<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[bl results for subject:(New_Biography)]]></title><description><![CDATA[bl results for subject:(New_Biography)]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/mymcpl/rss/search?query=subject%3A%28New_Biography%29&amp;searchType=bl&amp;custom_edit=false&amp;origin=header-navigation&amp;sort=NEWLY_ACQUIRED&amp;suppress=true&amp;title=New%20Biography&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:59:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[When the Revolution Comes]]></title><description><![CDATA["In the early days of the COVID pandemic, warehouse worker Chris Smalls and his colleagues continued showing up as the rest of the world was shutting down. A dedicated and experienced Amazon employee, increasingly frustrated by the inner workings of the retail giant, Smalls had already felt himself reaching a breaking point. So, when coworkers around him began falling ill, and with no transparency or assurances of safety coming from those in charge, he made the only choice left available to him. He staged a walkout with friend Derrick Palmer, eventually finding himself on the picket line without a job. But what began as a demand to keep essential employees safe in a crisis would grow into a movement devoted to achieving dignity and security for the American wage worker, sparking a groundswell of organizers at the most notable companies across the nation--including Starbucks, Trader Joe's, and Apple--and leading to lasting change for labor... This epic David-and-Goliath tale traces Smalls' dramatic story, from a childhood spent navigating his dad's stints in and out of prison to his early pursuits of a career in music; from his years of sacrifice and economic uncertainty as a father of three, fighting a miasma of warehouse managerial politics in an effort to make ends meet, to his ascension as the leader of a new generation's labor movement."-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4708613</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4708613</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Smalls, Christian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4708613110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Fight for the Future of the Working Class</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593700631/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1535614831</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. Moonlight]]></title><description><![CDATA["There will never be another pop manager like Brian Epstein, the young record retailer from Liverpool behind the 20th century's greatest romance. Having achieved his much-derided aim of making the Beatles 'bigger than Elvis,' Brian went on to make them bigger than any earthly instrument could measure. Only a handful of years older, he nonetheless referred them as 'The Boys,' protecting and pampering them like the children he could never hope to have. Brian's achievement in a profession in which he had no experience, and for which no rulebook existed, remains jaw-dropping. A devout classical music fan, he was nonetheless solely responsible for a new genre of pop that was to change its course, and Britain's international image, forever--yet, disgracefully, earn him no public honor nor even thanks. Mr. Moonlight draws on a cache of exclusive interviews with those closest to Brian, including his mother, Queenie, and brother, Clive, to tell the story of this hugely complex, self-contradictory, and ultimately tragic character. This revelatory narrative explores the unplumbed depths of Brian's many trials and tribulations--how he almost lost the Beatles to organized crime, the antisemitism and homophobia he had to face even at the height of his success, his complex relationship with John Lennon that led to their reckless 'Spanish Honeymoon'--and sheds new light on Brian's mysterious, lonely death in the throes of the so-called Summer of Love"-- from Amazon.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4710082</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4710082</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Norman, Philip]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4710082110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Brian Epstein and the Making of The Beatles</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780306837234/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1545054961</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lady Imam]]></title><description><![CDATA["A feminist scholar-activist, single mother of five, and queer advocate, amina wadud has led a struggle against Islam's patriarchal establishment that's been felt keenly all over the world. Like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X before her, wadud has mobilized faith's potential as an engine of equality. Yet this American trail-blazer's story has never been told in book form--until now." -- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4710084</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4710084</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Power, Carla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4710084110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>How Amina Wadud&apos;s Life and Faith Changed the World</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593595350/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1538457396</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Absence]]></title><description><![CDATA["Before he was Budgie, Peter Clarke was a boy growing up in working class St Helens in the 1960s. The loss of his mum at a young age created the absence that haunts the pages of this book. As a teenager disenchanted with art school in Liverpool, Peter became Budgie and befriended the likes of Jayne Casey, Pete Burns and other luminaries of the legendary Eric's Club before taking off for London and the big city heat of punk. Budgie's unique technique and musical sensitivity endeared him to the all-female group The Slits, who asked him to play on their debut album Cut. Subsequent touring with former members of the Sex Pistols and others from the post punk aristocracy firmly established Budgie's reputation for innovation. But the beating heart of this at times painfully honest account of a life often sabotaged is, of course, his long-term position as Siouxsie and the Banshees' drummer and co-writer alongside his ex-wife Siouxsie Sioux. Their creative partnership produced some of the most seductive and celebrated pop music of the decade. Eventually, their personal relationship started to fall apart, with inevitable consequences for both bands. The Absence is bravely unflinching in its dissection of how and why this happened, and powerfully moving in its account of the angels that emerged to heal both these wounds and those of a mother's lost love. A man and musician whose creativity and singular style came to define the goth-pop 1980s, Budgie's life is both fabulously glamorous and a cautionary tale. For the first time the story of the era's most exalted and mysterious bands has been told by one who survived inside the belly of the beast."]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4710090</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4710090</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Budgie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4710090110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Memoirs of A Banshee Drummer</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781399621564/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1518930702</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Double Dutch Fuss]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deeply personal memoir that explores the author's journey as a Black queer man navigating the expectations of masculinity, family, and identity. Raised in Newark, New Jersey, under the watchful eye of a father with rigid views of manhood, Branch recounts the challenges of growing up feeling different, the pressures of conforming to social norms, and his eventual search for self-acceptance. Blending candid storytelling, humor, and reflection, the memoir examines the lasting impact of patriarchy, race, sexuality, and father-son relationships while ultimately offering a powerful story of healing, reconciliation, and living authentically.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707174</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707174</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Branch, Phill]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4707174110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Memoir</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780063384934/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1582431907</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jane Fonda]]></title><description><![CDATA["Jane Fonda: There's a Great Deal to Say guides readers through the two sides of one of Hollywood's most intriguing figures: actor and activist Jane Fonda. Using original archival material from Fonda's own personal papers and from cinema archives, the author tells the riveting tale of how Fonda had come to view acting as a "side gig" that gives her a worldwide platform to convey her personal and political views. Readers will be introduced to the people, role models and events in Fonda's life that led her to believe movies can serve as an influential story-telling tool that can influence public opinion, change minds and trigger social change. The book traces how Fonda has evolved over more than five decades to stay on the path of activism, at times sacrificing her career, her personal safety, and even her relationship with her family"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4708897</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4708897</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Greenwald, Marilyn S.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4708897110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>There&apos;s A Great Deal to Say</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781978841499/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1568876943</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fully Baked]]></title><description><![CDATA[A memoir by comedian and writer Rosebud Baker chronicling her experiences with addiction, recovery, career development, relationships, pregnancy, and early motherhood. The author reflects on family, personal struggles, grief, humor, and self-discovery while recounting her transition from performing and writing comedy to building a life as a sober comedian and parent.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707187</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707187</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Baker, Rosebud]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4707187110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Messy Memoir</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781668016220/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1593910968</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reflective memoir that explores the author's journey toward healing after surviving a life-threatening illness. A physician herself, Awdish examines how her medical training taught her to view the body as a problem to be fixed, and how her own health crisis forced her to reconnect with her body as a source of wisdom, meaning, and resilience. Blending personal experience, medicine, art, and philosophy, the book offers a thoughtful meditation on suffering, recovery, grief, and transformation, encouraging readers to cultivate attention, self-awareness, and hope as part of the healing process.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707177</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707177</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Awdish, Rana]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4707177110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Learning to Reinhabit My Body After Illness</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781250345837/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1569723830</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Would Die If I Were You]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blend of memoir, creative guide, and meditation on grief, disability, and storytelling. Drawing on her experiences living with disability, losing a child to terminal illness, and teaching writers for more than two decades, Rapp Black explores how art can help people make meaning from loss and hardship. The book argues that creativity, empathy, and community are essential tools for transforming difficult experiences into truthful and meaningful narratives, offering both personal reflections and practical insights for artists and anyone seeking to navigate suffering with honesty, resilience, and hope.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707184</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707184</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rapp Black, Emily]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4707184110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Notes on Art and Truth-telling</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781640096899/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1534339074</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gowanus Crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A memoir that vividly recreates life in the mid-20th-century Brooklyn neighborhood of Gowanus, an Italian American community shaped by the influence of both the Catholic Church and organized crime. Through colorful characters, family struggles, humor, and hardship, Coppola recounts his experiences growing up as a bookish child amid a rough-and-tumble world of mobsters, priests, gamblers, and working-class families. Blending personal reflection with rich social history, the memoir explores themes of identity, loyalty, ambition, and escape while capturing a vanished era of Brooklyn life in all its complexity and humanity.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707179</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707179</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coppola, Vincent]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4707179110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Brooklyn Boyhood</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781250904126/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1533910614</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monster of A Land]]></title><description><![CDATA[A contemporary travel memoir and social commentary that follows the author on a cross-country road trip across the United States with her dog, Woody. Inspired by John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley, Hough uses her journey to explore modern American life, engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and political perspectives while reflecting on issues of poverty, marginalization, identity, and belonging. Combining sharp humor, personal vulnerability, and keen observation, the book offers a nuanced portrait of the nation, examining both its divisions and its shared humanity.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707176</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707176</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hough, Lauren]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4707176110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>On the Road in Search of Modern America</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593686621/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1544930939</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Wanna Be Loved by You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tells her story through 100 vivid snapshots spanning her life, career, and enduring legacy. Drawing on unpublished letters, private records, interviews, and archival materials, Wilson explores Monroe's rise from a troubled childhood to global stardom, her marriages, acting ambitions, personal struggles, and the circumstances surrounding her death. By combining biography, oral history, and investigative research, the book presents a nuanced portrait that challenges stereotypes and reveals Monroe as a complex, intelligent, and influential cultural icon.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707182</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707182</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Wilson, Andrew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4707182110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Marilyn Monroe, A Life in 100 Takes</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781538723500/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1545057572</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this sweeping biography, Sandburg delves deep into the humble beginnings of Abraham Lincoln, exploring his formative years in the untamed landscapes of the American Midwest. From his birth in a log cabin to his self-education and his early struggles as a lawyer, readers are transported to a time when the United States was on the brink of profound transformation.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4724134</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4724134</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sandburg, Carl]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4724134110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Prairie Years</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798395734143/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1618911137</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transcendent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recounts the actress and LGBTQ+ advocate's journey from a childhood marked by trauma, depression, and struggles with gender identity to becoming a groundbreaking figure in entertainment and transgender rights. Through candid reflections on her transition, career breakthroughs, personal relationships, and search for self-worth, Cox explores themes of resilience, healing, and authenticity while offering an inspiring account of overcoming adversity and using one's voice to create change.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706424</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706424</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cox, Laverne]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4706424110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Memoir</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781668097755/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1583158431</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Voice Like Mine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chronicles the groundbreaking journey of one of the most influential Native American political leaders in U.S. history. Haaland reflects on her upbringing, family struggles, and experiences as a single mother before rising to become one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first Native American cabinet secretary. Through personal stories and reflections on public service, she explores themes of resilience, representation, and leadership, illustrating how her Indigenous heritage and commitment to community shaped her efforts to create opportunities for future generations.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706419</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706419</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Haaland, Deb]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4706419110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Memoir</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781250434227/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1535294958</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Art of Becoming A Citizen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore what it means to be an engaged citizen during times of uncertainty. Drawing connections between her experiences as a young writer in the 1960s and the political climate surrounding recent U.S. elections, Godwin reflects on her life, relationships, and evolving sense of civic responsibility. Through thoughtful storytelling and self-examination, she encourages readers to consider their own roles in democracy, emphasizing the importance of hope, participation, and lifelong personal growth.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706422</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706422</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Godwin, Gail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4706422110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Memoir</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781639738748/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1545495176</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A comprehensive biography of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, covering the first half of his tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court. Drawing on interviews, correspondence, and previously unsealed documents, Rosen examines Scalia's influential role in advancing originalism, his impact on major constitutional debates, and his relationships with fellow justices. The book explores how Scalia's intellect, writing, and judicial philosophy reshaped American legal thought, culminating in landmark events such as the 2000 presidential election dispute in Bush v. Gore.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706404</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706404</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rosen, James]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4706404110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Supreme Court Years, 1986-2001</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781510786912/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1548268768</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Committee of One]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inspirational memoir that chronicles her life of resilience, faith, and activism. Through personal stories of overcoming hardship, including racism, family struggles, and personal loss, Lee reflects on the lessons that shaped her determination and led her campaign to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The book combines memoir and motivational guidance, encouraging readers to face adversity with perseverance, purpose, and a commitment to positive change.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706417</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706417</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lee, Opal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4706417110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>How Faith + Action = A PurposeFULL Life</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780063459014/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1592699552</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebellious]]></title><description><![CDATA["As an artist and activist, one theme remained a constant throughout Keith Haring's life: rebellion. In this first ever young adult biography, acclaimed civil rights author Michael G. Long examines Haring's upbringing and career through this lens: dressing in drag in his conservative small hometown; hosting queer people and people of color at high-art gallery openings; refusing to use mediums and art styles that his professors required; coming out as a gay man and exploring his sexual experiences through his art; drawing guerilla-style on the New York subway; painting in protest of nuclear weaponry, police brutality, racism, the spread of crack cocaine, and, most famously, the AIDS epidemic. With each chapter anchored by an iconic work of Haring's art, Rebellious is a pacy, energetic, and accessible look at Keith Haring's unconventional life and how his paintings shaped and reflected the world around him-and how they still resonate today"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707494</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707494</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Long, Michael G.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4707494110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Story of Keith Haring in 12 Pictures</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781324083948/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1536314651</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Wilder Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[A travel memoir that recounts the author's transformation from a successful corporate executive living a conventional life to a global adventurer seeking purpose, freedom, and authenticity. Through stories of solo expeditions across Mongolia, survival on a remote Yemeni island, Arctic endurance challenges, and other journeys, zu Beck reflects on the lessons she learned about courage, self-discovery, and living beyond societal expectations. The book encourages readers to embrace uncertainty, pursue meaningful experiences, and create lives that reflect their true values rather than external definitions of success.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706409</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706409</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zu Beck, Eva]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4706409110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Memoir of Adventure, Freedom, and An Uncharted Life</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781668223673/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1547289472</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lulu Fleming]]></title><description><![CDATA[This biographical picture book tells the story of Lulu Fleming, the first Black missionary teacher and doctor sent to the Congo. Narrated by Cecil the cat, readers will be inspired by Lulu's bravery to break barriers so she could love and share Jesus with others.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4720333</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4720333</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holmes, Jasmine L.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4720333110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Doctor Who Shared Jesus</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781430096429/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1441719084</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elisabeth Elliot]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the time she heard missionary stories as a child, Elisabeth Elliott wanted to follow God no matter what. Little did she know, He would send her to faraway places where she would sometimes be lonely, sad, and afraid. But along the way she would also learn to depend on God for everything. This biographical picture book--narrated by a colorful macaw--takes young readers along on Elisabeth's journeys, from her childhood to her years in the jungles of Ecuador to the decades she spent writing and speaking. As children discover Elisabeth's fascinating life of faith--one filled with setbacks and tragedy, fame and fruitfulness--they too will be inspired to bravely follow God, no matter the cost.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4720331</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4720331</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hill, Megan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4720331110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Woman Who Did Hard Things for God</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798384542124/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1586345733</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Something We Said]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blend of memoir, cultural history, and social analysis that examines the history and impact of a notorious racial slur through the author's personal experiences as the daughter of comedian Richard Pryor. Sparked by an incident in one of her college classes, Pryor explores her complicated relationship with her father, his role in popularizing the word in American comedy, and the broader legacy of racism in the United States. By weaving together family history, scholarship, and personal reflection, she offers a thoughtful examination of language, identity, and race in American culture.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706412</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4706412</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Pryor, Elizabeth Stordeur]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4706412110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781982154509/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1592132503</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Buy What I'm Selling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A memoir and critique of the advertising industry that examines the powerful ways marketing shapes self-image, consumer behavior, and cultural standards of beauty. Drawing on her fourteen-year career as a successful advertising creative director, Chekowsky reflects on the contradictions of creating campaigns designed to influence people while struggling with her own body image, self-worth, and personal challenges. Blending behind-the-scenes insights into advertising with an honest account of her journey toward self-acceptance, the book explores the intersection of consumer culture, beauty ideals, and identity, ultimately advocating for a healthier and more authentic relationship with ourselves.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707651</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707651</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chekowsky, Lu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4707651110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>On Breaking up With Advertising and Finally Learning to Love My Whole, Fat Self</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780316588515/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1545512224</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restrung]]></title><description><![CDATA[A candid memoir that traces the acclaimed violinist's journey from child prodigy and member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic through struggles with burnout, addiction, and personal upheaval. The book explores how Gupta ultimately found renewed purpose by bringing music to people experiencing homelessness, incarceration, and other forms of hardship, discovering that art can serve as a powerful source of connection, healing, and resilience. Through reflections on classical music, identity, ambition, and service, the memoir challenges conventional ideas of success and highlights the transformative impact of human empathy.]]></description><link>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707650</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S110C4707650</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gupta, Vijay]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://mymcpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4707650110</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Memoir of Music and Transformation</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780306835964/MC.GIF&amp;client=mconpublib&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1545065081</image_url></item></channel></rss>