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The author tells the story of her painful childhood in China where she lived until the age of fourteen with her father, stepmother, and siblings, all of whom considered her bad luck because her mother died shortly after giving birth to her.

Draws on interviews with three women who recount their experiences as child survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi death camp.

Three Aboriginal girls, forcibly removed from their families in 1931 in accordance with government policy, and placed in camps where they were to be trained to work as domestics for white families, escape their captors and set out on a 1,500-mile journey across Australia, determined to return to their homes. Based on a true story.

A biography of the black comedian famous for anecdotes about his childhood.

Calverley recounts her time as a child spent in a Jewish ghetto in Poland and how she survived after the loss of her mother and grandmother.

Chronicles the life of legendary actor Warren Beatty, discussing his film career, family life, relationships with various actresses, influence on Hollywood, and other related topics.

Presents a biography of Johnnie Cochran, the lawyer who successfully defended O. J. Simpson in one of the most famous trials of the century, and includes information on his formative years and explains his dedication to justice.

Provides information about the life of contemporary author Erich Segal, examines his fiction in the tradition of the sentimental novel, and analyzes seven of his works written between 1970 and 1995.

Provides an examination of nine novels by Australian writer Colleen McCullough, published between 1974 and the 1990s, and includes biographical information about the author, a discussion of her refusal to be confined to any one specific genre, and a bibliography.

Presents an overview of the life and work of Michigan poet and novelist Jim Harrison, discussing the themes and interests that characterize his writing, and includes a chronology, notes, and selected bibliography.