Celebrities are not gods. We hold them on pedestals because they have ridiculous amounts of money, perfect hair, and amazing careers, but they are still mortal. Just like everyone else, they succumb to cancer, anorexia, addiction, and other illnesses. Charlie Sheen is the most recently celebrity to reveal that he is suffering from a very serious Illness. On November 17th, 2015, the 50-year-old visited the Today Show to reveal that he has contracted HIV. "It's a hard three letters to absorb,” he told interviewer Matt Lauer. “It's a turning point in one's life.” While it can be difficult for celebrities like Sheen to talk about their illness in public, it can help the other 36.9 million people in the world suffering from HIV. When celebrities like Robin Roberts, Janice Dickinson, Larry King and Brooke Shields share their stories through books, it helps people around the world come to terms with their own illnesses. Society looks up to these people and find strength in their own courageous fights. Here’s a list of the 10 most inspiring books about courageous celebrities battling illnesses so you too can find your strength.

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