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The Sound of Gravel
by Ruth Wariner
A memoir of growing up in a polygamist cult in Mexico, and the author's journey to escape and find her own path.
An instant, New York Times, bestseller “A haunting, harrowing testament to survival." —, People Magazine, “An addictive chronicle of a polygamist community.” —, New York Magazine, “Unforgettable” —, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Orange Is the New Black
by Piper Kerman
A memoir of a woman's experiences in prison, exploring the effects of incarceration.
With her career, live-in boyfriend and loving family, Piper Kerman barely resembles the rebellious young woman who got mixed up with drug runners and delivered a suitcase of drug money to Europe over ... (Goodreads)
A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There
by Aldo Leopold
A reflection on nature, paying homage to the beauty of the Wisconsin countryside.
First published in 1949, A Sand County Almanac combines some of the finest nature writing since Thoreau with an outspoken and highly ethical regard for America's relationship to the land. Written ... (Goodreads)
The Pale-Faced Lie
by David Crow
A memoir of a boy growing up in a violent and abusive family, struggling to survive and find his own identity.
WINNER OF THE SPUR AWARD FOR BEST WESTERN FIRST NONFICTION BOOK • FINALIST FOR THE SPUR AWARD FOR BEST WESTERN CONTEMPORARY NONFICTION • IPPY SILVER AWARD FOR BEST MEMOIR •,, NEXT GENERATION INDIE ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration
by Isabel Wilkerson
An exploration of the life-changing journeys of the millions of African-Americans who migrated from the South to the North, Midwest, and West from 1915 to 1970.
In this epic, beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black ... (Goodreads)
Finding Gobi: The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey
by Dion Leonard
A heartwarming memoir of a runner who finds an unlikely companion, a stray dog, during a grueling 155-mile race across the Gobi Desert.
Like A Streecat Named Bob before it, Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers worldwide… In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a ... (Goodreads)
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
by Jon Krakauer
An exploration of the fundamentalist Mormon faith, its history, and the power of religious extremism.
A Story of Violent Faith A multilayered, bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, savage violence, polygamy, and unyielding faith. This is vintage Krakauer, an utterly compelling work of ... (Goodreads)
This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today
by Chrissy Metz
Actress Chrissy Metz shares her journey to self-love and acceptance, inspiring readers to embrace their own unique qualities and worth.
An inspirational book about life and its lessons from the Golden Globe and Emmy nominated star of NBC’s This Is Us. When, This Is Us, debuted in fall 2016, a divided America embraced a show that ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
by Miguel Ruiz
A guide to transforming one's life by adopting four simple agreements.
In The Four Agreements , don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the Four Agreements offer a ... (Goodreads)
Cold Tangerines: Celebrating the Extraordinary Nature of Everyday Life
by Shauna Niequist
A collection of personal essays that celebrate the beauty and joy of everyday life, encouraging readers to savor the small moments.
Shauna Niequist calls us to see the beauty, hope, and dimension in our ordinary days through the life-giving practice of celebration., Cold Tangerines, is beautiful narration of Shauna's journey as a ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Witness Wore Red: The 19th Wife Who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders to Justice
by Rebecca Musser
A memoir of a woman who escaped a polygamous cult and testified against its leaders, leading to their conviction.
Rebecca Musser grew up in fear, concealing her family's polygamous lifestyle from the "dangerous" outside world. Covered head-to-toe in strict, modest clothing, she received a rigorous education at ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Book of Awesome
by Neil Pasricha
A celebration of the small things in life that bring joy and happiness, reminding us to appreciate the simple pleasures around us.
Based on the award-winning 10-million-plus-hit blog 1000awesomethings.com, The Book of Awesome is a high five for humanity and a big celebration of life's little moments: • Popping Bubble Wrap • ... (Goodreads)
Unfollow: A Journey from Hatred to Hope
by Megan Phelps-Roper
A memoir of a former member of the Westboro Baptist Church, detailing her journey from hate to empathy and compassion.
The activist and TED speaker Megan Phelps-Roper reveals her life growing up in the most hated family in America,At the age of five, Megan Phelps-Roper began protesting homosexuality and other alleged ... (Barnes & Noble)
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
by Cait Flanders
A memoir of a woman's journey to simplify her life by embarking on a year-long shopping ban and decluttering her possessions.
New in paperback: Millennial blogger recounts her yearlong shopping ban in a memoir that inspires readers to radically simplify their own lives and redefine what it means to have, and be, "enough." ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe
by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
A true story of a young Afghan woman who starts a dressmaking business under Taliban rule to support her family.
The life Kamila Sidiqi had known changed overnight when the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul. After receiving a teaching degree during the civil war—a rare achievement for any Afghan ... (Goodreads)
Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth
by Rachel Maddow
Investigative journalism on the oil and gas industry's impact on democracy, corruption, and the environment.
In 2010, the words “earthquake swarm” entered the lexicon in Oklahoma. That same year, a trove of Michael Jackson memorabilia—including his iconic crystal-encrusted white glove—was sold at auction ... (Goodreads)
The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better
by Gretchen Rubin
A framework to better understand yourself and others, and the best way to get along with different personalities.
In this groundbreaking analysis of personality type, bestselling author of, Better Than Before, and, The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin reveals the one simple question that will transform what you ... (Barnes & Noble)
Born Survivors
by Wendy Holden
The true story of three women who gave birth in concentration camps during WWII and their fight for survival and motherhood.
The Nazis murdered their husbands but concentration camp prisoners Priska, Rachel, and Anka would not let evil take their unborn children too—a remarkable true story that will appeal to readers of ... (Goodreads)
The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons: The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma, Madness, and Recovery
by Sam Kean
A captivating exploration of the history of the human brain, unraveled through fascinating case studies.
From the author of the bestseller, The Disappearing Spoon, tales of the brain and the history of neuroscience. Early studies of the functions of the human brain used a simple method: wait for ... (Goodreads)
The City of Falling Angels
by John Berendt
A non-fictional account of the fire that destroyed the Fenice Opera House in Venice, and the city's eccentric inhabitants.
The author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil returns after more than a decade to give us an intimate look at the "magic, mystery, and decadence" of the city of Venice and its inhabitants. ... (Goodreads)
What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love
by Carole Radziwill
A memoir of a woman's journey through love, loss, and friendship.
On a clear summer night in July 1999, a small plane plunged into the Atlantic Ocean, carrying John Kennedy, his wife, Carolyn, and her sister Laura. Three weeks later, John's cousin Anthony Radziwill ... (Goodreads)
The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People
by Meik Wiking
A guide to finding happiness through the Danish concept of "lykke" (happiness). Practical tips and insights from the world's happiest people.
From the author of the international bestseller, The Little Book of Hygge, Lykke (Luu-kah) (n): Happiness It's easy to see why Denmark is often called the world's happiest country. Not only do they ... (Goodreads)
The Children's Blizzard
by David Laskin
A true story of the deadly blizzard that hit the Great Plains in 1888, focusing on the experiences of children caught in the storm.
“David Laskin deploys historical fact of the finest grain to tell the story of a monstrous blizzard that caught the settlers of the Great Plains utterly by surprise. . . . This is a book best read ... (Barnes & Noble)
FDR
by Jean Edward Smith
Biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his legendary leadership during the Great Depression and WWII.
One of today’s premier biographers has written a modern, comprehensive, indeed ultimate book on the epic life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this superlative volume, Jean Edward Smith combines ... (Goodreads)
Wave
by Sonali Deraniyagala
Memoir of a family's tragic loss in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and a woman's journey of resilience and recovery.
On the morning of December 26, 2004, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Sonali Deraniyagala lost her parents, her husband, and her two young sons in the tsunami she miraculously survived. In this ... (Goodreads)
Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales
by William M. Bass
Investigative journey into a unique laboratory dedicated to solving crimes using forensic science.
Dr. Bill Bass, one of the world's leading forensic anthropologists, gained international attention when he built a forensic lab like no other: The Body Farm. Now, this master scientist unlocks the ... (Goodreads)
Gorillas in the Mist
by Dian Fossey
True story of a scientist's dedication to saving the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
Occupational therapist Dian Fossey ( Sigourney Weaver ) is inspired by anthropologist Louis Leakey ( Iain Cuthbertson ) to devote her life to the study of primates. She writes ceaselessly to Leakey ... (Wikipedia)
Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia
by Marya Hornbacher
A personal account of the author's struggles with eating disorders and her road to recovery.
Why would a talented young woman enter into a torrid affair with hunger, drugs, sex, and death? Through five lengthy hospital stays, endless therapy, and the loss of family, friends, jobs, and all ... (Goodreads)
Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds
by Joy Adamson
The true story of how a lioness was raised and released back into the wild.
There have been many accounts of the return to the wild of tame animals, but since its original publication in 1960, when, T,he, New York Times, hailed it as a “fascinating and remarkable book,”, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Letter to My Daughter
by Maya Angelou
Collection of essays from a mother to her daughter, exploring life lessons, history, and love.
For a world of devoted readers, a much-awaited new volume of absorbing stories and inspirational wisdom from one of our best-loved writers. Dedicated to the daughter she never had but sees all around ... (Goodreads)
