

Books in series

#12
The Value of Understanding
The Story of Margaret Mead
1979
A biography, stressing the understanding and tolerance, of an anthropologist who did extensive studies of primitive cultures.
#38
The Value of Dignity
The Story of Arthur Ashe
1994
\\Inscription on inside of cover - Mrs. Perdue 1994 (see photo) \\Bottom of front and back cover have very slight shelf wear

#40
The Value of Optimism
The Story of Amelia Earhart
1997
Authors

Spencer Johnson
Author · 32 books
Librarian’s note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. Spencer Johnson, M.D. left behind a medical career to write short books about life. The most famous was “Who Moved My Cheese?" published in 1998. The book became a publishing phenomenon and a workplace manual. Over 50 million copies of Spencer Johnson’s books are in use worldwide in 47 languages. Dr. Johnson's education included a psychology degree from the University of Southern California, a M.D. from the Royal College of Surgeons and medical clerkships at Harvard Medical School and the Mayo Clinic.