"A marvelous collection of quirky biographical sketches of the 'chaotic beginnings' of 26 famous people. Readers ages 11 and up will be fascinated."—Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal
"This book is ideal for teens who are wondering what will become of their lives. It is also a great catch for biography lovers. This book would be at home in any school or public library with a strong biography collection, but it is also a staple for growing young adult collections. . . . Once in the reader's hands, it will sell itself."—VOYA