-Titulo Original : Factory Man How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local - And Helped Save An American Town-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: The instant New York Times bestseller about one mans battle to save hundreds of jobs by demonstrating the greatness of American business. The Bassett Furniture Company was once the worlds biggest wood furniture manufacturer. Run by the same powerful Virginia family for generations, it was also the center of life in Bassett, Virginia. But beginning in the 1980s, the first waves of Asian competition hit, and ultimately Bassett was forced to send its production overseas. One man fought back: John Bassett III, a shrewd and determined third-generation factory man, now chairman of Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co, which employs more than 700 Virginians and has sales of more than $90 million. In Factory Man, Beth Macy brings to life Bassetts deeply personal furniture and family story, along with a host of characters from an industry that was as cutthroat as it was colorful. As she shows how he uses legal maneuvers, factory efficiencies, and sheer grit and cunning to save hundreds of jobs, she also reveals the truth about modern industry in America. Review A New York Times Notable Book of 2014 One of Janet Maslins Top 10 Books of 2014 in the New York Times One of The Christian Science Monitors Top 10 Nonfiction Books of 2014 One of Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2014: Nonfiction A Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist: Business In a class with other runaway debuts like Laura Hillenbrands Seabiscuit and Katherine Boos Behind the Beautiful Forevers: These nonfiction narratives are more stirring and dramatic than most novels. And Ms. Macy writes so vigorously that she hooks you instantly. You wont be putting this book down. Janet Maslin, New York Times Nonfiction storytelling at its finest.... It does what the best business books should: It delivers a heavily researched, highly entertaining story, at the end of which you realize youve learned something.... This is a great American story, the kind that we dont read often enough. Bryan Burrough, New York Times A truly remarkable work of researched narrative nonfiction, one the probes every corner of its topic and values every subject who has something to say.... Factory Man does justice to every hidden corner of the story. Its a book that leaves you feeling better for having read it. Lucas Mann, San Francisco Chronicle In a world of blue-collar victims, where logging chains seal forever the doors of mills and factories from the Rust Belt to the Deep South, Beth Macys award-winning look at one furniture makers refusal to give in is a breath of hope-and a damn fine story to read. The book tracks John Bassetts fight to keep American jobs on this side of borders and oceans, and keeps one American town from becoming a place of empty storefronts and FOR SALE signs. Rick Bragg, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Most They Ever Had Beth Macy has done a masterful job in personalizing the biggest American economic story of our time--how to save American jobs in the 21st Century. John Bassett III is a cinematic figure and quintessential American, battling for his company, his town and his country. Jonathan Alter, author of The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies The authors brightly written, richly detailed narrative not only illuminates globalization and the issue of offshoring, but succeeds brilliantly in conveying the human costs borne by low-income people displaced from a way of life.... A masterly feat of reporting. Kirkus (starred review) Macy chronicles Bassetts saga with vigor, integrity, soul, and skill, offering a humdinger of a globalization story and a true drama that reads like a novel. Christian Science Monitor Macys down-to-earth writing style and abundance of personal stories from manufacturings beleaguered front lines make her work a stirring critique of globalization. Carl Hays, Booklist Macys riveting narrative is rich in local color.... Vivid reporting. Publishers Weekly (st...

-Titulo Original : I Saw The Light The Story Of Hank Williams-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: The book that inspired the major motion picture I Saw the Light. In his brief life, Hank Williams created one of the defining bodies of American music. Songs such as Your Cheatin Heart, Hey, Good Lookin, and Jambalaya sold millions of records and became the model for virtually all country music that followed. But by the time of his death at age twenty-nine, Williams had drunk and drugged and philandered his way through two messy marriages and out of his headline spot on the Grand Ole Opry. Even though he was country musics top seller, toward the end he was so famously unreliable that he was lucky to get a booking in a beer hall. Colin Escotts enthralling, definitive biograph -- now the basis of the major motion picture I Saw the Light -- vividly details the singers stunning rise and his spectacular decline, revealing much that was previously unknown or hidden about the life of this country music legend. Originally published as Hank William: The Biography. Review Fast and interesting reading. . . . An impressive book. . . . Probably the definitive word on Hank Williamss life. Boston Globe Our best look yet into Hank Williamss pained, piercing eyes. . . . Escott has peeled away the layers of legend. Philadelphia Inquirer Deftly written and researched. . . . Colin Escott is Hank Williamss latest and best biographer. Newsweek About the Author Colin Escott is an award-winning music historian and the author of four books, among them Hank Williams: The Biography and Good Rockin Tonight: Sun Records and the Birth of Rock n Roll. He lives in Nashville....

-Titulo Original : The Queens Of Animation The Untold Story Of The Women Who Transformed The World Of Disney And Made Cinematic History-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: From the bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls, the untold, richly detailed story of the women of Walt Disney Studios, who shaped the iconic films that have enthralled generations (Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures). From Snow White to Moana, from Pinocchio to Frozen, the animated films of Walt Disney Studios have moved and entertained millions. But few fans know that behind these groundbreaking features was an incredibly influential group of women who fought for respect in an often ruthless male-dominated industry and who have slipped under the radar for decades. In The Queens of Animation, bestselling author Nathalia Holt tells their dramatic stories for the first time, showing how these women infiltrated the boys club of Disneys story and animation departments and used early technologies to create the rich artwork and unforgettable narratives that have become part of the American canon. As the influence of Walt Disney Studios grew -- and while battling sexism, domestic abuse, and workplace intimidation -- these women also fought to transform the way female characters are depicted to young audiences. With gripping storytelling, and based on extensive interviews and exclusive access to archival and personal documents, The Queens of Animation reveals the vital contributions these women made to Disneys Golden Age and their continued impact on animated filmmaking, culminating in the record-shattering Frozen, Disneys first female-directed full-length feature film. A Best Book of 2019: Library Journal, Christian Science Monitor, and Financial Times Review Nathalia Holts richly detailed group biography shines a welcome light on Disneys true heroines--not the princesses on the screen, but the talented female artists and writers working hard behind the scenes. The Queens of Animation is also a crisp reflection on Hollywoods charged and changing relationship with beauty, race and fame. Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures Nathalia Holt has a deeper, more important motive for revisiting classics...Marshaling scrupulous research, the author makes the case for the role played by female studio employees in bringing to life those classic films...This book scores for telling us something new about the films we thought we knew so well. Peter Tonguette, Wall Street Journal Gripping, galvanizing reading... A beautifully sculpted narrative of hurtlingly fast pace... A bolt of pure reading delight that outdoes even Holts utterly winning earlier book Rise of the Rocket Girls. Steve Donoghue, Christian Science Monitor A gripping corrective... Few know of the companys female virtuosi, who from the 1930s on injected nuance into characters from Bambi to a panoply of princesses. Barbara Kiser, Nature A remarkable true story, unforgettably told...Holt has unearthed a vivid, soaring, vitally important untold story of womens contribution to technology, entertainment, and art. Lisa Mundy, New York Times bestselling author of Code Girls Sprightly...Holt, a science journalist and a popular historian, introduces us to a handful of women who worked on some of the classic Disney Studios films, spins them around, sprinkles some pixie dust, and has them take a bow. Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker Holts dedication to telling these womens stories is palpable, narrating their personal histories as if the animators were characters themselves... if it werent for this book, their work might have gone ignored and overlooked forever. Rachel King, Fortune Readers who loved Nathalia Holts Rise of the Rocket Girls will find so much to enjoy in this deeply researched, loving celebration of Disneys long-overlooked female pioneers. Holt evocatively blends social history, technological advances and the personal lives of these forgotten artists to champion their achievements and their extraordinary...

-Titulo Original : The Beautiful Fall Fashion, Genius, And Glorious Excess In 1970s Paris-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: A comprehensive biography of the late designer, Karl Lagerfeld, and his infamous rivalry with Yves Saint Laurent. In the 1970s, Paris fashion exploded like a champagne bottle left out in the sun. Amid sequins and longing, celebrities and aspirants flocked to the heart of chic, and Paris became a hothouse of revelry, intrigue, and searing ambition. At the center of it all were fashions most beloved luminaries - Yves Saint Laurent, the reclusive enfant terrible, and Karl Lagerfeld, the flamboyant freelancer with a talent for reinvention - and they divided Paris into two fabulous halves. Their enduring rivalry is chronicled in this dazzling expose of an era: of social ambitions, shared obsessions, and the mesmerizing quest for beauty. Deliciously dramatic... The Beautiful Fall crackles with excitement.- New York Times Book Review Fascinating. - New York Times Addictive. - Philadelphia Inquirer Its like US Weekly, 1970s style. - Gotham A story constructed as exquisitely as a couture dress. . . . It moves stylishly forward, with frequent over-the-shoulder glances at some very dishy background. - Boston Globe About the Author Alicia Drake writes regularly for publications including International Herald Tribune, British Vogue, Travel Leisure, and W Magazine, for which she was a contributing editor. Brought up in Liverpool, Drake was educated at Cambridge University. She went to Paris for six months and stayed for eighteen years. She is the author of The Beautiful Fall, a book of narrative nonfiction about Paris fashion and creativity in the 1970s. She returned to the UK recently and now lives in the countryside with her husband and five children. I Love You Too Much is her first novel...

-Titulo Original : The Cosmic Landscape String Theory And The Illusion Of Intelligent Design-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: In his first book ever, the father of string theory reinvents the worlds concept of the known universe and mans unique place within it. Line drawings. From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. As modern physics has developed a better understanding of how the universe operates at its most fundamental levels, one thing has become increasingly clear: were damned lucky to be here at all. The laws of physics are precariously balanced, and were the value of one constant slightly different, life as we know it wouldnt exist. To explain the ridiculous improbability of it all, some physicists have turned to the Anthropic Principle: the universe seems perfectly tailored to us because if it werent, we wouldnt be here to observe it. The underlying rationale for this argument involves the landscape of potential laws of physics (which, it turns out, arent so immutable after all), a whole bunch of extra dimensions and lots of particle physics. Luckily, Susskinda the father of string theorya does the job right, guiding readers through the current controversy over the Anthropic Principle. Make no mistake: this is the cutting edge of physics as described by one of the sharpest scientific minds around. While the subtitle is a bit misleading (this isnt about intelligent design in the Kansas Board of Education sense, but actually a controversy at once bigger and less prominent), persistent readers will finish this book understanding and caring about contemporary physics in ways both unexpected and gratifying. (Dec. 12) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. About the Author Leonard Susskind has been the Felix Bloch Professor in theoretical physics at Stanford University since 1978. The author of The Cosmic Landscape, he is a member of the National Academy of Science and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of numerous prizes including the science writing prize of the American Institute of Physics for his Scientific American article on black holes. He lives in Palo Alto, California...

-Titulo Original : Our Band Could Be Your Life Scenes From The American Indie Underground 1981-1991-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: The definitive chronicle of underground music in the 1980s tells the stories of Black Flag, Sonic Youth, The Replacements, and other seminal bands whose DIY revolution changed American music forever. Our Band Could Be Your Life is the never-before-told story of the musical revolution that happened right under the nose of the Reagan Eighties -- when a small but sprawling network of bands, labels, fanzines, radio stations, and other subversives re-energized American rock with punks do-it-yourself credo and created music that was deeply personal, often brilliant, always challenging, and immensely influential. This sweeping chronicle of music, politics, drugs, fear, loathing, and faith is an indie rock classic in its own right. The bands profiled include: Sonic Youth Black Flag The Replacements Minutemen Husker Du Minor Threat Mission of Burma Butthole Surfers Big Black Fugazi Mudhoney Beat Happening Dinosaur Jr. From The New Yorker Azerrad crisscrosses the American landscape of nineteen-eighties underground rock music, from Washington, D.C. (which spawned such bands as Fugazi and Minor Threat), to Washington state (Mudhoney, Beat Happening). He profiles thirteen bands that came of age before Nirvana closed the gap between alternative rock and the mainstream market, and the best stories here are the most marginal, such as the chapter on the explosive Boston band Mission of Burma. Even in his treatment of better-known bands, though, Azerrad does a fine job of demonstrating how the post-punk prime movers of the eighties echoed the original rock-and-rollers of the fifties-springing from a complacent political climate to reject the sentimental excesses of the music that preceded them. Copyright © 2005 The New Yorker Review Altogether rockin...Azerrads coup here is in getting most of the major players to talk...A scrapbook from the last time music mattered. Patrick Beach, Austin American-Statesman A timely reminder that Cobain and company were merely a key regiment in the motley alt-rock army... Our Band Could Be Your Life narrates, down to the homemade posters and tour van repairs, how these bands gradually built up an audience large enough to make record labels and critics take notice. Benjamin Nugent, Time In the decade Azerrad covers, indie America proved that world-class rock could be created outside corporate structures... Our Band Could Be Your Life passionately resurrects thirteen indie groups...Azerrad is adept at drawing out musicians war stories -- and this bare-bones movement was full of them. Eric Weisbard, New York Times Book Review About the Author Michael Azerrad is the author of the books Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991, and Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana. His writings on music and musicians have appeared in numerous magazines, including Rolling Stone, the New Yorker, Spin, and the New York Times. He lives in New York City. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Our Band Could Be Your Life Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991 By Michael Azerrad Little Brown and Company Copyright © 2002 Michael AzerradAll right reserved. ISBN: 9780316787536 Chapter One BLACK FLAG FLIPSIDE INTERVIEWER: DO YOU MAKE A PROFIT?GREG GINN: WE TRY TO EAT. Its not surprising that the indie movement largely started in SouthernCalifornia?after all, it had the infrastructure: Slash andFlipside fanzines started in 1977, and indie labels like Frontier andPosh Boy and Dangerhouse started soon afterward. KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimerplayed the regions punk music on his show; listeners could buy what they heardthanks to various area distributors and record shops and see the bands at placeslike the Masque, the Starwood, the Whisky, the Fleetwood, and various impromptuvenues. And there were great bands like the Germs, Fear, the Dickies, t...

-Titulo Original : Play On-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: After forty-six years of being on the road, this is the right time to look back in a way Ive never done before: now and then. This is the story of my life in rock and roll -- and how the band that has meant everything to me came to define me. Im looking forward to sharing it with you. Mick Fleetwood has been a member of the ever-evolving Fleetwood Mac, one of the worlds most successful and adored bands, for over four decades. Here he tells the full and candid story of his life as one of musics greatest drummers and bandleaders, the cofounder of the deeply loved supergroup that bears his name and that of his bandmate and lifelong friend John McVie. In this intimate portrait of a life lived in music, Fleetwood vividly recalls his upbringing tapping along to every song playing on the radio, his experiences as a musician in 60s London, and the earliest permutation of the band featuring Peter Green. Play On sheds new light on Fleetwood Macs raucous history, describing the highs and lows of being in the band that Fleetwood was determined to keep together. Here he reflects on the creation of landmark albums such as Rumours and Tusk, the great loves of his life, and the many incredible and outrageous moments of recording, touring, and living with Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood describes these moments with honesty and immediacy, taking us to the very heart of this multilayered journey that has always been anchored in music. Through it all, from intense love to plaintive heartaches, from collaborations to confrontations, its been the drive to play on that has prevailed. Now, then, and always, its Fleetwood Mac. Review PRAISE FOR PLAY ON: In his new memoir, Fleetwood documents his wild life, including how the creation of 1977s Rumours, one of the best-selling albums of all time, almost drove the band insane. Larry Getlen, New York Post PLAY ON speaks openly about Fleetwoods various marriages, personal failure and reconciliation. Paul Mejia, Newsweek In PLAY ON, Mick Fleetwood recalls the heady successes and the challenges of leading Fleetwood Mac as it evolved from its blues roots into a supergroup in the 1980s. Publishers Weekly About the Author Anthony Bozza is a former writer for Rolling Stone and the author of several New York Times and London Sunday Times bestsellers, including his first book, Whatever You Say I Am: The Life and Times of Eminem. He lives in New York City...

-Titulo Original : The Horse Boy-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: When his son Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson was devastated, afraid he might never be able to communicate with his child. But when Isaacson, a lifelong horseman, rode their neighbors horse with Rowan, Rowan improved immeasurably. He was struck with a crazy idea: why not take Rowan to Mongolia, the one place in the world where horses and shamanic healing intersected? The Horse Boy is the dramatic and heartwarming story of that impossible adventure. In Mongolia, the family found undreamed of landscapes and people, unbearable setbacks, and advances beyond their wildest dreams. This is a deeply moving, truly one-of-a-kind story -- of a family willing to go to the ends of the earth to help their son, and of a boy learning to connect with the world for the first time. Review Isaacsons astonishing memoir reveals how, inspired by these rare moments in the saddle, he began a quest through Mongolia to heal his five-year-old son.... Isaacsons journey to heal his son is just that, a healing, not a cure. But he wouldnt want it any other way. While the authors purpose was to draw Rowan out of his autism, he came to realize the overlooked gifts it entails. The Horse Boy will leave readers with a new appreciation for autism and the healing techniques of other cultures; like Rowan, they, too, will be changed forever. BookpageEveryone who is fascinated by the human-animal bond should read this totally engrossing book. Dr. Temple Grandin, author of Animals in TranslationRupert Isaacson has conjured a non-fiction journey that reads like an epic novel. It is a book of endless amazements. The world of Mongolian shamans, the details of adventuresome travel, the mysterious world of autism--all are all amazing. Soon, you realize that the world of horses is mysterious, too--and, yes, amazing. By the time you are in the grip of this book, youll see love, marriage, and parenthood as a realm of magic, profound power, and further amazements. The Horse Boy can change the way you see your life, and its a terrifically good read at the same time. It feels like a classic. Luis Alberto Urrea, author of The Hummingbirds Daughter and The Devils HighwayIn this intense, polished account, the parents of an autistic boy trek to the Mongolian steppes to consult shamans in a last-ditch effort to alter his unraveling behavior.... Isaacson records heartening improvement in Rowans firestormlike tantrums and incontinence, as he taps into an ancient, valuable form of spirit healing. Publishers WeeklyA colorful real-life adventure with inspiring results. Good HousekeepingIsaacson charts his sons progress and regressions with an endearing tenderness.... Readers also follow the rare moments when Rowan expresses affection for his father, who is honest and humble throughout. And the authors chatty and self-deprecating storytelling adds a welcome buoyancy to a weighty experience. Meanwhile, Mongolia makes a fetching backdrop for this father/son love story.... Rooting for Rowan through all this... makes The Horse Boy an unexpected page turner. The Cleveland Plain Dealer About the Author Rupert Isaacson was born in London to a South African mother and a Zimbabwean father. Isaacsons first book, The Healing Land (Grove Press), was a 2004 New York Times Notable Book. He has travelled extensively in Africa, Asia, and North America for the British press and now lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Kristin, and their son, Rowan...

-Titulo Original : Inside Camp David The Private World Of The Presidential Retreat-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: The first-ever insider account of Camp David, the presidents private retreat, on the seventy-fifth anniversary of its inception.Never before have the gates of Camp David been opened to the public. Intensely private and completely secluded, the presidents personal campground is situated deep in the woods, up miles of unmarked roads that are practically invisible to the untrained eye. Now, for the first time, we are allowed to travel along the mountain route and directly into the fascinating and intimate complex of rustic residential cabins, wildlife trails, and athletic courses that make up the presidential family room.For seventy-five years, Camp David has served as the presidents private retreat. A home away from the hustle and bustle of Washington, this historic site is the ideal place for the First Family to relax, unwind, and, perhaps most important, escape from the incessant gaze of the media and the public. It has hosted decades of family gatherings for thirteen presidents, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Barack Obama, including holiday celebrations, reunions, and even a wedding. But more than just a weekend getaway, Camp David has also been the site of private meetings and high-level summits with foreign leaders to foster diplomacy.Former Camp David commander Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.), takes us deep into this enigmatic and revered sanctuary. Combining fascinating first-person anecdotes of the presidents and their families with storied history and interviews with commanders both past and present, he reveals the intimate connection felt by the First Families with this historic retreat. Review Praise for Inside Camp DavidInside Camp David gives a first-hand account of the presidents most private retreat from an author who ran it. Camp David is part sanctuary, part office, and part vacation destination. Giorgione captures life at the exclusive retreat and offers a glimpse into the lives of presidents and their families when theyre seeking a respite from the spotlight. Kate Andersen Brower, New York Times bestselling author of The Residence and First WomenA captivating stroll through the storied Maryland mountain retreat seen through the eyes of the Sailors, Marines, gardeners, cooks, handymen and their families who catered to the presidents. Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, a charming raconteur, takes us behind the scenes and shows why, from Kennedy to Obama, presidents found Camp David (aka Naval Support Facility Thurmont) the ideal place for both white-knuckle international diplomacy and desperately-needed decompression: a walk in these woods can restore presidential sanity. Chris Whipple, New York Times bestselling author of The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every PresidencyNo one has a better understanding of this mountain retreat than the Commanding Officer. Inside Camp David provides an insight into life at this secret hideaway used by presidents and their families over the years. It is an accurate portrayal of life as it is lived by the Commander in Chief away from the White House. Clint Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five PresidentsToasts a great perk of the presidency, one that almost none of us will ever see... Full of firsthand glimpses into a secret world and fresh insights that may delight even the most politically cynical among us. Adeel Hassan, New York TimesJust the presidential memoir America needs right now. Garrett M. Graff, Wall Street JournalA pop history of a vacation spot with a strictly limited clientele.... An easygoing... visit to a place where presidents are more reflective, playful, and energized by the hills and forests that surround them. KirkusA complete yet personal history... This intelligent and recommended account is sure to appeal to readers of presidential biographies and American history buffs in general. Library JournalIn this intimate and informative book, Giorgione bl...

-Titulo Original : One Drop My Fathers Hidden Life--a Story Of Race And Family Secrets-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: In this acclaimed memoir, Bliss Broyard, daughter of the literary critic Anatole Broyard, examines her fathers choice to hide his racial identity, and the impact of this revelation on her own life. Two months before he died, renowned literary critic Anatole Broyard called his grown son and daughter to his side to impart a secret he had kept all their lives and most of his own: he was black. Born in the French Quarter in 1920, Anatole had begun to conceal his racial identity after his family moved to Brooklyn and his parents resorted to passing in order to get work. As he grew older and entered the ranks of the New York literary elite, he maintained the favßade. Now his daughter Bliss tries to make sense of his choices. Seeking out unknown relatives in New York, Los Angeles, and New Orleans, Bliss uncovers the 250-year history of her family in America and chronicles her own evolution from privileged WASP to a woman of mixed-race ancestry. About the Author Bliss Broyard is the author of the collection of stories, My Father, Dancing, which was a New York Times Notable Book of the year. Her fiction and essays have been anthologized in Best American Short Stories, The Pushcart Prize Anthology and The Art of the Essay, and have appeared in Grand Street, Ploughshares, the New York Times, Elle magazine, and elsewhere. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter...

-Titulo Original : Downtown-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: In this beautifully written, sharply observed, and heartfelt guide to his hometown (New York Times), legendary New York City journalist Pete Hamill leads us on an unforgettable journey through the city he loves. Walking the Manhattan streets he loves, from Times Square to the island’s southern tip, Pete Hamill combines a moving memoir of his own days and nights in new York with a lively and revealing history of the city’s most enduring places and people. “Pete Hamill lovingly captures the vibrant sights, sounds, and smells of Manhattan from Battery Park to midtown, the most important, most exciting stretch of real estate in the world.” --New York Daily News About the Author Pete Hamill (1935-2020) was a novelist, journalist, editor, and screenwriter. He was the author of twenty-two books, including the bestselling novels Tabloid City, North River, Forever, and Snow in August, and the bestselling memoir A Drinking Life....

-Titulo Original : The Closer-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: The greatest relief pitcher of all time shares his extraordinary story of survival, love, and baseball. Mariano Rivera, the man who intimidated thousands of batters merely by opening a bullpen door, began his incredible journey as the son of a poor Panamanian fisherman. When first scouted by the Yankees, he didnt even own his own glove. He thought he might make a good mechanic. When discovered, he had never flown in an airplane, had never heard of Babe Ruth, spoke no English, and couldnt imagine Tampa, the city where he was headed to begin a career that would become one of baseballs most iconic. What he did know: that he loved his family and his then girlfriend, Clara, that he could trust in the Lord to guide him, and that he could throw a baseball exactly where he wanted to, every time. With astonishing candor, Rivera tells the story of the championships, the bosses (including The Boss), the rivalries, and the struggles of being a Latino baseball player in the United States and of maintaining Christian values in professional athletics. The thirteen-time All-Star discusses his drive to win; the secrets behind his legendary composure; the story of how he discovered his cut fastball; the untold, pitch-by-pitch account of the ninth inning of Game 7 in the 2001 World Series; and why the lowest moment of his career became one of his greatest blessings. In The Closer, Rivera takes readers into the Yankee clubhouse, where his teammates are his brothers. But he also takes us on that jog from the bullpen to the mound, where the game -- or the season -- rests squarely on his shoulders. We come to understand the laserlike focus that is his hallmark, and how his faith and his family kept his feet firmly on the pitching rubber. Many of the tools he used so consistently and gracefully came from what was inside him for a very long time -- his deep passion for life; his enduring commitment to Clara, whom he met in kindergarten; and his innate sense for getting out of a jam. When Rivera retired, the whole world watched -- and cheered. In The Closer, we come to an even greater appreciation of a legend built from the ground up. Review This man is greatness personified.... There has never been anyone like this. And its likely there never will be. -- ESPN Mariano Rivera has become a kind of living god of baseball. -- New York Times About the Author Mariano Rivera was a New York Yankee for nineteen seasons. He is Major League Baseballs all-time saves and ERA leader, a thirteen-time All-Star, and a five-time World Champion. Wayne Coffey is one of the countrys most acclaimed sports journalists. A writer for the New York Daily News, he cowrote R. A. Dickeys bestselling Wherever I Wind Up and is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Boys of Winter...

-Titulo Original : Yogi A Life Behind The Mask-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Discover the definitive biography of Yogi Berra, the New York Yankees icon, winner of 10 World Series championships, and the most-quoted player in baseball history.Lawrence Yogi Berra was never supposed to become a major league ballplayer.Thats what his immigrant father told him. Thats what Branch Rickey told him, too-right to Berras face, in fact. Even the lowly St. Louis Browns of his youth said hed never make it in the big leagues.Yet baseball was his lifeblood. It was the only thing he ever cared about. Heck, it was the only thing he ever thought about. Berra couldnt allow a constant stream of ridicule about his appearance, taunts about his speech, and scorn about his perceived lack of intelligence to keep him from becoming one of the best to ever play the game-at a position requiring the very skills he was told he did not have.Drawing on more than one hundred interviews and four years of reporting, Jon Pessah delivers a transformational portrait of how Berra handled his hard-earned success-on and off the playing field-as well as his failures; how the man who insisted I really didnt say everything I said! nonetheless shaped decades of Americas culture; and how Berras humility and grace redefined what it truly means to be a star.Overshadowed on the field by Joe DiMaggio early in his career and later by a youthful Mickey Mantle, Berra emerges as not only the best loved Yankee but one of the most appealingly simple, innately complex, and universally admired men in all of America. Review If youre a lifetime baseball fan, youd rather be watching an early-season major-league game now instead of recycled classics during this plague year. But Mr. Pessahs book is as good a proxy for baseball pleasure as youre going to find. Its a relaxed, sprawling affair-like those Yankee Stadium Sunday double-headers...This is a heart-warming narrative with a heroic protagonist who overcomes every imaginable obstacle to achieve greatness. Edward Kosner, Wall Street Journal Now, when the baseball season would normally be in its early days, Jon Pessahs biography Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask arrives to help fill the void. Its a book that covers the funny quotes and the exceptional career, but also the complicated and sensitive person often obscured by the image. John Williams, New York Times Pessah proves to be the only writer of baseball books who you would stand on line for hours to get copies of his work, on the day the publisher stocks store shelves. Observer-DispatchAn incredible read. Pittsburgh Post GazetteBetter reading could hardly be found. The SpectatorPessah provides a gripping account of the Yankees postwar dynasty, but he also generates excitement for Berras stint with the Mets, most notably the 1973 Amazins. Where he excels is in probing the relationships in Berras baseball career... The book also expertly situates Berras life in historical context. Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask lives up to a Herculean task, offering a fresh look at a player ubiquitous in American culture. It will fit nicely on any Yankees fans bookshelf. Pinstripe Alley/SB NationWhile a number of books have been written about Yogi Berra, none are as comprehensive as this in-depth account by sportswriter Pessah ...A thorough, engaging read for Berra fans and Yankee admirers. Library Journal The funny anecdotes and exciting play-by-play from baseballs golden age will keep Berras legions of fans happy. Publishers Weekly A vigorous biography of the New York Yankees legend... Yogi emerges as a man who was more thoughtful than many give him credit for...A welcome life of the Yankees icon and worthwhile reading for any baseball buff. KirkusYogi Berra is a poster boy for the greatest generation; both a man of great character and a ... great character! His journey from The Hill to Normandy to Yankee hero to American icon is inspiring. Thank you Jon Pessah for making this book necessary! Marty...

-Titulo Original : Sam Phillips The Man Who Invented Rock N Roll-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: From the author of the critically acclaimed Elvis Presley biography: Last Train to Memphis brings us the life of Sam Phillips, the visionary genius who singlehandedly steered the revolutionary path of Sun Records. The music that he shaped in his tiny Memphis studio with artists as diverse as Elvis Presley, Ike Turner, Howlin Wolf, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash, introduced a sound that had never been heard before. He brought forth a singular mix of black and white voices passionately proclaiming the vitality of the American vernacular tradition while at the same time declaring, once and for all, a new, integrated musical day. With extensive interviews and firsthand personal observations extending over a 25-year period with Phillips, along with wide-ranging interviews with nearly all the legendary Sun Records artists, Guralnick gives us an ardent, unrestrained portrait of an American original as compelling in his own right as Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, or Thomas Edison. Review New York Times BestsellerOne of The Washington Posts Notable Nonfiction Books of 2015 Mr. Guralnick is a sensitive biographer who has landed upon a perfect topic in Phillips, the brilliant Memphis producer who, in the 1950s, recorded the earliest work of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Howlin Wolf. This is vital American history, smartly and warmly told. Dwight Garner, New York Times, Top Books of 2015Definitive...With Presleys story at its core, Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock n Roll is in some ways the third volume [to] Guralnicks double-volume Elvis bio. What makes it more illuminating and arguably truer is seeing Elvis in the broader context of Phillips career, [which was] in many ways a mission to transform [t]his nations history of bigotry....You may come away born again. Rolling StoneA book so thoroughly steeped in its subject that it is almost an autobiography in the third person.... This is a book written out of admiration and love, Guralnick states frankly in an authors note. As such, it honors Sam Phillips elegantly, by devoting itself to the one subject Phillips seemed to admire and love as much as he did ­music: Sam Phillips himself. David Hajdu, New York Times Book ReviewLovingly crafted.... With crisp prose and meticulous detail, Guralnick gives Phillips the same epic treatment he previously employed in acclaimed biographies of Sam Cooke and Elvis Presley.... An astonishing feat.... It is difficult to imagine a more complete or poetic account of his life than this remarkable volume.... I didnt set out to revolutionize the world, Phillips once told Guralnick in a moment of humility, but in this book [the author] convincingly argues that Phillips did just that. Charles Hughes, The Washington PostPeter Guralnick isnt just a music writer or a biographer--hes one of the essential chroniclers of American popular culture, and his work illuminates some of the crucial components of our national identity: race, religion, fame, and the big business of having fun, among others. In this epic biography of Sam Phillips, Guralnick bears witness to the birth of rock and roll and the cultural revolution it inspired. Its not only an unforgettable portrait of an eccentric visionary, its a testament to the power of ordinary people to change the world with nothing more than a beautiful idea and a handful of songs. Tom Perrotta, author of The LeftoversWhen Elvis Presley stepped into a Memphis recording studio with producer Sam Phillips in 1954, they defined rock n roll as we know it. Peter Guralnick already gave us Elviss story in two landmark books. He now returns with a brilliant, intensely human look at Phillips, the endlessly fascinating figure who also recorded Johnny Cash, B.B King, Howlin Wolf, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Its a bold, insightful work that tells us in novelistic detail about the obsessions and struggles of the man who presided over the uneasy birth of ...

-Titulo Original : Raise High The Roof Beam, Carpenters And Seymour An Introduction-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: The last book-length work of fiction by J. D. Salinger published in his lifetime collects two novellas about one of the liveliest, funniest, most fully realized families in all fiction (New York Times).These two novellas, set seventeen years apart, are both concerned with Seymour Glass--the eldest son of J. D. Salingers fictional Glass family--as recalled by his closest brother, Buddy.He was a great many things to a great many people while he lived, and virtually all things to his brothers and sisters in our somewhat outsized family. Surely he was all real things to us: our blue-striped unicorn, our double-lensed burning glass, our consultant genius, our portable conscience, our supercargo, and our one full poet... Review No American writer will ever have a more alert ear, a more attentive eye, or a more ardent heart than Salingers. Adam Gopnik, New YorkerSalingers final confrontation with all the strains of his earlier fiction: sentimentality, depression, Eastern philosophy, isolation, and the guilt of being happy. Chris Wilson, SlateWe mustnt be blind to what Salinger has accomplished by virtue of his overabundant love...The Glass stories retain an extraordinary interest and appeal. John Romano, New York TimesOddly, the joys and satisfactions of working on the Glass family peculiarly increase and deepen for me with the years. I cant say why, though. Not, at least, outside the casino proper of my fiction. J. D. Salinger About the Author J. D. Salinger was born in New York City on January 1, 1919, and died in Cornish, New Hampshire, on January 27, 2010. His stories appeared in many magazines, most notably The New Yorker. Between 1951 and 1963 he produced four book-length works of fiction: The Catcher in the Rye; Nine Stories; Franny and Zooey; and Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour--An Introduction. The books have been embraced and celebrated throughout the world and have been credited with instilling in many a lifelong love of reading...

-Titulo Original : Ikes Bluff President Eisenhowers Secret Battle To Save The World-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Evan Thomass startling account of how the underrated Dwight Eisenhower saved the world from nuclear holocaust. Upon assuming the presidency in 1953, Dwight Eisenhower set about to make good on his campaign promise to end the Korean War. Yet while Eisenhower was quickly viewed by many as a doddering lightweight, behind the bland smile and simple speech was a master tactician. To end the hostilities, Eisenhower would take a colossal risk by bluffing that he might use nuclear weapons against the Communist Chinese, while at the same time restraining his generals and advisors who favored the strikes. Ikes gamble was of such magnitude that there could be but two outcomes: thousands of lives saved, or millions of lives lost. A tense, vivid and revisionist account of a president who was then, and still is today, underestimated, Ikes Bluff is history at its most provocative and thrilling. Review Praise for IKES BLUFF:With grace, insight, and originality, Evan Thomas has written a brilliant and engaging book about the most important of subjects: how close we came to Armageddon in the seemingly placid 1950s. Thomass Eisenhower is a canny savior, a president who kept the peace through feint and bluff. No one writes more astutely or more honestly than Evan Thomas. This is the work of a master of storytelling at his best. Jon Meacham, author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of PowerEvan Thomas has written an insightful and penetrating study of my father, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Dad was a hard man to know; he played it close to the chest. So despite my extensive exposure to him throughout forty six years, I still found myself learning new aspects, some of which, I must admit, are a bit painful. But the balance that Thomas achieves between Eisenhower the public servant and Eisenhower the man is, in my opinion, as close to the mark as we are likely to see. John EisenhowerEvan Thomass profoundly important book shows how the card-playing general who did as much as anyone to win World War II became the president most adroit at preserving peace. Behind his open smile, Eisenhower was a secretive and subtle leader with quiet moral courage. By projecting confidence while keeping his intentions concealed, he became the model of a nuclear-age peacekeeper. Thomas has produced a fascinating history that is also a brilliant guide to great leadership. Walter Isaacson, author of Steve JobsDwight Eisenhower was a great general and President because he was a great leader, and Ikes Bluff uncracks the code. Evan Thomass original and fascinating book is an immersion in the Eisenhower School of Leadership, with lessons not only for Presidents and military officers but leaders in other arenas of American life operating in moments of both tranquility and rapid change. Especially in these times, Thomass book is an essential reminder that strong leadership can be exercised with kindness, morality and respect for opponents. Michael Beschloss, author of The Conquerors[Thomas is] a five-star biographer who blows apart that image [of Ike as a bumbling old man] with devastating detail. Vanity FairA bustling, anecdotal book with a high-concept premise. [Thomas] approaches the ever more changeable Eisenhower legacy with new and intriguing questions. Janet Maslin, The New York TimesWell-researched and highly readable...Thomas account is sure to appeal to older readers who can recall the mandatory duck-and-cover drills in the classroom and to others with an interest in a fascinating and pivotal period when the nation was in better hands than many at the time probably realized. The Associated PressThomas has written a book that elucidates Eisenhowers wisdom for general readers. Richmond Times-DispatchA thoroughly researched, tightly organized and briskly written biography...Thomas is especially skilled at bringing characters of the era to life... James Ledbetter, Washington PostHighly absorbing. Tom Alderman, Huffi...

-Titulo Original : Im Keith Hernandez A Memoir-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Legendary first baseman Keith Hernandez tells all in this gripping literary memoir and New York Times bestseller. Keith Hernandez revolutionized the role of first baseman. During his illustrious career with the World Series-winning St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, he was a perennial fan favorite, earning eleven consecutive Gold Gloves, a National League co-MVP Award, and a batting title. But it was his unique blend of intelligence, humor, and talent -- not to mention his unflappable leadership, playful antics, and competitive temperament -- that transcended the sport and propelled him to a level of renown that few other athletes have achieved, including his memorable appearances on the television show Seinfeld. Now, with a striking mix of candor and self-reflection, Hernandez takes us along on his journey to baseball immortality. There are the hellacious bus rides and south-of-the-border escapades of his minor league years. His major league benchings, unending plate adjustments, and role in one of the most exciting batting races in history against Pete Rose. Indeed, from the Little League fields of Northern California to the dusty proving grounds of triple-A ball to the grand stages of Busch Stadium and beyond, Im Keith Hernandez reveals as much about Americas favorite pastime as it does about the man himself. What emerges is an honest and compelling assessment of the games past, present, and future: a memoir that showcases one of baseballs most unique and experienced minds at his very best. Review Praise for Im Keith HernandezMeeting Keith when I was 13 remains one of the greatest moments of my life. After reading this book which so accurately describes the grit, dedication, and perseverance it takes to become one of the Baseballs greats, my appreciation for Keith--as a player, as a colleague, and as a friend--has reached new heights. It hits home, as do his keen insights into the games past, present, and future. If you love baseball, you MUST read this book. Alex RodriguezAs a longtime baseball fan, I appreciated learning about the evolution of one of my favorite ball players--Keith Hernandez. Even when he is writing about his slumps, his book is a hit. I recommend it. Gay Talese, author of High Notes and A Silent Season of a HeroDont think, said Crash Davis to Nuke LaLoosh in Bull Durham. You can only hurt the ball club. No one ever said that to Keith Hernandez, the thinking persons ballplayer. Youre gonna have to learn your cliches, Crash advised Nuke. Theyre your friends. This, too, is a rule that, fortunately, Hernandez ignores in this romp through his life before, during and after baseball. Except there is no life after baseball. George F. WillI have known Keith my entire adult life and this revealing and honest autobiography made me smile and weep. Everyone has their own bruises and Keith lets us in on what it takes to survive the troughs and tough times to make himself into the MVP he was and fine man he is today. Incredible perseverance of the human spirit with the help of his family, Keith will always be the greatest ballplayer I ever played with. Im proud to call him my friend. Ron DarlingPoignant and unexpectedly literary. Sports IllustratedEven at 64, Hernandez has maintained the coolness quotient that made him a star in New York more than 30 years ago. Newsday5 Books High Performers Should Read This Month In this candid memoir, the legendary first baseman reveals how his early years were strewn with insecurities. Hernandez opens up about how he gained the confidence to thrive in the major leagues. Equinoxs FurthermoreIf you pick up Im Keith Hernandez, youll get a lot of incredible stories... Overall, the memoir captures what its probably like to hang out with Keith. MLBs Cut 4[IM KEITH HERNANDEZ] reflects on his life, career and the state of baseball today. WNYCs The Brian Lehrer ShowAll in all, Hernandez delive...

-Titulo Original : Brute-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Review Praise for BRUTE: Coram captures General Krulaks striding march across the Marine Corps, and across the American century...[and] is a meticulous investigator of the things that drove Brute Krulak, not all of them pretty... Brute is plainspoken and absorbing...andcaptures its subject in strokes that are sharp, simple and often funny. Dwight Garner, New York TimesA well-written tale about a complicated yet admirable man. James Srodes , The Washington TimesRobert Coram has written a long-needed biography of Lieutenant General Brute Krulak that captures the critical role he played in some of the seminal events in the history of the Marine Corps...Corams masterful portrayal of Krulaks complex personality accurately depicts a leader who drove both himself and his Marines to excel, no matter what the cost. Colonel Jon T. Hoffman, USMCR(Ret), author of Chesty: The Story of Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USMA great book, a compelling and insightful look at one of Americas greatest heroes. Like the man himself it tells the truth, blemishes and all, about this pivotal figure in American history. Brute Krulaks intelligence, courage and tenacity saved countless lives in three wars and perhaps saved the Marine Corps itself. Jim Proser, author of Im Staying with My BoysA revealing-and troubling-portrait of a much-revered figure. Kirkus Reviews From the earliest days of his thirty-four-year military career, Victor Brute Krulak displayed a remarkable facility for applying creative ways of fighting to the Marine Corps. He went on daring spy missions, was badly wounded, pioneered the use of amphibious vehicles, and masterminded the invasion of Okinawa. In Korea, he was a combat hero and invented the use of helicopters in warfare. In Vietnam, he developed a holistic strategy in stark contrast to the Armys Search and Destroy methods -- but when he stood up to LBJ to protest, he was punished. And yet it can be argued that all of his these accomplishments pale in comparison to what he did after World War II and again after Korea: Krulak almost single-handedly stopped the U.S. government from abolishing the Marine Corps. About the Author Robert Coram was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for his work as a reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is the author of seven novels and four nonfiction books, including American Patriot: The Life and Wars of Colonel Bud Day and Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War. He lives in Atlanta...

-Titulo Original : Death Of A King The Real Story Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s Final Year-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: A revealing and dramatic chronicle of the twelve months leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s assassination. Martin Luther King, Jr. died in one of the most shocking assassinations the world has known, but little is remembered about the life he led in his final year. New York Times bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Tavis Smiley recounts the final 365 days of Kings life, revealing the ministers trials and tribulations -- denunciations by the press, rejection from the president, dismissal by the countrys black middle class and militants, assaults on his character, ideology, and political tactics, to name a few -- all of which he had to rise above in order to lead and address the racism, poverty, and militarism that threatened to destroy our democracy. Smileys Death of a King paints a portrait of a leader and visionary in a narrative different from all that have come before. Here is an exceptional glimpse into Kings life -- one that adds both nuance and gravitas to his legacy as an American hero. Review Winner of the Jessie Redmon Fauset Book Award A reverential look at Martin Luther King Jr.s last agonizing year that does not disguise the flaws of a saint.... [A] poignant account of Kings final struggle. An eloquent, emotional journey from darkness to light. Kirkus ReviewsTavis Smiley has captured not only the spirit of the movement, but the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. in his last days. We didnt realize it but he knew he was on his way to Jerusalem, and as much as we tried to deter him, he fought back. Andrew Young, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and former Mayor of AtlantaDeath of a King is a fitting climax to a noble saga. It is here adequately told and placed before history. Reverend Gardner C. TaylorA microscopically focused biography, which trades in both weighty events and the everyday joys of family life. TimeTavis Smiley has brought forward in his book Death of a King an accounting of the last year Dr. King was physically with us -- an accounting very much needed. Tavis rightfully emphasizes the error it is to continually emphasize his martyrdom mostly with no mention of the great work he did. Taviss book helps people focus on his work and the spirit with which he worked. Dorothy F. Cotton, Education Director for SCLC, the organization led by Dr. KingTavis Smiley illuminates the passion and struggle of Martin Luther King Jr.s last 365 days. AARPs Editors PicksOne of the most important political voices of his generation. The Philadelphia InquirerA dramatic retelling of Kings final and pivotal year. Leonard Gill, Memphis FlyerDeath of a King paints a portrait of a leader and visionary in a revealing and dramatic chronicle of the 12 months leading up to Kings assassination. Nicole M. Robertson, The Oakland PressSmiley also serves as the reader for the audio, a factor that gives another level of personalization to the already gripping narrative. In the introduction, Smiley remembers how when he was growing up, he recited the speeches of Dr. King in order to find his own voice. And what a voice it is. Smileys narration is smooth, measured, and backed by a rich, authoritative tone that truly adds another level of sentimentality and familiarity to the audio. Recommended for history buffs and those interested particularly in Dr. King. Brian Odom, BooklistA must-read.... ... King feels like a real person instead of a larger-than-life caricature. Kelvin Wade, Daily Republic About the Author Tavis Smiley is the host of PBSs Tavis Smiley and Public Radio Internationals The Tavis Smiley Show.Smiley is also the bestselling author of 17 books. He lives in Los Angeles, California...

-Titulo Original : The Unwanted A Memoir Of Childhood-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Saigon fell to the Viet Cong on April 30, 1975. Kien Nguyen watched the last U.S. Army helicopter leave without him, without his brother, without his mother, without his grandparents. Left to a nightmarish existence in a violated and decimated country, Kien was more at risk than most because of his odd blond hair and his light eyes - because he was Amerasian. He was the most unwanted. Told with stark and poetic brilliance, this is a story of survival and hope, a moving and personal record of a tumultuous and important piece of history. About the Author Kien Nguyen was born in Nhatrang, South Vietnam, in 1967 to a Vietnamese mother and an American father. He left Vietnam in 1985 through the United Nations Orderly Departure Program. After spending time in a refugee camp in the Philippines, Nguyen arrived in the United States. He is now a dentist in New York City...

-Titulo Original : This Is Not A Love Story A Memoir-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: A razor-sharp, hilarious, and poignant memoir about growing up in the closed world of the ultraorthodox Jewish community. The third of six children in a family that harks back to a gloried Hassidic dynasty, Judy Brown grew up with the legacy of centuries of religious teaching, and the faith and lore that sustained her people for generations. But her carefully constructed world begins to crumble when her crazy brother Nachum returns home after a year in Israel living with relatives. Though supposedly cured, he is still prone to retreating into his own mind or erupting in wordless rages. The adults inability to make him better -- or even to give his affliction a name -- forces Judy to ask larger questions: If God could perform miracles for her sainted ancestors, why cant He cure Nachum? And what of the other stories her family treasured? Judy starts to negotiate with God, swinging from holy tenets to absurdly hilarious conclusions faster than a Talmudic scholar: she goes on a fast to nab coveted earrings; she fights with her siblings at the dinner table for the ultimate badge of honor (Who will survive the next Holocaust?); and she adamantly defends her familys reputation when, scandalously, her parents are accused of having fallen in love -- -which is absolutely not what pious people do. For all its brutal honesty about this insular community, This Is Not a Love Story is ultimately a story of a family like so many others, whose fierce love for each other and devotion to their faith pulled them through the darkest time in their lives. Review I love books about families and this one is so warm and funny that I couldnt put it down....This Is Not a Love Story actually is one. Nina Stibbe, author of Man at the Helm and Love, NinaAn instant classic....With echoes of Scout Finch, the feisty Menuchah guides readers on an unforgettable journey of love, justice and compassion. -Leah Vincent, author of Cut Me Loose: Sin and Salvation After My Ultra-Orthodox GirlhoodIn this thoughtful and engaging memoir, Judy Brown offers a fascinating glimpse into a world, a family, a life....I was utterly absorbed. Jennifer Traig, author of Devil in the Details and Well Enough AloneVividly capturing the voice of her younger self, Brown portrays an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community marked by piety, prejudice, and superstition, and her loving family roiled by the mystifying, often terrifying, affliction of her younger brother.... A tender story gently told. -Kirkus Reviews About the Author Judy Brown wrote the controversial novel Hush -- a finalist for the 2011 Sydney Taylor Award for outstanding book on the Jewish experience -- under a pseudonym because of feared backlash from the Chassidic world. Browns identity has since been revealed and she has left Chassidism. She has been profiled in the New York Times Magazine and has written for the Huffington Postand the Jewish Daily Forward. She holds a masters in creative writing and lives in New York City...

-Titulo Original : The Queen The Forgotten Life Behind An American Myth-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in BiographyIn this critically acclaimed true crime tale of welfare queen Linda Taylor, a Slate editor reveals a wild, only-in-America story of political manipulation and murder (Attica Locke, Edgar Award-winning author).On the South Side of Chicago in 1974, Linda Taylor reported a phony burglary, concocting a lie about stolen furs and jewelry. The detective who checked it out soon discovered she was a welfare cheat who drove a Cadillac to collect ill-gotten government checks. And that was just the beginning: Taylor, it turned out, was also a kidnapper, and possibly a murderer. A desperately ill teacher, a combat-traumatized Marine, an elderly woman hungry for companionship -- after Taylor came into their lives, all three ended up dead under suspicious circumstances. But nobody -- not the journalists who touted her story, not the police, and not presidential candidate Ronald Reagan -- seemed to care about anything but her welfare thievery.Growing up in the Jim Crow South, Taylor was made an outcast because of the color of her skin. As she rose to infamy, the press and politicians manipulated her image to demonize poor black women. Part social history, part true-crime investigation, Josh Levins mesmerizing book, the product of six years of reporting and research, is a fascinating account of American racism, and an expose of the welfare queen myth, one that fueled political debates that reverberate to this day.The Queen tells, for the first time, the fascinating story of what was done to Linda Taylor, what she did to others, and what was done in her name. In the finest tradition of investigative reporting, Josh Levin exposes how a story that once shaped the nations conscience was clouded by racism and lies. As he stunningly reveals in this invaluable work of nonfiction, the deeper truth, the messy truth, tells us something much larger about who we are (David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon). Review Longlisted for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for BiographyTheRoots Favorite Reads of 2019 Washington Posts 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction Boston Globes Best Books of 2019Buzzfeeds Best Books of the YearMother Joness Favorite Books of 2019The National Book Reviews Ten Best Nonfiction Books of the YearStar-Tribunes Best Nonfiction of 2019NPR Code Switchs Holiday Book Guide New York Times Book Review Editors Choice PickChicago Public Library Best Books of 2019Crimereadss Best True Crime Books of 2019PopSugars 45 Best Nonfiction Books of 2019Book Riots 50 Great Books about True Crime Inspired an Esquire Best Podcast of 2019The Queen: The Forgotten Life Behind an American Myth reads like a detective story. Yet it serves up serious and timely questions about the way stereotypes can overpower evidence. Lisbeth B. Schorr, Washington PostAnother author would have used the welfare queen as a jumping-off point to explore stereotypes, welfare politics and political rhetoric. Levin addresses all that, but his real goal is to put a face to Reagans bogeywoman, tracking every alias, every scam, every duped husband and every dodged arrest. He presents Linda Taylor not as a parable for anything grand, but as a singular American scoundrel who represented nothing but herself...Part of the fun of Levins book is burrowing inside his obsessive quest. Sam Dolnick, New York Times Book ReviewA deftly drawn, quick-paced police procedural...The Queen is a story of grand scale manipulation, both of Taylors trail of brazen deceptions but also the role media and politics played in shaping a narrative - making all of us the victims of games of shadows and smoke. Lynell George, LA Times In his great work of investigation, Levin, who is editorial director of Slate, uncovers this [welfare queen] creation myth and argues that it hardened into a stereotype deployed to chip away at benefits for the poor. L...

-Titulo Original : Like Family-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Review What makes LIKE FAMILY so remarkable are not the peculiar circumstances of Paula McLains childhood but the depth of understanding that she brings to those circumstances, and the beautiful prose in which she renders that understanding. Seldom have I seen so vividly evoked the need to belong to some, any, kind of family and the painful negotiations that time brings to even our closest intimacies. (Library JournalMargot Livesey, author of Eva Moves the Furniture 2003-01-00)Ms. McLains close observation of the sisters perils jumps with life and wry merriment. They take their pleasures and their sorrows as they arrive; even their times of desolation are narrated in language that conveys a kind of ragged glory-the tattered flag of their kinship still waves! (Paula Fox, author of Borrowed Finery) Like Family Growing Up in Other Peoples Houses, a Memoir by McLain, Paula. Published by BackBay ,2004, Binding: Paperback About the Author After leaving California in 1987, Paula McLain spent the next decade in personal and professional vagabondage. She has worked in auto plants and hospitals and has been a cocktail waitress, a Christmas tree salesperson, a pizza maker, and an English teacher. In 1996, she received her MFA from the University of Michigan. Since then she has been in residence at Bread Loaf, Yaddo and The MacDowell Colony. At work on a novel, she lives in Madison, Wisconsin...

-Titulo Original : The Tipping Point How Little Things Can Make A Big Difference-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: From the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia: discover Malcolm Gladwells breakthrough debut and explore the science behind viral trends in business, marketing, and human behavior. The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller, in which Malcolm Gladwell explores and brilliantly illuminates the tipping point phenomenon, is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas.“A wonderful page-turner about a fascinating idea that should affect the way every thinking person looks at the world.” -Michael Lewis Review “A fascinating book that makes you see the world in a different way.” Fortune“Gladwell has a knack for rendering complex theories in clear, elegant prose, and he makes a charismatic tour guide.” San Francisco Chronicle“A wonderful page-turner about a fascinating idea that should affect the way every thinking person looks at the world.” Michael Lewis“Undeniably compelling. . . terrifically rewarding.” Claire Dederer, Seattle Times“As a business how-to, The Tipping Point is truly superior, brimming with new theories on the science of manipulation.” Aaron Gell, Time Out About the Author Malcolm Gladwell is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers: The Tipping Point,Blink, Outliers,What the Dog Saw,David and Goliath, Talking to Strangers, and The Bomber Mafia. He is also the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audio content company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History, which reconsiders things both overlooked and misunderstood, and Broken Record, where he, Rick Rubin, and Bruce Headlam interview musicians across a wide range of genres. Gladwell has been included in the Time 100 Most Influential People list and touted as one of Foreign PolicysTop Global Thinkers...