People in the News - Ben Affleck (Hardcover)

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Review

"This volume will be useful in libraries where celebrity biographies are in demand."
-- School Library Journal (March 2003) (School Library Journal )

Product Description

The product of a broken family living in one of Boston's humblest neighborhoods, Ben Affleck overcame many obstacles on his way to stardom. With the association and assistance of his close childhood friend, Matt Damon, Affleck soon had a string of major films to his credit, among them the Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Hardcover
• Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (April 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590183231
• ISBN-13: 978-1590183236
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,345,366 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars More than just a hunk, April 1, 2005

A Kid's Review

The book that I read was Ben Affleck by John F. Wukovits. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Ben. This book would also be good if you had to do a report on him. the book mostly will tell you about his life. It really goes indepth about how he became such a famous actor. The book also feel for his life.It lets you know what he went through growing up and how his parents helped to shape his acting career. I hope you enjoy this book.
Meggan G.

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Just a "Hollywood Hottie", April 1, 2005

A Kid's Review

This biography gives a look into Ben Affleck's life before and after Hollywood Stardom. It provides a glance into his past, bits of present, and goals for his future. I would definately recommend this book to any Ben Affleck fan, or even someone that admires his particular line of work. Personally, I loved it, but I'm not sure that everyone will.
Angela S.