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Aug 16

Book Notes 8/16/2021

Posted to Campbell Unclassified on August 16, 2021 at 2:49 PM by Genesis Gaule

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8/16/2021


Did you know that our ebooks and e-audiobooks are available 24/7 on the Libby app? Use your library card to check them out and get reading!


Punch Me Up to the Gods by Brian Broome

A Memoir // Brian Broome, whose early years growing up in Ohio as a dark-skinned Black boy harboring crushes on other boys, propels this unforgettable book. Brian’s recounting of his experiences reveal an outsider, awkwardly squirming to find his way in. Escalating drug use and other relievers help to soothe his hurt, but it causes devastating effects.

306.76 BROOME


Breath by James Nestor

The New Science of a Lost Art // There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance; rejuvenate internal organs; halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease.

613.192 NESTOR


The Light of Days by Judy Batalion

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The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos // A group of Jewish women in Poland helped fight the Nazis. These women paid off Gestapo guards, hid revolvers in loaves of bread and jars of marmalade, and helped build systems of underground bunkers. An unforgettable true tale of war, the fight for freedom, exceptional bravery, female friendship, and survival in the face of staggering odds.

940.53 BATALION


Edison by Edmund Morris

Thomas Alva Edison was the most famous American of his time, but he is mostly remembered only for the invention of universal electric light. Edison patented 1,093 inventions and left others unlicensed for the benefit of medicine. Morris addresses theories about Edison and Nikola Tesla and presents proof of their mutually admiring, if wary, relationship.

621.3092 MORRIS


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Jun 07

Book Notes 6/7/2021

Posted to Campbell Unclassified on June 7, 2021 at 3:49 PM by Genesis Gaule

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6/7/2021


The Campbell Library is open to the public Monday/Friday (9am-5pm) and Tuesday/Thursday (10am-7pm). We also offer Front Door Pick Up and half hour appointments for browsing or computer use Wednesdays (9am-5pm).


The Believer by Ralph Blumenthal

Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack // Dr. John Mack risked his career to investigate the phenomenon of human encounters with aliens and give credibility to the stories shared by people who were utterly convinced they had happened. Over the course of his career his interest in alien abduction grew from curiosity to wonder, ultimately developing into a limitless, unwavering passion.

616.89 BLUMENTHAL

Finding Rhythm by Ali?nor Salmon

An International Dance Journey // In a world where we are over-connected but increasingly disconnected from one another, dance offers an authentically human experience. In this dance-travelogue, you’ll learn the history and steps of dances like salsa, samba, and tango, and enjoy a resplendent meditation on happiness and wanderlust.

910.1 SALMON

The Officer’s Daughter by Elle Johnson

A Memoir of Family and Forgiveness // Elle’s cousin Karen was killed in a failed robbery. Years later, when one of Karen’s killers was eligible for parole, Elle was tasked with writing a letter arguing against his release. Elle realized that before she could condemn a man she had never met to remain in prison, she had to face her own past. A memoir that explores what parents can and cannot do to protect their children and the overwhelming power of forgiveness, even in the face of unspeakable tragedy.

364.152 JOHNSON

Who Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? by James Buckley, Jr.

Who HQ Now // Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is best known as a former professional wrestler that later came to dominate Hollywood with a series of blockbuster movies. Dwayne’s life hasn’t always been a linear track of successes. However, he never gave up and pushed himself to be the best he could in everything he applied himself to.

921 JOHNSON


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May 24

Book Notes 5/24/2021

Posted to Campbell Unclassified on May 24, 2021 at 11:52 AM by Genesis Gaule

Blog Book Notes

5/21/2021


The Campbell Library is open to the public Monday/Friday (9am-5pm) and Tuesday/Thursday (10am-7pm). We also offer Front Door Pick Up and half hour appointments for browsing or computer use Wednesdays (9am-5pm).


Pappyland by Wright Thompson

A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last // The story of how Julian Van Winkle III, the caretaker of the most coveted cult Kentucky Bourbon whiskey in the world, fought to protect his family's heritage and preserve the taste of his forebears, in a world where authenticity, like his product, is in very short supply.

338.7 LP THOMPSON

Gory Details by Erika Engelhaupt

Adventures From the Dark Side of Science // Science reporter Erika Engelhaupt investigates the gross, strange, and morbid absurdities of our bodies and our universe. From the research biologist who stung himself with every conceivable insect to the world's most murderous mammals, this book explores often ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more.

500 ENGELHAUPT 

Call of the Wild by Kimberly Ann Johnson

How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It For Good // In an increasingly polarized world where trauma is often publicly renegotiated, our nervous systems are on high alert. From skyrocketing rates of depression and anxiety to physical illnesses such as autoimmune diseases and digestive disorders, many women today find themselves living out of alignment with their bodies.

158.4 GILLARD

Remember by Lisa Genova

The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting // A fascinating exploration of the intricacies of how we remember, why we forget, and what we can do to protect our memories. You can set educated expectations for your memory, and in doing so, create a better relationship with it. You don't have to fear it anymore. And that can be life-changing.

153.1 GENOVA


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