Best True Stories from Indie Books of 2013

by Mary Sisney

With allusions to the black literary canon and chapter titles drawn from African-American music, Sisney’s tragicomic memoir... Full review >

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by Aleksandr Konstantinovich Sokolenko translated by Alex Lane

Skillfully portrays the bleakness of the prison system with an appreciation for the dark humor that allowed the author to... Full review >

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by Romy Wyllie

This cleareyed, intelligent memoir is an invaluable resource for anyone whose life is affected by a developmental disability. Full review >

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by Peter S. Fischer

A warm, affectionate autobiography that will likely appeal to TV history buffs. Full review >

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by Ernest Töttösy Helen M. Szablya

A courageous account of torture and insanity that beams with hope of a soul’s survival. Full review >

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by David V. Picker

A thoroughly entertaining look at how artistic visions, strong personalities and business acumen can create great films. Full review >

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by Philip Shabecoff

A must-read for anyone interested in the environment—shouldn’t that mean everyone? Full review >

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by Jo Anne Normile Lawrence Lindner

A touching narrative that transcends its subject matter. Full review >

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by Lloyd Burlingame

A consistently intriguing backstage glimpse of Broadway’s brighter past and a must for theater buffs. Full review >

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by Colin Pyle Ryan Pyle

Enthusiastic, archetypal travelers whose informative story is worth the ride. Full review >

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by Gordon Utgard

A unique memoir that provides a rare window into the Saudi kingdom. Full review >

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by Qasim Rashid

A harrowing yet hopeful story of modern-day religious persecution. Full review >

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by Katharine Esty

Relentless and inspiring, the life of Muhammad Yunus shows how capitalism and conscience need not be at odds. Full review >

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by Rob Harris

A light, engaging behind-the-scenes Hollywood tale. Full review >

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