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5) Elijah Wood
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A biography of Elijah Wood, from his childhood in Iowa to the new opportunities brought by his starring role in the film, "Lord of the Rings."
13) Hilary Swank
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As a lonely child growing up in a trailer park, Hilary Swank dreamed of becoming a successful actress. Her determination and talent took her from living in a carto eventually earning two Academy Awards by the time she was thirty. The amazingmomentum of her career continues for the woman now considered one of the greatestactresses of her generation.
15) Halle Berry
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Profiles the life and career of Halle Berry, a prominent newsmaker. Through quotes from Halle Berry herself, her friends, and critics, readers learn how she views herself, as well as how others regard her.
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Being thought of as 'a beautiful woman' has spared me nothing in life," says Halle Berry. Beauty, wealth, an Academy Award-it seems as if Berry has it all. Yet her life has been anything but a fairy tale. She knows the pain of an abusive father and the sting of racism. She has worked hard for every achievement-springboarding from beauty queen to model to actress-and has never shied away from taking risks. Berry's career puttered along until her Oscar-winning...