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Season of life

a football star, a boy, a journey to manhood
2003
Journalist Jeffrey Marx reflects upon his season covering Maryland high school football team the Gilman Greyhounds, describing the lessons he learned about manhood from the Greyhounds' coach, football-star-turned-minister Joe Ehrmann, and the impact it had on his relationship with his father.

Jim Carrey

2001
Provides a brief introduction to the life and career of actor Jim Carrey.

Blinded by the right

the conscience of an ex-conservative
2002

Against the odds

the Jackie Joyner-Kersee story
2001
The story of Jackie Joyner-Kersee's amazing journey to the heights of fame.

That bird has my wings

the autobiography of an innocent man on death row
2009
Presents a memoir of inmate Jarvis Jay Masters that covers his difficult upbringing, life of crime, and penitence from inside prison while embracing Buddhism and longing to be free.

Sounds of the river

a young man's university days in Beijing
2003
Teenager Da Chen struggles to adapt to his new life at the University of Beijing while staying true to his heritage and his family's beliefs.

Ultimate judgment

a story of emotional corruption, obsession, and betrayal
2000
Meg Clairmonte chronicles her years of sexual abuse at the hands of her wealthy, powerful stepfather and her struggle to prove in court that the abuse happened, despite the denial of her mother, the complicity of priests, and the doubts of several psychiatrists.

China's son

growing up in the Cultural Revolution
2003
Da Chen recounts the experiences he had while growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution.

Along the way

the journey of a father and son
2012
A memoir by Martin Sheen and first born son Emilio Estevez written in alternating chapters they recount their lives, discussing their relationship as father and son, and their journeys into two different kinds of faith.

My life, deleted

a memoir
2011
Scott Bolzan, pilot and retired professional football player, suffers from one of the most severe cases of permanent retrograde amnesia after falling and hitting his head. He and his family, that he does not remember, must struggle to regain the life he once had.

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