We may know about a famous person's accomplishments, but what do we know about THEM? What is the human-interest story in THEIR lives? This biography collection features the stories behind the lives of some famous (and not-so-famous) individuals.
When Italy was totally unified, in 1871, the new country adopted a common language - Italian - which was only spoken by a very small percentage of the...
As a pitcher, arm injuries put Morris out of pro baseball.
See photos of the 27 US soldiers who receive Medals of Honor.
Lewis' books help his readers "aim for heaven" and increase their quality of life of earth.
Stonewall Jackson is accidentally shot by his own troops and has his left arm amputated at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
This chapter details how Jacaobo first found his voice
This chapter details the chosen occupation of Jacobo Timerman.
This chapter describes Jacobo Timerman's arrest and imprisonment
This chapter details Jacobo's life after his deportation.
James Donovan, a respected lawyer who had played a role in the Nuremberg War-Crimes Trial, is selected to represent Rudolf Abel, who is accused of bei...
In East Berlin, James Donovan meets Wolfgang Vogel, an East-Berlin lawyer, as they begin negotiations to swap a Soviet spy (Rudolf Abel) for an Americ...
Authorized by officials in Washington, James Donovan - the lawyer who saved Rudolf Abel's life - is sent to Berlin. His mission is to negotiated a spy...
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