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Master of Dreams by Dvorah M. TelushkinCall Number: 839.133 TEL
ISBN: 0688118666
Publication Date: 1997-10-01
A biography of the Nobel laureate writer, Isaac Bashevis Singer, as told by the author, who at twenty-one in 1975 offered to drive the writer to Bard Collage, in return for permission to attend his course, which grew into a twelve-year-long apprenticeship as Singer's assistant, editor, and translator.
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You Don't Have to Say You Love Me by Sherman AlexieCall Number: B ALEXIE
ISBN: 9780316270755
Publication Date: 2017-06-13
Author Sherman Alexie traces the relationship he had with his mother up until her death, as well as the haunting ghosts of his childhood on the Spokane Indian Reservation.
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Wildflower by Drew BarrymoreCall Number: B BARRYMORE
ISBN: 9781101983799
Publication Date: 2015-10-27
Award-winning actress Drew Barrymore shares stories from her past and present told from the place of happiness she's achieved today. Wildflower is a portrait of Drew's life in stories as she looks back on the adventures, challenges, and incredible experiences of her earlier years. It includes tales of living on her own at 14 (and how laundry may have saved her life), getting stuck in a gas station overhang on a cross country road trip, saying goodbye to her father in a way only he could have understood, and many more adventures and lessons that have led her to the successful, happy, and healthy place she is today. It is the first book Drew has written about her life since the age of 14.
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Clapton by Simon Vance; Eric ClaptonCall Number: B CLAPTON
ISBN: 9780767925365
Publication Date: 2008-05-27
Eric Clapton reflects on his life and career, discussing his rise to fame, family, the death of his son, marriage to Patti Boyd, work with various musicians, and more.
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Alice Cooper, Golf Monster by Alice Cooper; Keith Zimmerman (As told to); Kent Zimmerman (As told to)Call Number: B COOPER
ISBN: 9780307382917
Publication Date: 2008-05-27
The inventor of shock rock discusses his life, career, and shift from drinking to the game of golf, and covers his struggles with addiction, how he fell in love with the sport, and a wide array of anecdotes about his friends over the years, including George Burns, Groucho Marx, Elvis, Tiger Woods, and members of Led Zeppelin and The Doors.
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A Life in Parts by Bryan CranstonCall Number: B CRANSTON
ISBN: 9781476793856
Publication Date: 2016-10-11
A memoir and meditation on creativity by Bryan Cranston, the star of "Breaking Bad," who chronicles his theatrical childhood and recommitment to acting in the aftermath of his father's disappearance, describing his early acting jobs, as well as the performances that earned him Tony and Emmy Awards.
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Model by Cheryl DiamondCall Number: B DIAMOND
ISBN: 9781416959045
Publication Date: 2008-05-20
The author shares her experiences as a high fashion model living in New York and provides insight into the industry.
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Not That Kind of Girl by Lena DunhamCall Number: B DUNHAM
ISBN: 081299499X
Publication Date: 2014-09-30
Lena Dunham shares personal experiences about the struggles of growing up, illuminating falling in love, feeling alone, being ten pounds overweight, being a woman trying to prove herself to a room full of men twice her age, how sex did not live up to expectations, and exploring her lifelong obsession with death and dying.
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Bossypants by Tina FeyCall Number: B FEY
ISBN: 9780316056878
Publication Date: 2012-01-03
Actress Tina Fey recounts her life, sharing how she managed to fulfill her dream of one day becoming a comedian on television and discussing her childhood, marriage, career, and views on beauty, politics, motherhood, and relationships.
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Always Looking Up by Michael J. FoxCall Number: B FOX
ISBN: 9781401303389
Publication Date: 2008-09-01
Actor Michael J. Fox discusses his life since he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, discussing his career, political views, family, faith, health, and overall perspective on life.
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Louis P. Masur (Editor); Benjamin FranklinCall Number: B FRANKLIN
ISBN: 9780312404154
Publication Date: 2003-04-02
Statesman Benjamin Franklin recalls his life, from his youth as a rebellious runaway apprentice, to successful leader, printer and journalist, social and political reformer, scientist, and philosopher.
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In Real Life by Joey GraceffaCall Number: B GRACEFFA
ISBN: 9781476794303
Publication Date: 2015-05-19
Joey Graceffa, a YouTube sensation, thoughtfully looks back on his journey from pain to pride and self-doubt to self-acceptance, discussing his homelife, career and more.
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The Autobiography of Gucci Mane by Gucci Mane; Neil Martinez-BelkinCall Number: B GUCCI MANE
ISBN: 9781501165344
Publication Date: 2018-09-04
Platinum-selling rapper Gucci Mane details his life and career in rural Alabama, from selling drugs to altering the course of hip-hop music.
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In the Country We Love by Diane Guerrero; Michelle BurfordCall Number: B GUERRERO
ISBN: 9781627795272
Publication Date: 2016-05-03
Diane Guerrero, television actress from the hits "Orange is the New Black" and "Jane the Virgin," recalls the day her parents were detained and deported when she was 14, and how she was able to remain in the country, finish her education, and build a successful acting career.
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Neil Patrick Harris by Neil Patrick HarrisCall Number: B HARRIS
ISBN: 0385346999
Publication Date: 2014-10-14
The Emmy Award-winning star of How I Met Your Mother shares his experiences as a child star, Broadway performer and father in an over-the-top, humorous account creatively designed in the style of the popular interactive adventure series.
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A Moveable Feast by Ernest HemingwayCall Number: B HEMINGWAY
ISBN: 068482499X
Publication Date: 1996-05-29
Sketches of the author's early life in Paris in the twenties provide nostalgic reminiscences of his first marriage and the discipline of developing his own literary craft.
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Songs Only You Know by Sean Madigan HoenCall Number: B HOEN
ISBN: 1616953365
Publication Date: 2014-04-15
Sean Madigan Hoen recounts the years that he was struggling with making a name for himself as a punk rock musician while dealing with the discovery of his father's crack cocaine addiction, his sister's depression and his mother's efforts to hold the family together.
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Obviously by Akilah HughesCall Number: B HUGHES
ISBN: 9781101998908
Publication Date: 2019-09-24
Comedian and activist Akilah Hughes shares everything about her journey from a childhood in the south to the big screen while dispensing invaluable big-sister-style advice to a generation of future YouTubers.
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Ice by Ice-T; Douglas CenturyCall Number: B ICE-T
ISBN: 9780345523297
Publication Date: 2012-01-24
Hip-hop icon and actor Ice-T recounts his life, discussing his orphan upbringing in South Central Los Angeles, his four-year stint in the army, the car crash that nearly killed him, his decision to turn his life around, his music and acting careers, and other related topics.
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Definitely Hispanic by LeJuan JamesCall Number: B JAMES
ISBN: 9781501194207
Publication Date: 2019-06-04
A collection of memoiristic essays by social media influencer LeJuan James about growing up Hispanic in the US.
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Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna KendrickCall Number: B KENDRICK
ISBN: 9781501117206
Publication Date: 2016-11-15
Actress and singer Anna Kendrick recounts her life and career in movies, on Broadway and more.
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Amazing Fantastic Incredible by Stan Lee; Peter David; Colleen DoranCall Number: B LEE
ISBN: 9781501107726
Publication Date: 2015-11-03
"In this ... full-color graphic memoir, Stan Lee--comic book legend and co-creator of Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other Marvel superheroes--shares his iconic legacy and the story of how modern comics came to be... Lee tells the story of his life with the same inimitable wit, energy, and offbeat spirit that he brought to the world of comics.
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I. M. by Isaac MizrahiCall Number: B MIZRAHI
ISBN: 9781250074089
Publication Date: 2019-02-26
In his memoir, Isaac delves into his lifelong battles with weight, insomnia, and depression. He tells what it was like to be an out gay man in a homophobic age and to witness the ravaging effects of the AIDS epidemic.
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What I Talk about When I Talk about Running by Haruki Murakami; Philip Gabriel (Translator)Call Number: B MURAKAMI
ISBN: 9780307269195
Publication Date: 2008-07-29
The author reflects on how running has influenced his life and writing, discussing the places he has trained, the people he has met, and the races he has run.
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Born a Crime by Trevor NoahCall Number: B NOAH
ISBN: 9780399588174
Publication Date: 2016-11-15
Trevor Noah's unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. .... Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man's relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and fervently religious mother-his teammate, a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life
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Dreams from My Father by Barack ObamaCall Number: B OBAMA
ISBN: 9780307383419
Publication Date: 2007-01-09
Barack Obama tells the story of his life as the son of a black African father and a white American mother, searching for a workable meaning to his life as an African-American.
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Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick OffermanCall Number: B OFFERMAN
ISBN: 9780451467096
Publication Date: 2014-09-02
Actor and carpenter Nick Offerman recounts his life and career, from growing up in Minooka, Illinois, to Chicago, where he received theater training, to starring on the television show "Parks and Recreation."
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Yes Please by Amy PoehlerCall Number: B POEHLER
ISBN: 0062268341
Publication Date: 2014-10-28
The actress best known for her work on 'Parks and Recreation' and 'Saturday Night Live' reveals personal stories and offers her humorous take on such topics as love, friendship, parenthood, and her relationship with Tina Fey.
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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa RaeCall Number: B RAE
ISBN: 9781476749051
Publication Date: 2015-02-10
A collection of humorous essays on what it's like to be unabashedly awkward in a world that regards introverts as hapless misfits, and black as cool ... In this debut collection of essays, ... Rae covers everything from cybersexing in the early days of the Internet to deflecting unsolicited comments on weight gain, from navigating the perils of eating out alone and public displays of affection to learning to accept yourself-natural hair and all
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Troublemaker by Leah ReminiCall Number: B REMINI
ISBN: 9781101886960
Publication Date: 2015-11-03
Chronicles the life of actress, producer, and writer Leah Remini, and her experiences when she broke with the church of Scientology.
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The Tao of Wu by RZA StaffCall Number: B RZA
ISBN: 9781594484858
Publication Date: 2010-11-02
A memoir in which the author, a successful rapper and music producer, discusses his life and work while interweaving his worldview and thoughts on the philosophy of Wu Tang, which is based on his study of martial arts and general artistic style.
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The Last Holiday by Gil Scott-HeronCall Number: B SCOTT-HERON
ISBN: 9780802120571
Publication Date: 2012-12-25
An autobiography of Gil Scott-Heron, musician and pioneer of spoken-word poetry.
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Little Failure by Gary ShteyngartCall Number: B SHTEYNGART
ISBN: 0679643753
Publication Date: 2014-01-07
Gary Shteyngart discusses his life with a focus on his immigration to the United States and his writing career.
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This Is Just My Face by Gabourey 'Gabby' SidibeCall Number: B SIDIBE
ISBN: 9780544786769
Publication Date: 2017-05-01
Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe reflects on her life amidst a polygamous father and her rise to fame as a movie star, reflecting on dispatches of friendship, depression, celebrities, haters, fashion, race, and weight.
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Three Weeks with My Brother by Nicholas Sparks; Micah SparksCall Number: B SPA
ISBN: 0446532444
Publication Date: 2004-04-13
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My Life on the Road by Gloria SteinemCall Number: B STEINEM
ISBN: 9780679456209
Publication Date: 2015-10-27
Gloria Steinem shares her stories of traveling and her feminism work.
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How to Grow Up by Michelle TeaCall Number: B TEA
ISBN: 9780142181195
Publication Date: 2015-01-27
Looks at the life and career of American author, poet, and literary arts organizer Michelle Tea.
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Trump by Donald J. Trump; Tony SchwartzCall Number: B TRUMP
ISBN: 9780399594496
Publication Date: 2015-10-06
Takes an unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur and describes the day to day operation of his life and his business.
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The Boy Who Loved Batman by Michael UslanCall Number: B USLAN
ISBN: 0811875504
Publication Date: 2011-08-10
Michael Uslan chronicles his life, shares memories from his childhood, and describes his life-long fondness for Batman, his realization that he would never become a superhero, how his love of comics led to the Batman franchise, and other related topics.
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Sam Walton: Made in America by Sam Walton; John HueyCall Number: B WALTON
ISBN: 0385426151
Publication Date: 1992-05-01
Autobiography of American businessman Sam Walton peppered with his philosophy of life and practical business advice.
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I'm Not Really a Waitress by Suzi Weiss-FischmannCall Number: B WEISS-FISCHMANN
ISBN: 9781580058193
Publication Date: 2019-03-12
The author shares her life growing up in Communist Hungary and the events that made her family move to New York City. She shares how her experiences shaped her vision of OPI, a global beauty brand she started.
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Deaf Utopia by Nyle DiMarco; Robert SiebertCall Number: B DiMARCO
ISBN: 0063062356
Publication Date: 2022-04-19
A heartfelt and inspiring memoir and celebration of Deaf culture by Nyle DiMarco, actor, producer, two-time reality show winner, and cultural icon of the international Deaf community Before becoming the actor, producer, advocate, and model that people know today, Nyle DiMarco was half of a pair of Deaf twins born to a multi-generational Deaf family in Queens, New York. At the hospital one day after he was born, Nyle "failed" his first test?a hearing test?to the joy and excitement of his parents. In this engrossing memoir, Nyle shares stories, both heartbreaking and humorous, of what it means to navigate a world built for hearing people. From growing up in a rough-and-tumble childhood in Queens with his big and loving Italian-American family to where he is now, Nyle has always been driven to explore beyond the boundaries given him. A college math major and athlete at Gallaudet?the famed university for the Deaf in Washington, DC?Nyle was drawn as a young man to acting, and dove headfirst into the reality show competitions America's Next Top Model and Dancing with the Stars?ultimately winning both competitions. Deaf Utopia is more than a memoir, it is a cultural anthem?a proud and defiant song of Deaf culture and a love letter to American Sign Language, Nyle's primary language. Through his stories and those of his Deaf brothers, parents, and grandparents, Nyle opens many windows into the Deaf experience.
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Putting the Rabbit in the Hat by Brian CoxCall Number: B COX
ISBN: 9781538707296
Publication Date: 2022-01-18
Brian Cox shares his troubled, working-class upbringing in Scotland to the enormous effort that has gone into the making of the legend across theater, film, and television we know today.
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A Little Closer to Home by Ginger ZeeCall Number: B ZEE
ISBN: 1368042007
Publication Date: 2022-01-11
When Ginger Zee opened her life to readers in Natural Disaster, the response was enormous. She put a very relatable if surprising face on depression and has helped lessen the stigma surrounding mental health issues. But Ginger tells us, Natural Disaster was ""Ginger Lite" and only scratched the surface. In this moving follow-up, Ginger shares her truest self. She spent most of her life shielding her vulnerabilities from the world all while being a professional people pleaser. Her stormy childhood, her ongoing struggles with crippling depression, her suicide attempts, and many other life experiences will resonate with readers who are likely to see themselves along the way. In spite of its serious subject matter, Ginger's positive, life-affirming outlook comes through loud and clear. Written with great heart and quite a bit of humor, Ginger normalizes issues and challenges millions of people face every day.
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Brat by Andrew McCarthyCall Number: B McCarthy
ISBN: 9781538754276
Publication Date: 2021-05-11
Most people know Andrew McCarthy from his movie roles in Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo's Fire, Weekend at Bernie's, and Less than Zero, and as a charter member of Hollywood's Brat Pack. That iconic group of ingenues and heartthrobs included Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, and Demi Moore, and has come to represent both a genre of film and an era of pop culture. In his memoir Brat: An '80s Story, McCarthy focuses his gaze on that singular moment in time. The result is a revealing look at coming of age in a maelstrom, reckoning with conflicted ambition, innocence, addiction, and masculinity. New York City of the 1980s is brought to vivid life in these pages -- scoring loose joints in Washington Square Park and skipping school in favor of the dark revival houses of the Village where he fell in love with the movies that would change his life. Filled with personal revelations of innocence lost to heady days in Hollywood with John Hughes and an iconic cast of characters, Brat is a surprising and intimate story of an outsider caught up in a most unwitting success.
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Unfinished by Priyanka Chopra JonasCall Number: B Chopra Jonas
ISBN: 1984819216
Publication Date: 2021-02-09
The actress reveals her journey of self-discovery through her childhood in India, her teenage years in the United States, her success in beauty competitions, the challenges and triumphs of her acting career, and her marriage to Nick Jonas
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Unrequited Infatuations by Stevie Van ZandtCall Number: B VAN ZANDT
ISBN: 0306925427
Publication Date: 2021-09-28
What story begins in a bedroom in suburban New Jersey in the early '60s, unfolds on some of the country's largest stages, and then ranges across the globe, demonstrating over and over again how Rock and Roll has the power to change the world for the better? This story.
The first true heartbeat of Unrequited Infatuations is the moment when Stevie Van Zandt trades in his devotion to the Baptist religion for an obsession with Rock and Roll. Groups like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones created new ideas of community, creative risk, and principled rebellion. They changed him forever. While still a teenager, he met Bruce Springsteen, a like-minded outcast/true believer who became one of his most important friends and bandmates. As Miami Steve, Van Zandt anchored the E Street Band as they conquered the Rock and Roll world.