A biography of the actor who starred in the popular television series, Family Ties, as well as in a number of motion pictures and who recently announced that he has Parkinson's disease.
A biography of the stand-up comedian and actor, discussing his sexual abuse as a child, his subsequent battle with depression, and his work in clubs, on television, and in films.
A biography of the young star of the movie "E.T." who survived her troubled early years and has gone on to become a successful actress and movie producer.
Provides information about the disaster that struck on April 13, 1970 when the Apollo 13 spacecraft, on its way to the moon with three astronauts, was damaged; and shares the story of how NASA ground crew members and civilian advisors worked with the astronauts to bring them safely home.
Chronicles the life of the famous television star and her struggles to overcome many obstacles, including alleged child abuse, teen pregnancy, institutionalization, and mental instability.
Presents a biography of the forty-second president, who survived a difficult childhood with an abusive stepfather to become the youngest governor of Arkansas and serve two terms as American president.
Presents a biography of the star of the television show "Home Improvement, " focusing on how he turned his life around after serving a prison sentence for selling illegal drugs.
A biography of the Yugoslavian tennis star, who won a Grand Slam title in 1989, and whose career was interrupted by a traumatic attack in which she was stabbed at a match in Germany in 1993.
Offers a brief introduction to the life of track and field star Gail Devers, discussing her 1992 Olympic triumph, her battle with Graves' disease, and her professional comeback.
