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Rising Above

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ISBN: 9780147515681
Format: Paperback
Published: May 2017
Published By: Penguin
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Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more! Packs a powerful message-perseverance and passion pay off.aEven non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.o--Scholastic Teacher Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues. Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs,aRising Aboveawill serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages. A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection AaMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selectionDiscover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more! Packs a powerful message-perseverance and passion pay off.aEven non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.o--Scholastic Teacher Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues. Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs,aRising Aboveawill serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages. A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection AaMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection
Gregory Zuckerman is a Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal and the bestselling author of The Frackers- The Outrageous Inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters; and The Greatest Trade Ever- The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History. He appears regularly on CNBC, Fox Business, National Public Radio, BBC, and other major media outlets. aHe lives with his wife and two sons in West Orange, N.J., where they enjoy the Yankees in the summer, root for the Giants in the fall, and reminisce about Linsanity in the winter. Follow @gzuckerman
ISBN: 9780147515681
Number of Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
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Published Date: 18-May-2017
Dimensions (mm): 0x0mm
Publisher: Penguin

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