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    By Winkler, Henry, 1945-  Kaplan, James, 1951-
     2023., Adult, Celadon Books Call No: BIOG 070.45   Edition: First edition.    Availability:1 of 1     At Your Library Summary Note: "From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole. Henry Winkler, launched into prominence as "The Fonz" in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it's simply not the case, he's really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you. Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry, where he's been revealed as an actor with immense depth and pathos, a departure from the period of his life when he was so distinctly typecast as The Fonz, he could hardly find work. Filled with profound heart, charm, and self-deprecating humor, Being Henry is a memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfillment within yourself"--
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    -- Hedy Lamarr's double life: Hollywood legend and brilliant inventor
    By Wallmark, Laurie  Wu, Katy
     [2019]., Ages 5-9, Sterling Children's Books Call No: J BIO 791.4302    Availability:1 of 1     At Your Library Summary Note: Hedy Lamarr became a movie legend, but her true loves were always science and engineering. During World War II, Hedy collaborated with another inventor on an innovative technology called frequency hopping. It was designed to prevent the enemy from jamming torpedo radio signals and commanding weapons to go off course. Frequency hopping is still used today to keep our cell phone messages private and defend our computers from hackers. In this biography, meet the real Hedy Lamarr : not only a beloved film star, but a visionary scientist who helped create the world we live in today.
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    By Streisand, Barbra, 2023
     [2023]., Adult, Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC Call No: BIOG 782.42164092    Availability:1 of 1     At Your Library Summary Note: "The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. In My Name Is Barbra, she tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career, from growing up in Brooklyn to her first star-making appearances in New York nightclubs to her breakout performance in Funny Girl (musical and film) to the long string of successes in every medium in the years that followed. The book is, like Barbra herself, frank, funny, opinionated, and charming. She recounts her early struggles to become an actress, eventually turning to singing to earn a living; the recording of some of her acclaimed albums; the years of effort involved in making Yentl; her direction of The Prince of Tides; her friendships with figures ranging from Marlon Brando to Madeleine Albright; her political advocacy; and the fulfillment she's found in her marriage to James Brolin. No entertainer's memoir has been more anticipated than Barbra Streisand's, and this engrossing and delightful book will be eagerly welcomed by her millions of fans"--
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    By Krohn, Katherine E
     c1999., 5-8, Lerner Publications Call No: J BIO 792.7    Availability:1 of 1     At Your Library Series Title: BiographySummary Note: Discusses the childhood, young adulthood, career, and parenthood of an entertainer known as "the Queen of Nice."
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    By Bonsignore, Gregory  Potter, Jennifer M., (Jennifer Michelle)
     2022., Ages 4 - 8, Henry Holt Call No: J BIO 791.45    Availability:1 of 1     At Your Library Summary Note: With the longest television career of all time, Betty White is an icon having starred on some of the most loved TV shows. She is also a pioneer: She was the first woman to produce a national TV show and the first producer to hire a female director. Betty is lauded for her work off the set: fighting for equal rights for women, advocating for the fair treatment of animals, campaigning to end bullying, and standing up for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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    By Swayze, Patrick  Niemi, Lisa
     2009., Adult, Atria Books Call No: BIOG 791.4   Edition: 1st Atria Books hardcover ed.    Availability:1 of 1     At Your Library Summary Note: Patrick Swayze shares his personal and professional life, career, and experiences, describing his childhood and family, marriage, early film roles, and his battle with pancreatic cancer.