Nonfiction Best Sellers: Week of December 8, 2019

1. A WARNING by Anonymous. A senior official in the Trump administration offers an assessment of the president and makes a moral appeal.
2. TRIGGERED by Donald Trump Jr. Forays into politics and views on liberals from the executive vice president of the Trump Organization.
3. ME by Elton John. The multi-award-winning solo artist's first autobiography chronicles his career, relationships and private struggles.
4. BECOMING by Michelle Obama. The former first lady describes how she balanced work, family and her husband’s political ascent.
5. SAM HOUSTON AND THE ALAMO AVENGERS by Brian Kilmeade. The "Fox & Friends” host gives an account of the battle against the Mexican Army in 1836.
6. TALKING TO STRANGERS by Malcolm Gladwell. Famous examples of miscommunication serve as the backdrop to explain potential conflicts and misunderstandings.
7. FINDING CHIKA by Mitch Albom. Lessons learned by the Alboms when they bring a Haitian orphan with a life-threatening illness into their family.
8. EDUCATED by Tara Westover. The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university.
9. THE BODY by Bill Bryson. An owner’s manual of the human body covering various parts, functions and what happens when things go wrong.
10. WITH ALL DUE RESPECT by Nikki R. Haley. A memoir by the former United States ambassador to the United Nations and governor of South Carolina.
11. BLOWOUT by Rachel Maddow. The MSNBC host argues that the global oil and gas industry has weakened democracies and bolstered authoritarians.
12. THE BOOK OF GUTSY WOMEN by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton. Profiles of women from around the world who have blazed trails and challenged the status quo.
13. THE WAY I HEARD IT by Mike Rowe. The television personality relays stories from his podcast and personal anecdotes.
14. THE PLOT AGAINST THE PRESIDENT by Lee Smith. A narrative is depicted from the perspective of Representative Devin Nunes.
15. THE BEAUTIFUL ONES by Prince. A memoir by the musician written before his death, with photos and other memorabilia detailing his evolution.

 Excerpted from The New York Times Best Seller lists