Blurb submitted by Ryan L.
Shoe Dog is nonfiction
In 1962, the only thing Phil Knight had on his mind after returning home from Stanford was this crazy idea. This idea was so powerful, so revolutionary, so crazy that it was driving him insane! Phil only knew one thing that could relieve the stress of his demanding father and his need for a job: running.
In his new memoir, the CEO of Nike reminisces about how he launched one of the largest corporations in the world. No longer remaining a mystery, Knight takes readers on his vigorous journey from the track, to Eastern Asia, and to the rest of the world.
Knight shows how all you need is a dream and the tenacity to follow it to reach your goals. With the help of friends and family along the way, Knight flipped the $50 his father gave him into the most recognizable trademark in human history.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka Slater
Blurb submitted by Mandrell M.
The 57 Bus is nonfiction
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives, a book written by Dashka Slater, tells the story of two teenagers: Richard, an African-American boy who attends a large public school; and Sasha, who was born male and now identifies as neither male or female and attends a small private school. They live in Oklahoma and the year is 2013. While the two teens have never really formally met each other, they know each other by association with the bus, and we get to read how in just one day and within a short span of time both of their lives are changed forever.
The 57 Bus is nonfiction
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives, a book written by Dashka Slater, tells the story of two teenagers: Richard, an African-American boy who attends a large public school; and Sasha, who was born male and now identifies as neither male or female and attends a small private school. They live in Oklahoma and the year is 2013. While the two teens have never really formally met each other, they know each other by association with the bus, and we get to read how in just one day and within a short span of time both of their lives are changed forever.
A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership by James Comey
Blurb submitted by Myles S.
A Higher Loyalty is nonfiction
A Higher Loyalty is an autobiography by former FBI Director James Comey. The book tells about his different assignments that he came across during his time as an FBI agent. He talks about the ins and outs of being an FBI agent and the values of a good FBI agent such as leadership and having a sound mind. The book teaches a lot of lessons about mental health and the wear and tear that being an FBI agent puts on a person mentally. He talks about how he coped with the stress and kept a healthy mindset. He was a director of the FBI for President Obama from 2013-2017. He has been in big controversial cases such as the Hillary Clinton email investigation, taking down the Mafia, and prosecuting Martha Stewart.
A Higher Loyalty is nonfiction
A Higher Loyalty is an autobiography by former FBI Director James Comey. The book tells about his different assignments that he came across during his time as an FBI agent. He talks about the ins and outs of being an FBI agent and the values of a good FBI agent such as leadership and having a sound mind. The book teaches a lot of lessons about mental health and the wear and tear that being an FBI agent puts on a person mentally. He talks about how he coped with the stress and kept a healthy mindset. He was a director of the FBI for President Obama from 2013-2017. He has been in big controversial cases such as the Hillary Clinton email investigation, taking down the Mafia, and prosecuting Martha Stewart.
The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule
Blurb submitted by Katherine W.
The Stranger Beside Me is nonfiction
The Stranger Beside Me, written by Ann Rule, is a combination between the story of one of the United States' most notorious serial killers, Ted Bundy, and Ann Rule's firsthand experience in knowing Bundy. Rule and Bundy worked together at a crisis hotline center. Little did she know she was friends with a psychopath. Read this book and see the two sides of Bundy: the compassionate crisis hotline volunteer and the serial murderer. By reading this book, you will also be able to relive the investigation, seeing as Rule worked with the police on the case well before discovering how close the killer was all along.
The Stranger Beside Me is nonfiction
The Stranger Beside Me, written by Ann Rule, is a combination between the story of one of the United States' most notorious serial killers, Ted Bundy, and Ann Rule's firsthand experience in knowing Bundy. Rule and Bundy worked together at a crisis hotline center. Little did she know she was friends with a psychopath. Read this book and see the two sides of Bundy: the compassionate crisis hotline volunteer and the serial murderer. By reading this book, you will also be able to relive the investigation, seeing as Rule worked with the police on the case well before discovering how close the killer was all along.
Living the Dream: My Life and Basketball by Hakeem Olajuwon
Blurb submitted by Jeremiah H.
Living the Dream is nonfiction
Most thought he would never make it out of his small African country. Not making it out is usual for the people from Hakeem Olajuwon's small village in Nigeria. Although it wasn’t easy growing up, being 7ft tall and having great footwork made Hakeem’s dream a reality. In this book, you will learn about the humble beginnings that made Hakeem Olajuwon's career so successful and kept him so humble. This book is more than just a book, it is a story filled with ups and downs, triumphs and downfalls.
Brain Body Diet: 40 Days to a Lean, Calm, Energized, and Happy Self by Sara Gottfried
Blurb submitted by Natalie T.
Brain Body Diet is nonfiction
If only people knew how powerful their brains are In Sara Gottfried’s book, Brain Body Diet, she
explains how much your thoughts in your brain can connect to your whole body and everyday
issues. She explains how the female brain is linked to how you feel, how much sleep you get,
and how to lose weight safely. Your brain is the control center of your body, and learning how to
become mentally strong can impact your daily life so much. Using her education and
scientific research to back up her information, Gottfried is able to empower many women to take
control of their mind and body the healthy way.
Brain Body Diet is nonfiction
If only people knew how powerful their brains are In Sara Gottfried’s book, Brain Body Diet, she
explains how much your thoughts in your brain can connect to your whole body and everyday
issues. She explains how the female brain is linked to how you feel, how much sleep you get,
and how to lose weight safely. Your brain is the control center of your body, and learning how to
become mentally strong can impact your daily life so much. Using her education and
scientific research to back up her information, Gottfried is able to empower many women to take
control of their mind and body the healthy way.
Lights and Sirens: The Education of a Paramedic by Kevin Grange
Blurb submitted by Aldo C.
Lights and Sirens is nonfiction
The UCLA Paramedic education program is one of the first and largest paramedic schools in the world. It is also the hardest to pass with an 81% success rate. That’s pretty low considering how hard it is to even get in. Kevin Grange talks about how he made it in. As a paramedic, you are put into stressful and mentally challenging life or death situations. He says “In one room you see a dad holding his son for the first time. In the next you see a dad holding his son for the last time. As a paramedic, you are the angel who has the power to save a life.” These people are true heroes.
Lights and Sirens is nonfiction
The UCLA Paramedic education program is one of the first and largest paramedic schools in the world. It is also the hardest to pass with an 81% success rate. That’s pretty low considering how hard it is to even get in. Kevin Grange talks about how he made it in. As a paramedic, you are put into stressful and mentally challenging life or death situations. He says “In one room you see a dad holding his son for the first time. In the next you see a dad holding his son for the last time. As a paramedic, you are the angel who has the power to save a life.” These people are true heroes.
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