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NVCL Picks: Brave Biographies. 3rd floor, rows 8 – 11

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Learn about the lives of movers and shakers, and other interesting folks!

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15 items

15 items

Love, Pamela

Love, Pamela

by Anderson, Pamela

Book - 2023

Her new memoir — about her small-town coming-of-age, her multiple traumas and Hollywood escapades — is an attempt to set the record straight. Her new memoir — about her small-town coming-of-age, her multiple traumas and Hollywood escapades — is an attempt to set the record straight. Show less

Her new memoir — about her small-town coming-of-age, her multiple traumas and Hollywood escapades — is an attempt to set the record straight. Her new memoir — about her small-town coming-of-age, her multiple traumas and Hollywood escapades — is an attempt to set the record straight. Show less

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Henry Hudson

Henry Hudson

New World Voyager

by Butts, Edward

Book - 2009

Sailing from England in 1610, renowned explorer Henry Hudson began his search for a Northwest Passage through the Canadian Arctic. Hudson's questionable l...Show more Sailing from England in 1610, renowned explorer Henry Hudson began his search for a Northwest Passage through the Canadian Arctic. Hudson's questionable leadership and extreme Arctic conditions resulted in the most infamous mutiny in Canadian history, and a mystery that remains unsolved. Show less

Sailing from England in 1610, renowned explorer Henry Hudson began his search for a Northwest Passage through the Canadian Arctic. Hudson's questionable l...Show more Sailing from England in 1610, renowned explorer Henry Hudson began his search for a Northwest Passage through the Canadian Arctic. Hudson's questionable leadership and extreme Arctic conditions resulted in the most infamous mutiny in Canadian history, and a mystery that remains unsolved. Show less

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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

by Isaacson, Walter

Book - 2013

If you have any interest in technology or powerful people of our era, this book is absolutely worth reading. If you have any interest in technology or powerful people of our era, this book is absolutely worth reading. Show less

If you have any interest in technology or powerful people of our era, this book is absolutely worth reading. If you have any interest in technology or powerful people of our era, this book is absolutely worth reading. Show less

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Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great

Portrait of A Woman

by Massie, Robert K.

Book - 2011

The story of one of the truly great female rulers in history by an award winning historian. The story of one of the truly great female rulers in history by an award winning historian. Show less

The story of one of the truly great female rulers in history by an award winning historian. The story of one of the truly great female rulers in history by an award winning historian. Show less

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British Columbiana

British Columbiana

A Millennial in A Gold Rush Town

by Teed, Josie

Book - 2023

A job as a heritage interpreter at a remote gold rush site propels an insecure and anxious twenty-four-year-old to find what she truly desires from life. A job as a heritage interpreter at a remote gold rush site propels an insecure and anxious twenty-four-year-old to find what she truly desires from life. Show less

A job as a heritage interpreter at a remote gold rush site propels an insecure and anxious twenty-four-year-old to find what she truly desires from life. A job as a heritage interpreter at a remote gold rush site propels an insecure and anxious twenty-four-year-old to find what she truly desires from life. Show less

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The Torn Veil

The Torn Veil

The Best-selling Story of Gulshan Esther

by Gulshan Esther

Book - 2010

This is the true story of Gulshan Esther, a Muslim girl who is imprisoned by her strict religious upbringing and severe disability. This is the true story of Gulshan Esther, a Muslim girl who is imprisoned by her strict religious upbringing and severe disability. Show less

This is the true story of Gulshan Esther, a Muslim girl who is imprisoned by her strict religious upbringing and severe disability. This is the true story of Gulshan Esther, a Muslim girl who is imprisoned by her strict religious upbringing and severe disability. Show less

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Chasing Catastrophe

Chasing Catastrophe

My 35 Years Covering Wars, Hurricanes, Terror Attacks, and Other Breaking News

by Leventhal, Rick

Book - 2023

In this book, Rick Leventhal shares some incredible highlights and some of the most challenging moments of a career spanning thirty-five years. In this book, Rick Leventhal shares some incredible highlights and some of the most challenging moments of a career spanning thirty-five years. Show less

In this book, Rick Leventhal shares some incredible highlights and some of the most challenging moments of a career spanning thirty-five years. In this book, Rick Leventhal shares some incredible highlights and some of the most challenging moments of a career spanning thirty-five years. Show less

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Class

Class

A Memoir

by Land, Stephanie

Book - 2023

Class paints an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of motherhood as it converges and often conflicts with personal desire and professional ambition. Class paints an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of motherhood as it converges and often conflicts with personal desire and professional ambition. Show less

Class paints an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of motherhood as it converges and often conflicts with personal desire and professional ambition. Class paints an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of motherhood as it converges and often conflicts with personal desire and professional ambition. Show less

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The Best Strangers in the World

The Best Strangers in the World

Stories From A Life Spent Listening

by Shapiro, Ari

Book - 2023

It is a witty, poignant book that captures Ari Shapiro’s love for the unusual, his pursuit of the unexpected, and his delight at connection. It is a witty, poignant book that captures Ari Shapiro’s love for the unusual, his pursuit of the unexpected, and his delight at connection. Show less

It is a witty, poignant book that captures Ari Shapiro’s love for the unusual, his pursuit of the unexpected, and his delight at connection. It is a witty, poignant book that captures Ari Shapiro’s love for the unusual, his pursuit of the unexpected, and his delight at connection. Show less

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The Dead Are Arising

The Dead Are Arising

The Life of Malcolm X

by Payne, Les

Book - 2020

This book reveals more of Malcolm’s childhood than we have ever seen. This book reveals more of Malcolm’s childhood than we have ever seen. Show less

This book reveals more of Malcolm’s childhood than we have ever seen. This book reveals more of Malcolm’s childhood than we have ever seen. Show less

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The Black Count

The Black Count

Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo

by Reiss, Tom

Book - 2012

Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo is a 2012 biography of General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas. Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo is a 2012 biography of General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas. Show less

Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo is a 2012 biography of General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas. Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo is a 2012 biography of General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas. Show less

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Shirley Jackson

Shirley Jackson

A Rather Haunted Life

by Franklin, Ruth

Book - 2016

Based on a wealth of previously undiscovered correspondence and dozens of new interviews, Shirley Jackson—an exploration of astonishing talent shaped by a...Show more Based on a wealth of previously undiscovered correspondence and dozens of new interviews, Shirley Jackson—an exploration of astonishing talent shaped by a damaging childhood and turbulent marriage—becomes the definitive biography of a generational avatar and an American literary giant. Show less

Based on a wealth of previously undiscovered correspondence and dozens of new interviews, Shirley Jackson—an exploration of astonishing talent shaped by a...Show more Based on a wealth of previously undiscovered correspondence and dozens of new interviews, Shirley Jackson—an exploration of astonishing talent shaped by a damaging childhood and turbulent marriage—becomes the definitive biography of a generational avatar and an American literary giant. Show less

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Arthur Erickson

Arthur Erickson

An Architect's Life

by Stouck, David

Book - 2013

An intimate portrait of the brilliant and controversial architect who put Canada on the world stage. An intimate portrait of the brilliant and controversial architect who put Canada on the world stage. Show less

An intimate portrait of the brilliant and controversial architect who put Canada on the world stage. An intimate portrait of the brilliant and controversial architect who put Canada on the world stage. Show less

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Astor

Astor

The Rise and Fall of An American Fortune

by Cooper, Anderson

Book - 2023

It told the story of how the Astor family became very wealthy and powerful. It told the story of how the Astor family became very wealthy and powerful. Show less

It told the story of how the Astor family became very wealthy and powerful. It told the story of how the Astor family became very wealthy and powerful. Show less

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Being Henry

Being Henry

The Fonz ... and Beyond

by Winkler, Henry

Book - 2023

A memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. A memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. Show less

A memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. A memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. Show less

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