Fascinating New Non-Fiction Books

March 2022

Animal consciousness, patriotic rebels and female civil rights pioneers highlight fascinating new non-fiction for March 2022.

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Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

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“Sentient” by Jackie Higgins

The wildlife documentarian Jackie Higgins explores the wonder of the senses and the puzzle behind animal consciousness in her new book "Sentient."

Inquiring Minds

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“Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley” by Tomiko Brown-Nagin

Constance Baker Motley was a legendary civil rights activist, who argued Brown v. Board of Education in front of the Supreme Court alongside Thurgood Marshall, but is little remembered today.

“Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley” by Tomiko Brown-Nagin

PBS NewsHour - Segments

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“Founders: The Story of PayPal” by Jimmy Soni

How did the author of “Founders: The Story of PayPal” get Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and other Silicon Valley giants to speak to him for his book?

“Founders: The Story of PayPal” by Jimmy Soni

Danielle Newnham Podcast

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“Run Towards The Danger” by Sarah Polley

The acclaimed filmmaker and actress Sarah Polley discusses her new book of essays, which explore personal topics such as her body and her family.

“Run Towards The Danger” by Sarah Polley

The Current

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“Our First Civil War” by H.W. Brands

Historian H.W. Brands explores the divisive American Revolution, what he calls our first civil war, and asks why Benjamin Franklin and George Washington become rebels against their comfortable status quo?

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