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Books I cannot live without! The Non Fiction Edition š§”
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One house, five generations and the Berlin Wall. A book where the house is the main character? Yes. This is a truly magnificent work of non fiction, told against the backdrop of the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall.
The House by the Lake
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From weekend update to updating your brain with comedic genius! This is packed full of personal anecdotes and stories that will make you howl with laughter.
Yes Please, by Amy Poehler
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Every wondered about the origins of Wonder Woman? Jill Leporeās book takes the reader in a wild ride that covers pop culture, feminism and adultery!
The Secret History of Wonder Woman
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Iāll tell you a secret. I read this book, then wrote a screenplay play using all the tricks and tips - and a month later, I sold the screenplay. The film was never made but this book gave me the confidence to write. Itās been updated since I used mor...
Writing Screenplays That Sell, New Twentieth Anniversary Edition
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I found this book absolutely fascinating. Weāve all experienced trauma; this book looks at how it affects us - our bodies and minds - and how we can move beyond it.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
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There are some people in this world born with a singular grit and determination. Tara Westover is one of them. She fought for her education to achieve great things. Thatās simplifying her story but you should check it out because it will inspire the ...
Educated: The international bestselling memoir
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This is vital reading in light of the times we are living through. Censorship is a dangerous thing. Educate yourself š§
McCarthy and Army-McCarthy Hearings
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Dorothy Parker was a sharp wit. Sharper than a paper cut. But she didnāt just sit around the Algonquin round table yakking it up with her literary pals. She moved to Hollywood to make movie money. This book looks at her years in the movie business - ...
Dorothy Parker in Hollywood : Crowther, Gail
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We all need a little more confidence but this book from Katty Kay (who also hosts The Rest is Politics podcast), and Claire Shipman talks about the importance of being confidence. You can be the best in the world but if youāre not confident, you wonā...
The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance-What Women ...
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The Psychopath Test is a pop-psychology book that looks at how heads of corporations and CEOs are probably psychopaths. Itās non-fiction/narrative journalism and if that sounds off putting, dont be scared! Itās a great book, and Jon Ronson is a spect...
The Psychopath Test: Journey Through Madness