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First Son: The Biography of Richard M. Daley
Keith Koeneman
The dynamic of fathers and sons is a major theme in this portrait of a political heir who managed to grow into his own as mayor of Chicago.
Mom & Me & Mom
Maya Angelou
In her seventh memoir, the acclaimed author and poet explores her relationship with her mother.
Two Books on Running And Marathons
Reviewed by Jay Price
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, two books on running celebrate storied athletes and the universality of the sport.
Margaret Fuller: A New American Life
Megan Marshall
The life of Margaret Fuller, whose 19th-century struggles and triumphs still resonate today.
Everybody Matters: My Life Giving Voice
Mary Robinson
An autobiography on the highs and lows of the extraordinary career of Irish politician and diplomat Mary Robinson
Whitey: The Life of America’s Most Notorious Mob Boss
Dick Lehr and Gerard O’Neill
A new biography of fearsome mobster, most wanted fugitive, and longtime FBI informer Whitey Bulger arrives just in time for his trial in 19 murders and other crimes.
How Literature Saved My Life
David Shields
The author delivers a provocative collage on finding solace in literature.
