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Although Fort does not sufficiently focus on Lady Astor's bigotry or her sympathies for appeasement, this lively, accessible read will introduce a dynamic woman to new general readers and biography buffs.
Soames's use of her own journals in filling out her memories results in a perspective on both herself and her father that few could match. Recommended for both memoir and popular Winston Churchill biography collections.
This riveting biography, which draws on documents previously overlooked, is a work of scholarship that would enhance any collection. Recommended for all readers of historical royal biography or 19th-century British history.
Librarians who feel lost in the technical revolution will find this book an essential guide to help familiarize themselves with basic computer usage and terms. West explains all elementary concepts in a friendly, sympathetic way. Even the most reluctant librarians, information providers, or users will find confidence in this easy-to-understand primer.
Many books have been written about Tolstoy, but few give his family life its due. Written for both the curious, educated reader and the academic scholar, Bartlett's book is an exemplary literary biography. [See Prepub Alert, 5/16/11.]—Lisa Guidarini, Algonquin P.L., IL
Of the plethora of books about Austen's life and work, this is a standout as it addresses the timelessness of Austen's themes to prove the personal—and universal—relevance of literature.
Accompanied by a website (www.neal-schuman.com/curation), this work will benefit any librarians, archivists, or other professionals whose work involves preservation of and access to digital material. A valuable update for those who have relied on Paul N. Banks and Roberta Pilette's Preservation: Issues and Planning.
Not for the prudish or faint of heart, Bright's memoir would interest readers intent on learning about contemporary female sexual history from one of its most influential figures.