First Book of Seconds

Susan Lucci, Al Gore, and the Buffalo Bills all received top billing by coming in second. But that''s not normally the case--most runners-up dwell in obscurity.

Finally, there''s a book that celebrates the many unsung qualities of those who faltered on their way to the top! Inside, you''ll discover little-known second-acts with entries that highlight their worthy achievements, such as:

• The second hi...