Friday, December 11, 2015

New Biographies











American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History by Chris Kyle
“The astonishing autobiography of SEAL Chief Chris Kyle, whose record 150 confirmed kills make him the most deadly sniper in U.S. military history.” –WorldCat

In Real Life: My Journey To A Pixelated World by Joey Graceffa
“Twenty-three year old Joey Graceffa has captured the hearts of millions of teens and young adults through his playful, sweet, and inspirational YouTube presence (not to mention his sparkling eyes and perfect hair). Yet, Joey wasn’t always comfortable in his skin, and in this candid memoir, he thoughtfully looks back on his journey from pain to pride, self-doubt to self-acceptance.” –Amazon

Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured by Kathryn Harrison
“A fully documented, inspiring portrait of the 15th-century peasant-turned-saint draws on historical facts, folklore and centuries of critical interpretation to evaluate the questions attributed to her character.” –WorldCat

Joan of Arc: Her Story by Regine Pernoud and  Marie-Véronique Clin
“A biography of Joan of Arc, the 14th century French woman warrior. The authors describe her peasant origins, her career as commander of troops fighting the English, her death at the stake for heresy, and her elevation to sainthood in 1920.” –WorldCat

Out of Orange by Cleary Wolters
“The real-life Alex Vause from the critically acclaimed, top-rated Netflix show Orange Is the New Black tells her story in her own words for the first time—a powerful, surprising memoir about crime and punishment, friendship and marriage, and a life caught in the ruinous drug trade and beyond.” –WorldCat