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  • Drew Carey

    Ann Gaines

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1999)
    A biography of the stand-up comedian and actor, discussing his sexual abuse as a child, his subsequent battle with depression, and his work in clubs, on television, and in films.
    T

  • Ekaterina Gordeeva: Overcoming Adversity

    Anne E. Hill

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 1999)
    A biography of skating star Ekaterina Gordeeva who, with her husband Sergei Grinkov, won two Olympic gold medals, and who, since his untimely death in 1995, skates alone. For years, Gordeeva skated with her husband, but when tragedy struck, she would have to perform alone.A biography of skating star Ekaterina Gordeeva who, with her husband Sergei Grinkov, won two Olympic gold medals, and who, since his untimely death in 1995, skates alone
    T

  • Scott Hamilton

    Kristine Brennan

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Feb. 1, 1999)
    A biography of the accomplished figure skater Scott Hamilton, covering his life, career, and battle with testicular cancer
    Y

  • James Earl Jones

    Judy L. Hasday

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Examines the life and career of the successful actor, James Earl Jones, who overcame a severe problem as a stutterer to become one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment
    Y

  • Michael J. Fox

    Richard Kozar, James Scott Brady

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 2000)
    A biography of the actor who starred in the popular television series, Family Ties, as well as in a number of motion pictures and who recently announced that he has Parkinson's disease.

  • James Earl Jones

    Judy L. Hasday

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Examines the life and career of the successful actor, James Earl Jones, who overcame a severe problem as a stutterer to become one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment
    Y

  • Mario Lemieux

    Tim O'Shei

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 2001)
    Describes the life and hockey career of Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins star.
    Y

  • Bruce Willis

    Sandy Asirvatham

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Dec. 1, 2000)
    Describes the personal and professional life of the actor who starred in "Moonlighting," "Die Hard," and "Sixth Sense," focusing on his struggle to overcome stuttering.
    V

  • Tim Allen

    John Wukovits

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 1998)
    Presents a biography of the star of the television show "Home Improvement," focusing on how he turned his life around after serving a prison sentence for selling illegal drugs
    Y

  • The Apollo 13 Mission

    Judy L. Hasday, James Scott Brady

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Describes the ill fated flight of Apollo 13 when an explosion forced the crew to abandon plans for a lunar landing and embark on a dangerous journey back to Earth.
    Y

  • Scott Hamilton

    Kristine Brennan

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1999)
    A biography of the accomplished figure skater Scott Hamilton, covering his life, career, and battle with testicular cancer
    Q

  • Ekaterina Gordeeva

    Anne E. Hill

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Dec. 16, 1998)
    A biography of skating star Ekaterina Gordeeva who, with her husband Sergei Grinkov, won two Olympic gold medals, and who, since his untimely death in 1995, skates alone. For years, Gordeeva skated with her husband, but when tragedy struck, she would have to perform alone.A biography of skating star Ekaterina Gordeeva who, with her husband Sergei Grinkov, won two Olympic gold medals, and who, since his untimely death in 1995, skates alone
    T