12 Excellent New Biographies

by Hali Felt

A well-researched, engaging account of an important scientific discovery that should also find a place on women’s-studies... Full review >

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by Gary Marmorstein

“Ev’rything I’ve got belongs to you,” goes one Hart lyric that now, thanks to the author’s thorough, affectionate research,... Full review >

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by Paul Elie

The author’s passion, thorough research and imaginative heart produce one revelation after another. Full review >

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by Bob Spitz

An engrossing biography of a woman worthy of iconic status. Full review >

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by Steven Ujifusa

Obsessed with ships, Gibbs seems a one-dimensional figure, but Ujifusa concentrates on his career, an excellent decision... Full review >

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by Harlow Giles Unger

A fine examination of a life, well deserving a place alongside David McCullough’s study of Adams père. Full review >

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by H.W. Brands

A short but thrilling page-turner. Brands burrows into Burr’s psyche and exposes his failings as he details the outstanding... Full review >

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by Tom Clavin Danny Peary

A loving appreciation of a rare commodity: an extraordinary athlete who was an even better man. Full review >

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by Douglas Brinkley

Still, the best portrait of Cronkite—that legendary journalist, certainly worthy of a big biography—that we have. Full review >

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by Stephan Talty

A lively, rollicking good read. Full review >

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by Mark Kurlansky

The author notes that Birdseye knew that curiosity is “one essential ingredient” in a fulfilling life; it is a quality that... Full review >

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by William Souder

A poignant, galvanizing, meaningful tribute. Full review >

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