This new title in Lucent's People in the News series focuses on the life and career of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence. The title discusses Lawrence's down-to-earth childhood, her early roles as a young actress. The book delves into her metoric ri; This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well