Dwyane Wade is one of the best basketball players of his generation. On offense, he has established himself as one of the quickest and most difficult players to guard in the NBA. Wade has also established himself on defense for his ability to block shots and accumulate steals. Most fans are aware his exceptional talents on the court, but in order to truly understand Dwyane Wade, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Wade’s upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way to the lead-up to the …

Josh Hamilton is one of the most talented baseball players in the world today. Most fans are aware of his MVP status, but in order to truly understand Josh Hamilton, you must first understand where he came from. "Josh Hamilton: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Hamilton's upbringing, his high school and minor league careers, his battle with drugs and alcohol, and his breakthrough into the MLB all the way through April 2013. Hamilton's exceptional talents and off-field issues have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn …

Two-time Super Bowl Champion Ray Lewis is a controversial man who has lived a controversial life. Even though the former Ravens linebacker was one of football's most dominant defensive players for much of 17 years, his name is forever frozen in a single event that occurred after Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta in 2000. While he was never convicted of the murders he was charged with and the case against him didn't seem strong, the public conviction may never go away. Most fans are aware of the basics of Lewis’ story, but in order to truly understand Ray Lewis, you …

Michael Phelps is widely known as the greatest and most decorated Olympic swimmer of all time. Most fans are aware of his record 22 Olympic medals, including four gold and two silver medals at the 2012 London Olympics, but in order to truly understand Michael Phelps, you must first understand where he came from. "Michael Phelps: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Phelps' upbringing, his high school career, and details his breakthrough onto the international stage all the way through the 2012 London Olympics. Phelps' unbelievable talents and some of his controversies outside of the pool have fans and critics alike wondering …

Most people know LMFAO as an American, award-winning, electro-pop duo consisting of the uncle and nephew team of DJ Redfoo (Stefan Kendal Gordy) and DJ SkyBlu (Skyler Austen Gordy). But, in order to truly understand LMFAO, you must first understand where they came from. "LMFAO: An Unauthorized Biography" profiles the lives and careers of Redfoo and SkyBlu, stemming from their experiences as independent DJs to releasing two full-length albums and becoming international superstars. Their music incorporates a theme of partying and drinking, and their "party anthem" songs are in permanent rotation on dance floors everywhere. LMFAO has just one mission: …

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players of his generation. In fact, although still so young, he has been dubbed by many fellow professionals as "The Best Player to Ever Grace the Sport." Most fans are aware of his successes on the field, but in order to truly understand Lionel Messi, you must first understand where he came from. "Lionel Messi: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Messi's upbringing and details his breakthrough onto the world stage, all the way through his 2012 loss to Real Madrid. Messi's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will …

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 …

Ricky Rubio is a phenom rising. At age 14 he was the youngest player ever to be drafted by the Spanish ACB League, the second-most competitive basketball league in the world. This young prodigy spent his adolescent years becoming known as one of the biggest talents in European basketball and he is now making waves in the NBA. Despite his notability, Rubio was carefully shielded from the media during his rise to stardom. Both his basketball team and his family agreed not to make him available for interviews until his 18th birthday. As a result, little is known about the …

Rajon Rondo is a star on the rise. With a rare all-around game and leadership skills that are second-to-none, Rondo has cemented his place among the NBA’s best point guards. This is the story of how he came to be. Most fans are aware of Rondo’s exceptional skills and his 2008 NBA Championship run with the Boston Celtics, but in order to truly understand him, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Rondo’s upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the onset of the 2013-14 …

The name "Tom Brady" has become synonymous with "champion." The pedigree he carries is extensive – multiple-time Super Bowl winner; recipient of multiple Most Valuable Player awards; multiple nominations to the Pro-Bowl; and an all-around celebrity. It wasn't always that way for Brady. He had his fair share of struggles, defeats, failures, and heartaches along the way. From his childhood days of sitting in the bleachers watching the San Francisco 49ers, to riding the bench at his alma mater, to playing fourth string backup on a struggling New England Patriots team. Tom Brady is the epitome of perseverance and determination. …