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"Going through Some Stuff" Memoirs
2023 Most Circulated Nonfiction
2023 Youth Media Awards
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2023 Most Circulated Nonfiction
2023 Youth Media Awards
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* #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD!
A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.
Jennette McCurdy was six...
A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.
Jennette McCurdy was six...
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W. W. Norton & Company
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English
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An NPR 2023 "Books We Love" Pick • A Kirkus Best Nonfiction Book of 2023
A landmark biography that reclaims Ella Fitzgerald as a major American artist and modernist innovator.
Ella Fitzgerald (1917–1996) possessed one of the twentieth century's most astonishing voices. In this first major biography since Fitzgerald's death, historian Judith Tick offers a sublime portrait of this ambitious risk-taker
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"An intimate, revealing look at one artist's journey from self-censorship to full expression As one of the most celebrated musicians of our time, Alicia Keys has enraptured the nation with her heartfelt lyrics, extraordinary vocal range, and soul-stirring piano compositions. Yet away from the spotlight, Alicia has grappled with private heartache-over the challenging and complex relationship with her father, the people-pleasing nature that characterized...
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Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Publisher Annotation: The legendary country musician, reading advocate, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is the 28th in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. This book spotlights Dolly Parton, known for her beloved country songs, who has also sent over 150 million free books to children through her Imagination Library. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret...
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Center Point Large Print
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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"In this memoir, Carole Bayer Sager tells the surprisingly frank and darkly humorous story of a woman whose sometimes crippling fears and devastating relationships inspired many of the songs she would ultimately write. She gives a deeply personal account of how love and heartbreak made her the woman, and the writer, she is"--
11) Voice of freedom
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PBS
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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Follow the story of singer Marian Anderson, whose talent broke down barriers around the world. Narrated by Ren�ee Elise Goldsberry, Voice of Freedom interweaves Anderson's rich life story with this landmark moment in history, exploring fundamental questions about talent, race, fame, democracy and the American soul.
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Universal Music Enterprises
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Three documentary films on two DVDs exploring the rise, music, personality and presence of the man to be crowned The King of Rock 'n' Roll. Center Stage captures Elvis Presley's undeniable physical appeal and unrivaled artistic brilliance. The Man And The Music offers glimpses into Presley's private life and the difficult realities of his unprecedentedfame. From The Waist Up, narrated by U2's Bono, follows Presley's remarkable trajectory to stardom....
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Award-winning songwriter Linda Thompson breaks her silence, sharing the extraordinary story of her life, career, and epic romances with two of the most celebrated, yet enigmatic, modern American superstars-Elvis Presley and Bruce Jenner.
For the last forty years, award-winning songwriter Linda Thompson has quietly led one of the most remarkable lives in show business. The longtime live-in love of Elvis Presley, Linda first emerged into the limelight...
14) Billie
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Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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Documentary on the famed jazz singer Billie Holiday, and her would-be biographer.
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Isotope Films
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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A ferocious, funny, and poignant portrait of the one-of-a-kind Broadway legend still belting out Sondheim numbers at age 87, the documentary tribute showcases the brash, uncompromising Tony and Emmy winner both on stage and off. The film captures her immeasurable charm, acerbic wit, and impressive accomplishments with candid footage and interviews with friends and collaborators, including Sondheim, Tina Fey, and Nathan Lane.
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