This is an informative and hard to put down biography of Steven Spielberg. Not only has he created some of the world's most famous and popular films, from blockbusters like Jaws and E.T. to historic films such as Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan, he has continued to do so and entertain audiences for many years. However, achieving his status as a premier filmmaker has been a long and difficult journey. As a troubled teenager and creator of several unsuccessful films, Spielberg has often dealt with criticism and failure. He never stops believing in himself, his talents and mostly his cinematic vision, which leads him to one of the most successful careers in Hollywood history. It is an inspiring story of perseverance for young people to read and use as an example. ( )