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On November 21, 1961, Michael C. Rockefeller, the twenty-three year old son of New York governor Nelson Rockefeller, vanished off the coast of southwest New Guinea when his catamaran capsized while crossing a turbulent river mouth. He was on an expedition to collect art for the Museum of Primitive Art, which his father founded in 1957. Michael's expedition partner stayed with the capsized boat and was rescued. Michael did not, instead choosing to swim for help. His last words were "I think I can make it". But he did not. For fifty-plus years, Michael's fate remained unknown. The official verdict was that he drowned. But rumors circulated that he had made it to shore and then was killed and eaten by the Asmat, a native tribe of warriors whose complex culture was built around sacred, reciprocal violence, headhunting, and ritual cannibalism.

News anchor, Robin Roberts, discusses her challenges with breast cancer as well as her bone marrow transplant.

Jane Lynch, best known for her award-winning role as hard-driving cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on Glee, tells the story of how she reached success by anything but a straight path. From teen alcoholic to out lesbian, from strange coincidences and chance meetings to offbeat character roles and finally a star turn--part comic memoir and part inspirational narrative, this is a book equally for the rabid Glee fan and for anyone who needs a new perspective on life, love, and success.

Poet Nick Flynn describes his childhood in Massachusetts, which ended when his mother committed suicide; chronicles his years as a caseworker at a homeless shelter, where he met his absent father, a homeless, alcoholic con-man and would-be writer, for the first time; and reflects upon the parallels between their lives.

Eric Poole shares how his fascination with anything magical, including the television show "Bewitched" and his firm belief he had magical powers, helped him survive his turbulent childhood and adolescence.

Chronicles the 1990 bout between Mike Tyson and James "Buster" Douglas and discusses both men's training, ambitions, and lives.

Presents an overview of the Richard Ramirez murder trial and explores the defendant's early years, motives for killing, and involvement with satanism.