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The secrets of my life

In this remarkable memoir-written during her pivotal first years of becoming her authentic self-Caitlyn Jenner reflects on her past as she looks to her future.

Caitlyn Jenner

Countless media outlets reported it: 2015 was the year of identity. And by and large, Caitlyn Jenner was a central figure in forging that dialogue. When she revealed her gender identity as a trans woman, Jenner shocked the public with her frankness, bringing awareness of transgender rights into the public spotlight. This biography tracks the life of one of America's most beloved athletes and television personalities, putting emphasis on her role as a celebrity advocate for transgender individuals. Sidebars highlight other celebrity figures who paved the way for Jenner and cover important topics such as language sensitivity and transgender suicide rates.

The ghost runner

the tragedy of the man they couldn't stop
2013
A biography of John Tarrant who had been banned from competitive long-distance running but continued to crash the races and break records.
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Who was Jesse Owens?

2015
Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.

Jesse Owens

facing down Hitler
2016
Examines the life of American track and field athlete Jesse Owens.

Hana-Kimi #19

for you in full blossom
2007
The networking event finally comes to a close with Shin, Izumi, and Kagurazuka competing against each other in the high jump; Ashiya wonders about her feelings for Sano; and Nakatsu's mother visits him on campus.

Hana-Kimi #6

for you in full blossom
2005
When a sports reporter comes looking for a story on Izumi, Mizuki tries to keep her own secrets hidden, while Nakatsu, unaware that Mizuki's is actually a cross-dressing girl, continues to struggle with his feelings for "him".

Hana-Kimi #23

for you in full blossom
2007
With her secret revealed, Mizuki tries to hold on to the friendships she has made and figure out what will happen with her relationship with Sano.

Hana-Kimi #21

for you in full blossom
2007
As Valentine's Day arrives, Noe receives a special gift, Nakao tells Minami how he feels, and Mizuki grows closer to Sano and has an encounter that brings her more conflict over whether to tell him she is really a girl.

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