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22 Works 3,443 Members 149 Reviews 2 Favorited

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Denise Kiernan is the author of Signing Their Lives Away and Signing Their Rights Away. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Village Voice, Discover, Ms., and other national publications.

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Works by Denise Kiernan

Science 101: Chemistry (2007) 23 copies
We Gather Together (2020) 22 copies
Sports Math (Grades 4-8) (1999) 15 copies

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Kinda a history book. Kinda a story style.

Lots of facts. Lots of jumping to different peoples stories.
 
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MaryRachelSmith | 80 other reviews | Nov 13, 2023 |
The writing is a little too cutesy, but it's still an interesting read and a good quick reference.
 
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lschiff | 14 other reviews | Sep 24, 2023 |
I did a fast skim of this book. I toured Oak Ridge a few months ago on a cross country trip, and I visited the museum there. I also heard the author Denise Kiernan, speak at our library here in Kansas City, last year.
The book deserves more than a fast skim! It's a fascinating read. Government secrecy. Cultural impacts. Medical impacts.
 
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jjbinkc | 80 other reviews | Aug 27, 2023 |
I am obsessed with learning about Biltmore House and George Vanderbilt’s family. This book provides an extremely detailed and thorough history of both. I’ve learned more about Biltmore and the family from this book than any other I’ve read. The family suffered so much tragedy while making it a priority to help others less fortunate. They truly cared about their community. The perseverance of Edith to carry out her husband’s dreams is admirable. Biltmore is such an amazing place to me and I’m awestruck every time I visit. The author also writes about Asheville, NC to include famous people and well known businesses such as,Thomas Wolfe and Grove Park Inn.… (more)
 
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NatalieRiley | 23 other reviews | Jun 17, 2023 |

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