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|  | I Will Bear Witness by Victor Klemperer
The second volume of Victor Klemperer's diaries provides an extraordinary insider's account of life in Nazi Germany at the height of World War II. Klemperer was one of a handful of Jews to survive these years and avoid the concentration camps. AUTHOR: Victor Klemperer
PUBLISHER: Random House Adult Trade Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | The Cat Who'll Live Forever by Peter Gethers
This sequel to THE CAT WHO WENT TO PARIS and A CAT ABROAD continues the saga of Norton's adventures at home and abroad, and teaches his owner a valuable lesson about letting go when the time comes. AUTHOR: Peter Gethers
PUBLISHER: Broadway Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Writings by Benjamin Franklin, J. A. Lemay
The library of America is dedicated to publishing America's best and most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as the finest-looking, longest-lasting editions ever made (The New Republic), Library of America volumes make a fine gift for any occasion. Now, with exactly one hundred volumes to choose from, there is a perfect gift for everyone. AUTHOR: Benjamin Franklin, J. A. Lemay
PUBLISHER: Library of America, The
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Almost There by Nuala O'Faolain
Almost There begins at that moment when O'Faolain's life began to change, and it both tells the story of a life in a subtle, radical, and, above all, unforseen renewal, and meditates on that story.
Almost There The Onward Journey of a Dublin Woman
Nuala O'Faolain
Hardcover
2003
Riverhead Books
Suddenly, in midlife, there was the possibility of radical change. Whereas the memoir ended with its author reconciled to a peaceful is lonely future, now opportunities opened up, and there were thrilling choices to be made--choices that forced O'Faolain to address the question of how to live a better life herself and, therefore, of what makes any life better. Almost There begins at that moment when O'Faolain's life began to change, and it both tells the story of a life in a subtle, radical, and, above all, unforseen renewal, and meditates on that story.
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AUTHOR: Nuala O'Faolain
PUBLISHER: Putnam Publishing Group, The
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Benedict's Dharma by Patrick Henry
Saint Benedict's Rule--a set of guidelines that has governed Christian monastic life since the sixth century--continues to fascinate laypeople and monastics alike. Buddhist monks and nuns have been intrigued by Benedict's insights into human nature and by the similarities between Christian and Buddhist traditions. Now, through personal anecdotes and thoughtful comparison, four prominent Buddhist scholars reveal how the wisdom of each tradition can revitalize the other. theirs is a lively and compelling dialogue which will appeal not only to Buddhists and Christians, but to anyone interested in rediscovering the value of an ancient discipline in the modern world. AUTHOR: Patrick Henry
PUBLISHER: Berkley Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Bob Marley by Chris Welch
Bob Marley left a legacy of politically and religiously charged songs of lyrical power and social significance that has changed the history of popular music. In addition to exploring the experiences behind Marley's best work, Chris Welch reveals the significance of the superb singles and albums delivered by Bob Marley and the Wailers from the early '60s to Marley's untimely death in May 1981. AUTHOR: Chris Welch
PUBLISHER: Avalon Publishing Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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