Non-Fiction Picks – Grosse Pointe Public Library http://www.gp.lib.mi.us Tue, 27 Jun 2017 18:49:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.5 Mary Astor’s Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936 by Edward Sorel http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/mary-astors-purple-diary-the-great-american-sex-scandal-of-1936-by-edward-sorel/ Thu, 25 May 2017 21:13:07 +0000 http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/?p=13721

Mary Astor’s Purple Diary: the Great American Sex Scandal of 1936 by Edward Sorel

An entertaining and sympathetic account of the famous Hollywood movie star’s life, career, and the sex scandal the author uncovered in old newspapers used as insulation in his house. A combination of the author’s own personal story, comic drawings, and commentary, this is a fascinating portrait of a bygone era.

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Havana: A Subtropical Delirium by Mark Kurlansky http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/havana-a-subtropical-delirium-by-mark-kurlansky/ Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:00:55 +0000 http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/?p=13474

 

Havana: A Subtropical Delirium by Mark Kurlansky

Rum, cigars, bright classic cars, Castro, Varadero beach, Celia Cruz…these are just a few of the iconic images Americans have of the capital of Cuba. A mere 90 miles from the United States, recent political changes have opened our neighbor to the south for exciting exploration and education. In this brief, informative, and fascinating book, journalist Kurlansky describes the turbulent history of the island as well as its colorful and vibrant culture of food, music, sports, language, literature, and architecture. ¡Vamos a ir a la Habana!

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The Blood of Emmett Till by Timothy B. Tyson http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/the-blood-of-emmett-till-by-timothy-b-tyson/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 17:41:39 +0000 http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/?p=13458

The Blood of Emmett Till by Timothy B. Tyson

A riveting, thoughtful, and engrossing true crime by a Southern professor. Along with the crime details, Tyson paints a picture of a Southern belief system that is shameful, provides a history of the early civil rights movement, and an intelligent commentary on where we go from here.

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Black Dahlia by Rick Geary http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/black-dahlia-by-rick-geary/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 12:00:30 +0000 http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/?p=13095

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Black Dahlia by Rick Geary.

Rick Geary’s true crime graphic novels are informative, clear, easy to read,  and this adds to his impressive canon. The sad and gruesome true story of a lonely and misguided young woman who only wanted to be loved.

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Kindfulness by Ajahn Brahm http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/kindfulness-by-ajahn-brahm/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:07:56 +0000 http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/?p=13090

kindfulnessKindfulness by Ajahn Brahm

A lovely little book of big ideas with suggestions on how kindness can be a form of meditation as it relaxes the mind and body.

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Love Hurts: Buddhist Advice for the Heartbroken by Lodro Rinzler http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/love-hurts-buddhist-advice-for-the-heartbroken-by-lodro-rinzler/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 20:01:17 +0000 http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/?p=12810

lovehurtsLove Hurts: Buddhist Advice for the Heartbroken by Lodro Rinzler

Love is risk but we all crave and need human connection. This wonderful little book offers sincere and helpful guidance for navigating life’s most essential component.

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Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill by Candice Millard http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/hero-of-the-empire-the-boer-war-a-daring-escape-and-the-making-of-winston-churchill-by-candice-millard/ Fri, 25 Nov 2016 20:40:03 +0000 http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/?p=12480

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Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill by Candice Millard.

Millard, an author who has distinguished herself with previous works on Theodore Roosevelt’s ill-fated Amazon journey and James A. Garfield’s doomed presidency, focuses her newest work on Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of England. From his upper class upbringing to his quest for distinction, this is a jolly good read.

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The Arab of the Future: A Graphic Memoir: A Childhood in the Middle East, 1978-1984 by Riad Sattouf http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/the-arab-of-the-future-a-graphic-memoir-a-childhood-in-the-middle-east-1978-1984-by-riad-sattouf/ Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:00:25 +0000 http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/?p=12204

arabThe Arab of the Future: A  Graphic Memoir: A Childhood in the Middle East, 1978-1984 by Riad Sattouf

The author recounts his childhood in Syria, Libya, and France with his French mother and Syrian father. Sattouf writes of primitive conditions, cultural assimilation, and his very unique family dynamic. A compelling vignette about recent Middle Eastern history.

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The Six: The Lives of the Mitford Sisters http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/the-six-the-lives-of-the-mitford-sisters/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:54:57 +0000 http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/?p=12122

mitfordThe Six: The Lives of the Mitford Sisters by Laura Thompson

A fascinating biography of a colorful, controversial, and always classy aristocratic British family. A nice slice of cultural and political history. If you like this, I also recommend the huge and dishy book of letters between the six sisters. For all Anglophiles. “Do admit.”

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How Would Buddha Think? 1,501 Right-Intention Teachings for Cultivating a Peaceful Mind by Barbara Ann Kipfer http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/how-would-buddha-think-1501-right-intention-teachings-for-cultivating-a-peaceful-mind-by-barbara-ann-kipfer/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:00:23 +0000 http://www.gp.lib.mi.us/?p=11790

buddhaHow Would Buddha Think? 1,501 Right-Intention Teachings for Cultivating a Peaceful Mind by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD

Looking for ways to quiet your wayward thoughts and just feel calmer? Learn how to live in the moment with this lovely little book filled with short phrases and essays that help you feel the zen.

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