Crystal Goldman
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The Opium Queen: The Untold Story of the Rebel Who Ruled the Golden Triangle
This well-written, well-researched book portrays a central figure who never quite emerges from her shroud of legend.
Stayed on Freedom: The Long History of Black Power Through One Family’s Journey
Highly recommended to those interested in civil rights, global justice, or Black Power movements, feminism, critical race theory, modern history, and biographies and memoirs.
The Pirate’s Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd
Engaging and well-paced. While geared toward a general audience, this work is well-grounded in scholarly research and will likely appeal to many: the armchair historian and those with an interest in the golden age of piracy, colonial New York, and social and women’s histories.
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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.
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