winning three road race World Championships in a row is indeed an incredible feat, and his unique perspective and engaging writing style will make you appreciate it even more.

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Hugh Delehanty, Phil Jackson

Eleven Rings : The Soul of Success

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This book is a great read for anyone wanting to learn about innovative leadership and team-building techniques. Phil Jackson's experience with some of the NBA's best players gives insights on how to forge successful teams through trust and selflessness. The book also contains valuable lessons on developing authentic leadership by challenging and awakening players' better nature. Overall, the book highlights how transformative leadership principles can be applied to any field, including business, education, and sports.

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Aung San Suu Kyi, Desmond M. Tutu, Václav Havel

Freedom from Fear : And Other Writings

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Freedom from Fear - collected writings from the Nobel Peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi Aung San Suu Kyi's collected writings - edited by her late husband, whom the ruling military junta prevented from visiting Burma as he was dying of cancer - reflects her greatest hopes and fears for her fellow Burmese people, and her concern about the need for international co-operation in the continuing fight for Burma's freedom. Bringing together her most powerful speeches, letters and interviews, this remarkable collection gives a voice to Burma's 'woman of destiny', whose fate remains in the hands of her enemies. Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, and leader of Burma's National League for Democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi is one of the world's greatest living defenders of freedom and democracy, and an inspiration to millions worldwide. This book sits alongside Nelson Mandela's memoir Long Walk to Freedom. 'This book is bound to become a classic for a new generation of Asians who value democracy even more highly than Westerners do, simply because they are deprived of the basic freedoms that Westerners take for granted'The New York Times 'Aung San Suu Kyi's extraordinary achievement has been to confront the regime peacefully, reasonably and persuasively... [in] one of the most laudable continuing acts of political courage' Financial Times 'Such is the depth of passion and learning that she brings to her writings about national identity and its links with culture and language that she has attracted the admiration of intellectuals around the world' Sunday Times Aung San Suu Kyi is the leader of Burma's National League for Democracy. She was placed under house arrest in Rangoon in 1989, where she remained for almost 15 of the 21 years until her release in 2010, becoming one of the world's most prominent political prisoners. She is also the author of Letters from Burma.

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Li Cunxin

Mao's Last Dancer

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Raised in a desperately poor village during the height of China's Cultural Revolution, Li Cunxin's childhood revolved around the commune, his family and Chairman Mao's Little Red Book. Until, that is, Madame Mao's cultural delegates came in search of young peasants to study ballet at the academy in Beijing and he was thrust into a completely unfamiliar world. When a trip to Texas as part of a rare cultural exchange opened his eyes to life and love beyond China's borders, he defected to the United States in an extraordinary and dramatic tale of Cold War intrigue. Told in his own distinctive voice, this is Li's inspirational story of how he came to be Mao's last dancer, and one of the world's greatest ballet dancers.

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Henry David Thoreau

Where I Lived, and What I Lived For

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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Thoreau's account of his solitary and self-sufficient home in the New England woods remains an inspiration to the environmental movement - a call to his fellow men to abandon their striving, materialistic existences of 'quiet desperation' for a simple life within their means, finding spiritual truth through awareness of the sheer beauty of their surroundings.

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Piper Kerman

Orange Is the New Black : My Year in a Women's Prison

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With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, Piper Kerman barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money ten years before. But that past has caught up with her. Convicted and sentenced to fifteen months at the infamous federal correctional facility in Danbury, Connecticut, the well-heeled Smith College alumna is now inmate #11187–424—one of the millions of people who disappear “down the rabbit hole” of the American penal system. From her first strip search to her final release, Kerman learns to navigate this strange world with its strictly enforced codes of behavior and arbitrary rules. She meets women from all walks of life, who surprise her with small tokens of generosity, hard words of wisdom, and simple acts of acceptance. Heartbreaking, hilarious, and at times enraging, Kerman’s story offers a rare look into the lives of women in prison—why it is we lock so many away and what happens to them when they’re there.

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Jung Chang

Wild Swans

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An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found hereIn Wild Swans Jung Chang recounts the evocative, unsettling, and insistently gripping story of how three generations of women in her family fared in the political maelstrom of China during the 20th century. Chang's grandmother was a warlord's concubine. Her gently raised mother struggled with hardships in the early days of Mao's revolution and rose, like her husband, to a prominent position in the Communist Party before being denounced during the Cultural Revolution. Chang herself marched, worked, and breathed for Mao until doubt crept in over the excesses of his policies and purges. Born just a few decades apart, their lives overlap with the end of the warlords' regime and overthrow of the Japanese occupation, violent struggles between the Kuomintang and the Communists to carve up China, and, most poignant for the author, the vicious cycle of purges orchestrated by Chairman Mao that discredited and crushed millions of people, including her parents.Includes black and white photographsFamily treeChronologyMap

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Carrie Fisher

The Princess Diarist

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The last book from beloved Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher, The Princess Diarist is an intimate, hilarious, and revealing recollection of what happened behind the scenes on one of the most famous film sets of all time, the first Star Wars movie. When Carrie Fisher discovered the journals she kept during the filming of the first Star Wars movie, she was astonished to see what they had preserved--plaintive love poems, unbridled musings with youthful naiveté, and a vulnerability that she barely recognized. Before her passing, her fame as an author, actress, and pop-culture icon was indisputable, but in 1977, Carrie Fisher was just a teenager with an all-consuming crush on her costar, Harrison Ford.With these excerpts from her handwritten notebooks, The Princess Diarist is Fisher's intimate and revealing recollection of what happened on one of the most famous film sets of all time--and what developed behind the scenes. Fisher also ponders the joys and insanity of celebrity, and the absurdity of a life spawned by Hollywood royalty, only to be surpassed by her own outer-space royalty. Laugh-out-loud hilarious and endlessly quotable, The Princess Diarist brims with the candor and introspection of a diary while offering shrewd insight into one of Hollywood's most beloved stars.

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Carrie Fisher

The Princess Diarist

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The last book from beloved Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher, The Princess Diarist is an intimate, hilarious, and revealing recollection of what happened behind the scenes on one of the most famous film sets of all time, the first Star Wars movie. When Carrie Fisher discovered the journals she kept during the filming of the first Star Wars movie, she was astonished to see what they had preserved--plaintive love poems, unbridled musings with youthful naiveté, and a vulnerability that she barely recognized. Before her passing, her fame as an author, actress, and pop-culture icon was indisputable, but in 1977, Carrie Fisher was just a teenager with an all-consuming crush on her costar, Harrison Ford.With these excerpts from her handwritten notebooks, The Princess Diarist is Fisher's intimate and revealing recollection of what happened on one of the most famous film sets of all time--and what developed behind the scenes. Fisher also ponders the joys and insanity of celebrity, and the absurdity of a life spawned by Hollywood royalty, only to be surpassed by her own outer-space royalty. Laugh-out-loud hilarious and endlessly quotable, The Princess Diarist brims with the candor and introspection of a diary while offering shrewd insight into one of Hollywood's most beloved stars.

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R.J. Hollingdale, Michael Tanner, Friedrich Nietzsche

Ecce Homo : How One Becomes What One is

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Ecce Homo is a philosophical autobiography that delves into Nietzsche's personal life and thoughts, while providing insight into his groundbreaking philosophy. The book offers a unique perspective on his life, work, and evolution as a thinker. It is an essential read for Nietzsche fans who want to better understand the man behind the philosophy and the profound impact he had on modern philosophy.

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Andrew Breitbart

Righteous Indignation : Excuse Me While I Save the World

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"Brash, funny, fiery, and irreverent." -- Rush LimbaughKnown for his network of conservative websites that draws millions of readers everyday, Andrew Breitbart has one main to make sure the "liberally biased" major news outlets in this country cover all aspects of a story fairly. Breitbart is convinced that too many national stories are slanted by the news media in an unfair way.In Righteous Indignations, Breitbart talks about how one needs to deal with the liberal news world head on. Along the way, he details his early years, working with Matt Drudge, the Huffington Post , and how Breitbart developed his unique style of launching key websites to help get the word out to conservatives all over.A rollicking and controversial read, Breitbart will certainly raise your blood pressure, one way or another.

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James Herriot (Alf Wight)

Every Living Thing

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I recommend Every Living Thing to any animal lover. Herriot captures the essence of the rural community and their affection for their animals in a charming and endearing way. The tales of the veterinarian's encounters in Yorkshire are both funny and touching, making for a delightful read.

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C.G. Jung

Memories, Dreams, Reflections : An Autobiography

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An eye-opening biography of one of the most influential psychiatrists of the modern age, drawing from his lectures, conversations, and own writings.In the spring of 1957, when he was eighty-one years old, Carl Gustav Jung undertook the telling of his life story. Memories, Dreams, Reflections is that book, composed of conversations with his colleague and friend Aniela Jaffé, as well as chapters written in his own hand, and other materials. Jung continued to work on the final stages of the manuscript until shortly before his death on June 6, 1961, making this a uniquely comprehensive reflection on a remarkable life.'I can understand myself only in the light of inner happenings. It is these that make up the singularity of my life, and with these my autobiography deals' - Carl Gustav Jung.

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Gabriel García Márquez, Edith Grossman

Living to Tell the Tale

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No writer of his time exerted the magical appeal of Gabriel García Márquez. In this long-awaited autobiography, the great Nobel laureate tells the story of his life from his birth in1927 to the moment in the 1950s when he proposed to his wife. The result is as spectacular as his finest fiction.Here is García Márquez’s shimmering evocation of his childhood home of Aracataca, the basis of the fictional Macondo. Here are the members of his ebulliently eccentric family. Here are the forces that turned him into a writer. Warm, revealing, abounding in images so vivid that we seem to be remembering them ourselves, Living to Tell the Tale is a work of enchantment.

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Sanjaya Baru

The Accidental Prime Minister : The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh

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The Accidental Prime Minister is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, providing insight into the inner workings and behind-the-scenes moments of India's government. The book's most unique aspect is its first-hand account by someone in such close proximity to the Prime Minister, offering a perspective not otherwise available to the public.

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Zelda la Grange

Good Morning, Mr. Mandela : A Memoir

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Good Morning Mr. Mandela( A Memoir) Hardcover eldaLaGrange, VikingBooks

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Carol Burnett

This Time Together : Laughter and Reflection

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"This book is perfect for fans of Carol Burnett, or anyone who loves a good laugh. Through her engaging anecdotes, Carol takes us on an entertaining journey into the world of showbiz, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and unforgettable moments from her career. Her friendships with Hollywood legends such as Julie Andrews and Cary Grant are heartwarming, while her pranks and mishaps are side-splittingly funny. This Time Together is a poignant and humorous reflection on a life lived with joy, humor, and resilience."

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J.D. Vance

Hillbilly Elegy : A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

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'THE POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR' Sunday Times SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE by director Ron Howard 'You will not read a more important book about America this year' Economist 'A memoir of life in the Trump-voting white working class is the political book of the year' Sunday Times 'Hillbilly Elegy' is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis-that of white working-class Americans. The decline of this group, a demographic of our country that has been slowly disintegrating over forty years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm, but has never before been written about as searingly from the inside.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Unfinished

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"Unfinished" could be a good read for fans of Priyanka Chopra's acting and philanthropic work. The book provides a glimpse into the challenges she faced navigating her career in both India and Hollywood. Chopra's honest account, warm and sassy writing style, and inspiring journey from winning national and global beauty pageants to succeeding in the massive Indian film industry and as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, make this book a must-read for anyone looking to gather their courage, embrace ambition, and follow their dreams.

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Tina Turner

Tina Turner: My Love Story (Official Autobiography)

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Tina Turner: My Love Story will chart the full, dramatic story of one of the most remarkable women in music history, celebrating Tina Turner’s 60th year in the industry.Emphatically showcasing Tina’s signature blend of strength, energy, heart and soul, she candidly examines her personal history and reveals her happiest – and darkest – hours in a thrilling memoir as compelling and entertaining as any of her greatest hits.

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Larry Sloman, Anthony Kiedis

Scar Tissue

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Scar Tissue is a gripping memoir that explores the captivating journey of Red Hot Chili Peppers' lead singer's life in the fast-paced rock music industry. A true tale of survival and redemption filled with darkness and death, drugs, and debauchery. It's an honest account of the highs and lows of a rockstar's life, making it a must-read for fans of the band and anyone intrigued by the price of success and substance abuse.

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Nathaniel Fick

One Bullet Away : The Making of a Marine Officer

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"One Bullet Away' is an inspiring account of Nathaniel Fick's journey from a platoon leader in Afghanistan to the pinnacle of Recon, leading 22 Marines into the deadliest conflict since Vietnam. His hard-won insights into military ideals versus military practice, and the crushing pressure that young leaders face in combat are enlightening and thought-provoking. Fick's writing style sets this book apart and it is a must-read for anyone interested in modern day military action."

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W.H. Davies

The Autobiography of a Super Tramp

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A vagrant de Tocqueville gives an eloquent, dry-eyed report of his tramping adventures in the violent underworld of late 19th century America and BritainAn untutored Welsh tramp who became a popular poet acclaimed by the conservative Georgians and the vanguard Ezra Pound alike, W. H. Davies surprised his contemporaries with the unlikeliest portrait of the artist as a young man ever written.After a delinquent childhood Davies renounced home and apprenticeship and at twenty-two sailed to America—the first of more than a dozen Atlantic crossings, often made by cattle boat. From 1893 to 1899 he was schooled by the hard men of the road, disdaining regular work and subsisting by begging. Crossing Canada to join the “Klondyke” gold rush, Davies fell while hopping a train. His foot was crushed and his leg amputated. “All the wildness had been taken out of me,” Davies wrote, “and my adventures after this were not of my own seeking.”Praised by Osbert Sitwell for his “primitive splendour and directness,” Davies evokes the beauty and frontier violence of turn-of-the-century America in prose that George Bernard Shaw commended to “literary experts for its style alone.” The insurgent wanderlust that found an American voice in Jack London and Jack Kerouac is expressed here in a raucous true adventure story by the man Shaw called “the incorrigible Supertramp who wrote this amazing book.”

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Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running : A Memoir

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An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, from the incomparable, bestselling author Haruki Murakami.While simply training for the New York City Marathon would be enough for most people, Haruki Murakami decided to write about it as well. The result is a beautiful memoir about his intertwined obsessions with running and writing, full of vivid memories and insights, including the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer. By turns funny and sobering, playful and phulosophical, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is rich and revelatory, both for fans of this masterful yet guardedly private writer and for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in athletic pursuit.

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Nelson Mandela

The Long Walk to Freedom : The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela

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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration from a real-life hero who struggled for peace and justice. It depicts Mandela's perseverance, courage, and determination throughout his fight against apartheid and his continuing struggle for equality.

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Jennifer Worth

Call the Midwife : A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times

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Recommended for readers who enjoy non-fiction narratives about historical events and those who appreciate inspiring stories of women's resilience and strength. Call the Midwife provides a glimpse into the lives of underprivileged mothers and how a community, with the help of dedicated and courageous midwives, battled through a challenging period in history. The book is an excellent choice for readers who appreciate engaging storytelling that marries inspiration with historical insights.

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Barack Obama

The Audacity of Hope : Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

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"The Audacity of Hope" is a must-read for those interested in politics and leadership. Obama shares his vision for unity and progress, highlighting the importance of empathy and respect for the democratic process. His personal anecdotes and self-deprecating humor make this book an engaging and inspiring read.

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Blake Mycoskie

Start Something That Matters

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In 2006, while travelling in Argentina, young entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie encountered children too poor to afford shoes, who developed injuries on their feet that often led to serious health problems. Blake knew he wanted to help, but rather than start a charity, he went against conventional wisdom and created a for profit business to help the children who he met. With the help of a local shoemaker, Blake struck out to merge activism and fashion in the form of a local canvas shoe worn by farmers and gauchos alike, called the alpargata. Blake called his creation TOMS Shoes (which stands for "Tomorrow's Shoes") and promised to give a pair of new shoes to a child in need for every pair that he sold. Starting with only two hundred pairs of handmade shoes, optimism, and entrepreneurial charisma, Blake successfully launched TOMS into the high fashion world. They can now be seen adorning the feet of celebrities such as Keira Knightley, Scarlett Johansson, and Tobey Maguire.Blake's mission is to prove that you can achieve financial success and make the world a better place at the same time. In this book, he shares the six counterintuitive principles that have guided the growth of TOMS for the past threeMake business personalBe resourceful without resourcesReverse retirementKeep it simpleStay humbleGive more, advertise lessThe result is an inspiring account of a young man whose entrepreneurial spirit was able to affect change in the world, and a call to others to be inspired to do the same.As part of the One for One initiative, Random House will provide a new book to a child in need with every copy of Start Something That Matters purchased.

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Tony Hendra, George Carlin

Last Words

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This book is a must-read for fans of George Carlin and anyone who appreciates candid and irreverent humor. Through his hilarious anecdotes and razor-sharp honesty, Carlin takes us on a journey from his rough upbringing to his rise to stardom, highlighting his struggles with substance abuse and his complex relationships. "Last Words" is not just a biography, but a parting gift of laughter from a comedy genius to the world. Prepare to laugh out loud and gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the comedy.

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Joanna Rakoff

My Salinger Year : NOW A MAJOR FILM

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"My Salinger Year" would be a good choice for those who enjoy memoirs and coming-of-age stories. The book provides a glimpse into the world of J.D. Salinger and the task of answering his fan mail. The most unique feature of the book is its portrayal of the pre-digital world of the late 1990s literary scene in New York, where the protagonist is trying to find her artistic sense while living in a tiny apartment with her socialist boyfriend. Readers who are interested in the power of books to shape lives would find this memoir engaging.

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JesmynWard

Men We Reaped : A Memoir

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Jesmyn Ward's Men We Reaped is a powerful and heart-rending memoir that explores the impact of racism, poverty, and exclusion on the lives of black men in rural Mississippi. Through her own experiences of loss and grief, Ward conveys a sense of palpable anger and frustration at the systemic injustices that have claimed the lives of so many in her community. Her prose is both lyrical and hard-hitting, and she deftly weaves together personal anecdote, social commentary, and historical context to create a rich and nuanced picture of life in the Deep South. A must-read for anyone interested in race, class, and social justice.

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Loung Ung

First They Killed My Father : A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers

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This book is a powerful and poignant memoir of a young girl's survival of the Cambodian genocide. Loung Ung's story is horrific and devastating, yet it is also a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Readers will be moved by the bravery and resilience demonstrated by Loung and her family, and gain a deeper understanding of the atrocities committed under Pol Pot's regime. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, social justice, and the triumph of hope over despair.

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Nelson Mandela

The Long Walk to Freedom : The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela

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Frank McCourt

Teacher Man - A Memoir

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Teacher Man is an excellent read for anyone interested in teaching or education. McCourt's honest and often humorous storytelling brings to life the challenges and rewards of being a teacher, and his journey to find his voice in the classroom is both moving and inspirational. If you're looking for a book that will make you reflect on the value of education, this is it.

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Cheryl Strayed

Wild : A Journey from Lost to Found

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Wild can be a great read for someone looking for inspiration, a story of hope, and strength. Cheryl Strayed provides an honest account of her struggles and the transformation of herself as a person. It inspires readers to be more courageous, to take challenges head-on, and to have faith in themselves.

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Deborah Rodriguez

The Kabul Beauty School

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Soon after the fall of the Taliban, in 2001, Deborah Rodriguez went to Afghanistan as part of a group offering humanitarian aid to this war-torn nation. Surrounded by men and women whose skills–as doctors, nurses, and therapists–seemed eminently more practical than her own, Rodriguez, a hairdresser and mother of two from Michigan, despaired of being of any real use. Yet she soon found she had a gift for befriending Afghans, and once her profession became known she was eagerly sought out by Westerners desperate for a good haircut and by Afghan women, who have a long and proud tradition of running their own beauty salons. Thus an idea was born. With the help of corporate and international sponsors, the Kabul Beauty School welcomed its first class in 2003. Well meaning but sometimes brazen, Rodriguez stumbled through language barriers, overstepped cultural customs, and constantly juggled the challenges of a postwar nation even as she learned how to empower her students to become their families’ breadwinners by learning the fundamentals of coloring techniques, haircutting, and makeup.Yet within the small haven of the beauty school, the line between teacher and student quickly blurred as these vibrant women shared with Rodriguez their stories and their hearts: the newlywed who faked her virginity on her wedding night, the twelve-year-old bride sold into marriage to pay her family’s debts, the Taliban member’s wife who pursued her training despite her husband’s constant beatings. Through these and other stories, Rodriguez found the strength to leave her own unhealthy marriage and allow herself to love again, Afghan style.With warmth and humor, Rodriguez details the lushness of a seemingly desolate region and reveals the magnificence behind the burqa. Kabul Beauty School is a remarkable tale of an extraordinary community of women who come together and learn the arts of perms, friendship, and freedom.From the Hardcover edition.

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Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love

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Eat, Pray, Love could be a good read for those looking to embark on a journey of self-discovery and fulfillment through travel. The author's personal experiences in Italy, India, and Bali, combined with her witty and engaging writing style, make for an entertaining and inspiring read. It is a memoir that explores themes of love, devotion, and balance through food, language, humanity, God, and most importantly, self-love. The book has gained widespread popularity among women who are searching for answers to some of life's most difficult questions.

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Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson

The Mamba Mentality : How I Play

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This book could be a good read for you if you're an aspiring basketball player or a die-hard fan of the game. Kobe Bryant's "Mamba Mentality" is not just about basketball skills, but also about his mindset, determination, and passion for the game. Through detailed accounts and stunning photographs, Bryant takes you on a journey inside his mind, sharing his intelligence, creativity, and dedication to excellence. You'll learn how he studied opponents, played through injuries, and prepared mentally and physically. This book is a treasure trove of invaluable insights from a legendary figure in the basketball world.

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Jean-Dominique Bauby

The Diving-bell and the Butterfly

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After suffering a massive stroke, Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French Elle and the father of two young children, found himself completely paralysed, speechless and able only to move one eyelid. With his eyelid he 'dictated' this remarkable book.

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Tara Westover

Educated

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Educated would be a good read for anyone who has ever felt trapped or constrained by their circumstances. It is a memoir about a young woman's journey from an isolated upbringing in a survivalist family to academia and intellectual enlightenment. It highlights the importance of education and the power it can give a person to redefine themselves and transcend their past. Readers will be inspired by Tara's perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity as she pursues a better life for herself.

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Haruki Murakami

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

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In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, not to mention triathlons and a slew of critically acclaimed books, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. Equal parts travelogue, training log, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston among young women who outpace him. Through this marvellous lens of sport emerges a cornucopia of memories and insights: the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer, his greatest triumphs and disappointments, his passion for vintage LPs, and the experience, after fifty, of seeing his race times improve and then fall back. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical.

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Ashlee Vance

Elon Musk : How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future

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South African born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. Musk wants to save our planet; he wants to send citizens into space, to form a colony on Mars; he wants to make money while doing these things; and he wants us all to know about it. He is the real-life inspiration for the Iron Man series of films starring Robert Downey Junior.The personal tale of Musk’s life comes with all the trappings one associates with a great, drama-filled story. He was a freakishly bright kid who was bullied brutally at school, and abused by his father. In the midst of these rough conditions, and the violence of apartheid South Africa, Musk still thrived academically and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he paid his own way through school by turning his house into a club and throwing massive parties.He started a pair of huge dot-com successes, including PayPal, which eBay acquired for $1.5 billion in 2002. Musk was forced out as CEO and so began his lost years in which he decided to go it alone and baffled friends by investing his fortune in rockets and electric cars. Meanwhile Musk’s marriage disintegrated as his technological obsessions took over his life ...Elon Musk is the Steve Jobs of the present and the future, and for the past twelve months, he has been shadowed by tech reporter, Ashlee Vance. Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of Spacex and Tesla is Shaping our Future is an important, exciting and intelligent account of the real-life Iron Man.

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