Biographies & Memoirs

Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.

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Graham Bowley

No Way Down : Life and Death on K2

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No Way Down: Life and Death on K2 is a perfect read for anyone who loves adventure and survival stories. The author, Graham Bowley, provides a gripping and harrowing account on the tragic events that took place on K2 in 2008. Bowley takes readers hour-by-hour through the disastrous climb, giving insight into the climbers' psyche and the harsh realities they faced. The book provides an extraordinary tale of human heroism and endurance that readers won't forget easily.

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Al Álvarez

The Savage God : A Study of Suicide

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Using the untimely death of the poet and friend, Sylvia Plath, as a point of departure, Al Alvarez confronts the controversial and often taboo area of human suicide. "The Savage God" explores the cultural attitudes, theories, truths and fallacies surrounding suicide and refracts them through the windows of philosophy, art and following the black thread leading from Dante, through Donne, Chatterton and the Romantic Agony, to Dada and Pavese. Entwined within this sensitive study is the author's deeply personal account of his own unsuccessful suicide attempt, and together they form the most fascinating and compelling meditation on the "Savage God" at the heart of human existence.

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Jamaica Kincaid

Among Flowers - A Walk In The Himalaya

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This book could be a good read for adventurers and nature enthusiasts who are seeking inspiration and a sense of tranquility. Among Flowers takes you on a remarkable journey to the Himalayas, allowing you to experience the author's personal exploration of nature's wonders. Through vivid descriptions and poetic prose, Kincaid's memoir will transport you to breathtaking landscapes, immersing you in the beauty and tranquility of the Himalayas. It's a perfect choice for anyone yearning for an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and a reminder of the power of nature to heal and inspire.

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Jamie Redknapp

Me, Family and the Making of a Footballer : The warmest, most charming memoir of the year

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This memoir by Jamie Redknapp offers a unique glimpse into the world of football through his personal experiences. With a touch of nostalgia and a deep love for the game, Redknapp takes readers on a journey filled with colorful characters and unforgettable moments. Whether you're a football fan or simply enjoy heartfelt memoirs, this book is sure to captivate you with its charm and authenticity.

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David A. Vise

The Google Story

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This book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the rise of one of the most influential companies in the digital age. Delve into the captivating journey of Google, from its humble beginnings to its status as a global powerhouse. Gain insight into the cutting-edge technology and innovative practices that have propelled Google to the forefront of the tech industry. With meticulous research and unprecedented access, this book offers a riveting account of how Google revolutionized the way we access information and transformed the digital landscape.

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Mitch Albom

Have A Little Faith

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The new bestseller from the author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven.

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David de Jong

Nazi Billionaires : The Dark History of Germany's Wealthiest Dynasties

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‘Lucid and damning … an absorbing – and infuriating – tale of complicity, coverup and denial’ PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE, author of EMPIRE OF PAINA groundbreaking investigation of how the Nazis helped German tycoons make billions from the horrors of the Third Reich and World War II – and how the world allowed them to get away with it. In 1946, Günther Quandt – patriarch of Germany’s most iconic industrial empire, a dynasty that today controls BMW – was arrested for suspected Nazi collaboration. Quandt claimed that he had been forced to join the party by his arch-rival, propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, and the courts acquitted him. But Quandt lied. And his heirs, and those of other Nazi billionaires, have only grown wealthier in the generations since, while their reckoning with this dark past remains incomplete at best. Many of them continue to control swaths of the world economy, owning iconic brands whose products blanket the globe. The brutal legacy of the dynasties that dominated Daimler-Benz, cofounded Allianz and still control Porsche, Volkswagen and BMW has remained hidden in plain sight – until now.In this landmark work, investigative journalist David de Jong reveals the true story of how Germany’s wealthiest business dynasties amassed untold money and power by abetting the atrocities of the Third Reich. Using a wealth of untapped sources, de Jong shows how these tycoons seized Jewish businesses, procured slave labourers and ramped up weapons production to equip Hitler’s army as Europe burnt around them. Most shocking of all, de Jong exposes how the wider world’s political expediency enabled these billionaires to get away with their crimes, covering up a bloodstain that defiles the German and global economy to this day.

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Arnold Thomas Fanning

Mind on Fire : Shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize 2019

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Arnold Thomas Fanning had his first experience of depression during adolescence, following the death of his mother. Some 10 years later, an up-and-coming playwright, he was overcome by mania and delusions. Thus began a terrible period in which he was often suicidal, increasingly disconnected from family and friends, sometimes in trouble with the law, and homeless in London. Drawing on his own memories, the recollections of people who knew him when he was at his worst, and medical and police records, he has produced a beautifully written, devastatingly intense account of madness—and recovery, to the point where he has not had any serious illness for over a decade and has become an acclaimed playwright. Fanning conveys the consciousness of a person living with mania, psychosis and severe depression with a startling precision and intimacy. Mind on Fire is the gripping, sometimes harrowing, and ultimately uplifting testament of a person who has visited hellish regions of the mind.

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Alastair Humphreys, Ranulph Fiennes

Moods of Future Joys

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Moods of Future Joys could be a great read for someone looking to live vicariously through a thrilling travel experience. Alastair Humphreys' journey provides a glimpse into the hidden corners of Africa and the kindness of strangers. The book showcases human endurance and resilience, making it an excellent choice for those seeking inspiration.

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Marina Keegan

The Opposite of Loneliness : Essays and Stories

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An affecting and hope-filled posthumous collection of essays and stories from the talented young Yale graduate whose title essay captured the world's attention in 2012 and turned her into an icon for her generation. Marina Keegan's star was on the rise when she graduated "magna cum laude" from Yale in May 2012. She had a play that was to be produced at the New York Fringe Festival and a job waiting for her at "The New Yorker." Tragically, five days after graduation, Marina died in a car crash. As her family, friends, and classmates, deep in grief, joined to create a memorial service for Marina, her deeply moving last essay for "The Yale Daily News," "The Opposite of Loneliness," went viral, receiving more than 1.4 million hits. Even though she was just twenty-two when she died, Marina left behind a rich, expansive trove of prose that, like her title essay, captures the hope, uncertainty, and possibility of her generation. Her short story "Cold Pastoral" was published by NewYorker.com just months after her death. "The Opposite of Loneliness "is an assemblage of Marina's essays and stories, which, like "The Last Lecture," articulate the universal struggle that all of us face as we figure out what we aspire to be, and how we can harness our talents to impact the world.The Opposite of Loneliness --Cold pastoral --Winter break --Reading aloud --The ingenue --The Emerald City --Baggage claim --Hail, full of grace --Sclerotherapy --Challenger deep --Stability in motion --Why we care about whales --Against the grain --Putting the "fun" back in eschatology --I kill for money --Even artichokes have doubts --The art of observation --Song for the special --A rembrance of Marina Keegan and questions for further discussion

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Jeffrey S. Young, William L. Simon

ICon Steve Jobs : The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business

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This unauthorized biography on Steve Jobs provides invaluable insights and details on his journey, from his unprecedented success with Apple and Pixar to his downfall from the company he co-founded. The book chronicles his second act, his return to Apple, and his major contributions to the company's phenomenal growth and impact on various industries. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of computing, movies, and music.

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Duncan Clark

Alibaba : The House That Jack Ma Built

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This book is a must-read for those who want to understand China's booming private sector and Alibaba's role in shaping it. With exclusive interviews and unprecedented access, it provides an authoritative, compelling narrative of Jack Ma's journey from humble beginnings as an English teacher to founding one of the world's largest e-commerce companies. It also sheds light on the challenges and controversies Alibaba faces as it expands its reach into finance and entertainment, both in China and overseas.

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Amy Liptrot

The Outrun

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Recommended for those seeking solace in nature's embrace and inspiration towards addiction recovery. Experience the pull to disconnect from city life via the author's personal journey through her return to island life, connection with Orkney's wildlife, and immersion to nature's powerful healing forces.

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Jim Rogers

Street Smarts

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Wall Street legend and bestselling author Jim Rogers offers investing insights and economic, political, and social analysis, drawing on lessons and observations from his lifetime in the markets.  Jim Rogers, whose entertaining accounts of his travels around the world--studying the markets from Russia to Singapore from the ground up--has enthralled readers, investors and Wall Street aficionados for decades. In his engaging memoir Street Smarts, Rogers offers pithy commentary from a lifetime of adventure, from his early years growing up a naïve kid in Demopolis, Alabama, to his fledgling career on Wall Street, to his cofounding of the wildly successful Quantum Fund.In Street Smarts, Rogers takes us through the highlights of his life in the financial markets, from his school days at Yale and Oxford--where despite the fact that he didn’t have enough money to afford the appropriate pair of shoes, he coxed the crew and helped to win the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race as well as the Thames Cup, the first of his three Guiness World Records--to his first heady taste of Wall Street in the mid-1960s, and his years helping to run the most successful hedge fund on Wall Street.In the course of his new book, Rogers offers often surprising observations on how the world works–-and what trends he sees in the future. The age of Wall Street, Rogers claims, when the finance industry drove 25% of America’s growth, is over. Tomorrow’s economy will be driven by those who make things--food, energy, goods and consumables. He explains why Asia will be the dominant economic force in the twenty-first century, and discusses why America and the European Union are in decline, and what we need to do to right our economy and society.

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Charles Darwin

The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the Beagle

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When the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the HMS Beagle in 1836, he brought with him the notes and evidence which would form the basis of his landmark theory of evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory, published as The Origin of Species in 1859, sparked a fierce scientific, religious, and philosophical debate which continues heatedly today. This seminal work is presented with The Voyage of the Beagle , a vivid travel memoir as well as a detailed scientific field journal. Ordered by place, covering area from Northern Chile to Australia to Cape Verde Islands, this text contains hints of the theories that were later developed in The Origin of Species .

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Bill Simmons, Malcolm Gladwell

Book of Basketball : The NBA According to the Sports Guy

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NEW YORK TIMES  BESTSELLER • The NBA according to The Sports Guy—now updated with fresh takes on LeBron, the Celtics, and more! Foreword by Malcom Gladwell • “The work of a true fan . . . it might just represent the next phase of sports commentary.”— The Atlantic Bill Simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as ESPN’s The Sports Guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA. From the age-old question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the one about which team was truly the best of all time, Simmons opens—and then closes, once and for all—every major pro basketball debate. Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Simmons’s one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro basketball. And ultimately he takes fans to the heart of it all, as he uses a conversation with one NBA great to uncover that coveted The Secret of Basketball.Comprehensive, authoritative, controversial, hilarious, and impossible to put down (even for Celtic-haters),  The Book of Basketball  offers every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the game’s finest, funniest, and fiercest chronicler.

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Anaïs Nin

Henry and June

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Drawn from journals, this book is an account of a woman's sexual awakening, covering a single momentous year - 1931-32, in Paris, when June fell in love with Henry Miller, undermining her own idealized marriage. The question of the outcome of June Miller's return to Paris dominates her thoughts.

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Dave Pelzer

The Lost Boy - A Foster Child's Search For The Love Of A Family

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A must-read for those interested in foster care. Pelzer's raw account sheds light on the impact of trauma and the importance of a loving family.

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Rashmi Bansal

Take Me Home : The Inspiring Stories of 20 Entrepreneurs from Small-Town India with Big-Time Dreams

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Parakram Singh Jadeja did it in Rajkot Deepak. Dadhoti did it in Belgaum. Vibhor Agrawal did it in Meerut. Take Me Home is the story of 20 entrepreneurs who have built remarkable enterprises, while remaining true to their roots. From small towns across India, they run giant global companies with locally trained talent. The ability to run a professional business is no longer limited by location. What you need is a vision and a mission and a burning desire. To 'make it happen', wherever you are.

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Mary Cregan

The Scar - A Personal History Of Depression And Recovery

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Recommendation: "The Scar" is an incredibly raw and honest account of how depression can impact someone's life, and the journey to recovery. It combines the author's personal experiences with a medical and cultural history of the illness, making it a unique and informative read. It has been described as cathartic by readers, who have appreciated the honesty and insight provided. This book could be a good read for anyone interested in mental health, or for those experiencing depression themselves and looking for relatable experiences.

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Martin Brown, Masaji Ishikawa, Risa Kobayashi

A River in Darkness : One Man's Escape from North Korea

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The harrowing true story of one man’s life in—and subsequent escape from—North Korea, one of the world’s most brutal totalitarian regimes.Half-Korean, half-Japanese, Masaji Ishikawa has spent his whole life feeling like a man without a country. This feeling only deepened when his family moved from Japan to North Korea when Ishikawa was just thirteen years old, and unwittingly became members of the lowest social caste. His father, himself a Korean national, was lured to the new Communist country by promises of abundant work, education for his children, and a higher station in society. But the reality of their new life was far from utopian.In this memoir translated from the original Japanese, Ishikawa candidly recounts his tumultuous upbringing and the brutal thirty-six years he spent living under a crushing totalitarian regime, as well as the challenges he faced repatriating to Japan after barely escaping North Korea with his life. A River in Darkness is not only a shocking portrait of life inside the country but a testament to the dignity—and indomitable nature—of the human spirit.

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Krista Tippett

Becoming Wise : An Inquiry into the Mystery and the Art of Living

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“I’m a person who listens for a living.  I listen for wisdom, and beauty, and for voices not shouting to be heard.  This book chronicles some of what I’ve learned in what has become a conversation across time and generations, across disciplines and denominations.”   Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and National Humanities Medalist Krista Tippett has interviewed the most extraordinary voices examining the great questions of meaning for our time. The heart of her work on her national public radio program and podcast, On Being, has been to shine a light on people whose insights kindle in us a sense of wonder and courage. Scientists in a variety of fields; theologians from an array of faiths; poets, activists, and many others have all opened themselves up to Tippett's compassionate yet searching conversation.   In Becoming Wise, Tippett distills the insights she has gleaned from this luminous conversation in its many dimensions into a coherent narrative journey, over time and from mind to mind. The book is a master class in living, curated by Tippett and accompanied by a delightfully ecumenical dream team of teaching faculty.   The open questions and challenges of our time are intimate and civilizational all at once, Tippett says – definitions of when life begins and when death happens, of the meaning of community and family and identity, of our relationships to technology and through technology. The wisdom we seek emerges through the raw materials of the everyday. And the enduring question of what it means to be human has now become inextricable from the question of who we are to each other.   This book offers a grounded and fiercely hopeful vision of humanity for this century – of personal growth but also renewed public life and human spiritual evolution. It insists on the possibility of a common life for this century marked by resilience and redemption, with beauty as a core moral value and civility and love as muscular practice. Krista Tippett's great gift, in her work and in Becoming Wise, is to avoid reductive simplifications but still find the golden threads that weave people and ideas together into a shimmering braid.   One powerful common denominator of the lessons imparted to Tippett is the gift of presence, of the exhilaration of engagement with life for its own sake, not as a means to an end. But presence does not mean passivity or acceptance of the status quo. Indeed Tippett and her teachers are people whose work meets, and often drives, powerful forces of change alive in the world today. In the end, perhaps the greatest blessing conveyed by the lessons of spiritual genius Tippett harvests in Becoming Wise is the strength to meet the world where it really is, and then to make it better.

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Heinrich Harrer

Seven Years in Tibet : The Deluxe Edition

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Seven Years in Tibet is a must-read for anyone interested in adventure and travel to exotic locations. Heinrich Harrer's remarkable story of his experiences in Tibet and his relationship with the Dalai Lama is a captivating read that will leave you both inspired and moved. The vivid depictions of life in Tibet before the Chinese Communist takeover and the descriptions of the country's stunning natural beauty make this book truly unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone who loves tales of adventure and exploration.

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Will Schwalbe

The End Of Your Life Book Club

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A lifelong love of books plays out as a son accompanies his extraordinary mother during her two-year treatment for cancer. A very special book club with just two members: a mother and a son.Mary Anne Schwalbe was an educator who worked at Harvard University before devoting herself to the cause of refugees, as founding director of an organisation that brought her to the world's most desperate places. But her story here begins at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where, accompanied by her publisher son, she is waiting for chemotherapy treatments to begin. As they've always done, they talk about what they're reading, and the conversation grows into tradition: soon they are reading the same books in order to talk about them as Mary Anne is given her treatments.The books they read range from classic to popular, from fantastic to spiritual, and we hear their passion for reading and their love for each other in their dynamic and searching discussions around each one. They also explore how books tell you not only what you need to do in your own life but also in the world.An inspiring and profoundly moving book: Will's love letter to his mother, and theirs to the printed page.

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Garance Doré

Love Style Life

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Love Style Life could be a good read for someone looking for a fresh perspective on fashion and personal style. Garance Doré's wit and personal anecdotes provide readers with practical advice and inspiration for developing their own unique sense of style and navigating the challenges of life and love. The book's blend of photography, illustration, and stream-of-consciousness writing creates an immersive and engaging reading experience.

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Sonny Liew

The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich and vibrant history of comics in Singapore. Through stunning artwork and an engaging narrative, it showcases the life of pioneering artist Chan Hock Chye, providing a unique and intimate glimpse into the changing political and economic landscape of the country. Winner of multiple prestigious awards, this groundbreaking work is a testament to the deep passion and talent of both the subject and the author. Get ready to be captivated by this captivating biography.

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Stephen E. Ambrose

Band of Brothers Us Tie in : E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne : from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest

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This book is a gripping account of the remarkable men of Easy Company, who demonstrated unparalleled bravery and loyalty in the face of adversity during World War II. From the intense training in Georgia to the climactic capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest, readers will be captivated by the unbreakable bond and sacrifice exhibited by these ordinary men turned extraordinary soldiers. Ambrose's vivid storytelling transports readers into the heart of the action, making it a must-read for anyone interested in history, war, and the power of camaraderie.

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Lady Colin Campbell

Meghan And Harry - The Real Story

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This book could be a good read for those who have followed the story of Meghan and Harry and are interested in the details behind their decision to step down as senior royals. Lady Colin Campbell's insight provides a unique perspective and a balanced view of the situation. The book delves into the cultural differences that influenced their conduct and ultimately their decision to create a new system. Readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of why Meghan and Harry's story is so compelling.

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Shelley Frisch, Rüdiger Safranski

Nietzsche : A Philosophical Biography

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A seminal biography, essential reading for anyone studying the philosophy of history's most enigmatic and fascinating thinker. No other modern philosopher has proved as influential as Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) and none is as poorly understood. In the first new biography in decades, Rüdiger Safranski, one of the foremost living Nietzsche scholars, re-creates the anguished life of Nietzsche while simultaneously assessing the philosophical implications of his morality, religion, and art. Struggling to break away from the oppressive burdens of the past, Nietzsche invented a unique philosophy based on compulsive self-consciousness and constant self-revision. As groundbreaking as it will be long-lasting, this biography offers a brilliant, multifaceted portrait of a towering figure.

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Alain de Botton

How Proust Can Change Your Life

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The starting point of How Proust Can Change Your Life is that a great novel can be nothing less than life-transforming. This is an unusual claim: our education system, while stressing that novels are highly worthwhile, rarely investigates why this is so. How Proust Can Change Your Life takes Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time as the basis for a sustained investigation into the power and significance of literature. Proust's novel, almost a byword for obscurity and irrelevance, emerges as an invaluable source of insight into the workings of love, society, art and the meaning of existence.The book reveals Proust's thoughts on how to revive a relationship, choose a good doctor, enjoy a holiday, make friends and respond to insult. A vivid portrait of the eccentric yet deeply sympathetic author is built up out of extracts from his letters, essays and fiction and is combined with a commentary on the power of literature to change our lives. A self-help book like few others.

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Rashmi Bansal

Connect the Dots

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"Connect the Dots" could be a good read for someone who is looking for a practical guide towards starting and building their own business. The book highlights the journeys of 20 successful entrepreneurs in India from humble beginnings who found success by "connecting the dots". The book also explores the importance of recognizing opportunities and taking bold risks in shaping your future, making it an inspiring read for entrepreneurs.

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Laura Shapiro

What She Ate - Six Remarkable Women And The Food That Tells Their Stories

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What She Ate would be a good read for someone interested in food and history. The author examines the relationship six remarkable women had with food. Through their plates, recipe books, and shopping trolleys she reveals their love, rage, desire, denial, need, and pleasure. The book offers a unique exploration into the women's lives and relationships with food, providing insight into their experiences beyond what is commonly known.

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Sheryl Sandberg

Lean In : For Graduates

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Expanded and updated exclusively for graduates just entering the workforce, this extraordinary edition of Lean In includes a letter to graduates from Sheryl Sandberg and six additional chapters from experts offering advice on finding and getting the most out of a first job; résumé writing; best interviewing practices; negotiating your salary; listening to your inner voice; owning who you are; and leaning in for millennial men. In 2013, Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In became a massive cultural phenomenon and its title became an instant catchphrase for empowering women. The book soared to the top of best-seller lists both nationally and internationally, igniting global conversations about women and ambition. Sandberg packed theaters, dominated op-ed pages, appeared on every major television show and on the cover of TIME magazine, and sparked ferocious debate about women and leadership. Now, this enhanced edition provides the entire text of the original book updated with more recent statistics and features a passionate letter from Sandberg encouraging graduates to find and commit to work they love. A combination of inspiration and practical advice, this new edition will speak directly to graduates and, like the original, will change lives. New Material for the Graduate Edition:· A Letter to Graduates from Sheryl Sandberg· Find Your First Job, by Mindy Levy (Levy has more than twenty years of experience in all phases of organizational management and holds degrees from Wharton and Penn) · Negotiate Your Salary, by Kim Keating (Keating is the founder and managing director of Keating Advisors)· Man Up: Millennial Men and Equality, by Kunal Modi (Modi is a consultant at McKinsey & Company and a recent graduate of Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School)· Leaning In Together, by Rachel Thomas (Thomas is the president of Lean In)· Own Who You Are, by Mellody Hobson (Hobson is the president of Ariel Investments)· Listen to Your Inner Voice, by Rachel Simmons (Simmons is cofounder of the Girls Leadership Institute)· 12 Lean In stories (500-word essays), by readers around the world who have been inspired by Sandberg

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Sheryl Sandberg

Lean In : For Graduates

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"Lean In: For Graduates" is a great read for those who are about to enter the workforce or have just started their career. The book provides practical advice on finding and excelling in a first job, negotiating your salary, and owning your identity. It also includes inspiring essays from readers around the world who have been impacted by the book. Sheryl Sandberg's personal letter to graduates is a powerful reminder to pursue work they love and lean in to their professional aspirations.

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Alexandra Fuller

Leaving Before The Rains Come

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"Leaving Before the Rains Come" would appeal to readers who enjoy memoirs that are unconventional, raw and honest, as it's a memoir of self-discovery and courage. Alexandra Fuller is a child of the Rhodesian wars who struggled to come to terms with her past, her family, and the disintegration of her own marriage. The book is a breathtaking achievement filled with grace and intelligence, and is an unforgettable story of sorrow grounded in the tragic grandeur and rueful joy only to be found in Africa.

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Anne Frank, Otto H. Frank, Mirjam Pressler

The Diary of a Young Girl : The Definitive Edition

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Anne Frank's extraordinary diary, written in the Amsterdam attic where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years, has become a world classic and a timeless testament to the human spirit. Now, in a new edition enriched by many passages originally withheld by her father, we meet an Anne more real, more human, and more vital than ever. Here she is first and foremost a teenage girl—stubbornly honest, touchingly vulnerable, in love with life. She imparts her deeply secret world of soul-searching and hungering for affection, rebellious clashes with her mother, romance and newly discovered sexuality, and wry, candid observations of her companions. Facing hunger, fear of discovery and death, and the petty frustrations of such confined quarters, Anne writes with adult wisdom and views beyond her years. Her story is that of every teenager, lived out in conditions few teenagers have ever known. --back cover

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Graham Allison, Ali Wyne, Robert D. Blackwill

Lee Kuan Yew - The Grand Master's Insights On China, The United States, And The World

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Grand strategist and founder of modern Singapore offers key insights and controversial opinions on globalization, geopolitics, economic growth, and democracy.When Lee Kuan Yew speaks, presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, and CEOs listen. Lee, the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success, he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East and West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House; British prime ministers from Margaret Thatcher to Tony Blair have recognized his wisdom; and business leaders from Rupert Murdoch to Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon Mobil, have praised his accomplishments. This book gathers key insights from interviews, speeches, and Lee's voluminous published writings and presents them in an engaging question and answer format.Lee offers his assessment of China's future, asserting, among other things, that "China will want to share this century as co-equals with the U.S." He affirms the United States' position as the world's sole superpower but expresses dismay at the vagaries of its political system. He offers strategic advice for dealing with China and goes on to discuss India's future, Islamic terrorism, economic growth, geopolitics and globalization, and democracy. Lee does not pull his punches, offering his unvarnished opinions on multiculturalism, the welfare state, education, and the free market. This little book belongs on the reading list of every world leader--including the one who takes the oath of office on January 20, 2013.

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Ed Caesar

Two Hours : The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon

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Recommended for those interested in the science and history of marathon running, and the human spirit that drives us to achieve the impossible. Ed Caesar chronicles the fascinating journey of the greatest marathoners on earth and their quest to run the sub-two-hour marathon. With exclusive access to the Nike Breaking2 project and the Ineos159 event, readers will also learn about the latest advancements in physiology and technology that have made this once-impossible feat possible.

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Ted Scheinman

Camp Austen : My Life as an Accidental Jane Austen Superfan

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"Camp Austen could be a great read for anyone interested in the world of Jane Austen and her devoted fans. Scheinman's hilarious and poignant survey of the passionate literary group, combined with his insider knowledge, makes for an engaging and informative read. Fans of Austen will get a kick out of the author's struggle to shake his mother's influence and the hijinks that ensue at the Jane Austen Summer Camp. Overall, Camp Austen is a candid and comprehensive study of the enduring culture of Austen fandom."

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Elizabeth Gilbert

Committed : A Love Story

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A Love Story [Paperback] Gilbert, Elizabeth

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Jordan Belfort

The Wolf of Wall Street (Movie Tie-in Edition)

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The Wolf of Wall Street is an exciting read for those interested in finance and true crime. Jordan Belfort's outrageous rise to riches as head of the infamous boiler room Stratton Oakmont is entertaining as pulp fiction and real as a federal indictment. The book offers a glimpse into the toxic culture of Wall Street and the excess and greed that comes with it.

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Richard E. Palmer, Hans-Georg Gadamer

The Gadamer Reader : A Bouquet of the Later Writings

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"The Gadamer Reader" could be intriguing for readers who are already well-versed in Gadamer's work. This compilation of later writings covers a wide range of topics, including hermeneutics, aesthetics, and practical philosophy. Richard E. Palmer's translation and commentary aims to make Gadamer's work accessible to English-speaking audiences. The essays also include introductory remarks that provide context and define key terms, making it easier for readers to understand the significance of each essay.

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Cait Flanders

The Year of Less : How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store

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In her late twenties, Cait Flanders found herself stuck in the consumerism cycle that grips so many of us: earn more, buy more, want more, rinse, repeat. Even after she worked her way out of nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, her old habits took hold again. When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was making her happy—only keeping her from meeting her goals—she decided to set herself a challenge: she would not shop for an entire year.The Year of Less documents Cait’s life from July 2014 to June 2015, during which time she bought only consumables: groceries, toiletries, gas for her car. Along the way, she challenged herself to consume less of many other things besides shopping. She decluttered her apartment and got rid of 70 percent of her belongings; learned how to fix things rather than throw them away; researched the zero waste movement; and completed a television ban. At every stage, she learned that the less she consumed, the more fulfilled she felt.What started as a simple challenge quickly became a lifeline, however, as Cait found herself in a number of situations that turned her life upside down. In the face of hardship, she realized why she had always turned to shopping, alcohol and food—and what it had cost her, for so many years. By not being able to reach for any of her usual vices, Cait changed habits she’d spent years perfecting and discovered what truly mattered to her.

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Will Durant

The Greatest Minds and Ideas of All Time

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A wise and witty compendium of the greatest thoughts, greatest minds, and greatest books of all time—listed in accessible and succinct form—by one of the world's greatest scholars.From the “Hundred Best Books” to the “Ten Greatest Thinkers” to the “Ten Greatest Poets,” here is a concise collection of the world’s most significant knowledge. For the better part of a century, Will Durant dwelled upon—and wrote about—the most significant eras, individuals, and achievements of human history. His selections have finally been brought together in a single, compact volume. Durant eloquently defends his choices of the greatest minds and ideas, but he also stimulates readers into forming their own opinions, encouraging them to shed their surroundings and biases and enter “The Country of the Mind,” a timeless realm where the heroes of our species dwell.From a thinker who always chose to exalt the positive in the human species, The Greatest Minds and Ideas of All Time stays true to Durant's optimism. This is a book containing the absolute best of our heritage, passed on for the benefit of future generations. Filled with Durant's renowned wit, knowledge, and unique ability to explain events and ideas in simple and exciting terms, this is a pocket-size liberal arts and humanist curriculum in one volume.

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Ronnie Screwvala

Dream with Your Eyes Open

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In Dream With Your Eyes Open, first-generation entrepreneur and UTV-founder Ronnie Screwvala details his vast experiences and the myriad lessons learnt from more than two decades of building some successful (and some not-so-successful) businesses, bringing clarity to a quickly changing business landscape and making an impassioned case for the role of entrepreneurship in India's future.If you’ve ever had an impactful, disruptive product or business idea, been curious about owning your own business, or have already taken the first steps on your entrepreneurial journey, this is the book for you.If you’ve been running your own company for the last seven-odd years, and scale, brand and value-creation are some of the crossroads for you now, keep reading.If you think your parents or family would freak out if you dared to suggest ditching your safe haven—your professional job—to pursue your dreams of owning your own business, relax. Better yet, share this book with them.If you’re an experienced professional ready to take the plunge into starting your own business or committed to growing into an effective leader in the company you work for, read on. This book hopes to demystify failure, inspire success, raise ambitions and help you think big.Dream With Your Eyes Open shares failures and triumphs, thoughts and anecdotes in a simple narrative that could help you gain better insights into entrepreneurship and give you a fighting chance when it comes to realizing your dreams in a David-versus-Goliath world. Only then will we succeed in harnessing the country’s enormous entrepreneurial potential with the most energetic and passionate people in the world, alive with fresh mindsets, optimism and hope.This book is about ‘it can be done’, not ‘I did it’. It’s all possible. Just dream your own dream—and when you do, dream with your eyes open.

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Scott Stossel

My Age of Anxiety : Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind

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My Age of Anxiety could be a good read for individuals struggling with anxiety. Scott Stossel does a fantastic job of demystifying the condition, offering a riveting journey to wellness. He explores the biological, cultural, and environmental factors that contribute to anxiety, offering great insight into how to manage and control it. Stossel also shares his personal struggles and history of famous individuals who also suffered from anxiety, making this book relatable and inspirational.

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Shane Dawson

I Hate Myselfie : A Collection of Essays by Shane Dawson

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If you're a fan of Shane Dawson's hilarious and sometimes shocking YouTube videos, you won't want to miss his memoir, "I Hate Myselfie." In this collection of personal essays, Shane takes you behind the scenes of his life, from growing up as an introverted kid to dealing with the ups and downs of fame. With his signature wit and candor, Shane shares stories that are at times heartbreaking, often hilarious, and always relatable. Dive into this raw and entertaining book that will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the messy journey of growing up.

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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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Elizabeth Gilbert

Big Magic : How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear

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Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work,  embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.

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Joey Graceffa

In Real Life : My Journey to a Pixelated World

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Recommended for fans of Joey Graceffa who want to understand his journey to self-acceptance, with insights into his struggles with family, bullying and finding his true passion. His honesty and openness shine through in this funny, warm-hearted and inspiring memoir that shows the value of perseverance, love and the importance of being true to oneself.

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Dive Into Real-Life Stories

Biographies and memoirs offer unparalleled insights into the lives and minds of individuals who've shaped our world. Be it political icons, celebrities, or unsung heroes, Thryft brings you a rich assortment of stories that reveal extraordinary experiences and life lessons. Embark on a journey through time as you explore the personal tales that have influenced history and culture.