Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz and Stephen Colbert have led amazing lives and have changed the comedy world forever. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings to becoming two of the most influential people in American Politics. Jon was born in New York City and raised in New Jersey. Upon graduating college, he worked a few odd jobs until he finally decided to move to New York and pursue comedy full-time. His career was slow to take off, but eventually he was chosen to host MTV's The Jon Stewart Show and later Comedy Central's The Daily Show in 1999. …

Damian Lillard is an NBA star on the rise. Most fans are aware that he was the 2012-13 unanimously-named NBA Rookie of the Year and that he is a point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, but in order to truly understand Damian Lillard, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Lillard’s upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the end of the 2012-13 season. Lillard’s exceptional talents and promising future have fans and critics wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you …

On April 29th, 2013, NBA player Jason Collins announced he was gay. In doing so, he became the first male athlete in a major professional sport to come out publicly. In an instant Jason Collins’ name became known across the United States and the world. Although many people now know who Jason Collins is, in order to truly understand Jason Collins, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Collins’ upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through his landmark announcement and its immediate aftermath. Collins’ amazing …

With the whole world watching his every move, Jeremy Lin has become an international phenomenon. Everyone is talking about him, breaking down his basketball skills and analyzing him in every way. But does anyone really understand where he came from and how he got here? With "Jeremy Lin: An Unauthorized Biography", readers will learn everything there is to know about Jeremy Lin and discover exactly how he went from obscurity to "Linsanity" – seemingly overnight. After being passed over by top colleges, then spending a year warming benches and getting passed back and forth between NBA and D-League teams, Jeremy …

Michael Jeffrey Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest basketball player in the history of the NBA. He is a six-time NBA champion, five-time MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist, ten-time All-NBA First Teamer, nine-time All-Defensive First Teamer, and on and on. Most fans are aware of his amazing accomplishments on the court, but in order to truly understand Michael Jordan, you must first understand where he came from. "Michael Jordan: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Jordan’s upbringing, his early years and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through his current ownership of the Charlotte Hornets. Jordan’s celebrity …

As the host of Comedy Central's Tosh.0, Daniel Tosh is known for his biting wit and his ability to make just about everyone laugh their head off. Daniel himself describes his wit as "insanely condescending and sarcastic", which just so happens to go directly against the way he was raised. Although as the son of a preacher his beginnings may be as far from the comedic world as possible, he has made a very lucrative career out of making people laugh. In this biography you will learn how Daniel turned his religious upbringing into a life of jokes and sarcasm. …

Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Most fans are aware of his amazing accomplishments on the court, but very few are aware of his incredible upbringing and rise to fame. In order to truly understand Novak Djokovic, you must first understand where he came from. "Novak Djokovic: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Djokovic's upbringing, his Junior Circuit career, and details his breakthrough into professional tennis, all the way through his consecutive losses to Rafael Nadal in Rome and Paris in 2012. Djokovic's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take …

Kobe Bryant and Lebron James are international superstars with millions of both adoring fans and vociferous critics. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings to becoming two of the best basketball players to ever play the game. Kobe Bryant’s talent, passion, and will-to-win is well-known worldwide. He is a philanthropist, an endorser, an entertainer, and possibly a criminal. He is an intellectual, a man who speaks multiple languages. He is a complicated family man, a misunderstood leader, and an enigma to some. To others, he is truly one of the greatest athletes ever. Many people love him, …

Chris Paul is an NBA star on the rise. He represents the point guard of the future. He’s an unbelievable scorer, a great defender, and a player who controls the game’s tempo. He creates opportunities for his teammates and challenges them, as well. LeBron James has called him the league’s best point guard “because he had eyes in the back of his head.” Most fans are aware of his exceptional talents, but in order to truly understand Chris Paul, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Paul’s upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details …

Derrick Rose is one of the best basketball players on the planet. Most people know that he is a dominating guard on the Chicago Bulls out of the University of Memphis but, in order to truly understand Derrick Rose, you must first understand where he came from. "Derrick Rose: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Rose's upbringing, his high school and college basketball careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through April 2013. Derrick Rose's popularity has soared around the world. Inside this book you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love …

Drew Brees is one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in the NFL today. Most true fans are aware of his amazing talents, but in order to truly understand Drew Brees, you must first understand where he came from. This biography explores Brees's upbringing, his high school and college football careers, and details his breakthrough into the NFL, all the way through April 2013. Brees' exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Brees so much. From family to …

Kevin Durant is a superstar on the rise. A six-foot, nine-inch small forward, Durant has worked his way into an elite class of NBA all-stars. The 2008 Rookie of the Year was the youngest player ever to win the NBA scoring title and continues to be the NBA's best scorer. This biography explores Durant's upbringing, his high school and college basketball careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through April 2013. From family to basketball to the future, all you need to know about Kevin Durant is right here, right now, in the most up to …