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• The Anxious Generation

  How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing An Epidemic of Mental Illness

  Haidt, Jonathan,

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  A generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.

• The Demon of Unrest

  a Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War

  Larson, Erik, 1954-

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  Master storyteller Erik Larson offers a gripping account of the chaotic months between Lincoln's election and the Confederacy's shelling of Sumter-a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications, enflamed egos and craven ambitions, personal…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Woman in Me

  Spears, Britney,

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  The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice--her truth--was…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Atomic Habits

  An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

  Clear, James,

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  No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving-every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Oath and Honor

  a Memoir and a Warning

  Cheney, Liz, 1966-

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  In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and many around him, including certain other elected Republican officials, intentionally breached their oath to the Constitution: they ignored the rulings of dozens of courts, plotted…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Spare

  Harry, Prince, Duke of Sussex, 1984-

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  It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow--and horror. As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions wondered what the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I'm Glad My Mom Died

  McCurdy, Jennette, 1992-

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Killers of the Flower Moon

  the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI

  Grann, David,

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  Presents a true account of the early twentieth-century murders of dozens of wealthy Osage and law-enforcement officials, citing the contributions and missteps of a fledgling FBI that eventually uncovered one of the most chilling conspiracies in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Body Keeps the Score

  Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

  Van der Kolk, Bessel A., 1943-

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  An expert on traumatic stress outlines an approach to healing, explaining how traumatic stress affects brain processes and how to use innovative treatments to reactivate the mind's abilities to trust, engage others, and experience pleasure.

• There's Always This Year

  on Basketball and Ascension

  Abdurraqib, Hanif, 1983-

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  Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, in the 1990s, Hanif Abdurraqib witnessed a golden era of basketball, one in which legends like LeBron James were forged and countless others weren’t. His lifelong love of the game leads Abdurraqib into a lyrical,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wager

  a Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder

  Grann, David,

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  On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty’s Ship the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mostly What God Does

  Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere

  Guthrie, Savannah,

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  If we could believe this, really believe this, how different would we be? How different would our lives be? How different would our world be? If you ever struggle with your connection to God (or whether you even feel connected to a faith at all!),…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hillbilly Elegy

  a Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

  Vance, J. D.,

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  Vance, a former marine and Yale Law School graduate, provides an account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class. J.D. Vance tells the true story of what a social,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Outlive

  the Science & Art of Longevity

  Attia, Peter,

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  In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health. His aim is less…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hidden Potential

  the Science of Achieving Greater Things

  Grant, Adam, 1981-

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  We live in a world that’s obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music. But admiring people who start out with innate advantages leads us to overlook the distance we ourselves…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Know a Person

  the Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen

  Brooks, David, 1961-

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  As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing

  a Memoir

  Perry, Matthew, 1969-2023

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  The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence In an extraordinary story that only he…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Name Is Barbra

  Streisand, Barbra,

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  The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television. She tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career, from growing up in Brooklyn to her first star-making appearances in New York nightclubs to her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Being Henry

  the Fonz . . . and Beyond

  Winkler, Henry, 1945-

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  Henry Winkler, launched into prominence as “The Fonz” in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Counting the Cost

  Duggar, Jill,

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  Jill and Derick knew a normal life wasn’t possible for them. As a star on the popular TLC reality show 19 Kids and Counting, Jill grew up in front of viewers who were fascinated by her family’s way of life. She was the responsible, second daughter…Read moreRead more of this annotation