Barnes & Noble These Biographies & Memoirs Are Perfect for Summer Reading

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From tantalizing tell-alls to masterful explorations of hardship, heartbreak and hope, these picks are guaranteed to yank you out of your own life and drop you right in the middle of someone else's. Intricate and immersive, the following biographies and memoirs offer a glimpse into the lives of artists, musicians, politicians and more as well as the opportunity to walk a mile in their shoes.

The execution of Ethel Rosenberg defined the Cold War and horrified the world. Seventy years after her trial, Anne Sebba's moving biography captures the full scope of Ethel's story with empathy and humanity. While this will certainly engross McCarthy-era history buffs, the timely message about a severe miscarriage of justice makes this biography a captivating read for those interested in politics and social justice issues as well.

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A portrait of President George H.W. Bush's life after the White House from his longtime Chief of Staff that is essential reading for lovers of presidential history.

If you've ever wanted an in-depth, first-hand account of some of the most controversial policing decisions of the last few decades, Bratton's memoir provides that and so much more.

The former MSNBC host reflects on his storied career in politics, both as an insider and as a commentator, giving longtime fans a read they can go back to time and time again.

The Ugly Cry feels like a long, intimate and animated conversation with a close friend. There is a big, beating, generous heart at the center of Danielle Henderson's story that is irresistible.

Ashley Ford's reverberating, gorgeous memoir unfolds with an extraordinary pacing, layer and layer, nuance after nuance, to lay bare the fraught makings of a complicated life.

Animated by the same voracious intelligence that distinguishes Emezi's fiction, Dear Senthuran is a revelatory account of storytelling, self and survival.

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Marx's memoir is as entertaining as his social media persona, delivering juicy details as well as a clear-headed assessment of his time in the music industry.

There are several striking moments Sinéad O'Connor is usually remembered for, but this memoir fills in the gaps to give fans a comprehensive and intimate look at her unconventional career.

A must-read for any fan of the late rapper or those looking for a remarkable and detailed illustration of the power music can have generation after generation.

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More than a sports story, Bosh's memoir is enlightening for basketball die-hards or those looking for guidance on how to make your inner voice your ally through failure and success.

In the spirit of his father's beloved A River Runs Through It comes John N. Maclean's universal story about the power of place to shape families and a celebration of the art of fishing.

No matter who your baseball allegiance is to, CC Sabathia's raw and resilient life story will move anyone with love for America's Pastime (yes, even Mets fans).

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