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In an instant

a family's journey of love and healing
2008
Lee and Bob Woodruff share the story of their life together and tell of their experiences after Bob suffered critical head injury in an attack while covering the war in Iraq for ABC News.

Death of a princess

the investigation
1998
An investigation of the automobile accident that claimed the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, discussing the physical evidence from the crash, the charges against the paparazzi who were following her car, the nature of Diana's injuries, and the condition of the driver.

No Bull

the unauthorized biography of Dennis Rodman
1997
Presents a 1997 biography of Dennis Rodman, discussing his early life and troubles, his college basketball success, and his professional career with the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls; and examining his behavior on and off the court.

Eddie Murphy

the life and times of a comic on the edge
1997

Eddie Murphy

actor
2011
Chronicles the life of actor Eddie Murphy, discussing his childhood, schooling, years on "Saturday Night Live," personal life, film roles, and impact on the African-American community.

Michael J. Fox

1986
Traces the life and career of the young Canadian actor whose move to the United States brought him enormous success in television and films.

Princess Diana

a book of questions and answers
1988
Questions and answers provide a portrait of Diana's life, interests, and hobbies.

Nadia Comaneci

enchanted sparrow
1977
A biography of the young Romanian gymnast who received seven perfect scores during the 1976 Olympics.

Mao's last dancer

2003
Li Cunxin, a principal dancer with the Houston Ballet and Australian Ballet, explains how his childhood of poverty in rural China changed when he was selected by Madame Mao to attend the dance academy in Beijing, tells how his devotion to Communist philosophy was shaken during his first visit to the U.S. as part of an exchange program with the Houston Ballet, and discusses his eventual defection to the West.

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