Jacket Notes: At nearly 95, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Terkel offers his long-awaited memoir that embodies the spirit of the man himself--youthful, vivacious, and enormously fun. More...
Shakespeare: The World as Stage by Bill Bryson Published 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers
Jacket Notes: New York Times" bestselling author Bryson explores the life and works of Shakespeare in an entertaining and erudite biography. Crafted as a travelogue of sorts, the book includes Brysons conversations with those who know the Bard best--Shakespearean actors and academics. More...
House of Abraham: Lincoln and the Todds, a Family Divided by War by Stephen Berry Published 2007 by Houghton Mifflin Company
Jacket Notes: Award-winning historian Berry charts the devastating effects of the Civil War on Mary Todd Lincolns family, and the surprising impact this struggle had on the president. More...
Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited by Elyse Schein Published 2007 by Random House
Jacket Notes: A memoir of identical twins separated at birth and reunited at age 35, this gripping, emotional, and powerful story tells of two women each finding a lost sister, redefining her sense of identity, and expanding her definition of family. More...
