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Fans of “When Breath Becomes Air” will find much to love in this breathtaking book. It’s as much a memoir as a reflection on the relationship between near-death and searing life.
The importance of solidarity & healing…
This eloquent memoir interweaves Khan-Cullors’ experiences growing up in southern California with a social commentary about the Black Lives Matter movement (which Khan-Cullors helped found), where we are now, and where we can go from here.
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Straddled between the gentrifying world of San Francisco and the chaos of the Yemeni civil war, Eggers’ true tale of a man’s attempt to restore glory to the Yemeni coffee industry is equal parts thrilling and inspiring.
Presidents’ Day…
Award-winning Chernow’s latest biography (after the mega-bestselling “Alexander Hamilton,” the basis for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical HAMILTON) tells the fascinating story of the U.S.’s 18th president.
Oscar nominees…
The film adaptation of this incredible true story, starring Jessica Chastain and written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, is up for an Oscar for its screenplay. The source material is just as riveting—and unbelievable—as the film.
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