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1) The life and times of Hannah Crafts: the true story of The Bondwoman's Narrative

Author

Hecimovich, Gregg A

Publisher

Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers

Pub. Date

[2023]

Language

English

Description

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Part detective story, literary chase and cultural history, this extraordinary biography of the first Black female novelist and her life as an enslaved woman uncovers friendship, betrayal and violence during America’s slide into Civil War.

2) Sharing too much: musings from an unlikely life

Author

Evans, Richard Paul

Pub. Date

2024.

Language

English

Formats

Book, Large Print Book

Description

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Before he was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of holiday classics such as The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans was a young boy being raised by a suicidal mother and dealing with relentless bullying. He could not fathom what the future held for him. Now, in this intimate and heartfelt collection of personal essays, Evans shares his moving journey from childhood to beloved author. With his signature finesse, he offers the insightful lessons...

3) Class: a memoir

Author

Land, Stephanie

Pub. Date

2023.

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

Description

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Maid was a story about a struggling mother barely making ends meet as a housecleaner, but it was also a story about a woman with a dream. In Class, Land takes us with her as she finishes college and pursues her writing career. Facing barriers at every turn including a byzantine loan system, not having enough money for food, navigating the judgments of professors and fellow students who didn’t understand the demands of attending college while under...