[bksvol-discuss] Fw: Biography and Memoir March 2010
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Biography and Memoir March 2010
"Everybody loves you when you're six foot in the ground."
~ John Lennon (1940-1980), English rock musician
New and Recently Released!
Star: How Warren Beatty Seduced America - by Peter Biskind
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Pub Date: 01/12/2010
ISBN-13: 9780743246583
ISBN-10: 0743246586
Movie star Warren Beatty is as well known for his off-screen reputation as a
womanizer and savvy Hollywood insider as he is for his on-screen work. In Star,
Peter Biskind looks at both sides of this legendary actor, including his
successes in films like Bonnie and Clyde and Reds, his romances with beauties
such as Joan Collins, Natalie Wood, and Madonna, and his unique manner of
manipulative behavior that has often allowed him to get just what he wants.
Packed
with plenty of juicy dish about Beatty's off-screen life, Star will be devoured
by readers who enjoy tell-all biographies, and it will no doubt stand as
Beatty's definitive portrait.
First Chapter
The Art of Eating In: How I Learned to Stop Spending and Love the Stove - by
Cathy Erway
Publisher: Gotham Books
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Pub Date: 02/18/2010
ISBN-13: 9781592405251
ISBN-10: 1592405258
With its breathtaking variety of restaurants, New York City is a food-lovers'
paradise, so much so that many of the Big Apple's inhabitants rarely cook
for themselves. But Brooklyn resident Cathy Erway, a 20-something personal
assistant, decided that she'd had it with spending a good portion of her
paycheck
on eating out. So Erway began a two-year experiment to only consume food that
she herself had prepared. She chronicled her experiences in a popular blog,
and those entries serve as the basis for this delightful memoir about the joy
of home-cooking. Erway also charts changes in her life during that period,
including a failed relationship and moving twice. And as you might expect,
recipes are indeed included.
Pulitzer: A Life in Politics, Print, and Power - by James McGrath Morris
Publisher: Harper
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Pub Date: 02/09/2010
ISBN-13: 9780060798697
ISBN-10: 0060798696
Though born into humble surroundings in 1847 Hungary, Joseph Pulitzer
nevertheless climbed to the very top of American journalism. In Pulitzer,
biographer
James McGrath Morris charts Pulitzer's spectacular rise to power and wealth,
from his emigration to the U.S. during the Civil War to his pioneering use
of "yellow journalism," which focused on sensationalized human interest
stories. Morris also looks at the dark parts of Pulitzer's life, too, including
his volatile and unscrupulous side. Don't miss this epic biography, which
Booklist calls a "fascinating portrayal of the man, his era, and his
long-ranging
impact."
Living Oprah: My One-Year Experiment to Walk the Walk of the Queen of Talk - by
Robyn Okrant
Publisher: Center Street
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Pub Date: 01/04/2010
ISBN-13: 9781599952390
ISBN-10: 1599952394
Oprah Winfrey's fans are legion, so perhaps it shouldn't come as a shock that
one of her followers decided to spend a year living exactly as Oprah advises
on her TV show, magazine, and website. Yoga instructor Robyn Okrant literally
did each and every thing that Oprah instructed, from adopting a shelter cat
to going on a 21-day vegan diet to purchasing Oprah-recommended "must-haves."
What Okrant discovered was that following Oprah's advice had both a positive
and negative impact on her life; she lost weight and organized her apartment,
but was completely exhausted from doing all that Oprah suggested. Oprah
devotees--you
know who you are!--are sure to enjoy this witty and lively memoir.
Born in March
Underboss: Sammy the Bull Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia - by Peter Maas
Publisher: HarperPerennial
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Pub Date: 03/01/1999
ISBN-13: 9780060930967
ISBN-10: 0060930969
March 12, 1945. In 1991, when Gambino-family underboss Salvatore "Sammy the
Bull" Gravano decided to cooperate with the FBI, he was the highest-ranking
mobster to ever turn informant. In exchange for his testimony, he received a
reduced sentence and entered the Witness Protection Program, which he has
since left. Bestselling author Peter Maas (Serpico) relays Gravano's story,
describing his involvement in the murder of mafia head Paul Castellano, his
appointment as underboss to John Gotti, and his decision to cooperate with the
Feds. First published in 1997, Underboss is a revealing, behind-the-scenes
look at life in the Cosa Nostra.
First Chapter
Mellon: An American Life - by David Cannadine
Publisher: Random House
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Pub Date: 02/12/2008
ISBN-13: 9780307386793
ISBN-10: 0307386791
March 24, 1855. This highly praised biography of financial prodigy Andrew
Mellon describes his rise to the heights of political and financial power, his
role as secretary of the treasury under three U.S. presidents, and his
remarkable late-in-life philanthropy. Biographer David Cannadine also tackles
Mellon's
complex personal relationships with his family, friends, and business
associates. For a thorough look at this American financier who was "shy in life
[and]
secretive in business," check out this "worthy contribution to our
understanding of the man and his era" (Booklist).
First Chapter
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Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde - by Jeff Guinn
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Pub Date: 03/10/2009
ISBN-13: 9781416557067
ISBN-10: 1416557067
March 24, 1909 (Clyde Barrow). Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary
of Bonnie and Clyde's deaths, this dramatic dual biography details the pair's
crime spree during the Great Depression and also separates the facts from the
oft-repeated fictions of their lives. Biographer Jeff Guinn argues that Bonnie
and Clyde were actually inept, second-rate thieves, discusses how and why the
U.S. public was eager to embrace them as modern-day Robin Hoods, and recounts
the events that led to their deaths. If all you know of the notorious couple is
what you learned by watching Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway play them on
the big screen, don't miss this myth-busting book.
First Chapter
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Diana Ross: A Biography - by J. Randy Taraborrelli
Publisher: Citadel Press
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Pub Date: 09/01/2008
ISBN-13: 9780806528502
ISBN-10: 0806528508
March 26, 1944. Chock-full of never-before-published photos, this fascinating
biography of the legendary icon, temperamental superstar, Civil Rights
trailblazer,
and mother of five delves into all aspects of Diana Ross' life, including her
family, her romances, and her career. Author J. Randy Taraborrelli, who made
his name as a celebrity biographer on an earlier book about Ross, updates her
story to the present and includes an analysis of each of her records as well
as interviews with those closest to her. A "riveting page-turner," says
Publishers Weekly.
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Focus on: Lives Ended by Tragedy
An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963 - by Robert Dallek
Publisher: Little, Brown
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Pub Date: 05/13/2003
ISBN-13: 9780316172387
ISBN-10: 0316172383
On November 22, 1963, 46-year-old John F. Kennedy's life was cut short when he
was assassinated while riding in a presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas.
In An Unfinished Life, Boston University historian Robert Dallek chronicles
President Kennedy's childhood, his political campaigns, his presidency, his
marriage, and his health. Dallek had unrestricted access to the Kennedy
archives while researching this book, and it shows in many of the surprising
facts
that he reveals, such as Kennedy's views on the Vietnam War. Publishers Weekly
says this standout biography is a "riveting tour de force."
First Chapter
Table of Contents
Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson - by Ian Halperin
Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
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Pub Date: 07/14/2009
ISBN-13: 9781439177174
ISBN-10: 1439177171
One of the biggest news stories of last year was the death of pop-music
superstar Michael Jackson at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009. Jackson's death was
a complete shock to many--except to investigative reporter Ian Halperin, who
predicted in December 2008 that the King of Pop had only six months to live.
Here Halperin reveals what led him to make that claim, including Jackson's
prescription drug abuse and his failing health. Halperin also shares plenty
of other never-before-told details about the final decade of Jackson's life.
Don't miss this scintillating look at one of the most memorable performers
of the 20th century.
Lennon Revealed - by Larry Kane
Publisher: Running Press
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Pub Date: 09/26/2005
ISBN-13: 9780762423644
ISBN-10: 0762423641
On December 8, 1980, 40-year-old pop-music icon and former Beatles member John
Lennon was gunned down outside the Dakota apartment building in New York
City, an event that shocked the entire world. In Lennon Revealed, journalist
Larry Kane--the only American reporter to accompany the Beatles on their North
American concert tours in the mid-1960s--profiles the famous rock musician. By
examining Lennon's relationships with the varied individuals he was close
to throughout his life, including Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney, Kane paints an
intriguing portrait of a complex man. For more on Lennon, pick up Philip
Norman's recent John Lennon: The Life.
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True Grace: The Life and Times of An American Princess - by Wendy Leigh
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Griffin
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Pub Date: 06/10/2008
ISBN-13: 9780312381943
ISBN-10: 0312381948
Princess Grace's life truly seemed like a fairy tale: born Grace Kelly, she had
a privileged childhood in Philadelphia; as an adult, she became an Oscar-award
winning actress; and at the age of 26, she married Prince Rainier of Monaco and
gave up her life in Hollywood for her royal duties. But sadly for Grace,
her life ended tragically when, at the age of 52, she was injured in a car
crash and died. Even before her death, however, her seemingly charmed life was
marked by loss, loneliness, and sadness, which author Wendy Leigh shows in this
vivid portrait. If you want to read more about Her Serene Highness The
Princess of Monaco, check out J. Randy Taraborelli's Once Upon a Time.
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