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CALS Book Club Kits - Biographies

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CALS Book Club Kits

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BOOK CLUB KIT : Eighty-dollar Champion : Snowman, the Horse That Inspired A Nation

BOOK CLUB KIT : Eighty-dollar Champion : Snowman, the Horse That Inspired A Nation

by Letts, Elizabeth

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The Eighty-Dollar Champion tells the dramatic odyssey of a horse called Snowman, saved from the slaughterhouse by a young Dutch farmer named Harry. Togeth...Show more The Eighty-Dollar Champion tells the dramatic odyssey of a horse called Snowman, saved from the slaughterhouse by a young Dutch farmer named Harry. Together, Harry and Snowman went on to become America's show-jumping champions, winning first prize in Madison Square Garden. Set in the mid to late 1950s, this book captures the can-do spirit of a Cold War immigrant who believed--and triumphed. || Tone - Inspiring Show less

The Eighty-Dollar Champion tells the dramatic odyssey of a horse called Snowman, saved from the slaughterhouse by a young Dutch farmer named Harry. Togeth...Show more The Eighty-Dollar Champion tells the dramatic odyssey of a horse called Snowman, saved from the slaughterhouse by a young Dutch farmer named Harry. Together, Harry and Snowman went on to become America's show-jumping champions, winning first prize in Madison Square Garden. Set in the mid to late 1950s, this book captures the can-do spirit of a Cold War immigrant who believed--and triumphed. || Tone - Inspiring Show less

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BOOK CLUB KIT : Ida B. the Queen : the Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells

BOOK CLUB KIT : Ida B. the Queen : the Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells

by Duster, Michelle

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Written by her great-granddaughter, a historical portrait of the boundary-breaking civil rights pioneer includes coverage of Wells' early years as a slave...Show more Written by her great-granddaughter, a historical portrait of the boundary-breaking civil rights pioneer includes coverage of Wells' early years as a slave, her famous acts of resistance and her achievements as a journalist and anti-lynching activist. || Tone - Inspiring, informative | Writing style - Accessible Show less

Written by her great-granddaughter, a historical portrait of the boundary-breaking civil rights pioneer includes coverage of Wells' early years as a slave...Show more Written by her great-granddaughter, a historical portrait of the boundary-breaking civil rights pioneer includes coverage of Wells' early years as a slave, her famous acts of resistance and her achievements as a journalist and anti-lynching activist. || Tone - Inspiring, informative | Writing style - Accessible Show less

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BOOK CLUB KIT : Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

BOOK CLUB KIT : Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

by Skloot, Rebecca

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Documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive in...Show more Documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive indefinitely, enabling discoveries in such areas as cancer research, in vitro fertilization and gene mapping. || Tone - Haunting, thought-provoking | Writing style - Well-researched, accessible Show less

Documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive in...Show more Documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive indefinitely, enabling discoveries in such areas as cancer research, in vitro fertilization and gene mapping. || Tone - Haunting, thought-provoking | Writing style - Well-researched, accessible Show less

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BOOK CLUB KIT : In the Garden of Beasts : Love, Terror, and An American Family in Hitler's Berlin

BOOK CLUB KIT : In the Garden of Beasts : Love, Terror, and An American Family in Hitler's Berlin

by Larson, Erik

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Documents the efforts of the first American ambassador to Hitler's Germany, William E. Dodd, to acclimate to a residence in an increasingly violent city w...Show more Documents the efforts of the first American ambassador to Hitler's Germany, William E. Dodd, to acclimate to a residence in an increasingly violent city where he is forced to associate with the Nazis while his daughter pursues a relationship with Gestapo chief Rudolf Diels. || Tone - Atmospheric, sobering, haunting | Writing style - Compelling, descriptive Show less

Documents the efforts of the first American ambassador to Hitler's Germany, William E. Dodd, to acclimate to a residence in an increasingly violent city w...Show more Documents the efforts of the first American ambassador to Hitler's Germany, William E. Dodd, to acclimate to a residence in an increasingly violent city where he is forced to associate with the Nazis while his daughter pursues a relationship with Gestapo chief Rudolf Diels. || Tone - Atmospheric, sobering, haunting | Writing style - Compelling, descriptive Show less

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BOOK CLUB KIT : King's Speech

BOOK CLUB KIT : King's Speech

by Logue, Mark

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Presents the life of the Australian speech therapist who helped the English king, George VI, overcome a lifelong speech disorder and become an eloquent le...Show more Presents the life of the Australian speech therapist who helped the English king, George VI, overcome a lifelong speech disorder and become an eloquent leader of his people during the difficult days of World War II. || Writing style - Compelling, richly detailed Show less

Presents the life of the Australian speech therapist who helped the English king, George VI, overcome a lifelong speech disorder and become an eloquent le...Show more Presents the life of the Australian speech therapist who helped the English king, George VI, overcome a lifelong speech disorder and become an eloquent leader of his people during the difficult days of World War II. || Writing style - Compelling, richly detailed Show less

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BOOK CLUB KIT : Mockingbird

BOOK CLUB KIT : Mockingbird

by Shields, Charles J.

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Explores the life and literary career of Harper Lee, the woman behind the creation of "To Kill a Mockingbird," describing her struggle to create...Show more Explores the life and literary career of Harper Lee, the woman behind the creation of "To Kill a Mockingbird," describing her struggle to create her famed novel and the release of her long-buried first novel, "Go Set A Watchman." || Writing style - Richly detailed Show less

Explores the life and literary career of Harper Lee, the woman behind the creation of "To Kill a Mockingbird," describing her struggle to create...Show more Explores the life and literary career of Harper Lee, the woman behind the creation of "To Kill a Mockingbird," describing her struggle to create her famed novel and the release of her long-buried first novel, "Go Set A Watchman." || Writing style - Richly detailed Show less

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BOOK CLUB KIT : Unbroken : A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

BOOK CLUB KIT : Unbroken : A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

by Hillenbrand, Laura

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Relates the story of a U.S. airman who survived when his bomber crashed into the sea during World War II, spent forty-seven days adrift in the ocean befor...Show more Relates the story of a U.S. airman who survived when his bomber crashed into the sea during World War II, spent forty-seven days adrift in the ocean before being rescued by the Japanese Navy, and was held as a prisoner until the end of the war. || Tone - Moving, inspiring | Writing style - Engaging, lyrical Show less

Relates the story of a U.S. airman who survived when his bomber crashed into the sea during World War II, spent forty-seven days adrift in the ocean befor...Show more Relates the story of a U.S. airman who survived when his bomber crashed into the sea during World War II, spent forty-seven days adrift in the ocean before being rescued by the Japanese Navy, and was held as a prisoner until the end of the war. || Tone - Moving, inspiring | Writing style - Engaging, lyrical Show less

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BOOK CLUB KIT : Zookeeper's Wife

BOOK CLUB KIT : Zookeeper's Wife

by Ackerman, Diane

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Documents the true story of Warsaw Zoo keepers and resistance activists Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who in the aftermath of Germany's invasion of Poland sa...Show more Documents the true story of Warsaw Zoo keepers and resistance activists Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who in the aftermath of Germany's invasion of Poland saved the lives of hundreds of Jewish citizens by smuggling them into empty cages and their home villa. || Tone - Dramatic, bittersweet | Writing style - Strong sense of place, descriptive, richly detailed Show less

Documents the true story of Warsaw Zoo keepers and resistance activists Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who in the aftermath of Germany's invasion of Poland sa...Show more Documents the true story of Warsaw Zoo keepers and resistance activists Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who in the aftermath of Germany's invasion of Poland saved the lives of hundreds of Jewish citizens by smuggling them into empty cages and their home villa. || Tone - Dramatic, bittersweet | Writing style - Strong sense of place, descriptive, richly detailed Show less

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