Tag #Biography

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2025 Nonfiction Book Previews: Diverse Themes and Trends

A preview of notable 2025 nonfiction books reveals diverse themes: Helen Garner's collected diaries, Emily P Webber's history of the 1984-85 miners' strike, Victoria Amelina's posthumous reportage on Ukraine, and Robert Macfarlane's exploration of threatened waterways highlight social, political, an...

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Doris Dörrie: A Multifaceted Career in Film, Literature, and Opera

German filmmaker Doris Dörrie, known for films like "Männer" and "Kirschblüten – Hanami," was interviewed on the German talk show "Alles gesagt?"; her career also includes writing and opera directing.

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"Spanish Comedian Miguel Gila's Wartime Escape Shapes His Unique Humor"

"During the Spanish Civil War, comedian Miguel Gila, serving in the Republican army, narrowly escaped execution due to his executioners' intoxication; this near-death experience profoundly impacted his later comedic style, blending war's harsh realities with absurdist humor, as depicted in the film ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NPR's Year-End Reading Guide: Diverse Memoirs Reflect Societal Shifts

NPR's year-end reading guide highlights over 50 biographies and memoirs offering diverse perspectives on relationships, family, illness, and social justice, reflecting evolving societal norms and scientific understanding.

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Reduced Inequality
nrc.nl
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Ien Dales: An Unconventional Dutch Politician

Ien Dales, a Dutch politician, served as State Secretary of Social Affairs and later Minister of the Interior, known for her unconventional style, controversial policies (like proposed sickness benefit cuts), and eventual success in passing the 1993 Equal Treatment Act; Sylvester Hoogmoed's biograph...

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lemonde.fr
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"Les Forces Vives": A Non-Linear Theatrical Exploration of Simone de Beauvoir's Life

Camille Dagen's "Les Forces Vives," playing at the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe, uses a non-linear theatrical approach to depict Simone de Beauvoir's life journey from youth to intellectual maturity, highlighting her intellectual and personal evolution and struggles against societal constraints.

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theguardian.com
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Better Man: A Chimpanzee's Tale of Robbie Williams

Better Man" is a Robbie Williams biopic directed by Michael Gracey that uses a CGI chimpanzee to represent Williams, exploring his childhood, career, relationships, and struggles with substance abuse and fame.

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No Poverty
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Vsio Chotko!" Wins BBC Book of the Year

Yuriy Roketsky's biography of Serhiy Kuzminsky, the frontman of Braty Hadyukiny, won BBC's Book of the Year 2024; it details Kuzminsky's life, musical influences, and the impact of his death on Ukrainian rock.

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dw.com
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Einstein's Love Letters Auctioned for $562,000

A collection of love letters between Albert Einstein and his first wife, Mileva Maric, sold at auction for $562,000, offering insights into his personal life and scientific development during his most creative period.

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Quality Education
elpais.com
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Tom Hanks: From Childhood Trauma to Hollywood Icon

Tom Hanks' childhood was marked by witnessing his grandfather's murder, parental divorce, and a nomadic lifestyle, shaping his complex personality and influencing his career choices, from early roles to his later focus on portraying positive, heroic characters.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nrc.nl
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Morrison Reassesses Tchaikovsky: Professionalism Over Romanticism

Simon Morrison's "Tchaikovsky's Empire" counters the romanticized image of the composer, portraying him as a disciplined professional whose success stemmed from his work ethic and mastery of various musical genres, not solely his emotional life.

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liberation.fr
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Sarkozy Contemplates Political Exit in 1995

In a 1995 Liberation profile, 40-year-old French Minister of Budget Nicolas Sarkozy contemplated leaving politics within a decade due to its high costs, revealing cynicism about the system and a calculated approach to media relations, while reflecting on his complex relationship with his father and ...

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