New York Times’ Top Ten Non Fiction Books, Jun 12th, 2009

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.”