"I've been in this life for fifty years, been trying to work out its riddle for forty-two, and been keeping diaries of clues to that riddle for the last thirty-five." McConaughey sat down with those diaries. He found lessons he learned and forgot, poems, prayers, prescriptions, beliefs about what matters, some great photographs, and a whole bunch of bumper stickers. This book is an album, a record, a story of his life and the graces, truths, and beauties...

"A revelatory biography of the enduringly popular John Wayne that draws on more than 100 interviews as well as exclusive access to the files of Wayne's film production company to answer the question why he became and remains an iconic American figure"--

"Explores the passionate, sometimes volatile relationship between baseball great Joe DiMaggio and Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.

The definitive biography of one of the great movie icons of the twentieth century, and a wide-reaching appraisal of the actor's singular legacy.

Draws on the actor, director, and producer's personal documents to offer insight into his complex life behind his famous roles, discussing the death of his son, his relationship with Sydney Pollack, and his establishment of the Sundance Film Festival.

Spectacular film clips, trailers, behind the scenes footage and interviews with friends and colleagues illuminate Redford's illustrious career and life.

"Ella and Marilyn. On the outside, you couldn't find two girls who looked more different. But on the inside, they were alike--full of hopes and dreams and plans of what might be."-- Back cover.

Dwayne Johnson grew up in a family of wrestlers. He was on his way to becoming a professional football player when an injury ended his career. Following in his father's footsteps, he became a wrestler himself. Then Johnson tried his hand at acting, and became a superstar! -- adapted from back cover