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• I Will Scream to the World

  Dukureh, Jaha, 1989 or 1990-

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  This extraordinary memoir details the monumental journey of one young Gambian woman from survivor of FGM and forced child marriage, to global activist and political leader who became UN Women's first Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, one of Time…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The House of My Mother

  a Daughter's Quest for Freedom

  Franke, Shari,

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  From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog—now the subject of a new Hulu docuseries—and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Master of Me

  the Secret to Controlling Your Narrative

  Palmer, Keke,

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  From the award-winning, multihyphenate global entertainer Keke Palmer comes the inspiring true story of her journey to understanding her genuine value.

• Memorial Days

  a Memoir

  Brooks, Geraldine,

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  A heartrending and beautiful memoir of sudden loss and a journey towards peace, from the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Horse.

• Fearless and Free

  a Memoir

  Baker, Josephine, 1906-1975,

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  “This is Josephine Baker's story in her own words… Her voice is very strong in this story, and she is the best kind of person to read about. She is very funny and witty, humble and kind, and extremely eccentric.” —Kwame Alexander, TODAY

• The Harder I Fight, the More I Love You

  a Memoir

  Case, Neko,

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  Singer-songwriter Neko Case paints a vivid portrait of an extraordinary life—one forged through a poverty-stricken childhood, obsessive desire, bursts of comedy, and indispensable friendships—reflecting on the way art, music, and a deep connection…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You'll Never Believe Me

  a Life of Lies, Second Tries, and Things I Should Only Tell My Therapist

  Ferrell, Kari,

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  "A captivating, sharp, and very funny memoir." ―The Salt Lake Tribune

• Where Madness Lies

  The Double Life of Vivien Leigh

  Spence, Lyndsy

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  "In this revealing new biography, Lyndsy Spence explores how Vivien Leigh's mental health troubles, and the awful ways in which they were treated in her era, defined a side of the star's life that didn't line up with the glitz and glamour of her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Waiting Game

  the Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens

  Clark, Nicola (Associate lecturer in history),

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  A colorful and authoritative narrative history of the often-overlooked—yet hugely influential—figures of the Tudor court: the ladies-in-waiting.

• Becoming Spectacular

  The Rhythm of Resilience From the First African American Rockette

  Jones, Jennifer

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  The first African American Rockette charts her journey to one of the world's most celebrated dance troupes in this gripping memoir that, for the first time, goes behind the velvet curtains at Radio City's legendary holiday show.

• Chita

  a Memoir

  Rivera, Chita,

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  The wildly entertaining memoir of the legendary Chita Rivera—multi–Tony Award winner, Kennedy Center honoree, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

• Only Say Good Things

  Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself

  Hefner, Crystal,

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  A raw and unflinching look at the objectification and misogyny of the Playboy mansion, a woman’s stolen young adulthood and her journey to self-acceptance, and a rare look inside Hugh Hefner’s final days.

• Hijab Butch Blues

  a Memoir

  H, Lamya,

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  This searingly intimate memoir in essays, spanning Lamya’s childhood to her arrival in the United States for college through early-adult life in New York City, tells a universal story of courage, trust, and love, celebrating what it means to be a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dear Mom and Dad

  a Letter About Family, Memory, and the America We Once Knew

  Davis, Patti,

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  A remarkably poignant writer for our troubled times, Patti Davis writes about love, loss, and the power of redemption in this poetic letter to her long-gone parents.

• Burn Book

  a Tech Love Story

  Swisher, Kara,

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  From award-winning journalist Kara Swisher comes a witty, scathing, but fair accounting of the tech industry and its founders who wanted to change the world but broke it instead.

• Legitimate Kid

  a Memoir

  Rodriguez, Aida,

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  A poignant and moving memoir-in-essays from stand-up comedian Aida Rodriguez on the power of overcoming hardship and transforming pain into laughter.

• Oath and Honor

  a Memoir and a Warning

  Cheney, Liz, 1966-

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  A gripping first-hand account of the January 6th, 2021, insurrection from inside the halls of Congress, from origins to aftermath, as Donald Trump and his enablers betrayed the American people and the Constitution—by the House Republican leader who…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Thicker Than Water

  Washington, Kerry, 1977-

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  In Thicker than Water, Washington gives readers an intimate view into both her public and private worlds—as a mother, daughter, wife, artist, advocate, and trailblazer.

• Sure, I'll Join Your Cult

  a Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere

  Bamford, Maria, 1970-

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  “Hilarious, devastating, fascinating … Celebrated comedian Maria Bamford is a winsome and unapologetic tour guide through her own life, reflecting on her search for achievement, belonging and healing.” —Bookpage

• A Living Remedy

  a Memoir

  Chung, Nicole,

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  From the bestselling author of ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW comes a searing memoir of family, class and grief—a daughter’s search to understand the lives her adoptive parents led, the life she forged as an adult, and the lives she’s lost.