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Down Came the Rain Down Came the Rain Brooke Shields When Brooke Shields welcomed her newborn daughter, Rowan Francis, into the world, a crippling depression followed. In DOWN CAME THE RAIN, Brooke writes about the tribulations, depression, and, ultima… OL122553W
All My Life All My Life Susan Lucci "See that moon up there? You can reach that high. Never be afraid because you can be anything you want to be." Susan Lucci was only five years old when her father shared these encouraging words with … OL15701185W
Sal Mineo Sal Mineo Michael Gregg Michaud Sal Mineo is probably most well-known for his unforgettable, Academy Award–nominated turn opposite James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause and his tragic murder at the age of thirty-seven. Finally, in th… OL16084752W
One from the Hart One from the Hart Stefanie Powers The career of Stefanie Powers is one of so many stage, screen, and television credits that her name alone recalls memories as varied as her roles. Groomed for show business at an early age, she began… OL16182611W
The journals of Spalding Gray The journals of Spalding Gray Spalding Gray The personal diaries of the noted playwright, screenwriter, and actor offers insight into his evolution as an artist, his conflicted celebrity, and the struggles with depression that culminated in hi… OL16495257W
Yes Please Yes Please Amy Poehler Part memoir, part 'missive-from-the-middle', Yes Please is a hilarious collection of stories, thoughts, ideas, haikus and words-to-live-by drawn from the life and mind of acclaimed actress, writer an… OL17358374W
Where Am I Now? Where Am I Now? Mara Wilson Mara Wilson has always felt a little young and a little out of place: as the only child on a film set full of adults, the first daughter in a house full of boys, the sole clinically depressed member … OL18072400W
James Edwards James Edwards Pamala-Suzette Deane,Pamala Suzette Deane "One of Hollywood's first African American movie stars, James Edwards catapulted to stardom. This book tells the story of Edwards' life and career, describing his unlikely climb to fame following a s… OL18553678W
Dirty rocker boys Dirty rocker boys Bobbie Brown "An uncensored Hollywood tell-all filled with explicit tales of love, sex, and revenge from the video vixen made famous by Warrant's rock anthem "Cherry Pie.""-- OL19706796W
In the country we love In the country we love Diane Guerrero "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 were detained and deported while she was at sc… OL19740881W
Carrie and Me Carrie and Me Carol Burnett In this beautiful and poignant tribute to her late daughter, award-winning actress and "New York Times" bestselling author Carol Burnett presents a funny and moving memoir about mothering an extraord… OL19962616W
Manhood Manhood Terry Crews The former NFL player, model, and television actor examines his disadvantaged childhood and long-time marriage to share advice on how to be a responsible family man while maintaining one's masculinit… OL19978702W
I like you just the way I am I like you just the way I am Jenny Mollen "Jenny Mollen is an actress and writer living in Los Angeles. She is also a wife, married to a famous guy (which is annoying only because he gets free [stuff] and she doesn't). She doesn't want much … OL19983259W
Andrea Martin's lady parts Andrea Martin's lady parts Andrea Martin A hilarious, entertaining, and often moving memoir, from the multiple Tony and Emmy-awarding winning actress and comedienne, and SCTV alum, Andrea Martin. Whether lighting up the small screen in her … OL19988690W
Woody Allen Woody Allen Tom Shone Woody Allen is a uniquely innovative performer, writer and director with nearly fifty movies to his credit, from cult slapstick films and romantic comedies to introspective character studies and crim… OL20018435W
Master of ceremonies Master of ceremonies Joel Grey "Joel Grey, the Academy Award-winning master of ceremonies in Cabaret, finally tells his remarkable life story. Born Joel David Katz to a wild and woolly Jewish-American family in 1930's Cleveland, J… OL20026352W
The Correspondence The Correspondence J. D. Daniels 126 pages ; 22 cm OL20789549W
Kristy and Jimmy McNichol Kristy and Jimmy McNichol Susan Katz A biography of the brother and sister duo whose careers involve television, movies, and records. OL2687169W
Symptoms of Withdrawal Symptoms of Withdrawal Christopher Kennedy Lawford Born into enormous privilege as well as burdened by gut-wrenching family tragedy, Christopher Kennedy Lawford now shares his life story, offering a rare glimpse into the private worlds of the rich an… OL275700W
High on arrival High on arrival Mackenzie Phillips The actor-musician-mother shares her lifelong battle with personal demons, incest, and near-fatal addictions in this astounding, outrageous, and often tender life story. OL9538325W
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