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  Free - A Child and a Country at...

  Lea Ypi

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  Longlisted for the 2021 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 
   
   
   
  A reflection on "freedom" in a dramatic, beautifully written memoir of the end of Communism in the Balkans. 
   
   
   
  Lea Ypi grew up in the last Stalinist country in Europe: Albania, a place of queuing and scarcity, of political executions and secret police. While family members disappeared to what she was told were "universities" from which few "graduated," she swore loyalty to the Party. In her eyes, people were equal, neighbors helped each other, and children were expected to build a better world. 
   
   
   
  Then the statues of Stalin and Hoxha were toppled. Almost overnight, people could vote and worship freely, and invest in hopes of striking it rich. But factories shut, jobs disappeared, and thousands fled to Italy, only to be sent back. Pyramid schemes bankrupted the country, leading to violence. One generation's dreams became another's disillusionment. As her own family's secrets were revealed, Ypi found herself questioning what "freedom" really means. With acute insight and wit, Ypi traces the perils of ideology, and what people need to flourish.

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  Saving Aziz - How the Mission to...

  Chad Robichaux, David L. Thomas,...

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  Wall Street Journal Bestseller 
  It was the right thing to do. And someone had to do it. 
  Aziz was more than an interpreter for Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux during Chad's eight deployments to Afghanistan. He was a teammate, brother, and friend. More than once, Aziz saved Chad's life. And then he needed Chad to save his. 
  When President Joe Biden announced in April 2021 that the United States would be making a hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, Robichaux knew he had to get Aziz and his family out before Taliban forces took over the country. As the rescue team began to go to work, they became aware of thousands more--US citizens, Afghan allies, women, and children--facing persecution. 
  This gripping account of two war heroes and friends puts human hearts and names alongside the headlines of one of the most harrowing moments in our history, giving you a closer look at:The resilience of Afghanistan and its peopleThe twenty-year war that took place under four presidentsA mission accomplished and the work that’s still to be done 
    
  Saving Aziz is more than a story of war and rescue: it's about breaking down prejudice and apathy--and why risking it all is worth it when it comes to loving one another. 
    
  Praise for Saving Aziz: 
  "Saving Aziz is the story of two warriors...brought together by war and a brotherhood forged through years of battling...for the cause of freedom and captures the heroic efforts of those who took action to not only rescue Aziz and his family in the US withdrawal but thousands of others." 
  --Tim Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author, US Army Special Forces, Sniper

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  Summary: The Wisdom of the...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is NOT the official book; but a summary. This also does NOT accompany the official book. 
  This book distills the profound wisdom of the bullfrog into lessons that are as enlightening as they are practical. Each chapter is a leap into understanding the timeless truths held within the calm demeanor and patient waiting of the bullfrog. 
  'The Wisdom of the BullFrog' illustrates how these fascinating creatures possess much more than meets the eye. Their ability to wait patiently for opportunities, their tranquil existence harmonizing with nature, and their sudden, decisive leaps – these attributes provide striking metaphors for our own journey in life. 
  From the pond of everyday hustle to the bank of self-realization, 'The Wisdom of the BullFrog' is a guide that will inspire you to slow down, observe, and leap with conviction and accuracy in your life. Immerse yourself in the world of the bullfrog and emerge with wisdom that's profound yet practical.

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  HBCU Made - A Celebration of the...

  Ayesha Rascoe

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  In this joyous essay collection edited by NPR's Ayesha Rascoe, celebrities and other alumni provide testimonials about their experience attending historically Black college universities–which shaped their lives and made them who they are today. With a diverse set of contributors, including Oprah Winfrey, Stacey Abrams, and Branford Marsalis, HBCU Made celebrates the experience of going to a historically Black college or university. In moving essays, a wide range of alums share their accounts of how they chose their HBCU, their first days on campus, the dynamic atmosphere, and how they were shaped by their rigorous training.  A collection that brims with insight and school spirit, HBCU Made is a perfect gift for each generation of prospective students and graduates to come.   

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  Sophocles - A Very Short...

  Edith Hall

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  This Very Short Introduction introduces the life, work, and influence of one of the greatest dramatists of all time, Sophocles the Athenian. 
   
   
   
  Placing his plays within their historical context, and explaining the conventions of ancient Greek tragic theatre, Edith Hall spotlights their distinctive features—tight plots, titanic personalities, lucid style, sympathetic women, exquisite poetry, and stagecraft. This analysis is followed by an account of how and why Sophoclean dramas have survived to be read and widely performed into the twenty-first century.

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  A small Piece of the Puzzle

  Stephen Harwood

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  Looking back on seventy-five years, from my childhood in the Lake District of England to retirement from Teaching at a TAFE college in Perth, Western Australia. I hope my attempts to come to terms with my life’s "natural shocks" will resonate with the listener.

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