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3) 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."
6) 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.
7) 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.
9) 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.
10) 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.
13) Malcolm X
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English
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An introduction to the life of the civil rights activist Malcolm X.
14) William Penn
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English
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Focuses on the struggles of the founder of Pennsylvania who promoted the Quaker religion and spent his lifetime preaching the right of each individual to choose his own faith.
15) Mario Lemieux
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English
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Describes the life and hockey career of Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins star.
16) 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.
17) 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.
19) Sammy Sosa
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English
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A biography of the Chicago Cubs outfielder who in 1998, along with Mark McGuire, broke the home run record previously set by Roger Maris.
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