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108 pp.
| Chelsea
| May, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7910-5308-3$$19.95
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PaperISBN 0-7910-5309-1$$9.95
(3)
YA
Overcoming Adversity series.
Subtly sidestepping less attractive aspects of the subjects' lives, these well-rounded biographies describe how each man triumphed over personal challenges (including discrimination and a near-fatal aneurysm for Jones and substance abuse for Williams) to attain a successful career and fulfilling life. Standard black-and-white photos illustrate the books. Williams contains a filmography. Bib., ind.