1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows: A Memoir by Ai Weiwei
From Sarah: "Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei tells not just his own story but also his father's, renowned poet Ai Qing, and wraps both in an absorbing and informed political history of modern China. His narrative is provocative, stirring, erudite, personal, and inspiring, demonstrating he can tell an engaging story in any media he chooses, including film, sculpture, drawing, architecture and print."
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Bird Brother: A Falconer's Journey and the Healing Power of Wildlife by Rodney Stotts
Cam says, "A powerful memoir that grabs you and doesn't let go! From drug dealer to Master Falconer, Stotts has a story that was meant to be shared! The stories from his past are rugged and sometimes dark, which just serve to highlight the bright notes as he teaches his son, and by doing so the reader, the ins and outs of falconry and what it takes to be a Master Falconer. A wonderful and uplifting read that was exactly what I needed!"
In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom
Also from Sarah: "There is plenty of sadness in writer Amy Bloom's memoir of helping her husband find a way to end his life after he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 65, but also love, humor and sweetness. And, while we know the outcome from the start, there are plenty of revelations as we watch Bloom navigate the difficult process of finding an acceptable way to accomplish his wish. An important and beautifully written book for anyone but especially those of us who have seen the effects of dementia up-close and wonder what we should or would do if it came to us."