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Stuart Scott shares his personal story, discussing his childhood, family, job as a sportscaster, and fight with cancer.

After eleven-year-old Liam moves to the home of his grandmother, who has dementia, with his sister and his alcoholic mother, he copes with his difficulties by befriending a stone gargoyle.

Roxanne Black, diagnosed with lupus at the age of fifteen, describes her experiences battling the disease discusses her decision to found Friends' Health Connection, which matches patients with similar health conditions, and shares the stories of some of the people she has met through the nationwide network.

"Author, speaker, and autism advocate Jesse A. Saperstein knows a lot about living with Asperger's. Diagnosed at the age of fourteen, Jesse has struggled, triumphed, flubbed, soared, educated, and inspired. Along the road to adulthood, he has learned many lessons the hard way. In this honest book, he offers a guided tour of what he's learned about getting along with others, managing emotions, succeeding in school and work, building relationships, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Stephen Hawking studies black holes, gravity, and the universe. He has written books for children and adults. Learn how Hawking's determination and love of math and science have made him a successful and well-known scientist."--.

Chef Grant Achatz describes his culinary career and accomplishments, which includes the opening of his Chicago restaurant, Alinea, and discusses his experiences after being diagnosed with and recovering from advanced tongue cancer.

Evie is living on borrowed time. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer several months ago and told that by now she'd be dead. Evie is grateful for every extra day she gets, but she knows that soon this disease will kill her. Until, miraculously, she may have a second chance to live. Then Evie meets Marcus. She knows that he's trouble, but she can't help falling for him. His kiss makes her feel invincible--but she may be at the beginning of the biggest free fall of her life.

An autobiography of surfer Clay Marzo that discusses his passion and talent for surfing, his undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome,and his struggle to relate to his peers.

"A memoir told through the journals, letters, and stories of young cancer patient Esther Earl"--Provided by publisher.

Highlights the personal journey the author lived through when he participated in TMS, transcranial magnetic stimulation, to treat his autism. Addresses questions about the benefits and downfalls of diminishing his disability.