Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players of his generation. In fact, although still so young, he has been dubbed by many fellow professionals as "The Best Player to Ever Grace the Sport." Most fans are aware of his successes on the field, but in order to truly understand Lionel Messi, you must first understand where he came from. "Lionel Messi: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Messi's upbringing and details his breakthrough onto the world stage, all the way through his 2012 loss to Real Madrid. Messi's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will …

Peyton and Eli Manning have led amazing lives and have changed the football world forever. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings to becoming two of the most acclaimed quarterbacks in the NFL. Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL. He has set many records, won three MVPs, and is a Super Bowl Champion. This book explores Peyton's upbringing, his high school and college football careers, and details his breakthrough into the NFL, all the way through April 2013. Eli Manning may be the most overanalyzed, discussed, dissected, and criticized …

With the whole world watching his every move, Jeremy Lin has become an international phenomenon. Everyone is talking about him, breaking down his basketball skills and analyzing him in every way. But does anyone really understand where he came from and how he got here? With "Jeremy Lin: An Unauthorized Biography", readers will learn everything there is to know about Jeremy Lin and discover exactly how he went from obscurity to "Linsanity" – seemingly overnight. After being passed over by top colleges, then spending a year warming benches and getting passed back and forth between NBA and D-League teams, Jeremy …

Dirk Nowitzki is one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. He is an all-star, an MVP, and a champion. He is arguable the best shooter ever to play the game. At seven-feet tall, Dirk Nowitzki has revolutionized the role of big men in the NBA. Most fans are aware of Nowitzki’s amazing on-court talents, but in order to truly understand Dirk Nowitzki, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Nowitzki’s upbringing and international career and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the 2013-14 season. Nowitzki’s unique abilities have fans wondering …

Every year the NBA Playoffs bring two months of the greatest players and teams in the world competing for the ultimate prize: the NBA Championship. But there is more than a title on the line for the players and teams. History is on the line. Their legacy is on the line. The way future generations will view them is on the line. 16 teams enter and only one can be the champion. The 2013 NBA Playoffs were supposed to be simple – an easy ride for Lebron James’ Miami Heat, which had finished the regular season as one of the …

Blake Griffin and Chris Paul are international superstars on the rise. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings to becoming two of the best basketball players in the world. In just a few short years, Blake Griffin has transcended the game of basketball. He has accomplished more in his first few seasons in the NBA than most players achieve in their careers. Most fans are aware of his amazing skills and fantastic dunks, but in order to truly understand Blake Griffin, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Griffin’s upbringing, his high school …

Chris Paul is an NBA star on the rise. He represents the point guard of the future. He’s an unbelievable scorer, a great defender, and a player who controls the game’s tempo. He creates opportunities for his teammates and challenges them, as well. LeBron James has called him the league’s best point guard “because he had eyes in the back of his head.” Most fans are aware of his exceptional talents, but in order to truly understand Chris Paul, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Paul’s upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details …

On April 29th, 2013, NBA player Jason Collins announced he was gay. In doing so, he became the first male athlete in a major professional sport to come out publicly. In an instant Jason Collins’ name became known across the United States and the world. Although many people now know who Jason Collins is, in order to truly understand Jason Collins, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Collins’ upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through his landmark announcement and its immediate aftermath. Collins’ amazing …

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is at the top of her game in both the US and the UK, breaking records for sales and number one status on all the major charts. Her performances are refreshingly authentic and she is known for having no qualms about wearing her heart on her sleeve for her audiences. But just who is Adele and where did she come from? Fans have said that she has a knack for capturing how they feel, portraying their emotions and experiences exactly. Yet, the singer-songwriter is known for having written so many of her songs with minimal influence …

Most people know LMFAO as an American, award-winning, electro-pop duo consisting of the uncle and nephew team of DJ Redfoo (Stefan Kendal Gordy) and DJ SkyBlu (Skyler Austen Gordy). But, in order to truly understand LMFAO, you must first understand where they came from. "LMFAO: An Unauthorized Biography" profiles the lives and careers of Redfoo and SkyBlu, stemming from their experiences as independent DJs to releasing two full-length albums and becoming international superstars. Their music incorporates a theme of partying and drinking, and their "party anthem" songs are in permanent rotation on dance floors everywhere. LMFAO has just one mission: …

James Harden is a star on the rise. With a rare all-around game and leadership skills that belie his age, Harden has the makeup to be a star in any situation. This is the story of how he came to be here. Most fans are aware of Harden’s 2012 NBA finals run with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook when he was a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder and that he is now the cornerstone of the Houston Rockets franchise, but in order to truly understand James Harden, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Harden’s …

Wardell Stephen "Steph" Curry II is an NBA star on the rise and is considered by many to be the best shooter in the world. Most fans know that he is a point guard for the Golden State Warriors and that he holds the single season record for 3-pointers made, but in order to truly understand Stephen Curry, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Curry’s upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the beginning of the 2013-14 season. Curry’s exceptional talents and promising future …