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Memoir by the author of The Madonnas of Echo Park (DB 71696). Describes being raised as an American Indian by…
his single mother in Echo Park, California, in the 1970s and 1980s and discovering at the age of twelve or thirteen that he was really Mexican. Strong language. 2014
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Women biography, Anthologies, Literature biography
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The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of…
essays. "Any story that starts will also end." As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores "what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self." When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks' short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom's brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer's eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo's children's books (author of the upcoming The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz's Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author's grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time
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Deeply influential cultural icon Oprah Winfrey is the twenty-fifth hero in this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series,…
adapted for audio. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This book features critically acclaimed talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who used her struggles in childhood as motivation to become "Queen of All Media."
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United States travel and geography, United States history
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The 1619 Project&’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in…
the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson. A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders. But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived. And the people planted dreams and hope, willed themselves to keep living, living. And the people learned new words for love for friend for family for joy for grow for home. With powerful verse and striking illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, Born on the Water provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity
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General non-fiction, United States travel and geography, Biography
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Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy…
and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate "freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic—a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation finally sailed into Texas in 1865—over two years after the president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in her Texas town. Then one Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't freedom at all. She had to do something! But could one person's voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve the future by honoring the past. Through the story of Opal Lee's determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn: all people are created equal the power of bravery and using your voice for change the history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it means today no one is free unless everyone is free fighting for a dream is worth the difficulty experienced along the way Featuring the illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (I am Enough), Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength
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From the New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist, a biography in verse and prose of science…
fiction visionary Octavia Butler. Acclaimed novelist Ibi Zoboi illuminates the young life of the visionary storyteller Octavia E. Butler in poems and prose. Born into the Space Race, the Red Scare, and the dawning Civil Rights Movement, Butler experienced an American childhood that shaped her into the groundbreaking science-fiction storyteller whose novels continue to challenge and delight readers fifteen years after her death. Cover art © 2022 by Zharia Shinn
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Literature, Literature biography, Criticism
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Explores the last twenty-seven years of the life of writer Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) and describes the solace that he found…
aboard his fishing boat Pilar, which he obtained in 1934. Discusses both Hemingway's literary career and his family, including his cross-dressing youngest son Gregory. Some strong language. 2011
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Business and economics, Literature biography, Politics and government biography
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The digital version of this audiobook contains an introduction read by Carl Bernstein. The Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of All the…
President ' s Men —the chronicle of the investigative report about the Watergate break-in and resultant political scandal which led to President Richard Nixon's resignation—recalls his formative years as a teenage newspaper reporter in JFK ' s Washington—a tale of adventures, scrapes, clever escapes, and the opportunity of a lifetime. "Carl Bernstein, Washington Star ." With these words, the sixteen-year-old senior at Montgomery Blair High School set himself apart from the high school crowd and set himself on a track that would define his life. Carl Bernstein was far from the best student in his class—in fact, he was in danger of not graduating at all—but he had a talent for writing, a burning desire to know things that other people didn't, and a flair for being in the right place at the right time. Those qualities got him inside the newsroom at the Washington Star , the afternoon paper in the nation's capital, in the summer of 1960, a pivotal time for America, for Washington, D.C., and for a young man in a hurry on the cusp of adulthood. Chasing History opens up the world of the early 1960s as Bernstein experienced it, chasing after grisly crimes with the paper's police reporter, gathering colorful details at a John F. Kennedy campaign rally, running afoul of union rules, and confronting racial tensions as the civil rights movement gained strength. We learn alongside him as he comes to understand the life of a newspaperman, and we share his pride as he hunts down information, gets his first byline, and discovers that he has a talent for the job after all. By turns exhilarating, funny, tense, and poignant, Chasing History shows us a country coming into its own maturity along with young Carl Bernstein, and when he strikes out on his own after five years at the Star , his hard-won knowledge and experience feels like ours as well. A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company "Narrator Robert Petkoff, with an occasional assist from the author, takes listeners back to the beginning. Sounding like an indulgent grandfather telling his life story to his grandchildren, Petkoff recounts how a scrappy high schooler managed to worm his way into the WASHINGTON STAR newsroom at age 16.... This audiobook will provide hope to any would-be journalist." — AudioFile
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Biography, History, Criticism, Literature biography, Writing, World War II
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Analyzes The Diary of a Young Girl (DB 57022) as a literary work, a Holocaust narrative, and a cultural artifact.…
Examines the evidence that Anne rewrote her memoir to increase its appeal. Discusses the published book's use in classroom instruction and its adaptation for stage and film. 2009
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Health and medicine, Science and medicine biography, Biography, Medicine, Literature biography
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CBS news correspondent Barry Petersen describes his and his beloved wife Jan's experiences after she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's…
disease in 2005, when she was fifty-five years old. E-mails and friends' observations help detail the changes that led to Jan's move to a long-term-care facility. 2010
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Social issues, Literature biography, General non-fiction
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Seventy authors recount their experiences of being victims, bystanders, or perpetrators of bullying and offer support and understanding for kids…
currently being tormented. Includes resources for teens, parents, and educators. Strong language and some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2011
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Literature, Literature biography, Criticism, Politics and government, Philosophy, Anthologies
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Essayist explores the life and work of George Orwell (1903-1950), best known as the author of 1984 and Animal Farm.…
Discusses Orwell's political beliefs and the ways they were shaped by the times in which he lived. Challenges Orwell's critics and argues that his ideas remain relevant. 2002
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Arts and entertainment, Actors biography, Journals and memoirs, Literature biography
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Autobiography of Roger Ebert (born 1942), a Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic who worked for the Chicago Sun-Times. Highlights his early…
newspaper days, years of alcoholism, and family life. Discusses his relationship with colleague Gene Siskel and the cancer that robbed Ebert of his ability to eat, drink, or speak. 2011
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Literature, Literature biography, Journals and memoirs, Women biography, Biography
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Children's book author/illustrator describes suffering from a brain injury received in a 1999 car accident when she was forty; reuniting…
with her mother, a homeless schizophrenic, in 2006 after a seventeen-year separation; and discovering a storage room filled with family memorabilia. Nat'l Book Critics Circle Award. 2011
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Animals and wildlife, Adventure and exploration, Journals and memoirs, United States travel and geography, Sports and games
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Newspaperman examines his unique relationship with his hiking partner, miniature schnauzer Atticus M. Finch. Explains how a fund-raising effort after…
a friend's death started man and dog's years of climbing in New Hampshire's White Mountains--188 peaks over three winters. Some strong language. 2011
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Travel and geography, General non-fiction, United States travel and geography, Canadian travel and geography
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Frequent Amtrak passenger and travel columnist offers advice on planning trips in the United States, Canada, and Mexico; finding the…
lowest fares; tipping train staff; packing sparingly; and practicing rail-rider etiquette. Explains railroad equipment, safety, and history. Revised and updated third edition. 2011
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General non-fiction, Biography, Journals and memoirs, Literature biography, Women biography
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Film editor recounts her 2009 arrest at the North Korean border with her colleague Laura Ling while filming a documentary.…
Describes her five-month detention, which she spent missing her husband and daughter; her trial and twelve-year labor-camp sentence; and her elation over former President Clinton's negotiation of their release. 2010
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Social issues, United States history, History, General non-fiction, Literature biography, Politics and government, Essays, Biography, Customs and cultures
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Award-winning journalist examines the twenty-first-century social landscape of America, reflects on its past, and ponders its future. Provides profiles of…
Americans he calls "unconventional thinkers and doers," including the wife of a seriously wounded soldier, an inner-city school principal, a major league baseball pitcher, and others. Bestseller. 2011
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Biography, Literature biography, Journals and memoirs, Family and relationships, Parenting, Death and bereavement
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Didion, who wrote about her husband John Gregory Dunne's death in The Year of Magical Thinking (DB 61740), here focuses…
on her adopted daughter Quintana Roo, who died at age thirty-nine in 2005. Didion reflects on Quintana's childhood, her own role as a mother, adoption issues, and aging. Bestseller. 2011
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Arts and entertainment, Actors biography, Literature biography
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Biography of playwright Wendy Wasserstein (1950-2006), who was the first woman to win a Tony Award for playwrighting. Examines Wasserstein's…
family, experience at the Yale School of Drama with Meryl Streep and Sigourney Weaver, friendships with gay men, and career. Some strong language. 2011