ChRISTOPHER REEVE

About the Book

Christopher Reeve soared to fame in the role of Superman in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1995 his career was cut short by a freak horseback-riding accident that left him paralyzed. Displaying remarkable courage, Reeve pursued his goal of walking again someday. Meanwhile, he used his fame to help disabled people. By 2004 Reeve was still unable to walk. However, he regained feeling in some parts of his body. He has written his autobiography and continues to work as an actor and director.

About the Author

Libby Hughes is the author of numerous books for young readers, including biographies of Colin Powell, Margaret Thatcher, Benazir Bhutto, Tiger Woods, Nelson Mandela, Norman Schwarzkopf, Yitzhak Rabin, George W. Bush as well as historical books on West Point and Valley Forge. She edited Ginger Rogers? autobiography and has interviewed hundreds of celebrities for a chain of newspapers on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Ms. Hughes has lived in Africa and Asia, writing articles for major newspapers. She now resides between Cambridge and Cape Cod, reviewing theatre and opera for Cape Cod Today. Hughes also continues to write books, plays, and musicals.