How did an Irish schoolboy become the lead singer of a world-famous rock band and the founder of several humanitarian groups? Track Bono s rise to fame.
Presents the life of the comic actress, discussing her childhood, marriage to and divorce from Desi Arnaz, and her career on the successful television hit series "I Love Lucy.".
Briefly explores the life and legacy of Lewis Carroll, whose given name was Charles Dodgson, and how he came to invent his famous story "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.".
Presents a biography of Alexander Hamilton that discusses his childhood as an orphan in the Caribbean, his marriage and family, and his death in a duel, and examines his role in the formation of the United States government.
"Rowling's true-life, rags-to-riches story is as compelling as the world of Hogwarts that she created. This biography details not only Rowling's life and her love of literature but the story behind the creation of a modern classic."--Provided by publisher.
