From the New York Times best-selling biographer of Jimmy Stewart and Clint Eastwood comes a major, in-depth look at one of the most enduring American film icons of all time.
More than a conventional biography, Grant Wacker's interpretive study deepens our understanding of why Billy Graham has mattered so much to so many, and how his uncanny ability to appropriate trends in the wider culture allowed him to transform his born-again theology into a moral vocabulary capturing the aspirations and fears of average Americans.
The chairman of Special Olympics shares inspiring stories about athletes with intellectual disabilities who have become champions in the face of seeming powerlessness and vulnerability, sharing additional insight into the Shriver family and their dedication to advocacy.
The best-selling author of William and Kate details the life of JFK, Jr. to commemorate the 15th anniversary of his tragic plane crash, assessing his definitive relationships with his mother and other women while chronicling the aftermath of his early death.
A renowned scholar brings to life medieval England's most celebrated knight, William Marshal—who served under such rulers as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart and his infamous brother, John—providing an unprecedented and intimate view of this age and the legendary warrior class that shaped it.
The Academy Award-nominated actor reminisces about his Hollywood years, tracing his brushes with the law, military service, long-time marriage and contributions to such films as Do the Right Thing, The Godfather, Part II and Moonstruck.
The award-winning author of Masters and Commanders draws on the recent publication of Napoleon's thousands of letters to share new insights into his character, motivations and relationships, in a book that ties in to the forthcoming BBC series.
Traces a young man's effort to escape the dangers of the streets and his own nature after graduating from Yale, describing his youth in violent 1980s Newark, efforts to navigate two fiercely insular worlds and life-ending drug deals.
The beloved sister of Chris McCandless shares illuminating insights into their shared family life and the experiences that drove her brother to live a life in the wild, a talk which inspired Jon Krakauer's best-seller and the acclaimed Sean Penn film.
Told through Chandler's novels, short stories and letters, a rare glimpse into the life of "the man with no home" reveals what it was like to be a writer of "hard-boiled" fiction, discusses the work of his contemporaries and reveals his Hollywood relationships.