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Better to Cry Now

by Willem Marx

"Better to Cry Now" is a compelling memoir about overcoming adversity and uncovering the complexities of personal identity. Geoffrey Newman’s memoir "Better to Cry Now" recounts growing up as a mixed-race child in the United States... Read More

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Mr. Poe and Dr. Moran

by Willem Marx

Measuring facts against fictions, the literary criticism–based biography "Mr. Poe and Dr. Moran" busts myths about Poe’s lifestyle and places his legacy in the context of US history. Dwight Thomas’s biographical inquiry "Mr. Poe... Read More

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Beyond the Hammer

by Willem Marx

An embattled man learns how to navigate fresh personal and professional struggles thanks to a generous mentor in "Beyond the Hammer", a profound book about leadership. Brian Gottlieb’s superb leadership guide "Beyond the Hammer" uses... Read More

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Edithe Beutler

by Willem Marx

With its vibrant and bespoke images, "Edithe Beutler" is an eye-catching biographical art book. C. J. Cook and Robert L. Harned’s conscientious biography of an artist who made the South Pacific her home, "Edithe Beutler", traces the... Read More

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