English_Eight Who Overcame Adversity

BARACK
OBAMA / HELLEN
KELLER / OPRAH
WINFREY / MIA
HAMM
LANCE ARMSTRONG / JENNIFER HUDSON / ANDREA BOCCELLI / MAHATMA GANDHI

Website summaries are located in the Open Directory Project, Best of the Web, Best of History, IPL2 and Wiki Extended Links.

Barack Obama

  1. "Childhood development of Barack Obama." New York Amsterdam News 12 June 2008: 12+. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  2. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress - Barack Obama - Short biography along with political party, years of service in Congress and bibliography.
  3. Carlton, Bob. Barack Obama : an American story. Grand Rapids, MI :: Zondervan,, c2008. [GHCHS book]
  4. Fight the Smears - Official campaign site for debunking lies, rumors and innuendo about Barack Obama.
  5. Flickr - Barack Obama - Photos from the president organized by set and tags. Includes archives, favorites and profile.
  6. History.com - Barack Obama - Profile of the 44th President includes video and audio galleries along with his biography, a timeline and transcripts of major speeches.
  7. Obama, Barack. Dreams from my father : a story of race and inheritance. New York :: Three Rivers Press,, c2004. [GHCHS book]
  8. Obama, Barack. The audacity of hope : thoughts on reclaiming the American dream. New York :: Three Rivers Press,, c2006. [GHCHS book]
  9. PBS Video - Obama Presidency - Collected coverage of President Barack Obama's ascent to power and the issues he faces in office.
  10. Pew Global Attitudes Project - Confidence in Obama Lifts U.S. Image Around the World - July 2009 poll results including overview, charts, complete report, slideshow with commentary by Andrew Kohut, and searchable database. (July 23, 2009)
  11. Project Vote Smart - President Barack Obama - Provides his biography, committee assignments, campaign finances, voting record, issue positions, interest group ratings, speeches and public statements.
  12. Ripley, Amanda, David E. Thigpen, and Jeannie McCabe. "Obama's Ascent." Time 164.20 (2004): 74-81. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  13. Robinson, Tom. Barack Obama : 44th U.S. president. Edina, Minn. :: ABDO Pub. Co.,, c2009. [GHCHS book]
  14. Salon - Barack Obama - Collected commentary about the President.
  15. SourceWatch Congresspedia - Barack Obama - Encyclopedia article focused on his political career along with background data and links to additional articles and resources.
  16. Souza, Pete. The rise of Barack Obama. Chicago, Ill. :: Triumph Books,, c2008. [GHCHS book]
  17. Sundial - Breaking the War Mentality - Essay written by Barack Obama while he was a student at Columbia University.
  18. The Guardian - Barack Obama Inauguration: The Front Pages - Collection of the front pages of 48 newspapers showing how the world's press covered the swearing-in of the U.S. President Barack Obama.
  19. The Saguaro Seminar - Barack Obama - Presents the academic, professional and community service credentials of Barack Obama, one of the 33 members of the seminar for civic engagement in America at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Includes links about his presidential campaign.
  20. The White House, President Barack Obama - Official White House site presents issue positions, news, Cabinet, appointments, offices and major speeches. Includes biography, video tour and photo essays.
  21. Walsh, Kenneth T. "Becoming Barack Obama." U.S. News & World Report 144.16 (2008): 17. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  22. Washington Post - The US Congress Votes Database: Barack Obama - Offers complete voting record along with a brief biography, roles in Congress and financial disclosure statement.
  23. WhiteHouse.gov - President Barack Obama - Official biography of President Barack Obama.
  24. William Addams Reitwiesner Genealogical Services - Ancestry of Barack Obama - Genealogical charts of Barack Obama's relatives including Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush and Harry Truman as well as Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, Dick Cheney, Howard Dean, John Pierpont Morgan Jr. and Georgia O'Keeffe.

Hellen Keller

  1. "Helen Keller," New Outlook for the Blind." Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness 100.10 (2006): 585-586. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  2. "HELEN KELLER." Atlantic Monthly (10727825) 300.4 (2007): 168. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  3. American Foundation For The Blind-Holds archives of artifacts featuring Helen from her photographs to her writings.
  4. Critchell, Laurence. "The Day Helen Keller Came to Tokyo." Saturday Evening Post 228.35 (1956): 31-99. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  5. Helen Keller-Short biography with links to resources that expounds struggles of Ms Helen Keller.
  6. Helen Keller: A Life-Showcases book containing exhaustive biography complete with struggles and lessons from Helen’s life.
  7. Keller, Helen. The story of my life. New York, NY: Signet/New American Library, 1988. [GHCHS book]
  8. Lawlor, Laurie. Helen Keller : rebellious spirit. New York: Holiday House, c2001. [GHCHS book]
  9. Nicholson, Lois. Helen Keller : humanitarian. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1996. [GHCHS book]
  10. Nielsen, Kim E. "Using Biography to Teach Disability History." OAH Magazine of History 23.3 (2009): 41-43. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  11. Saul, E. Wendy. "Living Proof: What Helen Keller, Marilyn Monroe, and Marie Curie Have in Common." School Library Journal 33.2 (1986): 103. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  12. Schuur, Diane, and David Jackson. "Helen Keller. (Cover story)." Time 153.23 (1999): 163. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  13. Stuckey, Kenneth. "In Search of Helen Keller." Re:View 31.2 (1999): 92. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  14. The Miracle Worker-Highlights resources showing the life and works of Ms Keller.
  15. Van Cleve, John Vickrey. "Beyond the Miracle Worker: The Remarkable Life of Anne Sullivan Macy and Her Extraordinary Friendship with Helen Keller." Journal of American History 97.4 (2011): 1135-1136. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  16. Welvaert, Scott R. Helen Keller : courageous advocate. Mankato, Minn. :: Capstone Press,, c2006. [GHCHS book]
  17. Wepman, Dennis. Helen Keller. New York: Chelsea House, c1987. [GHCHS book]

Oprah Winfrey

  1. Beaton, Margaret. Oprah Winfrey, TV talk show host. Chicago: Childrens Press, c1990. [GHCHS book]
  2. Buffalo, Audreen. Meet Oprah Winfrey. New York: Random House, c1993. [GHCHS book]
  3. FemBio: Oprah Winfrey - Biography by Katherine E. Horsley detailing Winfrey's life, business, and philanthropic ventures. Includes quotes and some source links.
  4. Gorman, C., and B. Dolan. "Incest comes out of the dark." Time 138.14 (1991): 46. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  5. Haag, Laurie L. "Oprah Winfrey: The Construction of Intimacy in the Talk Show Setting." Journal of Popular Culture 26.4 (1993): 115-122. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  6. Johnson, Marilyn. "Oprah Winfrey . (Cover story)." Life 20.9 (1997): 44. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  7. Lutz, Norma Jean. Female firsts in their fields. Philadelphia: Chelsea House, c1999. [GHCHS book]
  8. Mandela, Nelson. "Oprah Winfrey. (Cover story)." Time 169.20 (2007): 82. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  9. Museum of Broadcast Communications - Oprah Winfrey - Article examinging how the media mogul has navigated a career built on the television industry as a form of public therapy.
  10. Obama, Michelle. "Oprah Winfrey. (Cover story)." Time 171.19 (2008): 63. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  11. Oprah Winfrey News: Topix - News about Oprah Winfrey continually updated from around the net.
  12. Oprah.com - Her official site, with information about the Oprah Winfrey Show, her book club, daily episode updates, the Angel Network, and Habitat for Humanity.
  13. OprahGailWinfrey.com - Site dedicated to Oprah Winfrey includes biography, articles, an extensive photo gallery, weblogs, news, and videos.
  14. Presnall, Judith Janda. Oprah Winfrey. San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, c1999. [GHCHS book]
  15. The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation - Learn about and donate to the organization that operates The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls - South Africa. Includes virtual tours of the academy, and more information on the student experience.
  16. Weil, Ann. Oprah Winfrey : queen of daytime TV. Parsippany, N.J: Crestwood House, c1999. [GHCHS book]
  17. Wooten, Sara McIntosh. Oprah Winfrey : talk show legend. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, c1999. [GHCHS book]

Mia Hamm

  1. "MIA HAMM." Time 164.6 (2004): 61. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  2. Christopher, Matt. On the field with-- Mia Hamm. Boston: Little, Brown, c1998. [GHCHS book]
  3. CNN People profile of Mia Hamm:
  4. Cure Clubfoot International:
  5. Disabled World information on famous people with club feet:
  6. Dr. Ely November 9, 2008 Clubfoot, [DOC] from sc.eduC Burner - biol.sc.edu
  7. Harris, Laurie Lanzen,. Biography today sports series : profiles of people of interest to young readers. Detroit, Mich. :: Omnigraphics, Inc.,, 1998. [GHCHS book]
  8. Latimer, Clay. Mia Hamm. Mankato, Minn: Capstone Books, c2001. [GHCHS book]
  9. Mia Hamm Foundation
  10. Mia Hamm's U.S. Olympic Team bio, with photos, video
  11. Miller, Marla. All-American girls : the U.S. women's national soccer team. New York: Pocket Books, c1999. [GHCHS book]
  12. Papasan, Jay. "Mia Hamm. (Cover story)." Texas Monthly 28.9 (2000): 156. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  13. Smith, Gary. "The Secret Life of Mia Hamm." Sports Illustrated 99.11 (2003): 58-73. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  14. Sports Illustrated Archives: articles, video and cover stories on Mia Hamm:
  15. What Causes Club Foot? (eHow Health):

Lance Armstrong

  1. "The Lance Armstrong Foundation." Architectural Digest 67.5 (2010): 40-1. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  2. Armstrong, Lance. "'We Have to Be Ruthless'." Newsweek 149.15 (2007): 37. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  3. Armstrong, Lance., Comeback 2.0 : up close and personal, 796.6092 A736-3 [LAPL library book]
  4. Burns, E. Robert, Charles Hartzell Lutterloh, and Charles M. Lutterloh. "Lance Armstrong Cancer Story." American Biology Teacher 70.1 (2008): 17-22. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  5. Edwards, Elizabeth. "Lance Armstrong. (Cover story)." Time 171.19 (2008): 66-67. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  6. Lance Armstrong Foundation - A non-profit organization that supports people in managing and surviving cancer. Includes lectures, a FAQ, a forum, and information about the Ride for the Roses, an annual fundraiser.
  7. Lance Armstrong On-Line - The official Lance Armstrong site. News, guestbook, discussion forum, mini-polls, and links.
  8. Sports Illustrated Archives: articles, video and cover stories on Lance Armstrong:
  9. Sports Illustrated 2002 Sportsman of the Year - Features brief article on the cancer survivor, husband, father and cycling champion, along with past articles.
  10. Strickland, Bill, 1964-, Tour de Lance : the extraordinary story of Lance Armstrong's fight to reclaim the Tour De France, 796.6092 A736St [LAPL library book]
  11. TCRC Lance Armstrong Page - A 1997 interview with Armstrong on the pages of the Testicular Cancer Resource Center. The cyclist talks about his fight with the disease.
  12. Tiger Who? Lance Armstrong Is the Real Sports Hero - Americans have always ignored cycling and the Tour de France. This year, says TIME.com's Jessica Reaves, it's time to tune in. (July 12, 2000)

Jennifer Hudson

  1. Ali, Lorraine. "Jennifer Hudson: A Star Is Reborn." Newsweek 157.9 (2011): 49-51. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  2. AMBER, JEANNINE. "THIS FAR by FAITH. (Cover story)." Essence (Time Inc.) 40.2 (2009): 104-108. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  3. Article on murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family in Guardian UK:
  4. CBS News Report on Hudson Family Murders:
  5. Chua-Eoan, Howard. "The Moment." Time 172.19 (2008): 17. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  6. Cynthia Wang, et al. "A FAMILY'S NIGHTMARE. (Cover story)." People 70.19 (2008): 54-59. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  7. Interview with Jennifer Hudson and Oprah Winfrey:
  8. Jeffrey Slonim, et al. "STAYING STRONG." People 70.22 (2008): 28. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  9. Jennifer Hudson collected news and commentary at The New York Times
  10. News articles from the London Times:
  11. Official website:
  12. The Moment – Time Magazine article by Howard Chua-Eoan:

Andrea Bocelli

  1. A Conversation with Andrea Bocelli [Charlie Rose Show]: [Video]
  2. Andrea Bocelli - Official site. Includes biography, fan site, news, schedule, and recordings.
  3. Andrea Bocelli on Universal Classics and Jazz Website
  4. Andrea Bocelli section on classicalx.com
  5. Andrea Bocelli Web Ring - List of sites, with brief descriptions.
  6. Biography of Andrea Bocelli, from RAI International
  7. Bocelli pages at Music City
  8. Bocelli, Andrea., The music of silence : a memoir, 2001 789.54 B6645 [LAPL library book]
  9. Bocelli's official site
  10. C Music TV Profile of Andrea Bocelli
  11. Cawley, Janet. "Andrea Bocelli." Biography 4.12 (2000): 70. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  12. Day, Carol, and Bryan Alexander. "Blind ambition." People 48.19 (1997): 85. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  13. Felix, Antonia.Andrea Bocelli : a celebration,2000. 789.54 B6645Fe[LAPL library book]
  14. Johnston, Arnold, and Deborah Ann Percy. "Stage Fright Tops the Marquee." Phi Kappa Phi Forum 90.3 (2010): 24. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  15. Peters, Brooks. "The Bocelli Challenge." Opera News 64.8 (2000): 36. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  16. The Andrea Bocelli Page - Lots of images; sound clips; tour schedule.
  17. VH1: Andrea Bocelli - Album reviews, music news, audio downloads, biography, discography, links.
  18. Worden, Mark. "Andrea Bocelli Is A 'Sugar-Coated' Global Phenomenon." Billboard 115.3 (2003): 30. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  19. Worden, Mark. "Bocelli's Rules For A Classical Career." Billboard 116.45 (2004): 16-23. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.

Mahatma Gandhi

  1. Adams, Jad. "A Man Out of Time?." History Today 60.4 (2010): 21-25. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  2. All Men are Brothers, book of selected quotations and excerpts from Gandhi's writings, compiled by Krishna Kripalani (given away by the copyright holder, UNESCO)
  3. Bains, Rae. Gandhi, peaceful warrior. Mahwah, N.J: Troll Associates, c1990. [GHCHS book]
  4. Citizens of the world : readings in human rights. Chicago :: Great Books Foundation,, c2004. [GHCHS book]
  5. Danielson, Leilah C. "In My Extremity I Turned to Gandhi": American Pacifists, Christianity, and Gandhian Nonviolence, 1915-1914." Church History 72.2 (2003): 361. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  6. Fisher, Leonard Everett. Gandhi. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c1995. [GHCHS book]
  7. Furbee, Mary R. Mohandas Gandhi. San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, c2000. [GHCHS book]
  8. Gandhi, Leela. "SPIRITS OF NON-VIOLENCE." Interventions: The International Journal of Postcolonial Studies 10.2 (2008): 158-172. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  9. Gandhi's biography from Stanford's King Encyclopedia
  10. Humanitarians and reformers. New York: Macmillan Library Reference USA, c1999. [GHCHS book]
  11. Lazo, Caroline Evensen. Mahatma Gandhi. New York: Dillon Press ;, c1993. [GHCHS book]
  12. Mahatma Gandhi News Research and Media service
  13. Mahatma Gandhi, the Missing Laureate from the Nobel Prize official website
  14. Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography
  15. Malaspina, Ann. Mahatma Gandhi and India's independence in world history. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, c2000. [GHCHS book]
  16. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Gandhi Museum & Library
  17. Martin, Christopher. Mohandas Gandhi. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Co, 2001. [GHCHS book]
  18. McGeary, Johanna. "Mohandas Gandhi." Time 154.27 (1999): 118. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  19. Rushdie, Salman. "Mohandas Gandhi. (Cover story)." Time 151.14 (1998): 128. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 31 Mar. 2011.
  20. Severance, John B. Gandhi, great soul. New York: Clarion Books, c1997. [GHCHS book]
  21. The Biography Channel: Mahatma Gandhi— Pilgrim Of Peace at Google Videos (Adobe Flashvideo)
  22. Von Tunzelmann, Alex. Indian summer : the secret history of the end of an empire. New York :: Henry Holt and Co.,, 2007. [GHCHS book]
  23. Works by Mahatma Gandhi