Lone Cone Library

Independent and supportive, elegant and down-to-earth, an accomplished professional and family anchor as her husband rose to the presidency, Michelle Obama is to many the consummate life partner in politics and the epitome of the 21st-century working mom. Michelle Obama: A Biography offers an unprecedented look at one of the most captivating women of our time, one who is sure to add her own distinctive legacy to the tradition of presidential wives.Ranging...

Toni Morrison: a biography looks at the remarkable life of an essential American novelist, whose critically acclaimed, bestselling books offer lively, powerful depictions of black America. Toni Morrison serves as a basic introduction to the literary influences that shaped Morrison's writing, from the early novels to the breakout success of Song of Solomon, from the overwhelming achievement of Beloved: a novel to her most recent book, A Mercy. The...

Presents a biography of twentieth-century American author, F. Scott Fitzgerald examining his life and literary career which included his classic novel "The Great Gatsby," and explores how he influenced American culture during the Jazz Age of the 1920s.

"Shares the life story of Condoleezza Rice, a descendant of slaves who rose to become one of the most influential women in the world."--Jacket.

A biography of Hillary Clinton, discussing her youth, college and law school years, her move to Arkansas and marriage to Bill Clinton, her experiences as a political wife, her election as New York senator, and her own presidential campaign.

Examines the life and career of Cuban ruler Fidel Castro, discussing his childhood, education, family, and rise to political power, and including information about the history of Cuba under his leadership.

A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball.

Recounts the life of the Indian leader who helped gain independence for his country through passive resistance and non-violence.

Tells the life story of Olympic track-and-field champion Jesse Owens, covering his childhood in rural Alabama and Ohio, experiences and achievements at the 1936 Olympics, business ventures and government service, and views on race issues.