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Book review: “The World’s Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette’s, Faith, Strength and the Power of Family”

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“The World’s Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette’s, Faith, Strength and the Power of Family” is an exceptionally candid and entertaining biography by Josh Hanagarne. Standing 6 feet 7 inches tall, it goes without saying Josh does not fit your standard librarian stereotype. Add Tourette’s to his stature, and what you have is a fidgety, often loud librarian. Not surprisingly, Josh is a total book nerd (with a deep affection for Stephen King), but he is also an oddly funny, faith-questioning Mormon and power-lifting strongman competitor. With humor and depth, and without any whininess, Josh shares how he has tackled a life full of challenges. You’ll likely find it easy to laugh with Josh, to root for him and to celebrate his victories.

More biographies can be found at the Lewiston City Library’s book display at the D Street entrance.

— Review by Erin Wallace, adult services librarian at the Lewiston City Library

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