Explores Harriet Tubman's life story, including how Tubman became the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, rescuing her family members and dozens of others from plantations in the South, and helping them reach safety in the North.

A biography of the famous American Indian princess, emphasizing her life-long adulation of John Smith and the roles she played in two very different cultures.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the former national security advisor and secretary of state comes a “sharp and penetrating . . . reminder that foreign-policy choices facing the United States are complex and difficult, with no easy solutions” (The Washington Post).
 
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, who overcame the racism of the civil rights era to become a brilliant academic and expert on foreign...

A biography of the blind and deaf girl who overcame both handicaps with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan.

A biography of the beautiful, wealthy English woman who devoted her life to caring for the sick and creating a great nursing tradition.

Briefly describes the life of First Lady Dolley Madison, including her accomplishments and her impact on American history.

Brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of American patriot Betsy Ross, credited with making the first American flag.

This is Viola Davis' story, in her own words, and spans her incredible, inspiring life, from her coming-of-age in Rhode Island to her present day. Hers is a story of overcoming, a true hero's journey. "In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life changing decision to stop running forever. This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and...