Michelle Burford
1) Coming home
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"From the nine-time women's basketball icon and two-time Olympic gold medalist--a raw, revelatory account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home. On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner arrived in Moscow ready to spend the WNBA offseason playing for the Russian women's basketball team where she had been the centerpiece of previous championship seasons. Instead, a security checkpoint became her gateway to hell when she was arrested...
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English
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The Academy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning actor and trailblazer tells her stunning story, looking back at her life and six-decade career.
Tyson has been blessed to grace the stage and screen for six decades. She has been the church girl who once rarely spoke a word; the teenager who sought solace in the verses of the old hymn for which this book is named. A daughter and mother, a sister, and a friend, she is also an observer of human nature and the...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"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-stirring piano compositions. Yet away from the spotlight, Alicia has grappled with private heartache-over the challenging and complex relationship with her father, the people-pleasing nature that characterized...
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Publisher
Zondervan
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 10
Physical Desc
250 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
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"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" -- provided by publisher.
Through years of hard work and determination, Biles has relied on her faith and family to stay focused and positive, while having fun competing at the highest level and doing what she loves. In her own words she takes you through the events, challenges, and trials...
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Publisher
Zondervan
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 8
Physical Desc
222 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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The U.S. gymnast all-around gold medal winner at the 2012 London Olympics tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination.
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Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 13
Physical Desc
257 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"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 build a life and a successful acting career for herself, without...
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Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
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"The Dallas police chief who inspired a nation with his response to the killing of five of his officers shares his personal story and his faith in America|s potential to unite communities through a dedication to transparency and trust."--Amazon.com
10) Called to rise
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Publisher
Random House Audio
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
7 audio discs (8 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Dallas police chief who inspired a nation with his compassionate, community-focused response to the killing of five of his officers shares his uplifting personal story and a blueprint for the future of policing.