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My lobotomy

a memoir
2007
Howard Dully recounts how the lobotomy he had at age twelve impacted every aspect of his life, leaving him struggling to get through each day, until, decades after the surgery, he was able to pull himself together and uncover the truth about why his parents made him have the operation.

The real Anita Hill

the untold story
1993
Examination of facts about Anita Hill that were not disclosed previously which contradict her public image and bring serious doubt to her credibility.

Catch me if you can

1980
Based on the true-life exploits of Frank Abagnale--a con man who impersonated an airline pilot, a lawyer, a pediatrician, a college professor, and an FBI agent.

Digging to China

down and out in the Middle Kingdom
1991
The author tells of his travels and experiences in China in the ancient capital of Xi'an.

Al Gore

vice president of the United States
1993
Describes the life and career of the politician who has been called the "Environmental Vice President.".

Mikhail Baryshnikov

1993
A biography of the former Soviet ballet star who broadened his career after coming to the United States, becoming a choreographer, actor, and director of the American Ballet Theatre.

"Here comes Bobby Orr,"

1971
Recounts the professional career of hockey player Bobby Orr, who was signed by the Boston Bruins at age fourteen.

Raising a racket, Rosie Casals

1976
A biography of one of tennis' most outspoken stars.

The lost garden

1996
The author describes how he grew up as a Chinese-American in San Francisco and how he came to use his writing to celebrate his family and his ethnic heritage.

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