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  The Private Diary of My Life...

  Eric Root

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  Lana Turner was the last of the great screen goddesses. A legendary blonde bombshell, Turner led a fairy-tale life that turned into a nightmare following the bizarre murder of her gangster lover, Johnny Stompanato, in 1958. Eric Root met Lana Turner in 1971, serving as her makeup artist and hairstylist before becoming her escort, spokesman, lover, and confidant. Turner told Root everything there was to know about her life— the secrets behind her greatest triumphs and tragedies, her many love affairs with Hollywood's leading men, the Stompanato scandal, and her estrangement from her daughter, Cheryl Crane. This detailed, honest, heartwarming account reveals the real woman behind the Hollywood facade, as well as a tender friendship that endured both heaven and hell for 25 years.

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  Lift Every Voice - Expecting the...

  Walter Turnbull, Howard Manly

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  Miracles can and do happen— when one does the footwork. Dr. Walter Turnbull dreamed of creating opportunities and better lives for the children of Harlem, and Lift Every Voice is the inspirational story of how he realized his dream. Dr. Turnbull shares the hard-bought wisdom he learned throughout his life— from his impoverished childhood in backwoods Mississippi to his experiences as founder and director of the Grammy Award-winning Boys Choir of Harlem. Turnbull shares insights on how to teach children that with hard work, discipline, and self-respect they can attain their highest goals.

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  Patriarchy Blues - Reflections...

  Frederick Joseph

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  NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 
  ""[A] scorching treatise on toxic masculinity. Joseph’s critiques of “the patriarchy... both overt and ingrained” are razor-sharp, but it’s the clear-eyed reckoning of his own place within it that tethers the soul of his book."" —Publishers Weekly 
  ""Joseph has learned a great deal from bell hooks here, and I think she would be proud because Patriarchy Blues is such a moving, inspiring, rigorous vision for living.” —Robert Jones, Jr., New York Times bestselling author of The Prophets 
  In this personal and poignant collection, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Black Friend examines the culture of masculinity through the lens of a Black man.  
  What does it mean to be a man today? How does the pervasive yet elusive idea of “toxic masculinity” actually reflect men’s experiences—particularly those of color—and how they navigate the world? 
  In this thought-provoking collection of essays, poems, and short reflections, Frederick Joseph contemplates these questions and more as he explores issues of masculinity and patriarchy from both a personal and cultural standpoint. From fatherhood, and “manning up” to abuse and therapy, he fearlessly and thoughtfully tackles the complex realities of men’s lives today and their significance for society, lending his insights as a Black man. 
  Written in Joseph’s unique voice, with an intelligence and raw honesty that demonstrates both his vulnerability and compassion, Patriarchy Blues forces us to consider the joys, pains, and destructive nature of manhood and the stereotypes it engenders. 

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  Not Yet! - Tales From a...

  Sally-Jane Heit

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  In 1933 Sally-Jane Heit made a grab for the brass ring of stardom as she circled the carousel of life. 
  Did she catch it? 
  Even with all her talent, navigating the script written for a woman of her generation gave her one big headache. With an overbearing mother, a wayward husband, a wild stint in an open marriage, unconventional friendships, and three glorious daughters who didn’t get the mother they wanted but made do, her unstoppable dream of stardom moved her from summer stock to Broadway to Hollywood (where if you blinked, you’d miss her) 
  Her chance meeting with Lily Tomlin inspired her to create her doppelganger in Harriet Ferment, the star of her one-woman show, which she performed until she was 84. She finally became what she always wanted to be… in control. 
  Her story. Her way. 
  In Not Yet!, Sally-Jane dishes on her adventures and exploits on stage and off — a wild mix of epic drama and slapstick comedy. She spills the beans on negotiating family life, discovering she had a g-spot, flirting with fame, global warming of another kind, and dodging death. Buckle up for a wild ride of laughs, love, and a long and adventurous lifetime.

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  One Jump at a Time - My Story

  Nathan Chen

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  In this exhilarating memoir, three-time World Champion and Olympic gold-medalist Nathan Chen tells the story of his remarkable journey to success, reflecting on his life as a Chinese American figure skater and the joys and challenges he has experienced—including the tremendous sacrifices he and his family made, and the physical and emotional pain he endured.  
  When three-year-old Nathan Chen tried on his first pair of figure skates, magic happened. But the odds of this young boy—one of five children born to Chinese immigrants—competing and making it into the top echelons of figure skating were daunting. Chen’s family didn’t have the resources or access to pay for expensive coaches, rink time, and equipment. But Nathan’s mother, Hetty Wang, refused to fail her child. Recognizing his tremendous talent and passion, she stepped up as his coach, making enormous sacrifices to give Nathan the opportunity to compete in this exclusive world. 
  That dedication eventually paid off at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, where Chen—reverently known as the “Quad King”—won gold, becoming the first Asian-American man to stand at the highest podium in figure skating. In this moving and inspiring memoir Chen opens up for the first time, chronicling everything it took to pursue his dreams. Bolstered by his unwavering passion and his family’s unconditional support, Chen reveals the most difficult times he endured, and how he overcame each obstacle–from his disappointment at the 2018 Olympic Games, to competing during a global pandemic, to the extreme physical and mental toll the sport demands. 
  Pulling back the curtain on the figure skating world and the Olympics, Chen reveals what it was really like at the Beijing Games and competing on the US team in the same city his parents had left—and his grandmother still lived. Poignant and unfiltered, told in his own words, One Jump at a Time is the story of one extraordinary young man—and a testament to the love of a family and the power of persistence, grit, and passion.

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  KNOW ABOUT "PLATO" - An Ancient...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is a small part of introduction of the book : Welcome to the captivating journey into the life and legacy of one of history's most remarkable minds—Plato, the Ancient Greek Genius. As we embark on this exploration, we will traverse the vast landscapes of ancient philosophy, delve into the intricate web of ideas that Plato wove, and unravel the tapestry of his influence that continues to shape our world. Plato, born in the golden age of Ancient Greece, stands as a beacon of intellectual brilliance. His impact on philosophy, politics, and even the very essence of thought itself is immeasurable. In this biography, we will uncover the layers of Plato's existence, from his formative years to his enduring contributions. Beyond the pages of history, Plato's dialogues echo through time, inviting us to engage with profound concepts through the dialogues he penned. We'll journey through the Socratic discussions that Plato masterfully orchestrated, gaining insights into both the philosophical inquiries and the vibrant personalities that shaped his world.

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