Breaking Back
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Breaking Back by James Blake
Tells the story of the tumultuous year that followed a convergence of tragedies in tennis player, James Blake's life. This book examines the frustrating heartbreak that followed him from hard-fought qualifiers to match point on the US Open's center court.
"The grace and dignity that James has shown during some very difficult times has been a source of great inspiration" -- Andre Agassi "Blake is a champion-in every sense of the word." -- Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue "I've known James since early childhood...James's rise to international success is as stunning as it was predictable." -- John Mayer "Through Blake's commitment and passion, he tells the story of the life lessons he learned while facing difficult personal challenges." -- -Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, wife of the late Arthur Ashe "[James Blake] has inspired young people everywhere with his story of courage and determination." -- -former president George H.W. Bush
James Blake has been a professional tennis player since 1999, when he left Harvard to join the professional tennis circuit. He grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut, and currently resides in Tampa, Florida.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780061560606 |
| ISBN 10 | 006156060X |
| Title | Breaking Back |
| Author | James Blake |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2008-06-05 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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