Miami Book Review

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The Making, The Rise, and The Future of the Speakingman by Dan Mrejeru

Dan Mrejeru’s The Making, The Rise, and The Future of the Speakingman offers a groundbreaking and multidisciplinary analysis of human evolution, focusing on the development of cognition, brain anatomy, and the transformative role of language. This book serves as an educational tool, presenting a synthesis of anthropology, neuroscience, genetics, and geophysics to provide a comprehensive

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An Image Of My Name Enters America

This essay collection is a tour de force of intelligence, wit, analytical prowess, and style—though it may prove overwhelming for some. In five essays, Ives intricately weaves together a wide array of themes, blending personal experience with cultural and historical insights. Known for her acclaimed works of fiction, poetry, and criticism—including Loudermilk and Life Is

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All The Smoke: All The Stars, All The Stories, No Apologies

An engaging glimpse behind the scenes. This anthology, combining visuals and spoken-word transcripts, captures stories from the hit sports podcast All the Smoke. NBA icons and hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson create an exception to the typical sports program by delivering a coffee-table book worthy of attention. Derived from interviews on their popular podcast,

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There Was Night And There Was Morning A Memoir of Trauma and Redemption

A poetic and haunting exploration of one woman’s journey to reclaim faith and family after enduring abuse. In her evocative debut memoir, Sherbill delves into a childhood shadowed by the complexities of family, faith, and survival. As the daughter of a rabbi who guided his congregation with compassion but ruled his home with anger, she

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