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Breaking night

a memoir of forgiveness, survival, and my journey from homeless to Harvard
The author describes how she struggled as the child of two drug addicts, and was homeless at age fifteen but still managed to graduate from high school in two years, and win a "New York Times" scholarship that took her to Harvard University.
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Soldier girls

the battles of three women at home and at war
Follows the lives of three women over the course of twelve years, exploring their service in the military, experiences in overseas combat, challenges with maintaining connections with their families, and difficulties with resuming life as civilians.
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A dream called home

a memoir
At age nine, Reyna crossed the Mexico-America border to seek out her lost family. She was bitterly disappointed to find, however, an indifferent mother and an alcoholic, abusive father. She takes refuge in words and becomes a voracious reader and writer. As she enters college she dreams of becoming a writer, but quickly learns that she doesn't know how to turn her dream into reality. Here, she reflects on her journey from undocumented immigrant to successful writer, and growing up feeling alienated from a culture she tries to hang on to.
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Beyond belief

my secret life inside Scientology and my harrowing escape
The niece of controversial Scientology leader David Miscavige presents a tell-all memoir about her life in the Church of Scientology. The author was raised as a Scientologist but left the controversial religion in 2005. In this memoir, she shares her true story of life inside the upper ranks of the sect, details her experiences as a member Sea Org, the church's highest ministry, speaks of her "disconnection" from family outside of the organization, and tells the story of her ultimate escape. Complete with family photographs from her time in the Church, the author, a prominent critic of Scientology who now helps others leave the organization, offers an insider's profile of the beliefs, rituals, and secrets of the religion that has captured the fascination of millions, including some of Hollywood's brightest stars such as Kirstie Alley, Tom Cruise, and John Travolta.
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Hands on the freedom plow

personal accounts by women in SNCC
2010
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Superstars of the Seattle Seahawks

2019
"This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the Seattle Seahawks. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know"--Provided by publisher.
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Superstars of the New York Giants

2019
Explores the key players, past and present, of the New York Giants football team.
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Superstars of the Green Bay Packers

2019
"This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the Green Bay Packers. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know"--Provided by publisher.
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Superstars of the Dallas Cowboys

2019
"This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the Dallas Cowboys. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know"--Provided by publisher.
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The New Day

the power of positivity
2018
A brief look at the lives of the members of The New Day, a professional wrestling team performing in the WWE.
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