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Not Forgotten
Kenneth Bae
Publisher: Harper Collins
For
the first time, Kenneth Bae tells the full story surrounding his arrest and
imprisonment in North Korea. Not Forgotten is amodern story of intrigue, suspense,
and heart. Driven by his passion to help the people of North Korea, Bae moves to
neighboring China to lead guided tours into the secretive nation. Six years later,
after eighteen successful excursions in and out of the country, he is suddenly
stopped at the border. The hard drive in his possession reveals the true nature of
his visits to customs. He is arrested, brought to Pyongyang for further questioning,
and sentenced to fifteen years of hard labor. His crime? Attempting to overthrow
the North Korean government. Back in America, family and friends rally support by
establishing a website and creating a petition for Bae’s release. Soon, major media
outlets decry Bae’s unjust imprisonment, bringing needed attention that culminates
in President Obama’s call for prayer on behalf of Bae at the 2014 National Prayer
Breakfast. Meanwhile, he grapples with his new solitary reality as a captive of one
of the world’s most brutal governments. From the first harrowing moments of his
ordeal to his release, Bae never wavered in his love for the North Korean people,
even his captors.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Angela Duckworth
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
In
this instant NewYork Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth
shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes,
or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but
a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” Drawing on her own
powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of
“genius,” Duckworth, now a celebrated researcher and professor, describes her
early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which
led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not “genius” but a unique
combination of passion and long-term perseverance.
The Bachelor
Tilly Bagshawe
Publisher: Harper Collins
It
is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good
fortune must be in want of… anything but a wife? Henry Saxton-Brae has it all – a
titled, self-made millionaire, his fiancée just happens to be a supermodel who is as
kind and loyal as she is ravishingly beautiful. To top it all, he’s just bought Hanborough
Castle, the jewel in the crown of the Swell Valley. Life couldn’t be better … for someone
whowas ready to settle down. Could he really be the onlyman in theworld not in love
with his future wife? Flora Fitzwilliam has been summoned by legendary designer
Graydon James to restore Hanborough to its former glory. She soon discovers that
it’s not just the house that needs fixing, and Flora seems to be the only person who
sees the real Henry Saxton-Brae.Between her boss’s waning talents and Henry’s
roving eye, Flora is being torn apart. Can she pull off the job andmake Henry see that
his bachelor days are behind him?