Non fiction November reads

For Non fiction November, I've got an assortment, including some fascinating memoirs.                                             

In The Book of Hope, the world's most famous living naturalist Jane Goodall looks at how we hold onto hope.

The amazing human intellect, the resilience of nature, the power of young people, and the indomitable human spirit are her 4 reasons for hope.
To tackle our climate crisis she says the head and heart must work together.
Our challenges are alleviating poverty; reducing the unsustainable lifestyle of the affluent; eliminating corruption; and dealing with the problems caused by growing populations of humans and their livestock.
Thinking and acting long term is essential, and millions of small daily ethical actions will make a difference, she says.
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Listening to Hollywood Park was an enlightening, powerful experience.
I hadn't heard of author Mikel Jollett or the infamous cult, Church of Synanon, that he spent his first 5 years in. He tells his story of escaping the cult with his mother & brother and then trying to find their way with such raw, open emotion. Jollett's strong yet vulnerable voice details the poverty, violence, emotional abuse & addictions he experienced. Heartbreaking and fully engaging, Jollett is a talented poet you've got to listen to/read. Definitely one of the best I've ever read.
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Almost as good as watching Matthew McConaughey is listening to him. 🥰
In his search for the meaning of life, he tells us stories & shares the lessons he's learned so far in Greenlights. His rapid fire thoughts come in the format of witty prescriptions and bumper stickers. This "love letter to life" is certainly unique, just what you would expect from McConaughey.
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80's teens know him, the cute actor in some of our favorite movies. Brat: An 80's story is on the lighter side for a memoir. Andrew McCarthy tells us how he got his start in acting, & about the Brat Pack. He doesn't go deeper than that though, and don't expect a tell-all.

I received all books in giveaways. Thank you @celadonbooks @goodreads and @readalotwritealot!

Until next time,

~Kara

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