1960-

Provides information about the life of John F. Kennedy, Jr., and discusses his dedication to public service and his work to help the poor and disabled.

Biography of Orioles' shortstop Cal Ripken that highlights his career and emphasizes his development as a role model.

Covers the life of the Baltimore Orioles star shortstop, from his childhood in a baseball family to his own successful career, including his breaking of the record for most consecutive games played.

Examines the personal life and football career of the quarterback for the Denver Broncos.

Kaylie Jones is the daughter of Gloria and James Jones, the author of From Here to Eternity, and other books about World War II. She grew up among family friends such as Irwin Shaw, James Baldwin and Willie Morris and socialized with Truman Capote, Norman Mailer, and Kurt Vonnegut. After her father died when she was sixteen, Kaylie found it increasingly difficult to withstand her mother's shattering criticism as she found solace in alcohol and soon Kaylie was loosing herself to alcohol too. Her memoir is the story of personal evolution and second chances.

Married at the age of twenty to rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen, Valerie Bertinelli was America's sweetheart. Part of the hit TV show, One Day at a Time, she frankly discusses her life backstage and in the spotlight; the ups and downs of teen stardom; her complicated marraige to a brilliant, tormented musical genius, the joys of motherhood with her only son, Wolfie, and her very public struggle with her weight.

In this narrative, Daniel Mendelsohn searches for his family's tragic past in World War II, and in so doing explores the nature of time, memory, family, and history.

The wife of John Allen Muhammad, the convicted D.C. sniper, relates his physical abuse of her; his kidnapping their three children and emptying of their bank accounts; her flight to a transitional home for women; and the fact that, as he was randomly killing people in the D.C. area, her husband was trying to find and murder her.

Discusses the passion Cal Ripken, Jr. has for the game of baseball, covering his ability on the field with the Baltimore Orioles, his record for consecutive games, his popularity within the league and among fans, and his induction into the Hall of Fame.

Tells the life story of Bono, singer of the rock band U2, discussing his youth in Ireland, the start of the band, its rise to fame, and Bono's activism.