Lance Edward Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson) is a former professional road racing cyclist. Armstrong had won the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times between 1999 and 2005, before being disqualified from each of those races and banned from cycling for life for doping offenses by the United States Anti-doping agency (USADA) in 2012. He is a survivor of testicular cancer that spread to his brain and lungs and he is the founder of the Livestrong Foundation, originally called the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which provides support for cancer patients. Most fans and critics are aware of Armstrong’s many …

Andrew Luck is a star on the rise. Most fans are aware of his NFL origins as the Indianapolis Colts’ replacement for famed quarterback Peyton Manning, but in order to truly understand Andrew Luck, you must first understand where he came from. "Andrew Luck: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Luck's upbringing, his high school and college football careers, and details his breakthrough into the NFL, all the way through his 2012 playoff defeat to the eventual-champion Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card round. Luck's record-breaking rookie season has fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, …

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. "Michael Phelps: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Phelps' upbringing, his high school career, and details his breakthrough onto the international stage all the way through the 2012 London Olympics. Phelps' unbelievable talents and some of his controversies outside of the pool have fans and critics alike wondering …

Tony Parker is one of the best point guards of his generation. He is an all-star and a champion. Despite his relatively small size, he is consistently among the league leaders in "points in the paint”. Most fans are aware of his exceptional quickness and toughness, but in order to truly understand Tony Parker, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Parker’s upbringing and international career, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the end of the 2013-14 season. Parker’s unique abilities and celebrity life story have fans wondering where his career …

She still wondered, "Am I good enough? Am I pretty enough? Will they like me?" It was the burden that made her great and the part that caused her to stumble in the end. If you could hear me, no I would tell you, you weren't just good enough, you were great. — Kevin Costner We all read the same stories and found ourselves believing the rumors. The stories of drug use and drunken nights out, her problems with money and marriage, and even those about how much Kevin Costner despised working with her on the film, The Bodyguard, because …

Philip Alfred Mickelson was born to be one of the best golfers in the world. He started playing golf about the time he could walk without holding on for support, he ran away from home at age 3 1/2, telling neighbors he was going to the golf course, and he went on to win a PGA Tour event as a junior in college. Most fans are aware of Mickelson’s accomplishments and failures on the golf course, but in order to truly understand Phil Mickelson, you must first understand where he came from. This unauthorized biography explores Mickelson’s upbringing, his college …

Drew Brees is one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in the NFL today. Most true fans are aware of his amazing talents, but in order to truly understand Drew Brees, you must first understand where he came from. This biography explores Brees's upbringing, his high school and college football careers, and details his breakthrough into the NFL, all the way through April 2013. Brees' exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Brees so much. From family to …

Josh Hamilton is one of the most talented baseball players in the world today. Most fans are aware of his MVP status, but in order to truly understand Josh Hamilton, you must first understand where he came from. "Josh Hamilton: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Hamilton's upbringing, his high school and minor league careers, his battle with drugs and alcohol, and his breakthrough into the MLB all the way through April 2013. Hamilton's exceptional talents and off-field issues have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn …

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest soccer players of his generation. Most fans are aware of his successes for Real Madrid and the Portuguese national team, but in order to truly understand Cristiano Ronaldo, you must first understand where he came from. "Cristiano Ronaldo: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Ronaldo's upbringing and details his breakthrough onto the world stage, all the way through Real Madrid's La Liga title in 2012. Ronaldo's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans …

Derrick Rose is one of the best basketball players on the planet. Most people know that he is a dominating guard on the Chicago Bulls out of the University of Memphis but, in order to truly understand Derrick Rose, you must first understand where he came from. "Derrick Rose: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Rose's upbringing, his high school and college basketball careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through April 2013. Derrick Rose's popularity has soared around the world. Inside this book you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love …

Sacha Noam Baron Cohen is a British comedian, writer, actor, sketch artist, and voice actor. He is most widely known for his portrayal of three fictional characters: Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, and Brüno Gehard. Baron Cohen's comedy career has been shrouded in controversy and his films have been banned in several countries. He has been accused of being racist, anti-Semitic, sexist, and homophobic; however, Baron Cohen maintains that he utilizes his characters as tools to expose the stereotypes and prejudices held by society. This unauthorized biography follows Baron Cohen from his beginnings in Hammersmith, West London and Cambridge University through …

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His talent, passion, and will-to-win is 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 was born to a great athlete and became an even greater one. 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, one who can do things on a basketball court that no other human can do. Many people love him, some …