Ryan Braun is one of the most talented baseball players in the world today. While his accomplishments on the field are impressive, his actions off the field draw the attention of many non-baseball fans. Most fans are aware of his MVP status and his controversy with performance-enhancing drugs, but in order to truly understand Ryan Braun, you must first understand where he came from. "Ryan Braun: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Braun's upbringing, his high school and minor league careers, and his breakthrough into the MLB all the way through April 2013. Braun's exceptional talents and off-field issues have fans and …

Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest players in the history of tennis. Most fans are aware of his double digit Grand Slam titles and his Career Golden Slam, but in order to truly understand Rafael Nadal, you must first understand where he came from. "Rafael Nadal: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Nadal's upbringing and details his breakthrough into professional tennis, all the way through his 2012 victories at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters and the Barcelona Open. Nadal's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started …

Back in 1996, the world of golf began to evolve in the minds of Americans from a game of rich corporate executives and board retirees to something more palatable to a wider audience. Where Tiger Woods began to redraw the boundaries, young Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy pushes it even further. With a solid swing and casual smile, McIlroy grabbed the world of golf by the face when he won the 2011 US Open, then bumped himself up the rankings to No. 1 in the world. This book follows his journey from youthful beginnings and amateur status to his professional career. …

It's been said that Eli Manning is one of the most overanalyzed, discussed, dissected and criticized quarterback New York has ever had. But, in order to truly understand Eli Manning, you must first understand where he came from. "Eli Manning: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Manning's upbringing, his high school and college football careers, and details his breakthrough into the NFL, all the way through April 2013. From family to football to the future, all you need to know about Eli Manning is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Eli Manning's life. This book also …

It is said that there are two Stephen Colberts. One pronounces his surname with the 't' silent, and is known around the world as the right wing, "well-intentioned, poorly informed high-status idiot" host to the extremely popular fake news show, The Colbert Report, featured on Comedy Central. The second Stephen Colbert, who pronounces the 't' in his surname, is less known. He is a private man who lives what he calls a "normal life" in New Jersey with his wife and three children. How did this individual come to be known as his alter ego? This unauthorized biography follows Colbert …

Steve Nash is a two-time MVP, a future hall-of-famer and arguably one of the best point guards of all time. Despite his relatively small size, he was only the ninth player in NBA history to win consecutive league MVP awards. Most fans are aware of his exceptional passing and scoring abilities, but in order to truly understand Steve Nash, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Nash’s upbringing and collegiate career and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the end of the 2013-14 season. Nash’s unique abilities and on-court successes have fans …

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 …

Michael Vick is an extraordinarily talented and extraordinarily controversial NFL quarterback. Most people are aware of his amazing talents on the field and of his amazing controversies off the field, but in order to truly understand Michael Vick, you must first understand where he came from. "Michael Vick: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Vick’s early life, his high school and college careers, details his dog-fighting conviction and other personal troubles, and explores his career in the NFL all the way through April 2013. Vick’s exceptional talents and off-field troubles have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him …