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By Deepak Chopra. 2007
A retelling of the Buddha's search for truth. The prince Siddhartha leaves behind his comfortable palace, becomes a wandering monk…
who faces many trials and much suffering, and transcends physical pain to achieve enlightenment as the Buddha. Includes a concise practical guide to Buddhism. 2007By Gloria Steinem. 1983
Steinem records her own education as a feminist and charts the growth of the burgeoning women's movement. She traces her…
journalism career, from posing as a Playboy Bunny to serving as the editor of 'Ms.' Bestseller 1983By Calvin Trillin. 1996
The author and humorist fondly recounts his relationship with his father, Abe, a Kansas City grocer and restaurateur who emigrated…
from Russia. Trillin recalls his father's stubborn ways, strong moral instruction, and comic sensibility, as well as his penchant for collecting Yiddish curses and yellow neckties. BestsellerBy James Bradley, Ron Powers. 2000
Recounts the story of the six young Marines who raised the flag at Iwo Jima during fierce combat on the…
obscure Japanese-held island in 1945. Author Bradley, the son of one of the soldiers, recreates his father's experiences as well as those of the five men who fought beside him. Bestseller. 2000.By Andy Andrews. 2002
Life looks bleak to forty-six-year-old David Ponder, who has lost his job and sense of purpose. Seven time-travel experiences impart…
motivational lessons that encourage David to change his attitude and gain a second chance at a worthwhile life. Bestseller. 2002By Alex Tresniowski, Crystal McVea. 2013
Memoir of McVea, an Oklahoma teacher and the mother of four children, who believes that while hospitalized in 2009 she…
died, ascended to heaven, and experienced the presence of God. Describes her return to earth and the transformation of her dysfunctional life. Bestseller. 2013By John O'Leary. 2016
The author survived a terrible fire when he was nine, and the experience and recovery inspired him and changed him…
for the better. He looks at the turning points in his life and shares how he overcame challenges. Bestseller. 2016By Timothy Ferriss. 2017
Author of Tools of Titans (DB 87359) presents short profiles of experts in their fields answering questions on absurd things…
they love, one-hundred-dollar purchases that have positively affected their lives, favorite failures, worthwhile investments, and more. Includes profiles of Terry Crews, Neil Gaiman, Aisha Tyler, and more. Bestseller. 2017