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2011 Michigan Notable Books Showcase Automoble Industry
Each year, the Library of Michigan, compiles a list of "exceptional" books that showcase Michigan topics and authors. This year, two titles highlighting the triumphs and tragedies of Detroit's automobile industry have made the list.
Chrysler's turbine car: the rise and fall of Detroit's coolest creation by Steve Lehto — gives a detailed account of Chrysler's foray into the world of cars powered by jet engines.
Sixty to zero: an inside look at the collapse of General Motors — and the Detroit auto industry by Alex Taylor III — provides an inside look at the mistakes that led General Motors to file for bankruptcy in 2009.
Visit the Michigan Department of Education website for the complete list of notable books for 2011.