Includes bibliographical references (page 126) and index.
Contents:
Understanding the keywords used in this book -- Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock -- Shane Victorino -- Ed Sheeran -- Emma Stone -- Thurgood Marshall -- Howie Mandel -- Frida Kahlo -- Michael Phelps -- John Green -- Tiffany Haddish -- Nora Lum aka Awkwafina -- John F. Kennedy -- Greta Thunberg -- Bobby Herrera -- Trevor Noah -- Hamish Brewer -- Clay Marzo -- Joe Grand -- Jonathan Van Ness -- Seane Corn -- Tariq Trotter aka Black Thought -- Daymond John -- Joy Harjo -- Simone Biles -- Ayanna Pressley -- Dr. Temple Grandin -- David Goggins -- Josh Fernandez -- Dav Pilkey -- Alecia Moore aka P!nk.
Summary:
"The book is a collection of short bios focused on famous people who had troubled childhoods and learning challenges. The profiles show how each person figured out how to use their unique abilities to change the world"-- Provided by publisher.
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