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Epic Rivalry: The Inside Story of the American and Soviet Space Race
by Von Hardesty and Gene Eisman
Authors provide detailed history of the space race. A light read with lot's of information.
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The Conscience of a Liberal
by Paul Krugman
Examines eight decades of United States economic history focusing on Roosevelt's New Deal policies.
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Follow the Money: How George W. Bush and the Texan Republicans hog tied America
by John Anderson
Anderson explains how the state of Texas with it's political and financial influence, allowed George W. Bush to become president.
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Sacco & Vanzetti: The Men, the Murders and the Judgment of Mankind
by Bruce Watson
The true story of how two Italian immigrant anarchists receive an unfair trial in Dedham Massachusetts during the 1920's.
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Loving Frank
by Nancy Horan
In the 1900's, Frank Loyd travels to Europe to elope with his mistress after his current wife refuses to give him a divorce. After many years of marriage the new wife shares her feelings.
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Exit Ghost
by Philip Roth
Zuckerman returns to New York but runs into his mentor's ex, Amy Bellette who is now very ill. Zuckerman soon learns that his mentor, Lonoff has been hiding a secret for many years.
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Eureka
by Jim Lehrer
Otis Halstead is a middle aged man who has always lived life sensibly until one day he decides to live out his unfulfilled childhood adventures.
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Run
by Ann Patchett
Bernard Doyle a former mayor, wants to see his sons in politics. His sons think otherwise but when a snowstorm causes a terrible accident the affect on the family is overwhelming. What lengths will a parent go to protect their children?
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Songs Without Words
by Ann Packer
Childhood friends Liz and Sarabeth have a close friendship. But when Liz's daughter threatens the family the friendship between the women start to waver sending the message that there are limits to friendships.
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