Books in Lives Cut Short series

Explores the life and career of Marilyn Monroe, including her difficult childhood, success as an actress, efforts to find more serious roles, marriages, emotional and drug problems, and unexpected death.

A biography of rock musician and youth icon Kurt Cobain who rose to wild fame as a member of "grunge" rock band Nirvana, before succumbing to despair and drug addiction.

An exploration of the life and career of Michael Jackson that discusses his childhood, family, success, personal relationships, controversy, and untimely death.

Chronicles the life of the Princess of Wales, covering her youth, her marriage to Prince Charles, her life as a mother and as royalty, and her death in a car accident.

An exploration of the life and career of Prince that discusses his childhood, success, and untimely death.

Explores the life and career of Whitney Houston, including her childhood, success as a singer and actress, troubled marriage, and the drug problems that led to her death.

Presents the life of John Lennon, from his early years through the rise and breakup of the Beatles to his final days in New York.

Explores the life and career of Elvis Presley, including his impoverished childhood, success as a singer who bridged African American and white musical styles, movie and Las Vegas career, personal life, and unexpected death.

Explores the life and career of Tupac Shakur, including his childhood, education, success as a rap musician, and death by shooting.

Summarizes the life and work of Australian actor Heath Ledger, discussing his childhood, school years, acting career, and the unexpected death.

The story of the talented British soul and pop singer/songwriter whose meteoric rise to critical and commercial success coincided with a worsening substance abuse problem that led to her death at age 27.

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