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Selector Picks - Biographies - April 2021 - Christchurch City Libraries

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Devils, Lusts and Strange Desires

Devils, Lusts and Strange Desires

The Life of Patricia Highsmith

by Bradford, Richard, 1957-

Book - 2021

A vibrant portrait of the acclaimed author Patricia Highsmith, publishing to coincide with the 100th anniversary of her birth in 1921. A vibrant portrait of the acclaimed author Patricia Highsmith, publishing to coincide with the 100th anniversary of her birth in 1921. Show less

A vibrant portrait of the acclaimed author Patricia Highsmith, publishing to coincide with the 100th anniversary of her birth in 1921. A vibrant portrait of the acclaimed author Patricia Highsmith, publishing to coincide with the 100th anniversary of her birth in 1921. Show less

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Perfection

Perfection

The Life and Times of Sir William Manchester

by Brown, Earle

Book - 2021

Hailing from small beginnings in rural Waimate, William Manchester established the plastic surgery unit at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland. Hailing from small beginnings in rural Waimate, William Manchester established the plastic surgery unit at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland. Show less

Hailing from small beginnings in rural Waimate, William Manchester established the plastic surgery unit at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland. Hailing from small beginnings in rural Waimate, William Manchester established the plastic surgery unit at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland. Show less

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Surviving the White Gaze

Surviving the White Gaze

A Memoir

by Carroll, Rebecca

Book - 2021

A stirring and powerful memoir from black cultural critic Rebecca Carroll recounting her painful struggle to overcome a completely white childhood in order to forge her identity as a black woman in America. A stirring and powerful memoir from black cultural critic Rebecca Carroll recounting her painful struggle to overcome a completely white childhood in order to forge her identity as a black woman in America. Show less

A stirring and powerful memoir from black cultural critic Rebecca Carroll recounting her painful struggle to overcome a completely white childhood in order to forge her identity as a black woman in America. A stirring and powerful memoir from black cultural critic Rebecca Carroll recounting her painful struggle to overcome a completely white childhood in order to forge her identity as a black woman in America. Show less

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The Secret Life of Dorothy Soames

The Secret Life of Dorothy Soames

A Foundling's Story

by Cowan, Justine

Book - 2021

A gripping memoir and revelatory investigation into the history of the Foundling Hospital and one girl, the author's own mother, who grew up in its care. A gripping memoir and revelatory investigation into the history of the Foundling Hospital and one girl, the author's own mother, who grew up in its care. Show less

A gripping memoir and revelatory investigation into the history of the Foundling Hospital and one girl, the author's own mother, who grew up in its care. A gripping memoir and revelatory investigation into the history of the Foundling Hospital and one girl, the author's own mother, who grew up in its care. Show less

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A Nurse's Story

A Nurse's Story

by Curtis, Louise

Book - 2020

A rare and remarkable look into the NHS frontlines against Covid-19 from a nurse who's seen more than she ever bargained for. A rare and remarkable look into the NHS frontlines against Covid-19 from a nurse who's seen more than she ever bargained for. Show less

A rare and remarkable look into the NHS frontlines against Covid-19 from a nurse who's seen more than she ever bargained for. A rare and remarkable look into the NHS frontlines against Covid-19 from a nurse who's seen more than she ever bargained for. Show less

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The Last American Hero

The Last American Hero

The Remarkable Life of John Glenn

by George, Alice L., 1952-

Book - 2021

Examines the many layers that formed the man and unravels the reasons for his singular American Hero role. Examines the many layers that formed the man and unravels the reasons for his singular American Hero role. Show less

Examines the many layers that formed the man and unravels the reasons for his singular American Hero role. Examines the many layers that formed the man and unravels the reasons for his singular American Hero role. Show less

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American Baby

American Baby

A Mother, A Child, and the Shadow History of Adoption

by Glaser, Gabrielle

Book - 2021

"Glaser proves herself a relentless researcher. The intimate story of Glaser's subjects makes her book compelling, but the societal dots she's able to connect make it important." Washington Post "Glaser proves herself a relentless researcher. The intimate story of Glaser's subjects makes her book compelling, but the societal dots she's able to connect make it important." Washington Post Show less

"Glaser proves herself a relentless researcher. The intimate story of Glaser's subjects makes her book compelling, but the societal dots she's able to connect make it important." Washington Post "Glaser proves herself a relentless researcher. The intimate story of Glaser's subjects makes her book compelling, but the societal dots she's able to connect make it important." Washington Post Show less

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Confess

Confess

The Autobiography

by Halford, Rob

Book - 2020

'The year's most touching and revelatory rock autobiography': Telegraph's Best Music Books of 2020 'The year's most touching and revelatory rock autobiography': Telegraph's Best Music Books of 2020 Show less

'The year's most touching and revelatory rock autobiography': Telegraph's Best Music Books of 2020 'The year's most touching and revelatory rock autobiography': Telegraph's Best Music Books of 2020 Show less

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What A Flanker

What A Flanker

by Haskell, James, 1985-

Book - 2020

One of rugby's most ferocious flankers and biggest characters, James Haskell has had an extraordinary, global experience of the game, having played for the Wasps, Northampton and England. One of rugby's most ferocious flankers and biggest characters, James Haskell has had an extraordinary, global experience of the game, having played for the Wasps, Northampton and England. Show less

One of rugby's most ferocious flankers and biggest characters, James Haskell has had an extraordinary, global experience of the game, having played for the Wasps, Northampton and England. One of rugby's most ferocious flankers and biggest characters, James Haskell has had an extraordinary, global experience of the game, having played for the Wasps, Northampton and England. Show less

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Sylvia Pankhurst

Sylvia Pankhurst

Natural Born Rebel

by Holmes, Rachel

Book - 2020

A robust and sensitive biography. History Books of the Year - Sunday Times. A robust and sensitive biography. History Books of the Year - Sunday Times. Show less

A robust and sensitive biography. History Books of the Year - Sunday Times. A robust and sensitive biography. History Books of the Year - Sunday Times. Show less

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Between Two Kingdoms

Between Two Kingdoms

A Memoir of A Life Interrupted

by Jaouad, Suleika

Book - 2021

A searing, deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman's journey from diagnosis to remission and, ultimately, a road trip of healing and self-discovery. A searing, deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman's journey from diagnosis to remission and, ultimately, a road trip of healing and self-discovery. Show less

A searing, deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman's journey from diagnosis to remission and, ultimately, a road trip of healing and self-discovery. A searing, deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman's journey from diagnosis to remission and, ultimately, a road trip of healing and self-discovery. Show less

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Raising A Rare Girl

Raising A Rare Girl

A Memoir

by Lanier, Heather Kirn

Book - 2020

Writer Heather Lanier's memoir about raising a child with a rare syndrome, defying the tyranny of normal, and embracing parenthood as a spiritual practice that breaks us open in the best of ways. Writer Heather Lanier's memoir about raising a child with a rare syndrome, defying the tyranny of normal, and embracing parenthood as a spiritual practice that breaks us open in the best of ways. Show less

Writer Heather Lanier's memoir about raising a child with a rare syndrome, defying the tyranny of normal, and embracing parenthood as a spiritual practice that breaks us open in the best of ways. Writer Heather Lanier's memoir about raising a child with a rare syndrome, defying the tyranny of normal, and embracing parenthood as a spiritual practice that breaks us open in the best of ways. Show less

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Mary's Last Dance

Mary's Last Dance

by Li, Mary, 1958-

Book - 2020

Millions fell in love with Mao's Last Dancer. Finally here is Mary's story... Millions fell in love with Mao's Last Dancer. Finally here is Mary's story... Show less

Millions fell in love with Mao's Last Dancer. Finally here is Mary's story... Millions fell in love with Mao's Last Dancer. Finally here is Mary's story... Show less

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Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

The Definitive Biography

by Marshall, Sarah

Book - 2020

The biography of a James Bond icon. The biography of a James Bond icon. Show less

The biography of a James Bond icon. The biography of a James Bond icon. Show less

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How to Be A Refugee

How to Be A Refugee

One Family's Story of Exile and Belonging

by May, Simon

Book - 2021

A powerfully moving family memoir of loss, exile and self-concealment in Nazi Germany. A powerfully moving family memoir of loss, exile and self-concealment in Nazi Germany. Show less

A powerfully moving family memoir of loss, exile and self-concealment in Nazi Germany. A powerfully moving family memoir of loss, exile and self-concealment in Nazi Germany. Show less

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Eleanor

Eleanor

by Michaelis, David, 1957-

Book - 2020

David Michaelis presents a "stunning" (The Wall Street Journal) breakthrough portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt, America's longest-serving First Lady. David Michaelis presents a "stunning" (The Wall Street Journal) breakthrough portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt, America's longest-serving First Lady. Show less

David Michaelis presents a "stunning" (The Wall Street Journal) breakthrough portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt, America's longest-serving First Lady. David Michaelis presents a "stunning" (The Wall Street Journal) breakthrough portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt, America's longest-serving First Lady. Show less

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Thin Places

Thin Places

by Ní Dochartaigh, Kerri, 1983-

Book - 2021

Dochartaigh takes great solace in nature, and much of the book is a meditation on the beautiful landscapes and flora and fauna that surround her ... Passi...Show more Dochartaigh takes great solace in nature, and much of the book is a meditation on the beautiful landscapes and flora and fauna that surround her ... Passionate, moving and beautifully written, this is a remarkable account of trauma and ways to acknowledge and overcome it . Sunday Times Show less

Dochartaigh takes great solace in nature, and much of the book is a meditation on the beautiful landscapes and flora and fauna that surround her ... Passi...Show more Dochartaigh takes great solace in nature, and much of the book is a meditation on the beautiful landscapes and flora and fauna that surround her ... Passionate, moving and beautifully written, this is a remarkable account of trauma and ways to acknowledge and overcome it . Sunday Times Show less

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Joe Biden

Joe Biden

American Dreamer

by Osnos, Evan, 1976-

Book - 2020

The new biography of President Joe Biden by National Book Award winner and New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos. The new biography of President Joe Biden by National Book Award winner and New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos. Show less

The new biography of President Joe Biden by National Book Award winner and New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos. The new biography of President Joe Biden by National Book Award winner and New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos. Show less

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Blindfold

Blindfold

A Memoir of Capture, Torture, and Enlightenment

by Padnos, Theo, 1968-

Book - 2021

A journalist's searing, extraordinary account of being kidnapped and tortured in Syria by al Qaeda for two years-a revelatory memoir about war, human nature, and endurance. A journalist's searing, extraordinary account of being kidnapped and tortured in Syria by al Qaeda for two years-a revelatory memoir about war, human nature, and endurance. Show less

A journalist's searing, extraordinary account of being kidnapped and tortured in Syria by al Qaeda for two years-a revelatory memoir about war, human nature, and endurance. A journalist's searing, extraordinary account of being kidnapped and tortured in Syria by al Qaeda for two years-a revelatory memoir about war, human nature, and endurance. Show less

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The Dead Are Arising

The Dead Are Arising

The Life of Malcolm X

by Payne, Les, 1941-2018

Book - 2020

An epic biography of Malcolm X finally emerges, drawing on hundreds of hours of the author's interviews, rewriting much of the known narrative. An epic biography of Malcolm X finally emerges, drawing on hundreds of hours of the author's interviews, rewriting much of the known narrative. Show less

An epic biography of Malcolm X finally emerges, drawing on hundreds of hours of the author's interviews, rewriting much of the known narrative. An epic biography of Malcolm X finally emerges, drawing on hundreds of hours of the author's interviews, rewriting much of the known narrative. Show less

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Limitless

Limitless

The Autobiography

by Peake, Tim, 1972-

Book - 2020

The thrilling autobiography of the astronaut who inspired a generation. The thrilling autobiography of the astronaut who inspired a generation. Show less

The thrilling autobiography of the astronaut who inspired a generation. The thrilling autobiography of the astronaut who inspired a generation. Show less

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Anti-social

by Pettigrew, Nick

Book - 2020

"A riveting and brilliantly written memoir charting the year which culminated Pettigrew's more than 15-year career as an anti-social officer, a job which he says 'stretched the limits of my patience, compassion and sanity'". Bookseller "A riveting and brilliantly written memoir charting the year which culminated Pettigrew's more than 15-year career as an anti-social officer, a job which he says 'stretched the limits of my patience, compassion and sanity'". Bookseller Show less

"A riveting and brilliantly written memoir charting the year which culminated Pettigrew's more than 15-year career as an anti-social officer, a job which he says 'stretched the limits of my patience, compassion and sanity'". Bookseller "A riveting and brilliantly written memoir charting the year which culminated Pettigrew's more than 15-year career as an anti-social officer, a job which he says 'stretched the limits of my patience, compassion and sanity'". Bookseller Show less

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Sanctuary

Sanctuary

A Memoir

by Rapp Black, Emily

Book - 2021

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Still Point of the Turning World comes an incisive memoir about how she came to question and redefine the concept of resilience after the trauma of her first child's death. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Still Point of the Turning World comes an incisive memoir about how she came to question and redefine the concept of resilience after the trauma of her first child's death. Show less

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Still Point of the Turning World comes an incisive memoir about how she came to question and redefine the concept of resilience after the trauma of her first child's death. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Still Point of the Turning World comes an incisive memoir about how she came to question and redefine the concept of resilience after the trauma of her first child's death. Show less

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Farm for Life

Farm for Life

Mahi, Mana and Life on the Land

by Walker, Tangaroa

Book - 2021

How farming helped Tangaroa Walker to stand up, stand out and realize his own dreams. How farming helped Tangaroa Walker to stand up, stand out and realize his own dreams. Show less

How farming helped Tangaroa Walker to stand up, stand out and realize his own dreams. How farming helped Tangaroa Walker to stand up, stand out and realize his own dreams. Show less

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My Life in Red and White

My Life in Red and White

My Autobiography

by Wenger, Arsène, 1949-

Book - 2020

This book is a must-read for not only Arsenal supporters but football fans everywhere, as well as business leaders and anyone seeking the tools for succes...Show more This book is a must-read for not only Arsenal supporters but football fans everywhere, as well as business leaders and anyone seeking the tools for success in work and life. It will illuminate the mystique surrounding one of the most revered and respected managers, revealing the wisdom and vision that made him an icon in the world's most popular sport. Show less

This book is a must-read for not only Arsenal supporters but football fans everywhere, as well as business leaders and anyone seeking the tools for succes...Show more This book is a must-read for not only Arsenal supporters but football fans everywhere, as well as business leaders and anyone seeking the tools for success in work and life. It will illuminate the mystique surrounding one of the most revered and respected managers, revealing the wisdom and vision that made him an icon in the world's most popular sport. Show less

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