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Allen, Tim
1 Reviews
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YA
Overcoming Adversity series.
Published spring 1998. Although these four biographical subjects would seem strange bedfellows, they are gathered in a series focusing on notables who have overcome problems such as homelessness, having an abusive stepfather, and spending time in jail. Derived from secondary sources and illustrated with familiar black-and-white photographs, the texts have an often unctuous quality. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
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