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OBD Library Reads 2020 Hall of Fame Titles - Adult
SGD Adult Fiction "Don't Walk Away From These Great Books"
SGD Adult Fiction "Don't Walk Away From These Great Books"
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In 1909, Clementine steps off a train with her new husband, Winston. An angry woman emerges from the crowd to attack, shoving him in the direction of an oncoming train. Just before he stumbles, Clementine grabs him by his suit jacket. This will not be the last time Clementine Churchill will save her husband. Lady Clementine is the ferocious story of the ambitious woman beside Winston Churchill, the story of a partner who did not flinch through the...
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"Margaret Thatcher was born in a British town called Grantham. Her family owned a grocery store and lived in an apartment above it. Young Margaret learned a lot from how the shop was run. When she became prime minister, she would put those lessons to good use. It was no easy thing to do. But Margaret Thatcher was one of the toughest politicians of her time. After all, it was not for nothing that they called her the Iron Lady."--
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"British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was born to an American mother and a British aristocratic father. From very early on in life he believed that destiny had chosen him for a great task. It turned out he was right. Never in his lifetime was there a greater, more important task than the fight against Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. Churchill was among the first to understand this. Had he not bravely stood up to Hitler until the United States came...
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Paige and Edvard, now Queen and King of Denmark, decide to take their honeymoon. Amidst ancient castles, glittering snowcapped mountains and dreams of passionate embraces, the royal couple find themselves thrust back into the spotlight. The captivating forest they have found refuge in is under attack by their own prime minister, who wants to turn it in to an oil field. To make matters worse, an old flame of Queen Paige has turned up and wants to tell...
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"Examines how his famous family, education, and early days in politics led him to find his own voice and vision for Canada. As prime minister, Trudeau has made a name for himself on the international stage, becoming known for his personality and leadership skills."--Back cover.
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"This fascinating biography introduces readers to Justin Trudeau. Following in his father Pierre Trudeau's footsteps, Justin Trudeau is the 23rd prime minister of Canada. Many Canadian politicians didn't believe that Trudeau was ready to be Canada's prime minister, but he proved his doubters wrong when he won the election in 2015. He is considered one of the most open and transparent prime ministers the country has ever had. He listens to the Canadian...
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