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his is the Top Ten List of Hardcover Nonfiction Books in the October 1st, 2009 edition of the New York Times. This list features 5 new books.
1 Arguing with Idiots: How to Stop Small Minds and Big Government
, written and edited by Glenn Beck, Kevin Balfe and others. Making the case against big government.
2 True Compass: A Memoir
, by Edward M. Kennedy. The late senator’s autobiography.
3 High On Arrival
, by Mackenzie Phillips with Hilary Liftin. The actress and daughter of Papa John Phillips recalls a life of parties, drugs and a complicated relationship with her father.
4 American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
, by Craig Ferguson. The Scottish-born comedian describes his journey to late-night television stardom and American citizenship.
5 The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution
, by Richard Dawkins. Evidence for evolution; a counterattack on advocates of intelligent design.
6 Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman
, by Jon Krakauer. The story of Pat Tillman, the N.F.L. player who enlisted after 9/11, and the Army’s cover-up of his death by friendly fire in Afghanistan.
7 Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin
, by Kathy Griffin. A humorous memoir from the star of “My Life on the D-List.”
4 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.”
9 Culture of Corruption: Obama and His Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks, and Cronies
, by Michelle Malkin. President Obama and his team of tax cheats, petty crooks, influence peddlers and Wall Street cronies.
10 The Case for God
, by Karen Armstrong. Armstrong, a former nun, seeks to rescue the idea of God from atheists and literal-minded believers alike.
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