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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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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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Sean Smith

Adele

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Adele touches the hearts of millions of people who love her for her music and share the real and honest emotion she brings to each and every song. In a cynical age, she is a phenomenon. In Adele, bestselling biographer Sean Smith talks to those close to her as he follows her astonishing journey to fame that began on the gritty streets of Tottenham. Through compelling new research and interviews, he reveals that there is far more to Adele than the superstar we all think we know. He uncovers the story of her complex family relationships; the ill-starred love affair between her mother and father; her devastation at the untimely death of her grandfather; and her seemingly unpromising future in a gang-ravaged area of South London. She found salvation at the BRIT School before a series of unhappy love affairs provided the inspiration for her record-breaking albums. He describes how she conquered America and how it all could have been ended by a dramatic vocal injury. Instead, she has made an amazing comeback and found personal happiness in a new relationship and becoming a mum. Intimate and revealing, Adele is the uplifting story of the woman with the most glorious voice in the world.

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Corrie ten Boom, Lonnie Hull Dupont, John Sherrill

The Hiding Place

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Bestselling, Timeless Book Now Abridged for Young Readers Corrie ten Boom was loved the world over for her heroism and remarkable faith. The first of her bestselling books, "The Hiding Place," tells the riveting true story of how her gentle Dutch family risked their lives during World War II to help Jews escape the Nazis. She and many of her family members were arrested and sent to concentration camps. But this middle-aged watchmaker survived, and spent the rest of her life spreading the truth that no matter how deep the pit, God's love is deeper still.This timeless message now reaches a new generation in this special edition, which has been crafted especially for ages nine through twelve. Young readers will learn that every experience we face is the perfect preparation for the future only God can see.

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Robert O'Neill

The Operator : The Seal Team Operative And The Mission That Changed The World

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Recommended for military enthusiasts seeking inside story.

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Kelly Oxford

Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar

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"Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar" is a must-read for fans of Kelly Oxford's hilarious Twitter feed. Her biting wit and self-deprecating humor are on full display in this honest memoir that finds hilarity in everyday life. Get ready to laugh out loud as Oxford tackles topics such as marriage, motherhood, and the challenges of navigating life in your twenties and thirties. This book is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh and appreciates a refreshingly honest take on life's ups and downs.

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Kate Bowler

Everything Happens for a Reason : And Other Lies I've Loved

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This book could be a good read for you if you're seeking a raw and honest account of one woman's journey through cancer and the questioning of faith. Kate Bowler's storytelling is both humorous and poignant, offering a refreshing perspective on the universal struggle to find meaning in life's darkest moments. Through her vulnerability, she reminds us that even amidst uncertainty, there is beauty and hope to be found.

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Andre Agassi

Open : An Autobiography

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Open is a unique autobiography that tells the story of Andre Agassi's life as a tennis prodigy who had to battle with his inner conflicts balancing his resentment for the game with his desire to become a champion. It gives readers a vivid description of his growth, relationships, depression, and resurrection. The book is recommended for anyone who wants to learn how to rise above their personal challenges, and for tennis lovers who want to experience the intensity of professional tennis, as Agassi takes us on a journey of his pivotal matches, his victories and losses, as well as his captivating grudges and affection for his rivals.

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Jeanette Winterson

Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?

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This book would be a good read for someone who is struggling with finding their true identity and a sense of belonging. Jeanette Winterson's memoir is a raw and honest portrayal of her journey to overcome a painful past, find reconciliation with her adoptive mother and search for her biological mother. Her writing is both fierce and funny, showing how literature can provide a beacon of hope in times of struggle.

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Fumio Sasaki

Goodbye, Things : On Minimalist Living

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'There's happiness in having less. If you are anything like how I used to be - miserable, constantly comparing yourself with others, or just believing your life sucks - I think you should try saying goodbye to some of your things'Fumio Sasaki is a writer in his thirties who lives in a tiny studio in Tokyo with three shirts, four pairs of trousers, four pairs of socks and not much else. A few years ago, he realised that owning so much stuff was weighing him down - so he started to get rid of it.In this hit Japanese bestseller, Sasaki explores the philosophy behind minimalism and offers a set of straightforward rules - discard it if you haven't used it in a year; be a borrower; find your uniform; keep photos of the things you love - that can help all of us lead simpler, happier, more fulfilled lives.

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Jack Welch

Winning : The Ultimate Business How-to Book

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If you're looking to understand the ins and outs of running a successful business, Jack Welch's approach in "Winning" might be just the edge you need. He takes his own vast experience at the helm of General Electric and breaks it down into actionable strategies that can apply to any level of management or entrepreneurship. It's not just about admiration from afar; this is about getting a playbook from someone who has been in the thick of it all, reflecting on both the triumphs and the stumbles. Welch's guidance could be the mentorship in book form you've been seeking.

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Nigel Travis

The Challenge Culture - Why The Most Successful Organizations Run On Pushback

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The Challenge Culture is a great read for individuals and organizations who aspire to learn and implement the art of constructive criticism through positive pushback. Nigel Travis shares personal experiences and shows how a challenge culture can help in building a prosperous future that promotes human values and is result-driven. This book can teach readers how to break the conformity, question everything and support their colleagues through change, which is essential for success in any competitive environment.

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Jack Welch, Suzy Welch

Winning

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A champion manager of people, Jack Welch shares the hard-earned wisdom of a storied career in what will become the ultimate business bible With Winning, Jack Welch delivers a wide-ranging, in-depth, no-holds-barred management guidebook about the tough strategic, organizational, and personal challenges that face people at every stage of their careers. Loaded with candid personal anecdotes, hard-hitting advice, and invaluable dos and don’ts, Jack explains his theory of business, by laying out the four most important principles that form the foundation of his success. Chapters include: How to Get Promoted, How to Think about Strategy, How to Write a Budget that Works, How to Work for a Jerk, How Find Work-Life Balance and How Start Something New. Enlivened by quotes from business leaders that Welch interviewed especially for the book, it’s a tour de force that reflects Welch’s mastery of execution, excellence and leadership.

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Katherine Wilson

Only In Naples - Lessons In Food And Famiglia From My Italian Mother-In-Law

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'See Naples and die', said Goethe. But Katherine Wilson saw Naples and started to live.Katherine is fresh out of college when she arrives in Naples to intern at the US Consulate. There she meets handsome, studious Salvatore, and finds herself enveloped by his family - in particular by his elegant, accomplished mother, Raffaella. And it is here that Katherine's real education begins.Immersed in Neapolitan culture, tradition and cooking, slowly and unexpectedly falling for Salvatore, and basking in Raffaella's company and guidance, Katherine discovers how to prepare meals that sing, from rich ragù to pasta al forno with bacon, béchamel and four kinds of cheese. Through courtship, culture clashes, Sunday Mass, marriage and motherhood, Katherine slowly comes to appreciate carnale, the quintessentially Neapolitan sense of comfort and confidence in one's own skin.Steeped in sunlight, wine and unforgettable food, Only in Naples is a love letter to a city and a family, a coming-of-age story, and a transporting account of learning to live the Italian way.

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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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Dan Lyons

Disrupted : My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble

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For twenty-five years Dan Lyons was a magazine writer at the top of his profession--until one Friday morning when he received a phone call: Poof. His job no longer existed. "I think they just want to hire younger people," his boss at Newsweek told him. Fifty years old and with a wife and two young kids, Dan was, in a word, screwed. Then an idea hit. Dan had long reported on Silicon Valley and the tech explosion. Why not join it? HubSpot, a Boston start-up, was flush with $100 million in venture capital. They offered Dan a pile of stock options for the vague role of "marketing fellow." What could go wrong? HubSpotters were true believers: They were making the world a better place ... by selling email spam. The office vibe was frat house meets cult compound: The party began at four thirty on Friday and lasted well into the night; "shower pods" became hook-up dens; a push-up club met at noon in the lobby, while nearby, in the "content factory," Nerf gun fights raged. Groups went on "walking meetings," and Dan's absentee boss sent cryptic emails about employees who had "graduated" (read: been fired). In the middle of all this was Dan, exactly twice the age of the average HubSpot employee, and literally old enough to be the father of most of his co-workers, sitting at his desk on his bouncy-ball "chair."Mixed in with Lyons's uproarious tale of his rise and fall at Hubspot is a trenchant analysis of the start-up world, a de facto conspiracy between those who start companies and those who fund them, a world where bad ideas are rewarded with hefty investments, where companies blow money lavishing perks on their post-collegiate workforces, and where everybody is trying to hang on just long enough to reach an IPO and cash out. With a cast of characters that includes devilish angel investors, fad-chasing venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and "wantrapreneurs," bloggers and brogrammers, social climbers and sociopaths, Disrupted is a gripping and definitive account of life in the (second) tech bubble.

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Patrick Curry, Oscar Zárate

Introducing Machiavelli : A Graphic Guide

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Nicolò Machiavelli's The Prince remains controversial in its electrifying frankness as a practical guide to power. Is it a how-to manual for dictators, or a subtle analysis of successful government? Introducing Machiavelli traces the colorful life of this paradoxical realist whose clear-sighted patriotism made him the first truly modern political scientist.

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Gloria Steinem, Tiffany Dufu

Drop The Ball - Achieving More By Doing Less

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Recommendation: "Drop the Ball" is an inspiring memoir that urges women to embrace imperfection, delegate, and focus on what they genuinely care about. Tiffany Dufu provides actionable advice on how women should shrink their to-do list and let go of unrealistic expectations to create the type of rich, fulfilling life they desire. This book is a must-read for women who strive to achieve their career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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Ursula Doyle

Love Letters of Great Men

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Love Letters of Great Men is a perfect read for hopeless romantics who want to experience the timeless beauty and power of love. It offers a unique insight into the greatest minds and their heart's deepest desires. Through their letters, readers will be transported to a different time and place, and will be given a glimpse of how love can inspire and move even the greatest of men. This book is a treasure trove of romance and passion, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers of all ages.

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Luis Carlos Montalván, Bret Witter

Until Tuesday : A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him

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A heartwarming dog story like no other: Tuesday, a lovable golden retriever, changes a former soldier’s life forever. A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalván never backed down from a challenge during his two tours of duty in Iraq. After returning home from combat, however, his physical wounds and crippling post-traumatic stress disorder began to take their toll. He wondered if he would ever recover.Then Luis met Tuesday, a sensitive golden retriever trained to assist the disabled. Tuesday had lived among prisoners and at a home for troubled boys, and he found it difficult to trust in or connect with a human being—until Luis. Until Tuesday is the story of how two wounded warriors, who had given so much and suffered the consequences, found salvation in each other. It is a story about war and peace, injury and recovery, psychological wounds and spiritual restoration. But more than that, it is a story about the love between a man and dog, and how, together, they healed each other’s souls.

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Greg Sestero

The Disaster Artist : My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made

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The Disaster Artist is a must-read for anyone who enjoys behind-the-scenes stories of the film industry, and those who enjoy cult movies. Greg Sestero's account of working on The Room with Tommy Wiseau is hilarious, entertaining, and heartwarming. This book will give readers a glimpse into the making of one of the greatest bad movies ever made, and leave them with a deep appreciation for the power of friendship.

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Nick Bilton

Hatching Twitter

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Twitter seems like a perfect start-up success story. In barely six years, a small group of young, ambitious programmers in Silicon Valley built an $11.5 billion business out of the ashes of a failed podcasting company. Today Twitter boasts more than 200 million active users and has affected business, politics, media, and other fields in innumerable ways. Now Nick Bilton of the New York Times takes readers behind the scenes with a narrative that shows what happened inside Twitter as it grew at exponential speeds. This is a tale of betrayed friendships and high-stakes power struggles as the four founders—Biz Stone, Evan Williams, Jack Dorsey, and Noah Glass—went from everyday engineers to wealthy celebrities, featured on magazine covers, Oprah, The Daily Show, and Time’s list of the world’s most influential people. Bilton’s exclusive access and exhaustive investigative reporting—drawing on hundreds of sources, documents, and internal e-mails—have enabled him to write an intimate portrait of fame, influence, and power. He also captures the zeitgeist and global influence of Twitter, which has been used to help overthrow governments in the Middle East and disrupt the very fabric of the way people communicate.

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Evan Wright

Generation Kill

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Another nameless town, another target for First Recon. It's only five in the afternoon, but a sandtorm has plunged everything into a hellish twilight of murky, red dust. On rooftops, in alleyways lurk militiamen with machine guns, AK rifles and the odd rocket-propelled grenade. Artillery bombardment has shattered the town's sewers and rubble is piled up in lagoons of human excrement. It stinks. Welcome to Iraq...First Recon are the special forces of the US Marine Corps, a lean, mean fighting machine trained to perfection and spoiling for action. This is their story as they spearhead the blitzkrieg on Iraq - a story of extreme bravery, borderline lunacy, touching camaraderie and breathtaking violence on the road to Baghdad.First Recon's thankless task is to race ahead of the main coalition forces to spring enemy ambushes, earning them the nickname 'First Suicide Battalion'. Generation Kill allows an intimate look at how people fighting in war actually experience it, as the voices of soldiers on the front line are heard for the first time.

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Donald Richie, Lafcadio Hearn

Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan : Two Volumes in One

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Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan is a complete, two-volume set of one of the most outstanding books on 19th century Japanese history and culture.Though Lafcadio Hearn went on to write a dozen more books on Japan, this collection of first impressions remains his most popular. Among the reasons is that here, more than anywhere else, the author most vividly captured a place that so affected him that he stayed for the rest of his life. The modern reader can still, through these pages, experience that "first charm of Japan, intangible and volatile as a perfume."Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan combines two volumes of a work that first appeared in 1894. In the pages of this book are the customs, the superstitions, the charming scenery, the revelations of Japanese character, and all the other elements that Lafcadio Hearn found so bewitching. Here, for example, are essays on such subjects as the Japanese garden, the household shrine, the festivals, and the bewildering Japanese smile--all aspects of Japanese life that have endured in spite of the changes that have taken place during the modernization of Japan. The Japanese character and the Japanese tradition are still fundamentally the same as Hearn found them to be, and for this reason, his writing is still extremely revealing to modern readers.This edition also contains a new foreword by noted writer and examiner of Japanese culture Donnie Richie that puts Lafcadio Hearn and his classic works into perspective for readers just discovering Hearn's writing for the first time.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Hard Choices

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Recommendation: Hard Choices provides readers with a unique and intimate perspective into the inner workings of international diplomacy. Through her personal experiences as the 67th Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton navigates the complexities of decision-making and shares valuable insights on how to address global challenges. With her astute analysis and compelling storytelling, Clinton offers a masterclass in international relations, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the world of politics and diplomacy.

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Tim Wise

White Like Me : Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son

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"White Like Me" is a thought-provoking memoir about the realities of how privilege can shape one's experience in society. Tim Wise shares his personal stories and insights in a powerful polemic that urges readers to challenge injustice and resist white supremacy. This book would be a good read for anyone interested in understanding the impact of racism and privilege in America and looking for ways to promote social change.

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Rorke Denver

Damn Few : Making the Modern Seal Warrior

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From leadership expert, former Navy SEAL, "American Grit" feature player, and author of Worth Dying For: A Navy SEAL's Call to a Nation, Rorke Denver, the bestselling account of how he helped create the U.S. Navy SEALS of today. Rorke Denver trains the men who become Navy SEALs--the most creative problem solvers on the modern battlefield, ideal warriors for the kinds of wars America is fighting now. With his years of action-packed mission experience and a top training role, Lieutenant Commander Denver understands exactly how tomorrow's soldiers are recruited, sculpted, motivated, and deployed.Now, Denver takes you inside his personal story and the fascinating, demanding SEAL training program he now oversees. He recounts his experience evolving from a young SEAL hopeful pushing his way through Hell Week, into a warrior engaging in dangerous stealth missions across the globe, and finally into a lieutenant commander directing the indoctrination, requalification programs, and the "Hero or Zero" missions his SEALs undertake.From his own SEAL training and missions overseas, Denver details how the SEALs' creative operations became front and center in America's War on Terror-and how they are altering warfare everywhere. In fourteen years as a SEAL officer, Rorke Denver tangled with drug lords in Latin America, stood up to violent mobs in Liberia, and battled terrorists in Iraq and Afghanistan. Leading 200 commando missions, he earned the Bronze Star with V for valor. He has also served as flag aide to the admiral in charge and spent the past four years as executive officer of the Navy Special Warfare Center's Advanced Training Command in Coronado, California, directing all phases of the basic and advanced training that prepare men for war in SEAL teams. He recently starred in the film Act of Valor. He is married and has two daughters.Ellis Henican is a columnist at Newsday and an on-air commentator at the Fox News Channel. He has written two recent New York Times bestsellers, Home Team with New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and In the Blink of an Eye with NASCAR legend Michael Waltrip.With all the SEALs' recent successes, we have been getting a level of acclaim we're not used to. But something important has been missing in this warm burst of publicity . Correcting that is my mission here.My own SEAL dream was launched by a book. My hope is that this one teaches lessons that go far beyond the battlefield, inspiring a fresh generation of warriors to carry on that dream.-Lieutenant Commander Rorke Denver

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Mitch Albom

Have A Little Faith

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This book is a heartfelt exploration of faith and its various manifestations. Mitch Albom takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, as he navigates the complexities of religion and ultimately finds solace in the most unexpected places. Through his beautifully crafted storytelling, Albom reminds us that faith can be found in the most ordinary of moments and that it is never too late to reconnect with our own spirituality. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of faith and its transformative power.

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Christopher Hitchens

Hitch 22 - A Memoir

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Recommendation: Hitch 22 is a compelling memoir detailing the intellectual journey and contradictions of the late Christopher Hitchens. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the mind of a contrarian thinker. The book offers a unique insight into the life of a brilliant mind who was not afraid to challenge the norm and invites readers to examine their own beliefs and values.

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Megan Marshall, Robert D. Richardson Jr.

Three Roads Back: How Emerson, Thoreau, and William James Responded to the Greatest Losses of Their Lives

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From their acclaimed biographer, a final, powerful book about how Emerson, Thoreau, and William James forged resilience from devastating loss, changing the course of American thoughtIn Three Roads Back , Robert Richardson, the author of magisterial biographies of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and William James, tells the connected stories of how these foundational American writers and thinkers dealt with personal tragedies early in their careers. For Emerson, it was the death of his young wife and, eleven years later, his five-year-old son; for Thoreau, it was the death of his brother; and for James, it was the death of his beloved cousin Minnie Temple. Filled with rich biographical detail and unforgettable passages from the journals and letters of Emerson, Thoreau, and James, these vivid and moving stories of loss and hard-fought resilience show how the writers’ responses to these deaths helped spur them on to their greatest work, influencing the birth and course of American literature and philosophy.In reaction to his traumatic loss, Emerson lost his Unitarian faith and found solace in nature. Thoreau, too, leaned on nature and its regenerative power, discovering that “death is the law of new life,” an insight that would find expression in Walden . And James, following a period of panic and despair, experienced a redemptive conversion and new ideas that would drive his work as a psychologist and philosopher. As Richardson shows, all three emerged from their grief with a new way of seeing, one shaped by a belief in what Emerson called “the deep remedial force that underlies all facts.”An inspiring book about resilience and the new growth and creativity that can stem from devastating loss, Three Roads Back is also an extraordinary account of the hidden wellsprings of American thought.

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Augusten Burroughs

Possible Side Effects

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"Possible Side Effects" is a collection of humorous essays that will make you laugh out loud. The author, Augusten Burroughs, writes in a witty and engaging style that will keep you hooked from start to finish. The book is perfect for anyone who wants a light, entertaining read that will make them feel good. The most unique aspect of this book is Burroughs' ability to find humor in even the darkest of situations. If you're looking for a fun, heartwarming read, "Possible Side Effects" is the book for you.

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Christopher McDougall

Born to Run : The hidden tribe, the ultra-runners, and the greatest race the world has never seen

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Born to Run is an epic adventure that begins with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets out to find Mexico's Tarahumara Indians, the world's greatest distance runners, who can go for hundreds of miles without rest while enjoying every minute of it.Running without trainers is now big news, but the Tarahumara have been doing it for centuries and reaping the benefits. McDougall tests the idea by taking us from cutting-edge Harvard science labs to the peaks and valleys where growing numbers of ultra-runners are pushing themselves to the limit. And he finds his own inner ultra-athlete when he pits himself against the tribe, who run virtually barefoot, iin a breath-taking fifty-mile race through Mexico's Copper Canyons.A thinking exploration of mankind's most ancient pursuit, Born to Run will make you realize that the secret to happiness could be right at your feet.

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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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Mick Wall

Last of the Giants : The True Story of Guns N' Roses

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Last of the Giants is a thrilling memoir that delves deep into the history of Guns N' Roses, taking readers on a journey through the band's early beginnings to their epic global fame. Mick Wall's unapologetic writing style captures the essence of the band's grit and charisma while highlighting Axl Rose's magnetic personality. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of rock n' roll or for fans of Guns N' Roses seeking to learn more about the band's enigmatic past.

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Shaun Usher

Letters Of Note - Correspondence Deserving Of A Wider Audience

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Letters of Note is a collection of one hundred and twenty five of the world's most entertaining, inspiring and unusual letters, based on the seismically popular website of the same name - an online museum of correspondence visited by over 70 million people.From Virginia Woolf's heart-breaking suicide letter, to Queen Elizabeth II's recipe for drop scones sent to President Eisenhower; from the first recorded use of the expression 'OMG' in a letter to Winston Churchill, to Gandhi's appeal for calm to Hitler; and from Iggy Pop's beautiful letter of advice to a troubled young fan, to Leonardo da Vinci's remarkable job application letter, Letters of Note is a celebration of the power of written correspondence which captures the humour, seriousness, sadness and brilliance that make up all of our lives.Including letters from:Queen Elizabeth II, Elvis Presley, Charles Schulz, Leonardo da Vinci, Iggy Pop, Fidel Castro, Anaïs Nin, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Amelia Earhart, Charles Darwin, Roald Dahl, Albert Einstein, Dorothy Parker, John F. Kennedy, Groucho Marx, Charles Dickens, Katharine Hepburn, Mick Jagger, Steve Martin, Clementine Churchill, Ray Bradbury, Kurt Vonnegut and many more.

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Paul O'Connell

The Battle

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The revelatory autobiography of a rugby Paul O'Connell. There has never been a rugby player quite like Paul O'Connell. He is synonymous with passion, heart, and determination, but he is also the thinking man's rugby player, a legendary student of the game. As the heartbeat of Munster, British, and Irish Lions captain in 2009, and captain of the first Ireland team to defend a Six Nations championship, O'Connell has emerged as perhaps the most beloved of the golden generation of Irish rugby players. In an autobiography as intense as its author, he tells the story of his remarkable career.

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John Grogan

Marley & Me : Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog

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Recommended for pet lovers seeking heartwarming humor. Marley's antics will make you laugh and his loyalty will make you tear up.

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Admiral William H. McRaven

Make Your Bed : 10 Life Lessons from a Navy SEAL

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This book is a perfect read for anyone seeking practical wisdom and motivation to maintain a structured lifestyle. Admiral William H. McRaven's personal experiences as a Navy SEAL provide valuable insights on how to overcome challenges and achieve success. The book emphasizes the importance of daily habits and routine, offering practical advice that can be easily implemented in daily life. With its concise and inspiring narrative, this book will leave readers feeling motivated and empowered to make positive changes.

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Gabrielle Stone

Eat, Pray, #FML

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A year and a half into our marriage, I found out my husband had been having an affair with a nineteen-year-old for six months. I filed for divorce and left. Two weeks later I met a man, and we fell madly in love. It was a fairy-tale romance for a month and a half, and he convinced me to join him on a romantic month-long vacation in Italy. Forty-eight hours before we were supposed to get on a plane, he told me he needed to go by himself. I was devastated. So, I had a decision to make. Either stay home and be heartbroken, or go travel Europe for a month by myself. And staying at home heartbroken? F%*k. That. What does a woman do when her life has fallen apart and her heart has been ripped out and stepped on twice in two months? She goes on a wild adventure, makes some bad decisions, and does a sh*t load of soul searching. But most importantly? She finds out how to love…herself. This is so not Eat, Pray, Love. This is Eat, Pray, #FML. *Due to the mature language and content this book is recommended for readers 18+* "Even with five kids, I could NOT put this book down. I don’t think I’ve ever read something more raw, relatable, and wildly entertaining. For anyone who’s gone through love, divorce, heartbreak, or needs to learn to love themselves and take their damn power back. READ. THIS. BOOK. -Tori Spelling (Actress) "Reading this book has absolutely inspired me. These are words of pure truth. To say I needed to read this is an understatement. I'm so thankful for this book and how it opened my eyes about myself and my relationships. I'm ready to see it on the big screen!" -SCOUT TAYLOR COMPTON (Actress) "Eat, Pray, #FML is a riveting journey of what happens when your life is thrown to the wolves and you come out leading the pack. This isn't a soul-searching book, it's a soul defining book, and Gabrielle shows us how to elegantly do so...without giving a single f%*k." -K.L. RANDIS(Bestselling author of Spilled Milk : Based On A True Story)

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Amy Poehler

Yes Please

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In Amy Poehler’s highly anticipated first book, Yes Please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice (some useful, some not so much), like when to be funny and when to be serious. Powered by Amy’s charming and hilarious, biting yet wise voice, Yes Please is a book full of words to live by.

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David Crystal

The Penguin Pocket Dictionary of Quotations

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The Penguin Pocket Dictionary of Quotations contains thousands of epigrams and bons mots from public figures famous and infamous. Arranged alphabetically by speaker, and including biographical information, this is an invaluable book for readers, writers, after-dinner speakers and trivia addicts. and French dictionaries to books on spelling and babies' names.

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Phil Knight

Shoe Dog : A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE

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'A refreshingly honest reminder of what the path to business success really looks like ...It's an amazing tale' Bill Gates 'The best book I read last year was Shoe Dog, by Nike's Phil Knight. Phil is a very wise, intelligent and competitive fellow who is also a gifted storyteller' Warren Buffett In 1962, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the boot of his Plymouth, Knight grossed $8000 in his first year. Today, Nike's annual sales top $30 billion. In an age of start-ups, Nike is the ne plus ultra of all start-ups, and the swoosh has become a revolutionary, globe-spanning icon, one of the most ubiquitous and recognisable symbols in the world today. But Knight, the man behind the swoosh, has always remained a mystery. Now, for the first time, he tells his story. Candid, humble, wry and gutsy, he begins with his crossroads moment when at 24 he decided to start his own business. He details the many risks and daunting setbacks that stood between him and his dream - along with his early triumphs. Above all, he recalls how his first band of partners and employees soon became a tight-knit band of brothers. Together, harnessing the transcendent power of a shared mission, and a deep belief in the spirit of sport, they built a brand that changed everything. A memoir rich with insight, humour and hard-won wisdom, this book is also studded with lessons - about building something from scratch, overcoming adversity, and ultimately leaving your mark on the world.

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James Berger, Helen Keller

The Story of My Life : The Restored Edition

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The Story of My Life by Helen Keller is an inspirational memoir that tells the story of a woman who overcame the challenges of being both deaf and blind. It provides an honest and straightforward insight into her extraordinary mind and her unquenchable hope. Readers who are searching for an uplifting and motivational read will find this book to be a perfect fit. The restored edition also includes letters Keller wrote during her childhood and adolescence, which chronicle her intellectual and sensory progression, providing readers with a deeper understanding of her life and experiences.

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Dan Hardy

Part Reptile UFC MMA And Me

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This book could be a good read for anyone interested in the thrilling world of mixed martial arts and the personal journey of a professional fighter. Dan Hardy's candid storytelling takes readers on a gripping rollercoaster, filled with adrenaline-pumping fight scenes and introspective reflections on self-discovery. Part Reptile offers an intimate glimpse into the mindset and experiences of an MMA athlete, making it a must-read for fans of the sport and those seeking inspiration in pursuit of their passion.

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Keith; Fox Richards

Life

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With the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the riffs, the lyrics and the songs that roused the world. Over four decades he lived the original rock-and-roll life: taking the chances he wanted, speaking his mind and making it all work in a way that no one before him had ever done.Now, at last, the man himself tells us the story - and what a life.

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Armen Keteyian

Tiger Woods

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In 2009, Tiger Woods was the most famous athlete on the planet, a transcendent star of almost unfathomable fame and fortune living what appeared to be the perfect life. But it turned out he had been living a double life for years—one that exploded in the aftermath of a Thanksgiving night crash that exposed his serial infidelity and sent his personal and professional lives over a cliff. In this “searing biography of golf’s most blazing talent” (GOLF magazine), Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian dig deep behind the headlines to produce a richly reported answer to the question that has mystified millions of sports fans for nearly a decade: who is Tiger Woods, really? Drawing on more than four hundred interviews with people from every corner of Woods’s life—many of whom have never spoken about him on the record before—Benedict and Keteyian construct a captivating psychological profile of a mixed race child programmed by an attention-grabbing father and the original Tiger Mom to be the “chosen one,” to change not just the game of golf, but the world as well. But at what cost? Benedict and Keteyian provide the starling answers in this definitive biography that is destined to linger in the minds of readers for years to come. “Irresistible…Immensely readable…Benedict and Keteyian bring us along for the ride in a whirlwind of a biography that reads honest and true” (The Wall Street Journal). Ultimately, Tiger Woods is “a big American story…exhilarating, depressing, tawdry, and moving in almost equal measure” (The New York Times).

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Bill Bryson

A Walk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

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The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America–majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes. If you’re going to take a hike, it’s probably the place to go. And Bill Bryson is surely the most entertaining guide you’ll find. He introduces us to the history and ecology of the trail and to some of the other hardy (or just foolhardy) folks he meets along the way–and a couple of bears. Already a classic, A Walk in the Woods will make you long for the great outdoors (or at least a comfortable chair to sit and read in).

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Albert Einstein

The World As I See It

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In a group of essays, letters, and speeches, Einstein relates his views on politics, religion, morality, and the place of science in the modern world

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Guillem Balagué

Pep Guardiola - Another Way Of Winning - The Biography

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Pep Guardiola's biography, "Another Way of Winning," is a must-read for football enthusiasts who are seeking an insight into a revolutionary approach to football management. The book showcases Guardiola's distinct and innovative tactics, which transformed Barcelona during his four-year tenure. As a manager, Guardiola won numerous trophies, including three La Liga titles, two Champions Leagues, and two Club World Cups. This book is for readers who appreciate inventive ways of playing football and how unconventional management can lead to extraordinary success.

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Allison Moorer

Blood : A Memoir

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Blood by Allison Moorer is a captivating memoir that delves into the dark past of the author when she witnessed the murder-suicide of her parents. The author, an award-winning musician, beautifully narrates her life story through lyrical storytelling. She discusses how one can overcome shame, trauma, and find a safe haven in life. The memoir is vivid, intimate and life-affirming, written with an unbreakable bond of the two sisters who share their lives. The book's uniqueness lies in its honest and brave portrayal of the tragic incident and how it shaped her life. It's a must-read for anyone who loves memoirs of resilience.

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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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