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Everything Now: Lessons from the City-State of Los Angeles
Was the city-state argument convincing? Unfortunately, no. Was the book interesting to read? Undoubtedly, yes. This book would appeal to readers who enjoy narrative nonfiction, essays, or life in Los Angeles.
Geniuses at War: Bletchley Park, Colossus, and the Dawn of the Digital Age
Incredibly well-written and well-researched, this fast-paced book reads like a novel. Highly recommended to readers with an interest in World War II and 20th-century history, as well as anyone looking for an exciting story of code breaking and intrigue.
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Eva and Eve: A Search for My Mother’s Lost Childhood and What a War Left Behind
Well-researched and engagingly written, this book offers up an interesting mix of memoir and family history. Recommended for readers who enjoy any of those topics, it should also appeal to those with an interest in World War II, Jewish history, and narrative nonfiction.
The Daughters of Kobani: A Story of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice
Handling difficult topics with adroit respect and care, Lemmon offers a story that’s eminently relatable and speaks to the ongoing fight for women’s rights the world over. This is a story that needed to be told and needs to be heard. Highly recommended to anyone with an interest in current events and women’s history.
Perfectly Wounded: A Memoir About What Happens After a Miracle
Day offers an incredibly relatable story that is both open and unflinching in its honesty and self-reflection. Parts of the narrative are utterly gut-wrenching, but those same parts are also what makes this an essential book that is well worth reading.
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City at the Edge of Forever: Los Angeles Reimagined
Readers with an interest in modern U.S. history, pop culture, and art and architecture should find this to be engaging.
Talking Until Nightfall: Remembering Jewish Salonica, 1941–44
A poignant, gripping, and beautiful multigenerational look at life before and during the Holocaust, as well as the process of rebuilding after the war.
The Indomitable Florence Finch: The Untold Story of a War Widow Turned Resistance Fighter and Savior of American POWs
Mrazek’s work showcases a wealth of primary-source material, and skillfully invites readers into Florence’s remarkable life. An engaging read for all interested in women’s or 20th-century history.
Those Who Forget: My Family’s Story in Nazi Europe–A Memoir, A History, A Warning
In searing yet engaging prose, Schwarz makes her case for the need for memory work in this highly recommended read for fans of memoirs and World War II history.
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