A Queer and Pleasant Danger by Kate Bornstein
"Bornstein
shares her story: from a nice Jewish boy growing up in New Jersey to a
strappingly handsome lieutenant of the Church of Scientology's Sea Organization
flagship vessel, and later to 1990s Seattle, where she becomes a rising star in
the lesbian community. In between there are wives and lovers, heartbreak and
triumph, bridges mended and broken, and a journey of self-discovery that will
mesmerize readers."–Jacket.
Carnivore by Dillard Johnson
"Amid ferocious fighting that
many times nearly took his life, Sergeant Dillard 'C.J.' Johnson is recognized
by the Pentagon to have accounted for more than two thousand enemy killed in
action while battling inside and out of the 'Carnivore,' the Bradley Fighting Vehicle
he commanded during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After miraculously beating
stage-three cancer (caused by radiation exposure from firing armor-piercing
depleted-uranium rounds during combat), he returned to his platoon in Baghdad
for a second tour, often serving as a sniper protecting his fellow
troops.”–Jacket.
Happy, Happy, Happy by Phil Robertson
”It
isn’t often that a person can live a dream, but Phil Robertson, aka The Duck
Commander, has proven that it is possible with vision, hard work, helping
hands, and an unshakable faith in the Almighty. Phil’s is the remarkable story
of one man who followed the call he received from God and soon after invented a
duck call that would begin an incredible journey to the life he had always
dreamed of for himself and his family. In the love of his country, his family,
and his maker, Phil has finally found the ingredients to the “good life” he
always wanted.”–Jacket.
"He
was a gentle dreamer whose genial bearded visage was recognized around the
world, but most people got to know him only through the iconic characters he
created: Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Miss Piggy, Big Bird. The Muppets
made Jim Henson a household name, but they were just part of his remarkable story.
This biography covers the full arc of Henson's all-too-brief life: from his
childhood in Leland, Mississippi; through the years of burgeoning fame in
Washington D.C., New York, and London; to the decade of international celebrity
that preceded his untimely death at age fifty-three." –Publisher.
Nothin To Lose: The Making of Kiss
1972-1975
by Ken Sharp
Nothin
To Lose chronicles the formative years of the legendary rock band KISS.
Including interviews with band members, producers, management, stage and art
designers, and rock photographers, this book examines the struggles and
victories that led this band to the level of superstardom.–Summary.
The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida
"Written
by Naoki Higishida when he was only thirteen, this remarkable book explains the
often baffling behaviour of autistic children and shows the way they think and
feel - such as about the people around them, time and beauty, noise, and
themselves. Naoki abundantly proves that autistic people do possess
imagination, humour and empathy, but also makes clear, with great poignancy,
how badly they need our compassion, patience and understanding."–Publisher.
The Truth About Trudeau by Bob Plamondon
In
this unprecedented and meticulously researched sweep of the record, Globe and Mail bestselling author
Bob Plamondon challenges the conventional wisdom that Trudeau was a great prime
minister. With new revelations, fresh insights, and in-depth analysis,
Plamondon reveals that the man did not measure up to the myth.”–Jacket.
The Witness Wore Red by Rebecca Musser
A
gripping account of Rebecca Musser's struggle to escape the Fundamentalist Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints led by Rulon Jeffs and his son, Warren,
and her subsequent decision to take the witness stand against the new prophet
of the FLDS in order to protect her little sisters and other young girls from
being forced to marry at shockingly young ages.–Summary.
Waiting to Be Heard by Amanda Knox
She spent four years
in a foreign prison for a crime she did not commit. Separated from her family,
she was demonized by the international press and treated harshly by the Italian
justice system, including disdainful police. She endured humiliation, injustice,
and loneliness thousands of miles from her home. Now, with intelligence, grace,
and candor, Amanda Knox, the young American exchange student, tells the full
story of her harrowing ordeal in Italy.–Summary.