Powered by a book like {foo}
Recommendations based on Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Yearsby Julie Andrews Edwards
* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans
Home: A Memoir of My Early Years
by Julie Andrews Edwards
Julie Andrews' memoir of her early years, from her childhood in England to her rise to stardom on Broadway.
Since her first appearance on screen in Mary Poppins , Julie Andrews has played a series of memorable roles that have endeared her to generations. But she has never told the story of her life before ... (Goodreads)
The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating
by Elisabeth Tova Bailey
A journey into the natural world and exploration of a small creature's extraordinary life.
In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her uncommon encounter with a Neohelix albolabris —a common ... (Goodreads)
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
by Candice Millard
The riveting story of the assassination of President Garfield, a tragedy of medical science and mistake.
James A. Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president. Born into abject poverty, he rose to become a wunderkind scholar, a Civil War hero, and a renowned and admired ... (Goodreads)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
by Bessel van der Kolk
Examining the physical, psychological and emotional effects of trauma, and how to heal.
A pioneering researcher and one of the world’s foremost experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for healing. Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful ... (Goodreads)
How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else
by Michael Gates Gill
A wealthy advertising executive loses everything and finds redemption working at Starbucks.
In his fifties, Michael Gates Gill had it all: a big house in the suburbs, a loving family, and a top job at an ad agency with a six-figure salary. By the time he turned sixty, he had lost everything ... (Goodreads)
Black Klansman: Race, Hate, and the Undercover Investigation of a Lifetime
by Ron Stallworth
The true story of a black police officer who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s.
The #1, New York Times, Bestseller!,The extraordinary true story and basis for the Academy Award winning film, BlacKkKlansman, written and directed by Spike Lee, produced by Jordan Peele, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Everyday Sexism
by Laura Bates
An exploration of the various ways sexism manifests in society and the need for change.
In 2012 after being sexually harassed on London public transport Laura Bates, a young journalist, started a project called Everyday Sexism to collect stories for a piece she was writing on the issue. ... (Goodreads)
Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love
by Dani Shapiro
Dani Shapiro discovers through a DNA test that her beloved father is not her biological father, leading her on a journey to uncover family secrets.
An Instant, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,A, LOS ANGELES TIMES, BOSTON GLOBE, WALL STREET JOURNAL,, and NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER,Named A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR by *,Elle * Vanity Fair * Wired * Real ... (Barnes & Noble)
All You Can Ever Know
by Nicole Chung
A memoir about a Korean-American adoptee's search for her birth family and the complexities of identity and belonging.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER, What does it mean to lose your roots—within your culture, within your family—and what happens when you find them?, Nicole Chung was born severely premature, placed for adoption ... (Barnes & Noble)
Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
by Alex Harris
A call to rise above society's expectations and embrace challenge and responsibility.
A generation stands on the brink of a "rebelution." A growing movement of young people is rebelling against the low expectations of today's culture by choosing to "do hard things" for the glory of ... (Goodreads)
Lucky Man
by Michael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox's memoir about his life, career, and battle with Parkinson's disease.
In September 1998, Michael J. Fox stunned the world by announcing he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease – a degenerative neurological condition. In fact, he had been secretly fighting it for ... (Goodreads)
Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter
by Kate Clifford Larson
An exploration of the life of Rosemary Kennedy, uncovering the heartbreaking story of her family's secret.
One of, People,’s Top Ten Books of 2015, "[Larson] succeeds in providing a well-rounded portrait of a woman who, until now, has never been viewed in full.",—Boston Globe, “A biography that chronicles ... (Barnes & Noble)
Me: Stories of My Life
by Katharine Hepburn
A memoir recounting the successes, struggles and influences of the iconic actress.
A, NEW YORK TIMES, Notable Book of the Year ,“In her book about her life, Miss Hepburn insists that that woman in the movies was not her at all. ‘I’m not going to hide behind you anymore,’ she says. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Leadership: In Turbulent Times
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
A study of four US presidents and their leadership styles during times of crisis, providing insights into effective leadership.
Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How does adversity affect the growth of leadership? Does the leader make the times or do the times make the leader? In Leadership , Goodwin ... (Goodreads)
Escape
by Carolyn Jessop
Autobiography of a woman's struggle to escape an oppressive polygamous cult.
The dramatic first-person account of life inside an ultra-fundamentalist American religious sect, and one woman’s courageous flight to freedom with her eight children. When she was eighteen years ... (Goodreads)
Father and I Were Ranchers
by Ralph Moody
A boy's coming-of-age story, learning the values of hard work and perseverance while growing up on a ranch.
Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes we experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the twentieth ... (Barnes & Noble)
Just My Type: A Book about Fonts
by Simon Garfield
Exploration of the fascinating history and variety of typefaces that have shaped our world.
What’s your type? Suddenly everyone’s obsessed with fonts. Whether you’re enraged by Ikea’s Verdanagate, want to know what the Beach Boys have in common with easy Jet or why it’s okay to like Comic ... (Goodreads)
13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi
by Mitchell Zuckoff
A gripping account of the 2012 Benghazi attack, told by the security team who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound.
The harrowing, true account from the brave men on the ground who fought back during the Battle of Benghazi. 13 Hours presents, for the first time ever, the true account of the events of September 11, ... (Goodreads)
Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter
by Adeline Yen Mah
An autobiography recounting a young woman's struggles with a difficult family life.
Born in 1937 in a port city a thousand miles north of Shanghai, Adeline Yen Mah was the youngest child of an affluent Chinese family who enjoyed rare privileges during a time of political and ... (Goodreads)
Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time
by Howard Schultz
An inspiring entrepreneurial story of how Starbucks rose from an unknown coffee shop to a global phenomenon.
In, Pour Your Heart Into It, CEO Howard Schultz illustrates the principles that have shaped the Starbucks phenomenon, sharing the wisdom he has gained from his quest to make great coffee part of the ... (Goodreads)
If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat
by John Ortberg
A guide to overcoming fear and taking risks in life, using the story of Peter walking on water as a metaphor.
Winner of the 2002 Christianity Today Book Award! You’re One Step Away from the Adventure of Your Life Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept ... (Goodreads)
Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss
by Joel Fuhrman
Explores how to lose weight through nutrition and lifestyle changes.
When Mehmet Oz or any of New York's leading doctors has a patient whose life depends on losing weight, they call on Joel Fuhrman, M.D. In EAT TO LIVE, Dr. Fuhrman offers his healthy, effective, and ... (Goodreads)
Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life
by Tish Harrison Warren
A Christian perspective on finding the sacred in the mundane moments of daily life, from making the bed to checking email.
Many of us go through the day feeling like we don't have time for God. But God can become present to us in surprising ways through our everyday routines. Framed around one ordinary day, this book ... (Goodreads)
Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II's Most Audacious General
by Bill O'Reilly
Investigation into the mysterious death of General George S. Patton, and the implications of its cover-up.
Readers around the world have thrilled to, Killing Lincoln,, Killing Kennedy, and, Killing Jesus,—riveting works of nonfiction that journey into the heart of the most famous murders in history. Now ... (Goodreads)
Not My Father's Son
by Alan Cumming
A memoir of a man's journey to uncover his family's troubled past and reclaim his identity.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Equal parts memoir, whodunnit, and manual for living . . . a beautifully written, honest look at the forces of blood and bone that make us who we are, and how we make ... (Barnes & Noble)
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
by Natalie Goldberg
A guide to writing as a spiritual practice, encouraging writers to let go of their inhibitions and write from the heart.
For more than twenty years Natalie Goldberg has been challenging and cheering on writers with her books and workshops. In her groundbreaking first book, she brings together Zen meditation and writing ... (Goodreads)
Cash
by Johnny Cash
Autobiography of Johnny Cash, detailing his life as a musician, struggles with addiction, and personal relationships.
He was the "Man in Black," a country music legend, and the quintessential American troubadour. He was an icon of rugged individualism who had been to hell and back, telling the tale as never before. ... (Goodreads)
God's Smuggler
by Brother Andrew
A story of faith and courage, smuggling Bibles to persecuted Christians behind the Iron Curtain.
As a boy he dreamed of being a spy undercover behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself undercover for God. Brother Andrew was his name and for decades his life story, recounted in God's ... (Goodreads)
Joni: An Unforgettable Story
by Joni Eareckson Tada
Story of faith and resilience in the face of adversity, after suffering a life-changing accident.
The award-winning story of a young woman who triumphed over devastating odds to touch countless lives the world over with the healing message of Christ. In a split second on a hot July afternoon, a ... (Goodreads)
Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life
by C.S. Lewis
Autobiography of an Oxford professor's spiritual journey from atheism to faith.
Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life is a partial autobiography describing Lewis' conversion to Christianity. The book overall contains less detail concerning specific events than typical ... (Goodreads)
