Tag #Biography

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Xi Jinping's Father: A Biography Revealing the CCP's Evolution

Joseph Torigian's new biography, "The Party's Interests Come First," examines the life of Xi Jinping's father, Xi Zhongxun, a prominent Chinese Communist Party figure, revealing how his personal suffering and complex relationship with the party shaped both his and his son's political ideologies and ...

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Sholokhov's Illegitimate Birth and Literary Success"

Mikhail Sholokhov, born illegitimately in 1905, faced social stigma and poverty due to his mother's affair; this tumultuous upbringing profoundly influenced his literary career, culminating in his globally acclaimed novel 'And Quiet Flows the Don'.

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Aznavour: A French Singer's Life Story

Aznavour," a 2025 French film directed by Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade, chronicles the life and career of legendary singer Charles Aznavour, highlighting his collaborations with Edith Piaf and his enduring impact on French and global music.

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Pope Francis's Election Surprises Childhood Friend and Argentina

The election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Pope Francis on March 13, 2013, surprised his childhood friend and Argentina, leading to increased global interest and a unique Argentine tourism initiative focused on his early life in Buenos Aires.

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Lezioni dalle rovine": Recovering Four Marginalized Italian Authors

Davide Bregola's "Lezioni dalle rovine" profiles four marginalized Italian authors—Vitaliano Trevisan, Umberto Bellintani, Ivano Ferrari, and Marosia Castaldi—detailing their lives, literary contributions, and the challenges they faced in a system that often overlooked their work, highlighting the h...

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Herbie Hancock at 85: A Life of Musical Innovation and Personal Reflection

Herbie Hancock, celebrating his 85th birthday on April 12th, reflects on his prolific career as a renowned jazz pianist and composer, marked by innovation, personal struggles, and an optimistic embrace of technology.

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Hick": A Biography of Lorena Hickok and Her Relationship with Eleanor Roosevelt

Sarah Miller's new biography, "Hick," explores the life of pioneering journalist Lorena Hickok and her complex relationship with Eleanor Roosevelt, examining their extensive correspondence and challenging previous interpretations of their bond, offering insight into their romantic friendship and Hic...

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Atilla Dorsay: A Multifaceted Career in Turkish Culture

Atilla Dorsay, born in 1939 in İzmir, is a highly influential Turkish journalist, film critic, and author whose career spans decades of contributions to prominent newspapers, film festivals, television, and over 60 published books.

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Surprise Papal Election: Pope Francis's Humble Beginnings and Global Impact

The unexpected election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Pope Francis on March 13, 2013, surprised his childhood friend and Argentina, leading to increased media attention, tourism focused on his Buenos Aires upbringing, and a global discussion of his humble lifestyle and commitment to social justice.

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Pope Francis: From Nightclub Bouncer to Pontiff

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, died at 88 on April 21st after 12 years of leading the Catholic Church; before his papacy, he worked various jobs, including as a nightclub bouncer, highlighting his humble beginnings.

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Gene Ammons: A Century of Jazz

Gene Ammons, a celebrated jazz tenor saxophonist born 100 years ago, is remembered for his distinctive style marked by a big sound, bluesy phrases, and legendary saxophone duels, despite a six-year hiatus due to drug use and imprisonment.

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Brinkmann's "Westwärts 1 & 2": New Biography and Expanded Edition Unveils Chaotic Life and Literary Evolution

A new biography and expanded edition of Rolf Dieter Brinkmann's "Westwärts 1 & 2" reveal the poet's chaotic life, culminating in his early death in London in 1975, and offer new insights into his creative process and artistic evolution, including previously unknown poems and letters, fifty years aft...

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