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- Wandering through life : a memoir / by Leon, Donna,author.;
"In a series of vignettes full of affection, irony, and good humor, Donna Leon narrates a remarkable life she feels has rather more happened to her than been planned. Following a childhood in the company of her New Jersey family, with frequent visits to her grandfather's farm and its beloved animals, and summers spent selling homegrown tomatoes by the roadside, Leon got her first taste of the classical music and opera that would enrich her life. She also developed a yen for adventure. In 1976, she made the spontaneous decision to teach English in Iran, before finding herself swept up in the early days of the 1979 Revolution. After teaching stints in China and Saudi Arabia, she finally landed in Venice. Leon vividly animates her decades-long love affair with Italy, from her first magical dinner when serving as a chaperone to a friend, to the hunt for the perfect cappuccino, to the warfare tactics of grandmothers doing their grocery shopping at the Rialto Market. Some things remain constant throughout the decades: her adoration of opera, especially Handel's vocal music, and her advocacy for the environment, embodied in her passion for bees -- which informs the surprising crux of the Brunetti mystery Earthly Remains. Even as mass tourism takes its toll on the patience of residents, Leon's passion for Venice remains unchanged: its outrageous beauty and magic still captivate her. Having recently celebrated her eightieth birthday, Leon poignantly confronts the dual challenges and pleasures of aging. Complete with a brief letter dissuading those hoping to meet Guido Brunetti at the Questura, and always suffused with music, food, and her sharp sense of humor, Wandering through Life offers Donna Leon at her most personal."--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.; Leon, Donna.; Authors, American; English teachers.; Music appreciation.; Women authors;
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- The beautiful dream : a memoir / by Hutchinson, Atiba,author.;
"Out of the Toronto suburb of Brampton comes an irresistible story of trials, perseverance, the limelight of professional and international soccer, and -- above all -- heart. Despite debuting on Canada's senior national soccer team 20 years ago, scarce is known of Atiba Hutchinson. We've watched him win Canadian Men's Player of the Year six times; celebrated his club team championships; and mourned his injuries. We've lamented the state of Canadian soccer and cursed the lost potential -- and years. Yet, we know not of Atiba's personal life, or how he rose from small-town (and not soccer-crazy) Brampton to becoming Canada's most-capped national men's team player. For the first time, Atiba is ready to share the extraordinary story of his ascent to the heights of professional soccer, nationally and internationally, and what he believes makes a true champion. The Beautiful Dream is an intimate account of Atiba's awe-inspiring career, from his humble beginnings to playing across Europe; the crushing disappointment of failing national team competitions in the 2010s that nearly lead to his resignation from the national program; all the way to his triumphant arrival in Qatar to face off against 31 other nations at the world's most pre-eminent soccer competition. He has strived to better not only his own game but the landscape of Canadian soccer for over two decades, culminating in Canada's first trip to the FIFA World Cup since 1986. Yet, as the reflective midfielder shows, this isn't just his story: The Beautiful Dream is the story of countless Canadians, who strive and scrape for a seemingly unreachable dream -- until their fingertips finally graze the surface. Atiba's journey mirrors the progression of Canadian soccer, and the story of Canada itself: dreams that may begin as outsized but as we work towards them, our world changes with us. Hutchinson's journey of hope, belief, and resilience connects the country's modest soccer past to a bold, exciting future in the game. It's a story that transcends the pitch, exploring what it means to be a kid who dares to dream of achieving the impossible, and the man who perseveres to get there."--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Hutchinson, Atiba.; Soccer players;
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- This is not a pity memoir / by Morgan, Abi,author.;
Set over the course of two years, an award-winning screenwriter and playwright, in this moving story of love and family, shares how she, after her husband woke up from a medically induced coma, had to care for someone who believed she was an imposter.
- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Morgan, Abi; Morgan, Abi.; Screenwriters;
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- Readme.txt : a memoir / by Manning, Chelsea,1987-author.;
"A memoir by American activist and whistleblower Chelsea Manning."--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Manning, Chelsea, 1987-; Intelligence officers; Whistle blowers;
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- Mother noise : a memoir / by House, Cindy,author.;
"A poignant and beautiful memoir told in essays and graphic shorts about what life looks like twenty years after recovery from addiction--and how to live with the past as a parent, writer, and sober person--from a regular opener for David Sedaris, Cindy House."
- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Essays.; Personal narratives.; House, Cindy.; Authors, American;
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- Say everything : a memoir / by Skye, Ione,author.;
Unfiltered and uncensored, actress Ione Skye's memoir is a wild ride of Hollywood thrills, confessions, and desire, as well as a deeply meditative and lyrical reflection on a messy, sexy, unapologetically unconventional life.
- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Skye, Ione.; Motion picture actors and actresses;
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- Boat baby : a memoir / by Nguyen, Vicky,author.;
"In a memoir where heroism meets humor, NBC News anchor and correspondent Vicky Nguyen tells the story of her family's daring escape from communist Vietnam and her unlikely journey from refugee to reporter with laughter and fierce love"--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Nguyen, Vicky.; Journalists; Refugees; Television news anchors;
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- Lovely one : a memoir / by Jackson, Ketanji Brown,1970-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In her inspiring, intimate memoir, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States chronicles her extraordinary life story. With this unflinching account, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson invites readers into her life and world, tracing her family's ascent from segregation to her confirmation on America's highest court within the span of one generation.
- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Jackson, Ketanji Brown, 1970-; United States. Supreme Court; African American women judges; Women judges;
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- In pieces : a memoir / by Field, Sally,author.;
"In this intimate, haunting memoir, an American icon tells her story for the first time, opening up about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother. From Gidget's sweet-faced girl next door to the dazzling complexity of Sybil to the Academy Award-worthy ferocity and depth of Norma Rae and Mary Todd Lincoln, Sally Field has stunned audiences time and time again with her artistic range and emotional acuity. Yet, over the course of her five decades in Hollywood, there is one character who has always remained hidden: the shy and anxious little girl within. Written with raw honesty and in the fresh, pitch-perfect prose of a natural-born writer, In Pieces is an important and unforgettable account of life as a woman in the second half of the twentieth century."--Jacket flap.
- Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Field, Sally.; Motion picture actors and actresses;
- Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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- In pieces [sound recording] : a memoir / by Field, Sally,author,narrator.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by the author."In this intimate, haunting memoir, an American icon tells her story for the first time, opening up about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother. From Gidget's sweet-faced girl next door to the dazzling complexity of Sybil to the Academy Award-worthy ferocity and depth of Norma Rae and Mary Todd Lincoln, Sally Field has stunned audiences time and time again with her artistic range and emotional acuity. Yet, over the course of her five decades in Hollywood, there is one character who has always remained hidden: the shy and anxious little girl within. Written with raw honesty and in the fresh, pitch-perfect prose of a natural-born writer, In Pieces is an important and unforgettable account of life as a woman in the second half of the twentieth century."--Container.
- Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Field, Sally.; Motion picture actors and actresses;
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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