Lisa Ling's Book Recommendations

Lisa Ling is an acclaimed journalist, television presenter, and author known for her insightful storytelling and investigative reporting. She gained prominence as a co-host of ABC's "The View" and later as the executive producer and host of "This Is Life with Lisa Ling" on CNN. Ling has authored several impactful books, including "Mother, Daughter, Sister, Bride: Rituals of Womanhood" and "Somewhere Inside," co-written with her sister Laura, chronicling Laura's captivity in North Korea. Her work often highlights underreported issues and marginalized communities, earning her critical acclaim and numerous awards. Ling's contributions continue to shape public discourse and inspire change through compelling narratives and brave journalism.

Books in the Collection

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Jack Weatherford

We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families

Philip Gourevitch

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Dr. Seuss

A People's History of the United States

Howard Zinn

The Girl in the Picture

Denise Chong

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