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In Father's Biography, George W. Bush Says He Didn't Inherit Iraq

11:48am November 12, 2014

George W. Bush also uses the new book to reflect on his own legacy. On Wednesday's Morning Edition you can hear his thoughts about his decisions on Iraq and the current situation there.

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Former President George W. Bush (right) and his father, former President George H.W. Bush, wave as they leave a family wedding in Washington, D.C., in May 2006.

43 On 41: A President Traces The Life Of His Father

9:16am November 12, 2014

Former President George W. Bush sits down with host David Greene to discuss his new book, 41, a biography of his father and fellow former President George H.W. Bush.

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George W. Bush's Book Reflects On Moscow, Ukraine's Revolution

8:09am November 12, 2014

by David Greene

Former President George W. Bush discusses how his father dealt with the fall of the Soviet Union, and how his own policies toward former Soviet republics affected the U.S. relationship with Moscow.

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Bush 41 And 43 Share Common Enemy: Saddam Hussein

8:09am November 12, 2014

Former President George W. Bush discusses with NPR's David Greene how both he and his father, former President George H.W. Bush, waged war against Saddam Hussein, and the state of Iraq today.

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George Clinton's Musical Life, From The Barbershop To Hip-Hop

4:27pm November 11, 2014

by NPR Staff

NPR's Renee Montagne talks to the funk legend about his new memoir, Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain't That Funkin' Kinda Hard on You?

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Maurice Sendak stands with a character from his book Where the Wild Things Are in 2002.

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Book News: Battle Over Maurice Sendak's Book Collection Sparks A Lawsuit

11:59am November 11, 2014

by Colin Dwyer

The dispute centers on many of the late author's rare books, which a Philadelphia museum says are being withheld by Sendak's trustees. Also: Isaac Asimov's Foundation trilogy may be coming to HBO.

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Behind The Famous Story, A Difficult 'Wild Truth'

11:01am November 11, 2014

by Heller McAlpin

When Christopher McCandless died in the wilds of Alaska, his story became famous all over the world. A new memoir by his sister Carine reveals some of the reasons he chose to walk away from the world.

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From Sizzling Fajitas To The Super Bowl, How Sounds Help Sell

9:55am November 11, 2014

by NPR Staff

Joel Beckerman is a composer who specializes in sonic branding. His new book is called The Sonic Boom: How Sound Transforms the Way We Think, Feel, and Buy.

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A 3-Star General Explains 'Why We Lost' In Iraq, Afghanistan

7:57am November 11, 2014

by NPR Staff

In his new book, a former Army lieutenant general compares the war on terrorism to Alcoholics Anonymous: "Step one is admitting you have a problem."

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Actress Anjelica Huston's Memoir Has Glitz, But Lacks Depth

7:08pm November 10, 2014

by Meg Wolitzer

Anjelica Huston's memoir is all Hollywood, all the time. It's full of anecdotes about Jack Nicholson and other stars. But these stories of excess, fame and money lack feeling and subtext.

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