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  Cassie: Victim or Coconspirator...

  Clayton Howard

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  In this explosive literary debut, Clayton Howard breaks his silence to reveal the untold story of his eight-year entanglement with music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and singer Cassie Ventura. As Combs' trial dominates headlines, Howard's haunting memoir offers an intimate counternarrative that challenges everything you think you know. 
  What began as a paid encounter at Manhattan's London Hotel in 2009 evolved into something far more complex—a web of desire, manipulation, and emotional dependency that defied easy categorization. Howard pulls back the curtain on the infamous "freak-offs," revealing not sensationalized tabloid fodder, but a raw exploration of power dynamics in the shadow of celebrity. 
  Through Howard's unflinching voice, both Diddy and Cassie emerge as flawed, multifaceted individuals navigating a world they created and were ultimately consumed by. Far from portraying Cassie as a passive victim, Howard presents her as an active participant in their toxic triangle—initiating, engaging, and complicating the narrative of abuse that has dominated media coverage. 
  From tender moments to terrifying encounters—including Cassie's overdose and Howard's own drugging—this memoir refuses to sanitize or sensationalize. Instead, it offers a meditation on consent, control, and the murky intersection of sex, money, and fame. 
  CASSIE is more than celebrity tell-all—it's a brutal examination of how power corrupts intimacy and how the truth is always more complicated than the headlines suggest. Howard's voice cuts through the noise with uncomfortable honesty, offering readers a chance to grapple with the moral ambiguities that define modern celebrity culture. 
  Raw, illuminating, and impossible to ignore.

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  The Greta Garbo Home for Wayward...

  Steven Gaines

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  A sequel to the author's critically acclaimed Delphinium title, One of These Things First, The Greta Garbo Home for Wayward Boys and Girls is a poison-pen, love letter to the end of an era-Manhattan during the decadent, late 1970s. 
   
    
   
  Picking up where he left off at the end of his widely praised debut memoir, One of These Things First, Gaines recounts his hilarious, sometimes poignant attempt to forge a writing career and a successful love life in the gay world of the 1970s. He has limited success until he falls in love with an older woman dying of cancer. Meanwhile, he serendipitously begins a career as a writer when he meets a former child evangelist, and with naïve chutzpah, manages a to land a book deal that leads to a whirlwind career as a biographer, rock and roll columnist, and roman à clef novelist who writes a book with a Studio 54 bartender that brings the world down around them. From inside the entertainment business in New York and Los Angeles to inside the publishing world, Gaines narrates a life of escapades and adventures and searching for love in all the wrong places. After hitting rock bottom, he writes a book about the Beatles that ends up on the New York Times bestseller list, leading to popular esteem and a feeling of momentary redemption.

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  Chaplin - The True Story of the...

  Liam Dale

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  Interested in learning more about Charlie Chaplin but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for a concise, hourly history tour of his life. 
   
  Charlie Chaplin's enduring legacy is etched in the timeless films that continue to bring laughter to audiences of all generations, transcending language barriers. As you delve deeper into the life of the man behind the beloved Tramp persona, you'll gain a newfound appreciation for the undisputed King of silent comedy. This journal takes you on a journey through his remarkable life. 
   
  You'll discover: 
  - Charlie's birthplace and early life in slums, including time in workhouses 
  - His parents' struggle with poverty and alcoholism, the stigma of state assistance 
  - His mother's battle with insanity, her commitment, and his early stage experiences 
  - The pivotal role of Mack Sennett, his debut in movies, and the rise of the Tramp character 
  - The million-dollar contract, his time with Essenay Films, and tumultuous marriages 
  - His meeting with Oona Chaplin, ostracism, and move to Switzerland, as well as awards and legacy 
   
  Embark on this fascinating tour to uncover the life and times of Charlie Chaplin, the iconic figure in silent comedy.

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  The Nation Holds its Breath - My...

  George Hamilton

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  ‘David O’Leary is entrusted with the responsibility of taking the penalty that could send Ireland to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. This kick can decide it all. The nation holds its breath … Yes, we’re there!’ 
   
   
  Written with his trademark warmth and candour, The Nation Holds Its Breath is George Hamilton’s eagerly awaited and wonderfully told journey through a rich and varied career in broadcasting. 
   
  As the undisputed voice of Irish football, George’s evocative and celebrated commentary is familiar to millions. He has captured the highs and lows of Irish sport for generations of fans, ever since he first took up the microphone in the mid-seventies, and he has been enthralling his audiences ever since. 
   
  The listener will be captivated as George takes us on an affectionate journey from the Cregagh Road in East Belfast to an emotional farewell salute from Big Jack Charlton on the hallowed Anfield turf in 1995. The destinations – Stuttgart, Genoa, New Jersey – will be familiar, the journeys in between, anything but. A must-listen memoir from one of Ireland’s truly undeniable national treasures.

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  Ninth Building

  Jingzhi Zou

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  Ninth Building is a fascinating collection of vignettes drawn from Zou Jingzhi's experience growing up during the Cultural Revolution, first as a boy in Beijing and then as a teenager exiled to the countryside. Zou poetically captures a side of the Cultural Revolution that is less talked about—the sheer tedium and waste of young life, as well as the gallows humor that accompanies such desperate situations. Jeremy Tiang's enthralling translation of this important work of fiction was awarded a PEN/Heim Grant.

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  Shattered Bond - The Life of...

  Dr. Merlyn Clarke, Gordon Clark

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  “Shattered Bond—The Life of Marvin Clarke” is a memoir by Dr. Merlyn Clarke and Gordon Clarke, chronicling the life and untimely death of their beloved son, Marvin. The book provides a heartfelt exploration of grief and enduring love within a family bound by tragedy. Dr. Merlyn and Gordon Clarke share the profound impact of Marvin’s life, illustrating his vibrant and joyful moments. The narrative takes a devastating turn as they recount Marvin’s sudden and heartbreaking death. The authors navigate through the stages of grief with raw honesty, depicting the emotions that follow such a significant loss—from shock and denial to overwhelming sadness and anger. They delve into the complexities of maintaining relationships, confronting societal expectations, and grappling with guilt and self-blame. In “Shattered Bond,” the Clarkes emphasize the importance of self-care and seeking support during grieving. They offer practical insights and reflections on finding peace amidst turmoil, highlighting the necessity of empathy, understanding, and embracing vulnerability. Writing this book was an act of courage and love, as revisiting Marvin’s memories and reliving the pain of his loss was inherently challenging. Their commitment to transforming grief into purpose shines through every page, comforting and reassuring others struggling with their grief journeys.

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