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A powerful memoir about growing up in a world of literary giants, and the unraveling of a family. The Critic's Daughter explores themes of identity, artistic criticism, and the impact of divorce on a child. As Priscilla Gilman navigates the fallout of her parents' separation, she grapples with revelations about her father's double life and sexual identity. This book is a moving portrait of grief, and a testament to the power of forgiveness and love.
Mia Farrow
2023-02-25T17:23:31.000ZRecommended by
Susan CainExplore 400 years of the African American experience in this epoch-defining history. Curated by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain, Four Hundred Souls boasts an incredible collaboration of 90 of America's leading Black writers. With 80 chronological chapters, immerse yourself in the tragic, triumphant, and often overlooked moments of Black American history. Discover extraordinary lives, personalities, and the ghosts of millions more, all restored to their rightful place in America's narrative. This powerful work of storytelling and reclamation redefines America and challenges our notion of how history is written.
This groundbreaking novel tells the journey of an unnamed protagonist navigating through the racial divide, shedding light on the effects of bigotry on both victim and perpetrator. With a voice that captures the full range of the American language, the story takes us from the Deep South to Harlem, throwing our own reality into harsh relief. Suspenseful and sardonic, Invisible Man is an audacious and dazzling masterpiece that redefines American literature.
1980, PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI: It is three in the morning when Bobby Western zips the jacket of his wetsuit and plunges from the boat deck into darkness. His divelight illuminates the sunken jet, nine bodies still buckled in their seats, hair floating, eyes devoid of speculation. Missing from the crash site are the pilot’s flightbag, the plane’...
Mia Farrow
2023-02-07T22:49:15.000ZIn "A Heart That Works," Rob Delaney shares the intimate and deeply personal story of his family's journey after his one-year-old son is diagnosed with a brain tumor. Delaney's exploration of grief and the fragile miracle of life offer solace to those facing devastation and reminds us that grace can appear even in the darkest of times.
Mia Farrow
2022-11-22T16:27:24.000ZRecommended by
Mark DuplassIn this alternate version of American history, Charles Lindbergh, a hero aviator and isolationist, becomes President and negotiates an "understanding" with Adolf Hitler. Anti-Semitism becomes commonplace, disrupting a young boy's life and tearing apart his family in Newark. A captivating narrative that explores the consequences of nationalistic ideals and their impact on individuals.
Mia Farrow
2022-06-13T12:32:16.000ZRecommended by
Daniel Pink"Here, Right Matters" is a powerful memoir by retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman. A naturalized citizen, Vindman made the decision to report the infamous phone call that led to presidential impeachment, despite intense pressure to stay silent. In this stirring account, Vindman shares his childhood as an immigrant, his career in service of his new home, and the fallout and cost of his brave actions. "Here, Right Matters" is a call to arms for those who refuse to let America betray its true self.
Mia Farrow
2021-08-02T20:55:47.000ZToo Much and Never Enough
How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man
Psychologist Mary L. Trump sheds light on Donald J. Trump's toxic family history, revealing how neglect and abuse led to his current destructive behavior that threatens the world's health and economic security. From the strange and harmful relationship between Fred Trump and his sons to the disturbing details of family events, Mary provides an incisive and unexpected perspective that only she, as Donald's only niece, can offer. With an insider's familiarity and willingness to tell the truth, Mary tells a captivating and unnerving story of one of the world's most dysfunctional families.
Mia Farrow
2020-07-17T22:54:10.000ZThis powerful true story follows the journey of a young lawyer who founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice committed to defending those in need. Through his defense of a young man wrongly sentenced to die, the lawyer is drawn into a world of conspiracy and political maneuvering, ultimately transforming his understanding of justice and mercy. Just Mercy provides a poignant window into the lives of those who have been defended and serves as a call for compassion and redemption in our broken system of justice.
Mia Farrow
2020-06-20T00:50:06.000ZDonald Trump and His Assault on Truth by The Washington Post Fact Checker Staff
The Education of an Idealist by Samantha Power
The Revenge of Geography by Robert D. Kaplan