Status
Available
Local notes
796.09 Rap
Collection
Genres
Publication
Peachtree Publishers (2006), 151 pages
Description
Collection of 12 profiles of athletes who have faced significant challenges in their personal and professional lives that they have overcome through their own courage.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
151 p.; 6.34 inches
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In this easy to read account of the momentous achievements of twelve athletes, Rappoport examines and applauds those whose strengths lie not merely in talent and personal best, but rather asks the reader to look beyond the simple act of winning. The subject of these athletes lives is personal
If You Liked This, Try: Pop’s Bridge by Eve Bunting, With a Little Luck: Surprising Stories of Amazing Discoveries by Dennis Brindell Fradin, How we are Smart by W. Nikola-Lisa, Wildest Brother by Cornelia Funke, Chew On This: Everything You Don’t Want to Know About Fast Food by Eric Schlosser.
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courage; courage to fight against wars they did not believe in, constructs informing them of their “place,” monetary manipulations, person illness, racism, and the death of a loved one.If You Liked This, Try: Pop’s Bridge by Eve Bunting, With a Little Luck: Surprising Stories of Amazing Discoveries by Dennis Brindell Fradin, How we are Smart by W. Nikola-Lisa, Wildest Brother by Cornelia Funke, Chew On This: Everything You Don’t Want to Know About Fast Food by Eric Schlosser.
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