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Biographies & Memoirs

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Great Thinkers : Simple Tools from 60 Great Thinkers to Improve Your Life Today - Thryft
The School of Life, Stuart Patience, Alain de Botton

Great Thinkers : Simple Tools from 60 Great Thinkers to Improve Your Life Today

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This is a collection of some of the most important ideas of Eastern and Western culture — drawn from the works of those philosophers, political theorists, sociologists, artists and novelists whom we believe have the most to offer to us today. We've worked hard to make the thinkers in this book clear, relevant and charming, mining the history of knowledge to bring you the ideas we think have the greatest important to our times. This book contains the canon of The School of Life, the gallery of individuals across the millennia who help to frame our intellectual project — and we will have succeeded if, in the days and years ahead, you find yourself turning to our thinkers to illuminate the multiple dilemmas, joys and griefs of daily life.

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Schindler's List - Thryft
Thomas Keneally

Schindler's List

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Schindler's List recreates the true story of Oskar Schindler, the Czech-born southern German industrialist who risked his life to save over 1,100 of his Jewish factory workers from the death camps in Nazi-occupied Poland. Thomas Keneally's "documentary novel," based on the recollections of the Schindlerjuden (Schindler's Jews), Schindler himself, and other witnesses, is told in a series of snapshot stories. It recounts the lives of the flamboyant profiteer and womanizer Schindler; Schindler's long-suffering wife, Emilie; the brutal SS (Nazi secret service) commandant Amon Goeth; Schindler's quietly courageous factory manager, Itzhak Stern; and dozens of other Jews who underwent the horrors of the Nazi machinery. At the center of the story, though, are the actions and ambitions of Schindler, who comes to Kraków, Poland, seeking his fortune and ends up outwitting the SS to protect his Jewish employees. It is the story of Schindler's unlikely heroism and of one man's attempt to do good in the midst of outrageous evil. The book explores the complex nature of virtue, the importance of individual human life, the role of witnesses to the Holocaust and the attention to rules and details that sustained the Nazi system of terror.

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Be Water, My Friend - Thryft
Shannon Lee

Be Water, My Friend

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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking personal growth and self-empowerment. Through the teachings of her iconic father Bruce Lee, Shannon Lee beautifully explores the concept of fluidity and how it can transform our lives. With captivating anecdotes and poetic storytelling, she encourages readers to embrace their true nature and overcome obstacles on their path to self-discovery. Be Water, My Friend is a timeless reminder to approach life with grace, adaptability, and authenticity. Get ready to be inspired and embark on a journey of transformation.

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White Sands : Experiences from the Outside World - Thryft
Geoff Dyer

White Sands : Experiences from the Outside World

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White Sands is an innovative blend of travel writing, essay, criticism, and fiction. It is perfect for anyone who loves to explore new worlds or have a smart and cantankerous wit. Geoff Dyer's unique writing style will keep you engaged and entertained from start to finish.

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The Undoing Project : A Friendship that Changed the World - Thryft
Michael Lewis

The Undoing Project : A Friendship that Changed the World

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Bestselling author Michael Lewis examines how a Nobel Prize–winning theory of the mind altered our perception of reality.Forty years ago, Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky wrote a series of breathtakingly original studies undoing our assumptions about the decision-making process. Their papers showed the ways in which the human mind erred, systematically, when forced to make judgments about uncertain situations. Their work created the field of behavioral economics, revolutionized Big Data studies, advanced evidence-based medicine, led to a new approach to government regulation, and made much of Michael Lewis’s own work possible. Kahneman and Tversky are more responsible than anybody for the powerful trend to mistrust human intuition and defer to algorithms.The Undoing Project is about the fascinating collaboration between two men who have the dimensions of great literary figures. They became heroes in the university and on the battlefield―both had important careers in the Israeli military―and their research was deeply linked to their extraordinary life experiences. In the process they may well have changed, for good, mankind’s view of its own mind.

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Afterglow : A Dog Memoir - Thryft
Eileen Myles

Afterglow : A Dog Memoir

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"Afterglow could be a cathartic read for those who have lost a beloved furry friend. The author masterfully interweaves their personal experiences with addiction, love, and recovery, with Rosie's story. The book is unique in its style, combining science fiction, interviews, poetry, and narration from a dog's afterlife. Readers looking for a fresh take on memoirs, and an unflinching look at the bond between pet and owner, will find themselves engrossed in Afterglow."

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Losing My Virginity - Thryft
Richard Branson

Losing My Virginity

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On its first publication, Richard Branson's bestselling autobiography was hailed as 'compelling' by the Sunday Times, and 'candid and humorous' by the Times. Now in this newly revised edition. Richard Branson adds to that amazing memoir, bringing both his - and Virgin's - story up to date. From the highs and lows of both his personal as well as business life, Richard Branson bares his soul.

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Brown Baby : A Memoir of Race, Family and Home - Thryft
Nikesh Shukla

Brown Baby : A Memoir of Race, Family and Home

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How do you find hope and even joy in a world that is racist, sexist and facing climate crisis? How do you prepare your children for it, but also fill them with all the boundlessness and eccentricity that they deserve and that life has to offer?In Brown Baby, Nikesh Shukla, author of the bestselling The Good Immigrant, explores themes of racism, feminism, parenting and our shifting ideas of home. This memoir, by turns heartwrenching, hilariously funny and intensely relatable, is dedicated to the author’s two young daughters, and serves as an act of remembrance to the grandmother they never had a chance to meet. Through love, grief, food and fatherhood, Shukla shows how it’s possible to believe in hope.

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Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother - Thryft
Amy Chua

Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother

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This book provides an insightful and honest account of the cultural differences in parenting techniques. While it may not be for everyone, those interested in exploring alternative approaches to parenting or learning about Eastern culture may find it an intriguing read. The unique feature of this book is the unapologetic perspective of the author on raising successful children through strict discipline.

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Every Living Thing - Thryft
James Herriot

Every Living Thing

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"If you're an animal lover and seeking a heartwarming read, Every Living Thing is the book for you. Settle in for charming tales of a country vet's life, full of his beloved animal patients and the people who care for them. Herriot's intimate storytelling will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with every single living thing he describes."

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I Am a Hitman: The Real-Life Confessions of a Contract Killer - Thryft
Anonymous Hitman

I Am a Hitman: The Real-Life Confessions of a Contract Killer

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If true crime and raw personal narratives captivate you, 'I Am a Hitman' will feed your curiosity like none other. It pulls back the curtain on the dark life of a contract killer with all its complexity, danger, and the quest for redemption. Reading it is like sitting across from a hitman at a dimly lit dive bar, listening to stories that send shivers down your spine and reveal a world that exists parallel to our own.

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The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine - Thryft
Michael Lewis

The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine

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"The Big Short" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the 2008 financial crisis. Michael Lewis creates a gripping narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish with his signature blend of humor and indignation. The book's unique feature is its ability to make complex financial jargon accessible to everyone. It is perfect for those who enjoy true stories about finance and economics, or for anyone who wants to understand the underbelly of the American financial system. It's highly recommended for students of business, economics, and finance, as well as anyone interested in modern history and politics.

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Unnatural Causes : 'An absolutely brilliant book. I really recommend it, I don't often say that' Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 - Thryft
Richard Shepherd

Unnatural Causes : 'An absolutely brilliant book. I really recommend it, I don't often say that' Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2

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This book is a gripping memoir of a forensic pathologist that narrates his journey through the most high-profile cases that he has dealt with. It provides a unique insight into the reality of forensic pathology, and how cases ranging from freak accidents to perfect murders can have a personal impact on the pathologist. This book is recommended for those seeking a thrilling true crime read that delves into the most unusual cases with a compassionate perspective.

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Geisha of Gion : The True Story of Japan's Foremost Geisha - Thryft
Mineko Iwasaki, Rande Brown

Geisha of Gion : The True Story of Japan's Foremost Geisha

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This book is a captivating and poignant memoir that offers a rare glimpse into the exotic and mysterious world of geishas. Mineko Iwasaki, Japan's foremost geisha, recounts her journey from a young girl with black hair and black eyes to becoming the best geisha in Gion. The book explores the grueling demands and bitter rivalries she faced, ultimately leading to her decision to leave the profession. This is an eloquent and innovative memoir that sheds light on the centuries-old tradition of geishas, making it a must-read for anyone fascinated by their captivating and secretive world.

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The Customer is Always Wrong - Thryft
Mimi Pond

The Customer is Always Wrong

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The Customer is Always Wrong is a hilarious yet raw memoir of a young artist's experience working in a restaurant full of sleaze-balls. Mimi Pond's brash yet genuine storytelling creates a vivid snapshot of the low-rent warzone that was Oakland in the late '70s. Her talents as a cartoonist and storyteller are on full display in this epic and comedic novel that will keep readers laughing and cringing in equal measure. If you're a fan of memoirs that pull no punches, this is definitely one to pick up.

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How to Be Alone : If You Want To, and Even If You Don't - Thryft
Lane Moore

How to Be Alone : If You Want To, and Even If You Don't

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The former Sex & Relationships Editor for Cosmopolitan and host of the wildly popular comedy show Tinder Live with Lane Moore presents her poignant, funny, and deeply moving first book.Lane Moore is a rare performer who is as impressive onstage—whether hosting her iconic show Tinder Live or being the enigmatic front woman of It Was Romance—as she is on the page, as both a former writer for The Onion and an award-winning sex and relationships editor for Cosmopolitan. But her story has had its obstacles, including being her own parent, living in her car as a teenager, and moving to New York City to pursue her dreams. Through it all, she looked to movies, TV, and music as the family and support systems she never had.From spending the holidays alone to having better “stranger luck” than with those closest to her to feeling like the last hopeless romantic on earth, Lane reveals her powerful and entertaining journey in all its candor, anxiety, and ultimate acceptance—with humor always her bolstering force and greatest gift.How to Be Alone is a must-read for anyone whose childhood still feels unresolved, who spends more time pretending to have friends online than feeling close to anyone in real life, who tries to have genuine, deep conversations in a roomful of people who would rather you not. Above all, it’s a book for anyone who desperately wants to feel less alone and a little more connected through reading her words.

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The Gilded Razor : A Book Club Recommendation! - Thryft
Sam Lansky

The Gilded Razor : A Book Club Recommendation!

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Recommendation: The Gilded Razor is a candid and insightful memoir about a young man's struggle with addiction, sexuality, and identity. Lansky's exquisite writing style and self-awareness make the book a compelling read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of addiction and the journey to recovery.

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Thrive : The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder - Thryft
Arianna Huffington

Thrive : The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder

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Thrive could be a good read for individuals who want to redefine what success means to them. Arianna Huffington encourages readers to pursue their inner well-being, intuition, and inner wisdom, instead of just going after money and power, which often result in stress-related illnesses and burnout. She also shares her personal experiences and challenges with managing time, juggling business deadlines and family crises. With the use of research and scientific findings, Arianna shows readers the transformative effects of meditation, mindfulness, unplugging, and giving, to lead a life of well-being, wisdom, and wonder.

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Keeping On Keeping On - Thryft
Alan Bennett

Keeping On Keeping On

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A collection of Bennett's diaries and essays, covering 2005 to 2015Alan Bennett's third collection of prose, Keeping On Keeping On, follows in the footsteps of the phenomenally successful Writing Home and Untold Stories. Bringing together the hilarious, revealing, and lucidly intelligent writing of one of England's best-known literary figures, Keeping On Keeping On contains Bennett's diaries from 2005 to 2015--with everything from his much celebrated essays to his irreverent comic pieces and reviews--reflecting on a decade that saw four major theater premieres and the films of The History Boys and The Lady in the Van. A chronicle of one of the most important literary careers of the twentieth century, Keeping On Keeping On is a classic history of a life in letters.

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The Diary of Anne Frank - Thryft
Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank

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The Diary of Anne Frank is a must-read for anyone interested in personal narratives of the Holocaust. The diary provides a unique window into the experiences of a young girl who was forced to hide in a cramped attic with her family for two years, and ultimately lost her life to the horrors of the concentration camps. Anne's writing is insightful, engaging, and at times heart-breaking, making the book a powerful reminder of the human toll of war and persecution.

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Hunger : A Memoir of (My) Body - Thryft
Roxane Gay

Hunger : A Memoir of (My) Body

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This book is a powerful and courageous memoir that delves deep into the complexities of body image and self-acceptance. Roxane Gay's candid narrative allows readers to empathize with her struggles, while shedding light on societal expectations and the emotional toll they can take. Hunger is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound understanding of body positivity and the importance of self-love.

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How to Be a Footballer - Thryft
Peter Crouch

How to Be a Footballer

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This book is perfect for football fans who enjoy behind-the-scenes stories from professional players. Peter Crouch's humor and self-deprecating anecdotes make for an entertaining read. The book also provides insights into the world of footballers, including their eccentricities and superstitions. Overall, "How to Be a Footballer" is a funny, light-hearted read that will leave you with a better understanding of the daily life of a footballer.

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It's Not about the Bike : My Journey Back to Life - Thryft
Sally Jenkins, Lance Armstrong

It's Not about the Bike : My Journey Back to Life

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Recommended for sports enthusiasts & those seeking inspiration. Armstrong's determination and commitment to his sport amidst personal challenges is truly inspiring. His medical journey is described in detail, offering a true-to-life depiction of his struggles, thereby making his victories even more worthy of celebration.

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House of Glass : The Story and Secrets of a Twentieth-Century Jewish Family - Thryft
Hadley Freeman

House of Glass : The Story and Secrets of a Twentieth-Century Jewish Family

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A writer investigates her family’s secret history, uncovering a story that spans a century, two World Wars, and three generations.Hadley Freeman knew her grandmother Sara lived in France just as Hitler started to gain power, but rarely did anyone in her family talk about it. Long after her grandmother’s death, she found a shoebox tucked in the closet containing photographs of her grandmother with a mysterious stranger, a cryptic telegram from the Red Cross, and a drawing signed by Picasso. This discovery sent Freeman on a decade-long quest to uncover the significance of these keepsakes, taking her from Picasso’s archives in Paris to a secret room in a farmhouse in Auvergne to Long Island to Auschwitz. Freeman pieces together the puzzle of her family’s past, discovering more about the lives of her grandmother and her three brothers, Jacques, Henri, and Alex. Their stories sometimes typical, sometimes astonishing—reveal the broad range of experiences of Eastern European Jews during Holocaust. This thrilling family saga is filled with extraordinary twists, vivid characters, and famous cameos, illuminating the Jewish and immigrant experience in the World War II era. Addressing themes of assimilation, identity, and home, this powerful story about the past echoes issues that remain relevant today.

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Winter Journal - Thryft
Paul Auster

Winter Journal

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Winter Journal could be a good read for those who enjoy intimate and reflective memoirs. Auster takes readers on an insightful journey through his life, exploring the physical sensations that have shaped his experiences. His lucid and poetic prose captures moments of great joy and pain, inviting readers to contemplate the connection between their own bodies and the stories of their lives.

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The Good Immigrant - Thryft
Varaidzo, Nikesh Shukla, Chimene Suleyman

The Good Immigrant

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How does it feel to be constantly regarded as a potential threat, strip-searched at every airport?Or be told that, as an actress, the part you’re most fitted to play is ‘wife of a terrorist’? How does it feel to have words from your native language misused, misappropriated and used aggressively towards you? How does it feel to hear a child of colour say in a classroom that stories can only be about white people? How does it feel to go ‘home’ to India when your home is really London? What is it like to feel you always have to be an ambassador for your race? How does it feel to always tick ‘Other’?Bringing together 21 exciting black, Asian and minority ethnic voices emerging in Britain today, The Good Immigrant explores why immigrants come to the UK, why they stay and what it means to be ‘other’ in a country that doesn’t seem to want you, doesn’t truly accept you – however many generations you’ve been here – but still needs you for its diversity monitoring forms.Inspired by discussion around why society appears to deem people of colour as bad immigrants – job stealers, benefit scroungers, undeserving refugees – until, by winning Olympic races or baking good cakes, or being conscientious doctors, they cross over and become good immigrants, editor Nikesh Shukla has compiled a collection of essays that are poignant, challenging, angry, humorous, heartbreaking, polemic, weary and – most importantly – real.

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Hillbilly Elegy : A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis - Thryft
J.D. Vance

Hillbilly Elegy : A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

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Hillbilly Elegy could be a good read for someone who wants to understand the struggles of America's working class and the impact of generational neglect. The author shares his personal story of growing up in poverty and struggling with abuse and trauma, while also addressing broader social and political issues. The book has been praised for its frank and unflinching portrayal of a segment of society often overlooked by mainstream media.

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#Girlboss - Thryft
Sophia Amoruso

#Girlboss

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If you ever feel like the odd one out and need a dose of inspiration, #Girlboss could be your new best friend. Sophia Amoruso's straight-shooting insights offer a fresh take on building a business from the ground up. This one's for you if you love hearing about underdog successes and the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurial life. It's not just a success story; it's a rallying cry for anyone who wants to chart their own course.

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Slash: The Autobiography - Thryft
Anthony Bozza, Slash

Slash: The Autobiography

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It seems excessive...but that doesn't mean it didn't happen. Saul "Slash" Hudson was born in Hampstead to a Jewish father, an album cover artist, and a black American mother of Nigerian descent, who created David Bowie's look in The Man Who Fell to Earth. He was raised in Stoke until he was 11, when he and his mother moved to LA. Frequent visitors to the house were David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Ron Wood and Iggy Pop, . At this time Slash got into BMX bikes, and would eventually turn professional, winning won major awards and money, but at 15 his grandmother gave him his first guitar. Even though it had just one string he began teaching himself to play, and soon school was forgotten as he devoted up to 12 hours a day to honing his skills. Sessions with numerous local LA rock bands followed until a fateful meeting with singer W Axl Rose! and the rest was rock history. Guns and Roses spent two years building their reputation before Appetite for Destruction, their debut album, was unleashed on an unsuspecting Eighties audience.Chart success and global domination followed but with it came the inevitable fall: heavily addicted to heroin, booze and cigarettes, the strain of this and 18 months touring the Use your Illusion albums finally caused the world's greatest rock band to implode, and Slash had a major falling out with Axl Rose, a rift that to this day is as deep as ever.

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The Outrun - Thryft
Amy Liptrot

The Outrun

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"The Outrun" is a memoir that tells the story of Amy Liptrot and her journey towards recovery from addiction. It offers a unique perspective of finding solace in nature, specifically in the wild beauty of Orkney. The book has won several prestigious prizes and has been applauded for its honest portrayal of addiction and recovery. A good read for anyone looking for a powerful story that advocates for the healing power of nature.

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Theodore Rex - Thryft
Edmund Morris

Theodore Rex

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Theodore Roosevelt and his two-term presidency (1901-9) deserve a king-size, seize-the-man biography - and Edmund Morris has provided one. "TR" typifies the "can do" American; his famous maxim, of course, was "Speak softly but carry a big stick." Morris presents eyewitness history through the voices of the makers and shakers. His exhilarating narrative will captivate readers, providing welcome confirmation that this nation can produce presidents who bring leadership to great issues, hold to their purpose, and shape the destinies of nations. President McKinley's assassination brought the 43-year-old TR a challenging presidency, one to which Morris is a clearsighted guide. At home, TR had to persuade Congress to curb competition-stifling corporate trusts, monopolistic transcontinental railroads, and unhygienic food industries that saw consumers as sheep. He also faced labor and racial strife. Abroad, the American presence in Cuba and the Philippines brought criticism, the Russo-Japanese conflict threatened major power shifts in the Far East and Europe, and a politically and financially fraught decision on the Central American canal route - Panama or Nicaragua? - had to be made. TR rose to every challenge. Despite the demands of family and social life, he read, wrote, and traveled extensively. Not least, TR put national parks and conservation of natural resources on the legislative agenda.All TR's notable contemporaries - including historian Henry Adams, naturalists John Burroughs and John Muir, robber barons E. H. Harriman and James J. Hill, poet Oliver Wendell Holmes, financier J. P. Morgan, fellow politician William Howard Taft, civil rights leader Booker T. Washington, and novelist Owen Wister - appear onstage, their clear voices projecting the excitement of the day.Morris is blessed with the imagination and skills to write gripping popular history. He doesn't dilute but illuminates events in presenting an account that immediately sparks interest and captures the mind. Readers will note that American interventionism abroad (today's major issue) was much debated during TR's presidency, when major interventional imperatives challenged the new superpower's tradition of relative restraint in foreign affairs.Theodore Rex is the long-awaited second volume of the TR saga. Morris delivered the first volume, The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt , in 1979. It won a Pulitzer Prize; Theodore Rex is a solid bet for another. (Peter Skinner)

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The Accidental Billionaires : Sex, Money, Betrayal and the Founding of Facebook - Thryft
Ben Mezrich

The Accidental Billionaires : Sex, Money, Betrayal and the Founding of Facebook

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Eduardo Saverin and Mark Zuckerberg - an awkward maths prodigy and a painfully shy computer genius - were never going to fit in at elite, polished Harvard. Yet that all changed when master-hacker Mark crashed the university's entire computer system by creating a rateable database of female students. Narrowly escaping expulsion, the two misfits refocused the site into something less controversial - 'The Facebook' - and watched as it spread like a wildfire across campuses around the country, along with their popularity. Yet amidst the dizzying levels of cash and glamour, as silicon valley, venture capitalists and reams of girls beckoned, the first cracks in their friendship started to appear, and what began as a simple argument spiralled into an out-and-out war. The great irony is that Facebook succeeded by bringing people together - but its very success tore two best friends apart.

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The Bosnia List : A Memoir of War, Exile, and Return - Thryft
Kenan Trebincevic, Susan Shapiro

The Bosnia List : A Memoir of War, Exile, and Return

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A young survivor of the Bosnian War returns to his homeland to confront the people who betrayed his familyAt age eleven, Kenan Trebincevic was a happy, karate-loving kid living with his family in the quiet Eastern European town of Brcko. Then, in the spring of 1992, war broke out and his friends, neighbors and teammates all turned on him. Pero - Kenan's beloved karate coach - showed up at his door with an AK-47 - screaming: You have one hour to leave or be killed! Kenan's only crime: he was Muslim. This poignant, searing memoir chronicles Kenan's miraculous escape from the brutal ethnic cleansing campaign that swept the former Yugoslavia. After two decades in the United States, Kenan honors his father's wish to visit their homeland, making a list of what he wants to do there. Kenan decides to confront the former next door neighbor who stole from his mother, see the concentration camp where his Dad and brother were imprisoned, and stand on the grave of his first betrayer to make sure he's really dead. Back in the land of his birth, Kenan finds something more powerful--and shocking--than revenge.

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Thryft
Maya Angelou

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

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This book provides a powerful and insightful look into the life of a young girl growing up in a society that tries to hold her down because of her race and gender. Maya Angelou's writing is both poetic and honest, making this an inspiring read for anyone who has faced adversity. The book emphasizes the narrator's journey towards acceptance and self-love, and although it deals with difficult topics such as racism and sexual assault, it ultimately emerges as a tale of resilience and triumph.

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Unabrow : Misadventures of a Late Bloomer - Thryft
Una LaMarche

Unabrow : Misadventures of a Late Bloomer

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Unabrow is a hilarious book for anyone who has ever felt awkward or struggled to fit in. Una LaMarche's witty writing style will have you laughing out loud as she shares cringe-worthy stories from her own life. What makes this book stand out is its feminist undertones - Una is unapologetically herself, embracing her body hair and exposing the ridiculous expectations placed on women's appearances. This book is perfect for fans of Mindy Kaling, Tina Fey, and Amy Schumer who want to read about a woman unafraid to be herself.

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This Woman's Work - Thryft
Julie Delporte, Aleshia Jensen, Helge Dascher

This Woman's Work

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A profound and personal exploration of the intersections of womanhood, femininity, and creativityThis Woman’s Work is a powerfully raw autobiographical work that asks vital questions about femininity and the assumptions we make about gender. Julie Delporte examines cultural artifacts and sometimes traumatic memories through the lens of the woman she is today—a feminist who understands the reality of the women around her, how experiencing rape culture and sexual abuse is almost synonymous with being a woman, and the struggle of reconciling one’s feminist beliefs with the desire to be loved. She sometimes resents being a woman and would rather be anything but.Told through beautifully evocative colored pencil drawings and sparse but compelling prose, This Woman’s Work documents Delporte’s memories and cultural consumption through journal-like entries that represent her struggles with femininity and womanhood. She structures these moments in a nonlinear fashion, presenting each one as a snapshot of a place and time—trips abroad, the moment you realize a relationship is over, and a traumatizing childhood event of sexual abuse that haunts her to this day. While This Woman’s Work is deeply personal, it is also a reflection of the conversations that women have with themselves when trying to carve out their feminist identity. Delporte’s search for answers in the turmoil created by gender assumptions is profoundly resonant in the era of #MeToo.

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#GIRLBOSS - Thryft
Sophia Amoruso

#GIRLBOSS

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‘In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called "Lean In for misfits," Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world. Sophia Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for leftover bagels. By age twenty-two she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and checking IDs in the lobby of an art school— a job she’d taken for the health insurance. It was in that lobby that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay. Flash forward ten years to today, and she’s the founder and executive chairman of Nasty Gal, a $250-million-plus fashion retailer with more than four hundred employees. Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she’s written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers. #GIRLBOSS proves that being successful isn’t about where you went to college or how popular you were in high school. It’s about trusting your instincts and following your gut; knowing which rules to follow and which to break; when to button up and when to let your freak flag fly.' to 'In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called "Lean In for misfits," Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world Sophia Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for leftover bagels. By age twenty-two she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and checking IDs in the lobby of an art school—a job she’d taken for the health insurance. It was in that lobby that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay. Flash forward ten years to today, and she’s the founder and executive chairman of Nasty Gal, a $250-million-plus fashion retailer with more than four hundred employees. Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she’s written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers. #GIRLBOSS proves that being successful isn’t about where you went to college or how popular you were in high school. It’s about trusting your instincts and following your gut; knowing which rules to follow and which to break; when to button up and when to let your freak flag fly.'

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Educated - A Memoir - Thryft
Tara Westover

Educated - A Memoir

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Tara Westover grew up preparing for the End of Days, watching for the sun to darken, for the moon to drip as if with blood. She spent her summers bottling peaches and her winters rotating emergency supplies, hoping that when the World of Men failed, her family would continue on, unaffected. She hadn’t been registered for a birth certificate. She had no school records because she’d never set foot in a classroom, and no medical records because her father didn’t believe in doctors or hospitals. According to the state and federal government, she didn’t exist. As she grew older, her father became more radical, and her brother, more violent. At sixteen Tara decided to educate herself. Her struggle for knowledge would take her far from her Idaho mountains, over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge. Only then would she wonder if she’d travelled too far. If there was still a way home. EDUCATED is an account of the struggle for self-invention. It is a tale of fierce family loyalty, and of the grief that comes with the severing of the closest of ties. With the acute insight that distinguishes all great writers, Westover has, from her singular experience, crafted a universal coming-of-age story, one that gets to the heart of what an education is and what it offers – the perspective to see one’s life through new eyes, and the will to change it.

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Warren Buffett's Ground Rules : Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor - Thryft
Jeremy C. Miller

Warren Buffett's Ground Rules : Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor

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At the age of 26, Warren Buffett founded Buffett Partnership Limited, which lasted from 1956 to 1970. During this time he wrote 33 letters to his small but growing group of partners. These letters chronicle his thoughts, approaches and reflections in the period immediately prior to his Berkshire Hathaway tenure - one that saw an unprecedented record of investing success.This early period was astonishing: in 1968 he beat the Dow by more than 50%. Because Buffett wanted to ensure that his partners understood his process, he wrote letters. In them, he sets out what he termed "ground rules" for investing that remain startlingly relevant today for every type of investor - from beginners to sophisticated pros.Warren Buffett's Ground Rules brings together, for the first time, and with Buffett's blessing, the key investment principles and teachings the letters reveal. Here you will find the basis for Buffett's contrarian diversification strategy, his almost religious celebration of compounding interest and his tactics for bettering market results by at least 10% annually.Quoting extensively and directly from Buffett, equity research expert Jeremy Miller introduces us to the timeless advice the letters contain, demonstrating a set of highly effective investment strategies that continue to resonate today.

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Tiger, Tiger : A Memoir - Thryft
Margaux Fragoso

Tiger, Tiger : A Memoir

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I still think about Peter, the man I loved most in the world, all the time. At two in the afternoon, when he would come and pick me up and take me for rides; at five, when I would read to him, head on his chest; in the despair at seven p.m., when he would hold me and rub my belly for an hour; in the despair again at nine p.m. when we would go for a night ride, down to the Royal Cliffs Diner in Englewood Cliffs where I would buy a cup of coffee with precisely seven sugars and a lot of cream. We were friends, soul mates and lovers. I was seven. He was fifty-one.

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Option B : Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy - Thryft
Sheryl Sandberg, Adam Grant

Option B : Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy

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Option B is a must-read for anyone dealing with grief or facing difficult life events. Through personal stories and eye-opening research, Sandberg and Grant provide valuable insights on building resilience and finding joy. Their practical advice can be applied to everyday struggles, and the book offers a compassionate guide for those looking to help others in crisis. Overall, Option B is a powerful reminder that, even after life's most devastating events, it is possible to find meaning and appreciate the good in life.

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The Panic Years - 'Every Millennial Woman Should Have This On Her Bookshelf' Pandora Sykes - Thryft
Nell Frizzell

The Panic Years - 'Every Millennial Woman Should Have This On Her Bookshelf' Pandora Sykes

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The Panic Years is a relatable and insightful read for any millennial woman who is feeling overwhelmed by societal norms and expectations. Nell Frizzell writes with honesty and humor about the pressures of starting a career, finding a partner, and having children, and offers a refreshing perspective on the chaos of our twenties and thirties. Readers will appreciate the book's relatable anecdotes and Frizzell's compassionate approach to navigating life's uncertainties.

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At Home in the World : Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life - Thryft
Thich Nhat Hanh, Jason DeAntonis

At Home in the World : Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life

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This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories from peace activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provoking and inspiring. Collected here for the first time, these stories span his life. There are stories from his childhood and the traditions of rural Vietnam. There are stories from his years as a teenage novice, as a young teacher and writer in war torn Vietnam, and of his travels around the world to teach mindfulness, make pilgrimages to sacred sites and influence world leaders.The tradition of Zen teaching stories goes back at least to the time of the Buddha. Like the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh uses story–telling to engage people’s interest so he can share important teachings, insights and life lessons.

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One Breath : Freediving, Death, and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits - Thryft
Adam Skolnick

One Breath : Freediving, Death, and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits

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Recommendation: "One Breath" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the risks and rewards of the sport of freediving. Skolnick's masterfully crafted prose provides unparalleled access to the unique individuals who brave this hostile environment to test the limits of human ability. The tragic story of Nick Mevoli's untimely death is a reminder of the life-threatening risks involved, and will leave readers with a newfound appreciation for the courage and dedication of freedivers.

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Eat Pray Love : One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia [Internation al Export Edition] - Thryft
Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat Pray Love : One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia [Internation al Export Edition]

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Eat Pray Love[One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy India and Indonesia] [EAT PRAY LOVE M/TV] [Paperback]

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The Nazi Officer's Wife : How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust - Thryft
Edith Hahn Beer, Susan Dworkin

The Nazi Officer's Wife : How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust

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The Nazi Officer's Wife is an incredible memoir that captures the heart-wrenching story of a Jewish woman's survival during the Holocaust. With every page, the reader is drawn into Edith's world of fear, courage, and love. The most unique feature of this book is the author's ability to convey the complex emotions that come with surviving such a traumatic event. A must-read for anyone interested in Holocaust literature.

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The Last Lecture - Thryft
Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow

The Last Lecture

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A lot of professors give talks titled 'The Last Lecture'. Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy?When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. But the lecture he gave, 'Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams', wasn't about dying. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because time is all you have and you may find one day that you have less than you think). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about living.In this book, Randy Pausch has combined the humour, inspiration, and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come.

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Princesses Behaving Badly - Thryft
Linda Rodríguez McRobbie

Princesses Behaving Badly

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"Princesses Behaving Badly" offers a fresh take on the lives of real princesses, highlighting their ruthless quest for power and the skeletons in their closets. It's a must-read for history buffs and feminists who want to gain a new perspective on the lives of these unconventional princesses. The book provides minibiographies of all these princesses, making it a unique and fascinating read.

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The Boy Who Played with Fusion : Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting and How to Make a Star - Thryft
Tom Clynes

The Boy Who Played with Fusion : Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting and How to Make a Star

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"The Boy Who Played with Fusion" is a unique and awe-inspiring story of a young boy's passion and drive to achieve something extraordinary. It is an incredible read for anyone interested in science, nuclear fusion, or just seeking inspiration to pursue their dreams. The book explores the audacious journey of a young Taylor, and offers valuable insights into the importance of supportive and nurturing parenting. Readers who enjoy true stories of triumph against all odds will find this a fascinating, must-read book.

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Moments Of Being - Thryft
SCHULKIND Jeanne WOOLF Virginia

Moments Of Being

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"Moments Of Being is an intimate and emotional memoir by Virginia Woolf that sheds light on her early life experiences and relationships. Her writing is powerful and masterful, providing a clear-sighted judgement of Victorian values and how they impacted her family. Readers will find this book fascinating, as it offers rare insights into Woolf's life, which heavily influenced her novels. The witty and candid nature of her contributions to the Memoir Club makes for an entertaining read, giving readers further depth of insight into Woolf's personal life and the Bloomsbury circle. Highly recommended for fans of memoirs and Virginia Woolf's works."

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