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In the company of heroes

2004
Recounts the true story of Michael Durant's experiences in Somalia after his U.S. Army Special Operations Blackhawk was shot down in October, 1993.

Growing up King

an intimate memoir
2003
The youngest son of Martin Luther King, Jr. shares his memories of what it was like growing up in the shadow of greatness, and explains how his father's lessons continue to influence his own ideas on race in America today.

Diana in search of herself

portrait of a troubled princess
1999
A biography of Princess Diana, drawing from interviews with friends and associates of the princess to discuss her motivations, the events and relationships that shaped her life, and the extent of her alleged mental-health problems.

Messier

hockey's dragonslayer
1999

Kirby Puckett

1994
This book is a biography of Kirby Puckett, the popular outfielder and highest paid player in Minnesota Twins' history.

Steve Young

complete quarterback

Walter Gretzky

on family, hockey, and healing
2001
Walter Gretzky, father of hockey player Wayne Gretzky, describes his life experiences and recovery from a stroke that came close to killing him. Explores growing up on a small town farm; meeting and marrying his wife, Phyllis; raising five children on the income of a telephone repairmen; and holding onto his values and modesty even after becoming a celebrity. Discusses how he came back from a devastating aneurysm that destroyed many of his memories and induced numerous cognitive difficulties. Also details his efforts to raise awareness about strokes.

The great one

the life and times of Wayne Gretzky
1999
Tells the life story of Wayne Gretzky and chronicles his more than twenty years in hockey, presenting interviews, over one hundred color photos, and career statistics.

The great Gretzky

the greatest single season in hockey history
1982
A brief biography of the NHL hockey player for the Edmonton Oilers with a complete game-by-game record of his record setting 1981-1982 year.

No lights, no sirens

the corruption and redemption of an inner city cop
2005
The author, highly respected officer on New York City's police force, tells his own true story of how he became involved in the criminal activities of the city and how he put his own life at risk when he attempted to get out.

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