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.
Braddock gives up boxing to work as alongshoreman to help his family during the Great Depression.
Fighting as a light heavyweight, Braddock pursues boxing, turning pro at the age of 21.
Morris accepts the Devil Rays' offer and becomes a major-league player.
Morris quickly becomes a star pitcher for the Devil Rays.
Suffering from tendinitis, Morris retires but appreciates the time he gets to spend with his family.
Barrie, born in Scotland, is six when his brother dies; he attends Edinburgh University and takes a job as a journalist although his passion is novel ...
Five hundred years later, the Catholic Church canonizes Joan as a Saint. Joan's life demonstrates the effect one person can have on history.
Joan goes to the Dauphin of France and convinces him to let her lead the army. Joan prays before going into battle, convinced she will have the victor...
Joan and her army continue to fight even though the King wants peace. Joan loses some battles, is captured and sold to the English.
Joan's jailors steal her clothes, forcing her to wear men's clothing. As soon as she puts them on, she is deemed to be a relapsed heretic and sentence...
Joan leads the French to victory at Orleans, even though she is wounded in battle.
Joe Gould, Jim Braddock's manager and close friend, helps the boxer to make a comeback.
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