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PASS THE TIME WHAT A LIFE This time, it's personal. Four must-read memoirs. JUST AS I AM CICELY TYSON With a career on screen and stage spanning over six decades, Cicely Tyson made history in Hollywood as the first African-American woman to win an Emmy Award® for Best Lead Actress. Just as I Am offers a closer peek at Tyson's journey with fame, family, and faith. Published in 2021, just two days before her death, the book topped multiple best-seller lists and was praised by critics and readers for its profoundness and honesty, making it a great read for all. SHOE DOG: A MEMOIR BY THE CREATOR OF NIKE PHIL KNIGHT Nike has dominated the footwear and apparel industry for decades, many of those years under the leadership of co-founder Phil Knight. In this inspiring 2016 memoir, Knight chronicles Nike's beginnings and how the brand became one of the most iconic in history. Readers will get an in-depth look at Knight's business philosophies and learn that the road to success is rarely an easy one. THE STORYTELLER: TALES OF LIFE AND MUSIC DAVE GROHL Dave Grohl has been entrenched in rock-star life since he was a teen. Now in his early fifties, he has plenty of notable experiences to log in his best-selling memoir. From his time as the drummer for Nirvana and the founder of the Foo Fighters to everything in between and after, The Storyteller is the perfect read for rock-and-roll fans who want to pore over their favorite star's never-before-told stories and cherished memories . THE PUMA YEARS LAURA COLEMAN Many hope to find direction and purpose in their twenties, but few get the chance to do so while exploring the Amazon. Laura Coleman was one of those lucky few, and in The Puma Years, she details how the jungle's animals helped set her on a new path. Just as Coleman did on her backpacking trek in Bolivia, readers will gain a fresh perspective on the importance of nature, relationships, and compassion for other living creatures.