Fascinating Biographies and Memoirs

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Joan: The Mysterious Life of the Heretic Who Became a Saint
By Donald Spoto
BIOGRAPHY JOAN OF ARC
Spoto describes the life and character of Joan of Arc, a young woman who knew God had given her a mission. He details her early life and military career and sets the stage for a suspenseful day-by-day account of the final year of her life when she was brought to trial, convicted and executed.

Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
By Steve Martin
BIOGRAPHY MARTIN
Educated in the fine arts, Steve Martin spent decades perfecting his comedy routine. Barely eking out a living for the first 10 years of his comedic life, he was then hailed as the ‘funniest guy in the world.’ He’s made millions but has now has left his stand-up comedy and movie career behind.

Rowing Without Oars
By Ulla-Carin Lindquist
362.196 LIN
A late newscaster whose final years were marked by her struggle with Lou Gehrig's disease recounts her efforts to document and bring meaning to her life as a way of preparing herself and her family for her death.

Escape
By Carolyn Jessop with Laura Palmer
BIOGRAPHY JESSOP
A woman forced into a plural marriage as a teenager with a man thirty-two years her senior describes the years of psychological abuse she suffered, her decision to escape with her eight children, and her successful battle with the church over custody of her children.

Apples Are from Kazakhstan: The Land that Disappeared
By Christopher Robbins
915.845 ROB
Travel writer Christopher Robbins offers a look at the little-known country of Kazakhstan. He tells of the Soviet repression, the resources, and most importantly, the people who are working to rebuild their nation.