Lisa Bloom

The gripping story of two hundred freed Mississippi slaves who sailed to Liberia to build a new colony—where the colonistsÂ' repression of the native tribes would beget a tragic cycle of violence When a wealthy Mississippi cotton planter named Isaac Ross died in 1836, his will decreed that his plantation, Prospect Hill, should be liquidated and th...

"Finding Me" is an inspiring memoir by Viola Davis, narrated by the author herself. Delve into the journey of a little girl who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever. With unflinching honesty, Viola takes you from a crumbling apartment in Rhode Island to the bright lights of New York City and beyond. Uncovering the power of radical honesty, she shows how finding one's purpose and voice can transform even the darkest of pasts into a bright and beautiful future. This story is a love letter to self, and a reminder that true self-love can only be born from the courage to shed facades and be unapologetically you.

Follow the creative journey of two childhood friends turned video game design partners as they navigate the highs and lows of fame, fortune and heartbreak. From their first blockbuster hit to thirty years of success and betrayal, this novel explores the complexities of identity, disability, and the redemptive power of play. Ultimately, it's a love story unlike any other, filled with heartfelt twists and turns that will leave you captivated until the very end.

This uplifting book offers inspirational life lessons from famous vegan superstar and actress, Tabitha Brown. With her relatable personality and approachable take on plant-based living, Tabitha shares stories from her own life, career, faith, and family. Rooted in kindness, love, and her Southern upbringing, her lessons are structured around her catchphrases and include easy vegan recipes. Feeding the Soul is the perfect book to turn to when you want to feel seen, loved, and heard, and to share with family and friends.

Una vez hemos reconocido que nuestro mundo llega a su fin, ¿qué podemos hacer? Este sobrecogedor relato de cómo estamos precipitando el planeta hacia su Armagedón nos descubre amenazas inimaginables hasta en nuestras peores pesadillas. Es peor, mucho peor, de lo que imaginas. Hoy, la subida del nivel del mar es una causa de alarma generalizada entre aquellos que ya han abandonado el sueño pernicioso de que el calentamiento global es un mito. Sin embargo, no es ni siquiera la punta del gigantesco iceberg de horrores inimaginables que amenazan la vida en la Tierra: incendios, huracanes, sequías, inundaciones... Todas estas inquietantes manifestaciones del cambio climático, ya recurrentes para millones de personas, son solo un adelanto de lo que está por llegar: hambrunas, plagas, un aire irrespirable, migraciones cada vez más masivas, el colapso económico e incluso conflictos armados globales. Con una precisión y una lucidez que estremecen, David Wallace-Wells construye el relato caleidoscópico de las consecuencias que tendrá, tan solo dentro de una generación, nuestra impasibilidad ante la crisis ecológica. Incidiendo con crudeza en cómo hemos fracasado al imaginar y, ante todo, promulgar un mejor porvenir, El planeta inhóspito nos transporta a un futuro inminente y nos sirve la reflexión definitiva de cómo hemos devastado nuestro propio hogar; todo ello en clave de una ferviente y aún más apremiante llamada al cambio. Reseñas: «Un libro que tenemos que leer si no queremos que nuestros nietos nos maldigan.» Timothy Snyder «Un libro penetrante, que a la vez me da miedo y esperanza sobre el futuro.» Jonathan Safran Foer «David Wallace-Wells ha generado intencionadamente una sobrecogedora polémica, a caballo entre los estilos de Stephen King y Stephen Hawking. Este libro te coge totalmente desprevenido y te ahoga en un río desbordante de prosa increíblemente lírica que te convence de la inminencia del Armagedón. Vehemente y perspicaz, describe los horrores de la extinción de nuestra especie con un entusiasmo escalofriante y llega a nuestras manos justo en el momento de mayor urgencia. Espero que todo el mundo lo lea y sienta pavor.» Andrew Solomon «David Wallace-Wells sostiene que el impacto del cambio climático será mucho más grave de lo que piensa la gente, y está en lo cierto. Una obra tan oportuna como estimulante.» Elisabeth Kolbert «Fascinante, terrorífico, propicia una lectura frenética. Este libro es posiblemente el testigo más completo hasta la fecha sobre cómo el cambio climático va a transformar todos y cada uno de los aspectos de nuestras vidas, desde donde vivimos hasta lo que comemos, pasando por las historias que contamos. De obligada lectura para comprender un mundo que cada vez nos es más extraño e impredecible.» Amitav Gosh «Es un libro que tenemos que leer si no queremos que nuestros nietos nos maldigan.» Timothy Snyder «Una advertencia: cuando los científicos concluyen que el peor de los casos previstos para el calentamiento global no era más que optimismo injustificado, quizás es hora de alarmarse.

This historical reportage delves into one of the most iconic and catastrophic chapters in American history. The dust storms that ravaged the High Plains during the Depression era were like nothing ever seen before, and Timothy Egan's critically acclaimed debut account spares no detail in chronicling the rise and fall of the region, following a dozen families through the worst of it all. With stunningly evocative writing and heartfelt stories about heroism and perseverance in the face of disaster, this cautionary tale serves as a must-read for anyone interested in the dangers of disrupting nature.

"Beautiful Things" is a poignant memoir by Hunter Biden, exploring the themes of addiction, loss, and perseverance. From a tragic car accident that claimed his mother and sister, to the devastating loss of his brother, Beau, Hunter details his struggles with addiction and the long road to sobriety. However, the book ultimately delivers a message of hope and redemption, as he recounts his journey to appreciation of life's beautiful moments.

In this book, Isabel Wilkerson gives us a portrait of an unseen phenomenon in America as she explores, through an immersive, deeply researched narrative and stories about real people, how America today and throughout its history has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings. Beyond race, class, or other factors, there is a powerful caste system that influences people's lives and behavior and the nation's fate. Linking the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany, Wilkerson explores eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, including divine will, bloodlines, stigma, and more. Using riveting stories about people--including Martin Luther King, Jr., baseball's Satchel Paige, a single father and his toddler son, Wilkerson herself, and many others--she shows the ways that the insidious undertow of caste is experienced every day. She documents how the Nazis studied the racial systems in America to plan their out-cast of the Jews; she discusses why the cruel logic of caste requires that there be a bottom rung for those in the middle to measure themselves against; she writes about the surprising health costs of caste, in depression and life expectancy, and the effects of this hierarchy on our culture and politics. Finally, she points forward to ways America can move beyond the artificial and destructive separations of human divisions, toward hope in our common humanity.

This remarkable book delves into the little-known history of the mass migration of black citizens in search of a better life, who fled the South for northern and western cities from 1915 to 1970. Through the stories of three unforgettable individuals, author Isabel Wilkerson brings this epic journey to life, painting a vivid picture of how it changed America forever. With stunning historical detail and access to new data and official records, The Warmth of Other Suns is a definitive account of a crucial period in American history.