A brief biography of legendary short stop for the Baltimore Orioles, Cal Ripken, Jr., that chronicles his childhood, love of baseball, and many achievements in major league baseball.
An autobiography of Auma Obama, sister of President Barack Obama, discussing her childhood in a remote village in Kenya, her life and education in Germany and England, and her relationship with her brother that only began in the 1980s.
Profiles the life and career of Elena Kagan, a prominent newsmaker. Through quotes from Elena Kagan herself, her friends, and critics, readers learn how she views herself, as well as how others regard her.