Ten non-fictions that offer insights into the world
Updated: 2015-10-10 14:04
By Ruan Fan(chinadaily.com.cn)
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Fame and Obscurity by Gay Talese. [Photo/Agencies] |
Fame and Obscurity
Author: Gay Talese
Fame and Obscurity is a book by bestselling author Gay Talese. In it, he shares the lives of fascinating men and women - Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio, Manhattan mobsters, Bowery bums, and many others - who defined the US spirit and lead its nationals to an understanding of themselves.
What they say:
"Fascinating . . . Poignant."
-- The Wall Street Journal
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