This is the Top Ten List of Hardcover Nonfiction Books in the Jun 12th, 2009 edition of the New York Times. This week’s list features 2 new books, including Renegade by Richard Wolffe, based on exclusive interviews with Barack Obama.
1 Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto
, by Mark R. Levin. A conservative manifesto from a talk-show host and president of Landmark Legal Foundation.
2 OUTLIERS: The Story of Success
, by Malcolm Gladwell. Why some people succeed — it has to do with luck and opportunities as well as talent — from the author of “Blink” and “The Tipping Point.”
3 Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan
, by Doug Stanton. A small group of Special Forces soldiers fought the Taliban on horseback shortly after 9/11.
4 Renegade: The Making of a President
, by Richard Wolffe. The rise of Barack Obama, based on the author’’s coverage of the campaign and on a dozen interviews.
5 A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity
, by Bill O’Reilly. The Fox News commentator on his upbringing and career.
6 The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and Friendship
, by Jeffrey Zaslow. An enduring friendship among a group of Midwestern women.
7 Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist
, by Michael J. Fox. Fox’s last 10 years, since he retired from “Spin City;” his struggles with Parkinson’s disease and his work as an activist through his foundation.
8 Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life’s Adversities
, by Elizabeth Edwards. Dealing with life’s challenges, including cancer and her husband’s infidelity.
9 Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood
, by Michael Lewis. A reluctant father cottons to his offspring; by the author of “Liar’’s Poker” and “Moneyball” and based on a series of Slate essays.
10 My Remarkable Journey
, by Larry King with Cal Fussman. From Depression-era Brooklyn to “Larry King Live.”
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