Books like THE LOOK
12 books with a reading profile close to THE LOOK by Michelle Obama with Meredith Koop. Practical, outward-looking, growth-minded and clear-cut; an easy read.
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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2
Also practical and clear-cut · biography, accessible
Building on its predecessor, this anthology presents one hundred biographical sketches of historical and contemporary women who challenged social norms.
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Black Knight: Ritchie Blackmore
by Jerry Bloom
Also practical and outward-looking · biography, accessible
Jerry Bloom chronicles the progression of Ritchie Blackmore from his apprenticeship under producer Joe Meek and stints with Screaming Lord Sutch to his dominance as the architect of Deep Purple and Rainbow.
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No, David!
Also practical and outward-looking · accessible
David Shannon’s autobiographical picture book follows a high-energy young boy named David as he tests the boundaries of household rules.
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WE THE WOMEN
by Norah O'Donnell with Kate Andersen Brower
Also outward-looking and clear-cut · biography, accessible
Norah O'Donnell and Kate Andersen Brower present a historical survey of women who influenced the political, social, and legal landscape of the United States.
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Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
by Ashlee Vance
Also outward-looking and clear-cut · biography, accessible
This biography details the life of Elon Musk, beginning with his difficult upbringing in South Africa and tracking his move to North America to build internet companies like Zip2 and PayPal.
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Klimt
by Gilles Néret
Also practical and outward-looking · accessible
Gilles Néret chronicles the career of Gustav Klimt, focusing on his leadership within the Vienna Secession and his subsequent transition into his decorative Golden Phase.
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Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century
by Sean Patrick
Also outward-looking and clear-cut · biography, accessible
Sean Patrick examines the intellectual habits and creative processes of Nikola Tesla, focusing on how he harnessed mental visualization to engineer the alternating current motor and wireless communication.
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Outlander kitchen
Also practical and outward-looking · accessible
Theresa Carle-Sanders translates the fictional landscape of Diana Gabaldon’s series into a practical culinary guide.
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Bear Snores On
by Karma Wilson
Also practical and outward-looking · accessible
In a deep, dark cave, a great brown bear sleeps through the cold winter months while the wind howls outside.
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Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown
Also clear-cut · biography, accessible
Anne Glenconner details her decades of service as Maid of Honour at the Queen's 1953 coronation and as Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret.
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How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking
Also practical and outward-looking · accessible
Nigella Lawson frames baking as an act of personal indulgence rather than a competitive household chore.
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