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Actors United States Biography African American actors Biography Athletes United States Biography Biles, Simone 1997- Christian biography Douglas, Gabby Gymnasts United States Biography Tyson, Cicely Women gymnasts United States Biography Women Olympic athletes United States BiographyBiles, Simone
Summary: "Simone takes you through the events, challenges, and trials that carried her from an early childhood in foster care to a coveted spot on the 2016 Olympic team" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 BILKeys, Alicia
Summary: "An intimate, revealing look at one artist's journey from self-censorship to full expression As one of the most celebrated musicians of our time, Alicia Keys has enraptured the nation with her heartfelt lyrics, extraordinary vocal range, and soul-stirringpiano compositions. Yet away from the spotlight, Alicia has grappled with private heartache-over the challenging and complex relationship with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KEYS, ALICIA KEYKnight, Michelle
Summary: Describes the details of the abduction and decade-long captivity of one of the three survivors of notorious Cleveland kidnaper Ariel Castro, and how she found the courage to endure unimaginable circumstances and never lose hope for the future.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perseus Books Group 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KNIGHT, MICHELLE KNICopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: B KNIGHT KNIGuerrero, Diane
Summary: "Diane Guerrero, the television actress from the megahit Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin, was just fourteen years old on the day her parents and brother were arrested and deported to Colombia while she was at school. Born in the U.S., Guerrero was able to remain in the country and continue her education, depending on the kindness of family friends who took her in and helped her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 GUERRERO, DIANE GUERoberts, Robin
Summary: "Drawing on advice and knowledge she gleaned from conversations with loved ones, spiritual practices, and life experiences, Robin offers a window into how she feeds her own mind, spirit, and soul and invites readers to do the same. With a deeply personal touch, she explains that just like any skill, optimism requires practice and demonstrates how we can shift our mindsets and give ourselves...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 ROBDouglas, Gabby.
Summary: The Olympic gold medalist shares the story of her life and how her faith allowed her to persevere and reach her dreams.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2012
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Summary: The Academy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning actor and trailblazer tells her stunning story, looking back at her life and six-decade career.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollinsPublishers 2021