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Have a little faith

a true story
2009
Mitch Albom chronicles the time he spent working with a Jewish rabbi and a Christian pastor, observing their differences and coming to realize the similar ways that they employ faith in their fight for survival. Eventually, Albom begins to understand the links that bind both religions, as well as belief systems everywhere.

Madonna

like an icon
2007
Tells the life story of singer Madonna, describing her childhood in Detroit, chronicling her rise to fame and career choices, and discussing her family, spirituality, and ever-changing image.

Life with my sister Madonna

2008
Madonna's brother describes his life and how it has been influenced by his sister and her celebrity status; discussing their childhood, their family, her rise to fame, the work he has done for her as a creative director, interior designer, and dresser, their feuds, her marriages, and other related topics. Includes photographs.

Gaza

legacy of occupation--a photographer's journey
1995
An American photojournalist documents daily life in Canada Camp, the only Palestinian refugee camp in Egypt, in words and pictures.

Michael Jackson

2000
This is a biography of the pop star and performer known as much for his eccentricities and plastic surgeries as for his music and talent.

Tuesdays with Morrie

teacher guide
2004
Provides background information and chapter-by-chapter discussion questions, vocabulary, and activities for teaching Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie" in high school.

Father figures

three wise men who changed a life
2003
Kevin Sweeney, three-years-old when his father died, recalls childhood and tells how, at age eight, he selected three men from the community, unbeknownst to them, that he decided to emulate on his path to manhood.

The heroin diaries

a year in the life of a shattered rock star
2007
The co-founder of the rock band M?tley Cr?e presents a candid account of his own descent into the hell of drug addiction, describing the impact of heroin on his life and the band.

Wayne

an abused child's story of courage, survival, and hope
2003
The author describes his childhood, during which he was violently abused by his father and neglected by his mother, and his fight as an adult to recover, culminating with his exposure of his parents' crimes on national television.

Madonna

entertainer
2011
Explores the life and upbringing of musical star Madonna, detailing her rise to fame and the factors that have contributed to her success. Outlines Madonna's more recent accomplishments and plans for the future and features full-color photographs, a chronology, and further reading sources.

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