Book Review
Searching for Memory
by Willem Marx
A sensitive exploration of Brazilian history and the boundaries of biographical writing, Jacob Blanc’s collaborative book reconstructs the life of human rights activist and former militant Aluízio Palmar. Born in rural Brazil, Palmar...
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A Perfect Turmoil
by Willem Marx
Alex Green’s fascinating book reconstructs the life and legacy of Walter E. Fernald, a polarizing architect in the US’s treatment of the mentally disabled. A physician from Maine who established and influenced institutions across the...
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Audrey Hepburn
by Willem Marx
Tom Santopietro’s reverent biography of Audrey Hepburn illustrates how the scion of an impoverished aristocratic family went from starving in Nazi-occupied Europe to becoming a legendary actress, fashion icon, and humanitarian...
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Dr. Koop
by Willem Marx
Nigel M. de S. Cameron’s biography of Ronald Reagan’s larger-than-life surgeon general, Charles Everett Koop, reveals a complex figure caught between public health policies, religious convictions, and family struggles. Born in...
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Accidental Tyrant
by Willem Marx
A forensic reconstruction of the life of North Korea’s founding dictator, Kim Il-sung, Fyodor Tertitskiy’s "Accidental Tyrant" covers the regime that has dominated North Korea for seventy-nine years. A man of many names, the...
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Two-Comma Wealth
by Willem Marx
"Two-Comma Wealth" is a holistic money management guide for those with multimillion-dollar net worths. A millionaire’s guide to investment and wealth management, George Stefanou’s "Two-Comma Wealth" delineates the emotional, fiscal,...
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MoHagani vs King Salmon
by Willem Marx
"MoHagani vs King Salmon" is a thrilling picture book adventure in conflict resolution. In M. C. MoHagani Magnetek’s picture book "MoHagani vs King Salmon", a girl stands up to a fouled-mouthed salmon. When MoHagani lies about becoming...
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Saul the Baseball in the Big Game
by Willem Marx
An observant ball fulfills his dreams of baseball glory in the upbeat picture book "Saul the Baseball in the Big Game". In Kim LeBlanc’s cheerful picture book "Saul the Baseball in the Big Game", the sport is viewed from the...