Diary of a Determined Kid

by Michael Essany

"There is no one more dedicated or passionate about what they do than Michael Essany," says Oprah Winfrey. As a 14-year-old, Michael Essany had an unlikely dream; a dream that would transform the unknown boy from Indiana into a household name and one of the most inspiring success stories of a generation. That's why A&E Biography honored Michael Essany as "One of America's Most Remarkable People."In "Diary of a Determined Kid," the now 29-year-old bestselling author and veteran television host recounts his inspirational, hilarious, and incomparably entertaining true story of a truly improbable quest for an even more improbable dream. - Enjoy moving and hilarious stories about entertainment's biggest celebrities- Get an inside look at the makings of a great American success story- Go behind the scenes of "The Tonight Show" - Experience the unfortunate "other side "of reality TV stardom- Learn the author's remarkable lessons from overcoming extraordinary odds

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 14, 2012