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2) Jim Carrey
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English
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Describes the personal life and professional career of the comedian who has starred in such movies as "The Mask, " "The Cable Guy, " and "Batman Forever."
5) Roseanne
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English
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Chronicles the life of the famous television star and her struggles to overcome many obstacles, including alleged child abuse, teen pregnancy, institutionalization, and mental instability.
7) Drew Carey
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English
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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.
9) Tim Allen
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English
Description
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.
10) Maya Angelou
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English
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Describes the life and writing career of the author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, " as well as her victory over such obstacles as prejudice, poverty, and rape.
11) Bill Clinton
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English
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Presents a biography of the fourty-second president, who survived a difficult childhood with an abusive stepfather to become the youngest governor of Arkansas and serve two terms as American president.
13) Stevie Wonder
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English
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A biography of the blind composer, pianist, and singer whose musical ability, apparent since childhood, has earned him many awards.
15) Dave Thomas
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English
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A biography of the man who founded Wendy's, one of the nation's largest restaurant chains.
17) Quincy Jones
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English
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A biography of the man who overcame childhood poverty and serious illness to become a successful composer, music arranger, and television producer.
18) Drew Barrymore
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English
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A biography of the young star of the movie "E.T." who survived her troubled early years and has gone on to become a successful actress and movie producer.
19) Scott Hamilton
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English
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A biography of the accomplished figure skater Scott Hamilton, covering his life, career, and battle with testicular cancer.
20) Michael J. Fox
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English
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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.