biography

Describes what happened to a Swedish diplomat who saved 30,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II.

A biography of the Englishwoman who was one of the most widely-read mystery writers of all time.

Depicts the lives of Sicilian immigrants in Rochester, New York, in the first half of the twentieth century as their customs blend and clash with those of their adopted country.

The true story of a pair who were separated by the Holocaust and ultimately reunited.

Presents a biography of Gus Grissom, following the path he took from the Air Force, to test pilot, to one of the first group of astronauts in the United States' newly formed space program, and discussing his death ina fire while testing the Apollo craft that would have taken him to the moon.

Examines the life of American dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey, discussing his youth in Texas, the sources of his inspiration, his entry into the world of dance, his decision to form a company featuring primarily African-American dancers, and his career triumphs.