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This is perfect for those who love to read about the Tudors. It is not narrative nonfiction (it‘s a dry narrative). I learned so much about Bess of Hardwick (whose 4th husband had the “honor” of hosting Mary, Queen of Scots during her house arrest years). Bess was unlikable in many ways, but she was determined and loved to build. For a woman in the 16th century, she had guts. I‘m choosing this for #SomethingWithAnUnlikableCharacter #Nonfiction2019

These essays are written by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. Collectively, their qualifications are both boundless and stellar. No crackpots. And they make it clear they are not diagnosing 45. Instead, they are discussing whether he could be a danger to himself or others. Recommended for anyone with a strong stomach.

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Fascinating investigation into the harrowing story of the real-life girl that inspired Nabokov to finish Lolita. This book skips into Nabokov‘s life and inspirations, but mostly it follows Sally, the 11 year old kidnapped by pedophile Frank La Salle and taken across the country for 21 months. The author deeply investigated this story. She was able to speak to some witnesses and children of them with shocking revelations in ch. 29. 4⭐️ #BINGO!