I'm Glad My Mom Died
Jennette McCurdy
A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles with mental health, eating disorders, and a complicated relationship with her mother, all while navigating the world of child stardom. A raw and honest account of a young woman's journey to find her own identity and reclaim her life.
In Order to Live
Yeonmi Park
A harrowing and inspiring memoir of a young North Korean woman's escape to freedom. Yeonmi Park recounts her desperate journey through China and the Gobi Desert to South Korea, revealing the brutal realities of life under the Kim dynasty and her fight for survival and a voice.
Invisible Women
Caroline Criado Perez
In a world built for and by men, women are often overlooked, their needs unmet, and their voices unheard. Invisible Women exposes the pervasive gender data gap that shapes our world, from the design of everyday objects to medical research, and reveals the profound consequences of this bias on women's lives.
Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela
A compelling autobiography of Nelson Mandela, chronicling his life from childhood to his fight against apartheid and eventual freedom. It is a testament to the power of the human spirit to transcend even the most diabolical systems.
Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive
Stephanie Land
A poignant and unflinching memoir of a single mother's struggle to escape poverty and provide a better life for her daughter, working as a maid while navigating the complexities of government assistance and societal judgment. This is a story of resilience, love, and the pursuit of the American dream against all odds.
Manufacturing Consent
Edward S. Herman
Manufacturing Consent presents a critical analysis of the U.S. mass media, arguing that it functions as a propaganda system for powerful societal interests. Through a detailed examination of media structures, relationships, and practices, the book reveals how the media shapes public opinion and serves the agendas of those who control and finance it. This groundbreaking work challenges conventional understandings of media objectivity and independence, offering a compelling perspective on the political economy of information.
Napoleon the Great
Andrew Roberts
A detailed biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing on his extensive letters and the accounts of those who knew him. It explores his personality, policies, motives, and achievements, offering a fresh perspective on his life and legacy.
Notorious RBG
Shana Knizhnik
Explore the inspiring life and times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, from her childhood in Brooklyn to her groundbreaking career as a Supreme Court Justice. Discover the challenges she faced, the barriers she broke, and the legacy she left behind as a champion for gender equality and justice.