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American Libraries editor in chief Leonard Kniffel offers a compelling assortment of interviews with visible figures--all of whom have special associations to libraries. From President Barack Obama to actress Julie Andrews; from golf ball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to ex - First Lady and librarian Laura Bush and many more, stars of books, politics, entertainment, and the public arena speak with Kniffel about the ways libraries have been critical in their lives. Other shows of this delightful volume Television icon Oprah Winfrey talks about library books as "her move to personal freedom." Hard-boiled wordsmith David Mamet promises the public catalogue as his "alma mater" Software mogul Bill Gates talks about his groundbreaking catalogue computerization project and why he feels libraries are an important emphasis of his investment. Ex - Vice President Al Gore addresses the "information ecosystem," including how libraries contribute to the up to date citizenry that's required to manage today's obstacles. With plenty to engage catalogue advocates as well as informal visitors, Reading with the Superstars offers facts positive that libraries and librarians continue steadily to perform essential services and maintain a place of honor.
