Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Great Lives

Look beneath the surface of the worlds most interesting people--past and present--to uncover what makes them tick. Uncle Johns Bathroom Reader Plunges into Great Lives looks beneath the surface and uncovers fascinating but little-known stories behind the famous, the near-famous, the infamous, and the should-have-been famous. Youll meet child prodigies, spies, traitors, celebrities (and sidekicks), gossips, hermits, humanitarians, and zealots. There are incredible stories here, and every one is true. Sit back and prepare to be amazed when you read about: *Americas first prima ballerina*The man who invented tap dancing* Stephen Hawking and his ongoing quest for love*Vidal Sassoon: hairdresser by day, freedom-fighter by night*Sex therapist Dr. Ruths early years as an Israeli soldier*The other Boleyn girl in Henry VIIIs bed* The nerd who changed the world*Six degrees of Kevin BaconAnd much, much more!