Hope Solo is one of the most celebrated female soccer players in the world today. Most fans are aware that she is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the game, but in order to truly understand Hope Solo, you must first understand where she came from. "Hope Solo: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Solo's upbringing, her youth career, and details her breakthrough onto the world stage all the way through her training for the 2012 London Olympics. Solo's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where her career will take her next. Inside, you will discover where it …

This is the unlikely story of a multi-talented stand-up comedian, actor, game show host and voice artist who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment business. Howie Mandel began as a high school dropout turned carpet salesman who went on to own his own carpet sales business. After a fateful performance at a comedy club, Mandel's life veered in a completely different direction. For the last thirty years, Howie Mandel has been a household name and familiar face in show business. Even though he got his break by a stroke of good luck, Mandel is the real deal. He's …

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte have led amazing lives and have changed the swimming world forever. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings all the way through their performances at the 2012 Olympics in London. Michael Phelps is widely known as the greatest and most decorated Olympic swimmer of all time. Most fans are aware of his record 22 Olympic medals, including four gold and two silver medals at the 2012 London Olympics, but in order to truly understand Michael Phelps, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Phelps' upbringing, his high school …

Kobe Bryant and Lebron James are international superstars with millions of both adoring fans and vociferous critics. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings to becoming two of the best basketball players to ever play the game. Kobe Bryant’s talent, passion, and will-to-win is well-known worldwide. He is a philanthropist, an endorser, an entertainer, and possibly a criminal. He is an intellectual, a man who speaks multiple languages. He is a complicated family man, a misunderstood leader, and an enigma to some. To others, he is truly one of the greatest athletes ever. Many people love him, …

Lebron James and Kevin Durant are international superstars. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings to becoming two of the best basketball players in the world. LeBron James, The Chosen One, is one of the greatest basketball players ever to play the game. He is an eight-time NBA All-Star, a three-time league MVP, and an NBA champion. Most fans are aware of his amazing accomplishments on the court and of his controversial "Decision" to leave Cleveland for South Beach, but in order to truly understand LeBron James, you must first understand where he came from. This book …

Cee Lo Green is a former Goodie Mob member, Southern gentleman, YouTube sensation, and Gnarls Barkley vocalist. If you ask the general public, you'll find he's best known for his vocals on mid-tempo, radio-friendly R&B songs with extremely catchy hooks. But in order to truly understand Cee Lo Green, you must first understand where he came from. "Cee Lo Green: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Green's upbringing and details his breakthrough into the music industry all the way through his current gig as a vocal coach on The Voice. From his childhood to The Voice, all you need to know about …

Aubrey Drake Graham, also known as Drake, is one of the most talked about hip hop artists today. But, in order to truly understand him, you must first understand where he came from. "Drake: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Drake's upbringing, his television career, and details his breakthrough into the music industry. This first-ever black Canadian Jewish rap star has shown that hard work and dedication can take you anywhere. This unauthorized biography follows Drake's career from his early days as a teenage actor, to his struggles as an independent music artist, and to finally becoming what he always wanted: an …

Usain Bolt is the fastest human being in the history of the world. Most fans are aware of his multiple world records and his record-setting 100 and 200 meter gold medal defenses at the 2012 Olympics in London, but in order to truly understand Usain Bolt, you must first understand where he came from. "Usain Bolt: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Bolt's upbringing, his high school and youth sprinting careers, and details his breakthrough onto the world scene, all the way through his three gold medal performances at the 2012 Olympics in London. Bolt's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike …

The name "Tom Brady" has become synonymous with "champion." The pedigree he carries is extensive – multiple-time Super Bowl winner; recipient of multiple Most Valuable Player awards; multiple nominations to the Pro-Bowl; and an all-around celebrity. It wasn't always that way for Brady. He had his fair share of struggles, defeats, failures, and heartaches along the way. From his childhood days of sitting in the bleachers watching the San Francisco 49ers, to riding the bench at his alma mater, to playing fourth string backup on a struggling New England Patriots team. Tom Brady is the epitome of perseverance and determination. …

Kyrie Irving is an NBA star on the rise. Most fans are aware that he was the 2011-12 NBA Rookie of the Year and that he is a point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but in order to truly understand Kyrie Irving, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Irving’s upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the end of the 2011-12 season. Irving’s exceptional talents and his proneness for injury have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, …

Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Most fans are aware of his amazing accomplishments on the court, but very few are aware of his incredible upbringing and rise to fame. In order to truly understand Novak Djokovic, you must first understand where he came from. "Novak Djokovic: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Djokovic's upbringing, his Junior Circuit career, and details his breakthrough into professional tennis, all the way through his consecutive losses to Rafael Nadal in Rome and Paris in 2012. Djokovic's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take …

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 …