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With so many different sides of her personality coming out in each new track, it's hard to figure out just who Nicki Minaj really is. But like any other story, it sometimes helps to look back at the beginning and work your way up. This book follows the career and thoughts of Onika Maraj, starting from her move to America from Trinidad, growing up in New York and slowly working the scene to make a name for herself.

Michael Phelps' unbelievable talents and some of his controversies outside of the pool have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Phelps so much. From family to swimming to the future, all you need to know about Michael Phelps is right here, right now, in the most up-to-date coverage of Phelps' life.

Most fans and critics are aware of Armstrong's many accolades and controversies, but in order to truly understand Lance Armstrong, you must first understand where he came from. This unauthorized biography explores Armstrong's upbringing, his early years, and details his breakthrough into cycling all the way through the fallout of his big Oprah interview in 2013.

Russell Westbrook is a man who requires no validation from others. He doesn't need you to believe in him. He was 5'8", 140 pounds with over-sized hands and size 14 feet as a 10th grader and sat the bench until his junior year. He is now a perpetual NBA All-Star, an Olympic gold medalist, and one of the best basketball players in the world. The story of how he got here is a tale of triumph.

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, listeners will learn everything there is to know about Jeremy Lin and discover exactly how he went from obscurity to ''Linsanity'' - seemingly overnight.

Anthony's exceptional skills have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why fans both love and hate Anthony so much. From family to basketball to the future, all you need to know about Carmelo Anthony is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of his life. This audiobook also includes all of Carmelo Anthony's collegiate and NBA statistics.

Kevin Love is an NBA superstar on the rise. He has accomplished more in his first few seasons in the NBA than most players achieve in their careers. Most true fans are aware of his amazing scoring and rebounding abilities and the fact that he holds the longest streak for consecutive games with double figures in points and rebounds since the ABA - NBA merger, but in order to truly understand Kevin Love, you must first understand where he came from.

Kevin Durant is a superstar on the rise. A six-foot, nine-inch small forward, Durant has worked his way into an elite class of NBA all-stars. The 2008 Rookie of the Year was the youngest player ever to win the NBA scoring title and continues to be the NBA's best scorer. This biography explores Durant's upbringing, his high school and college basketball careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, 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 why so many fans love Hamilton so much. From family to baseball to the future, all you need to know about Josh Hamilton is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Josh Hamilton's life. This audiobook also includes all of Josh Hamilton's MLB statistics.

Luck's record-breaking rookie season has fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Luck so much. From family to football to the future, all you need to know about Andrew Luck is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Andrew Luck's life.

Aubrey Drake Graham, also known as Drake, is one of the most talked about hip-hop artists today. But, in order to truly understand him, you must first understand where he came from. Drake: An Unauthorized Biography explores Drake's upbringing, his television career, and details his breakthrough into the music industry. This first-ever black Canadian Jewish rap star has shown that hard work and dedication can take you anywhere. This unauthorized biography follows Drake's career from his early days as a teenage actor, to his struggles as an independent music artist, and to finally becoming what he always wanted.

Griffin's exceptional talents and general popularity have many people wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Griffin so much. From family to basketball to the future, all you need to know about Blake Griffin is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of his life. This book also includes all of Blake Griffin's college and NBA statistics.

Jeter's exceptional talents and off-field celebrity have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Jeter so much. From family to baseball to the future, all you need to know about Derek Jeter is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Derek Jeter's life. This audiobook also includes all of Derek Jeter's MLB statistics.

''Tebow-mania'' has fans and critics alike questioning his motives and looking for where God and his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans are ''Tebowing'' alongside their new national hero. From family to football to the future, all you need to know about Tim Tebow is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Tim Tebow's life.

Most people are aware of his amazing talents on the field and of his amazing controversies off the field, but in order to truly understand Michael Vick, you must first understand where he came from. Michael Vick: An Unauthorized Biography explores Vick's early life, his high school and college careers, details his dog-fighting conviction and other personal troubles, and explores his career in the NFL all the way through April 2013.

Derrick Rose is one of the best basketball players on the planet. Most people know that he is a dominating guard on the Chicago Bulls out of the University of Memphis but, in order to truly understand Derrick Rose, you must first understand where he came from. Derrick Rose: An Unauthorized Biography explores Rose's upbringing, his high school and college basketball careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through his 2012 playoff injury against Philadelphia.

Tony Parker is one of the best point guards of his generation. He is an All-Star and a champion. Despite his relatively small size, he is consistently among the league leaders in "points in the paint". Most fans are aware of his exceptional quickness and toughness, but in order to truly understand Tony Parker, you must first understand where he came from. This audiobook explores Parker's upbringing and international career, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the end of the 2013-14 season.

Kyrie Irving is an NBA star on the rise. Most fans are aware that he was the 2011-12 NBA Rookie of the Year and that he is a point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but in order to truly understand Kyrie Irving, you must first understand where he came from. This audiobook explores Irving'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.

Brees' exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Brees so much. From family to football to the future, all you need to know about Drew Brees is right here, right now, in the most up-to-date coverage of Drew Brees' life. This audiobook also includes all of Drew Brees' NFL statistics.

Messi's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Messi so much. From family to soccer to the future, all you need to know about Lionel Messi is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Lionel Messi's life. This audiobook also includes all of Lionel Messi's statistics.