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Their Accomplices Wore Robes: How the Supreme Court Chained Black America to the Bottom of a Racial Caste System

Starkey masterfully uses a unique blend of storytelling and legal documentation to share his declarations excellently.

We Should All Be Birds: A Memoir

Readers will love this fascinating and wise work, a highly recommended memoir for public and upper school libraries.

So Gay for You: Friendship, Found Family, and the Show That Started It All

Well-written and accessible, this book will appeal to fans of The L-Word, memoir readers, and those interested in queer history.

Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success

Hiller doesn’t just take the stage in his heartfelt and laugh-out-loud memoir; he owns it.

Mark Twain

This belongs in both public and academic libraries and will open a new discussion of Twain’s cultural standing, as Chernow’s previous biographies have also accomplished.

Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free

A terrific, well-written biography of an American original who died too young. Recommended for midcentury enthusiasts, followers of fashion, and readers who enjoyed Inventing the Modern: Untold Stories of the Women Who Shaped the Museum of Modern Art or Julie Satow’s When Women Ran Fifth Avenue.

Every Weapon I Had: A Vietnam Vet’s Long Road to the Medal of Honor

Intended for audiences interested in military history, civil rights, or stories of personal triumph over obstacles, this work will resonate deeply, with its themes of courage and dedication.

Freeing Teresa: A True Story About My Sister and Me

With vivid storytelling and insights, this audiobook highlights the power of love and advocacy. It is a testament to courage, care, and justice that leaves a lasting impression.

Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television

Purdum’s access to the Arnaz family and unpublished records allows him to essentially fact-check the memoirs written by Arnaz and Ball, and his honest reflection of a complicated man is poignant and heartfelt.
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