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Eat the apple : a memoir / by Young, Matt,1986-author.;
Matt Young joined the Marine Corps at age eighteen. The teenage wasteland he fled followed him to the training bases charged with making him a Marine. Matt survived the training and then not one, not two, but three deployments to Iraq. Visceral, ironic, self-lacerating, and ultimately redemptive, Young's story drops us unarmed into Marine Corps culture and lays bare the absurdism of 21st-century war, the manned-up vulnerability of those on the front lines, and the true, if often misguided, motivations that drove a young man to a life at war.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Young, Matt, 1986-; United States. Marine Corps; United States. Marine Corps; Iraq War, 2003-2011; Marines;
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My life among the underdogs : a memoir / by Torres, Tia,author.;
"Tia Torres, beloved underdog advocate and star of Animal Planet's hit show Pit Bulls & Parolees, chronicles her roller-coaster life in this heartwarming memoir featuring some of her best-loved dogs. With inimitable honesty and characteristic brashness, Tia captures the spirit and heart of these intelligent and loving canines, while carrying us behind the scenes of her TV show, into the heart of post-Katrina New Orleans, onto the soundstages of Hollywood films, and even to the jungles of Sri Lanka"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Torres, Tia.; Dog rescue; Television personalities; Dog rescue.;
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Halfway there [graphic novel] : a graphic memoir of self-discovery / by Mari, Christine,author.;
"A Japanese American college student reconnects with her roots in Tokyo, Japan, while wrestling with feelings of loneliness, depression, and cultural identity confusion"--
Subjects: Biographical comics.; Nonfiction comics.; Autobiographical comics.; Graphic novels.; Personal narratives.; Mari, Christine; Cartoonists; College students; Identity (Psychology); Japanese Americans; Women cartoonists; Women college students;
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A very private school : a memoir / by Spencer, Charles Spencer,Earl,1964-author.;
"A Very Private School offers a clear-eyed, first-hand account of a culture of cruelty at the school Charles Spencer attended in his youth and provides important insights into an antiquated boarding system. Drawing on the memories of many of his schoolboy contemporaries, as well as his own letters and diaries from the time, he reflects on the hopelessness and abandonment he felt at aged eight, viscerally describing the intense pain of homesickness and the appalling inescapability of it all. Exploring the long-lasting impact of his experiences, Spencer presents a candid reckoning with his past and a reclamation of his childhood"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Spencer, Charles Spencer, Earl, 1964-; Boarding schools; Teacher-student relationships;
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To the temple of tranquility ... and step on it! : a memoir / by Begley, Ed,Jr.,author.;
"Beloved actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. -- known for countless roles over the last five decades, most recently in Better Call Saul and Young Sheldon -- shares hilarious and poignant stories of his improbable life, focusing on his relationship with his legendary father Ed Begley Sr., adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery, and his lifelong search for wisdom and common ground."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Begley, Ed, Jr.; Actors; Environmentalists; Drug addiction.;
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Under a rock : a memoir / by Stein, Chris,1950-author.; Harry, Debbie,writer of foreword.;
Debbie Harry defined iconic band Blondie's look. Chris Stein - her performing partner, lover, and lifelong friend - was its architect and defined its sound. Under A Rock is his nothing-spared autobiography. It's about the founding of the band, ascending to the heights of pop success, and the hazards of fortune. Famous names march through these pages -- Warhol, Bowie, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more -- but you can get famous names anywhere. What you can't get anywhere else is a plunge into the moments that made a giant 1980's artistic sensation. Stein takes us there in this revelatory, propulsive, distinctive memoir.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Stein, Chris, 1950-; Harry, Debbie.; Blondie (Musical group); Guitarists; Rock musicians;
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The many lives of Mama Love : a memoir of lying, stealing, writing, and healing / by Hardin, Lara Love,author.;
In 'The Many Lives of Mama Love', Lara Love Hardin recounts her slide from soccer mom to opioid addict to jailhouse shot-caller and her unlikely comeback as a highly successful ghostwriter. From the author of 'The Sun Does Shine', which was an Oprah's Book Club selection.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Hardin, Lara Love.; Drug addiction.; Drug addicts; Opioid abuse.; Women ghostwriters;
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Unfinished woman : a memoir / by Davidson, Robyn,1950-author.;
In 1977, while she was in her twenties, Robyn Davidson set off with a dog and four camels to cross 1,700 miles of Australian desert to the sea. A life of almost constant travelling followed-from the Outback to Sydney's underworld; from sixties street life, to the London literary scene; from migrating with nomads in India and Tibet, to marrying an Indian prince. The only territory she avoided was the past. In Unfinished Woman, she ventures into that unknown, unearthing an ache for a lost but barely remembered mother and an unmet desire to feel at home in her freedom. Adventurous but guarded, fearless yet broken, Davidson asks: how can we live with pain and uncertainty, to find beauty in the strangeness of being? Unfinished Woman is a stunning literary achievement, inviting readers in as a world-famous wandering spirit is, for the first time, laid truly bare.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Travel writing.; Davidson, Robyn, 1950-; Davidson, Robyn, 1950-; Davidson, Robyn, 1950-; Authors, Australian; Travel writers; Women authors, Australian;
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George : a magpie memoir / by Hughes, Frieda,author.;
"When Frieda Hughes moved to the depths of the Welsh countryside, she was expecting to take on a few projects: planting a garden, painting, writing her poetry column for The Times (London), and possibly even breathing new life into her ailing marriage. But instead, she found herself rescuing a baby magpie, the sole survivor of a nest destroyed in a storm--and embarking on an obsession that would change the course of her life. As the magpie, George, grows from a shrieking scrap of feathers and bones into an intelligent, unruly companion, Frieda finds herself captivated--and apprehensive of what will happen when the time comes to finally set him free. With irresistible humor and heart, Frieda invites us along on her unlikely journey toward joy and connection in the wake of sadness and loss; a journey that began with saving a tiny wild creature and ended with her being saved in return."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Diaries.; Personal narratives.; Hughes, Frieda; Hughes, Frieda.; Human-animal relationships; Magpies; Wildlife rescue;
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Through the glass ceiling : reflections on feminism from the C-suite / by Whittaker, M. Sheelagh,author.;
Through the Glass Ceiling: Reflections on Feminism from the C-Suite is a powerful blend of personal memoir, feminist history, and career guidance. Sheelagh Whittaker shares her journey through the corporate world, facing and overcoming challenges while offering witty, funny, and valuable insights into gender equality, workplace dynamics, and personal growth. Whittaker delves into the experiences that shaped her approach to leadership, from the influence of key role models to the unexpected lessons learned in business school. As she ascends the corporate ladder, her story explores the absurdities, victories, and setbacks defining a woman's journey in male-dominated spaces. Along the way, she reflects on how feminism gradually penetrated her consciousness, influencing her decisions and actions both at work and at home. The book weaves together personal anecdotes, historical context, and practical advice, making it a valuable resource for readers ranging from young professionals to established leaders. Through the Glass Ceiling is not just a memoir; it's a call to action for the next generation of women leaders. Sheelagh Whittaker's story serves as a guide and source of inspiration for those aspiring to break their own glass ceilings, challenging them to keep pushing forward, even when the path is anything but clear.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Whittaker, M. Sheelagh.; Feminism.; Leadership in women.; Sex discrimination in employment; Successful women.;
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