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Rising Above by Gregory Zuckerman
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.Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry."--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,Rising Abovewill serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages.
A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection
AMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection
Gregory Zuckerman is a Special Writer for the Wall Street Journal and the author of The Biggest Trade Ever and The Frackers. Zuckerman covers financial firms, personalities, and deals, as well as hedge funds and other investing and business themes, for the Journal. He has won the Gerald Loeb Award three times, which is the greatest accolade in business journalism. Zuckerman also appears on CNBC, Fox Business, and other networks and radio stations all around the world on a daily basis.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780147515681 |
| ISBN 10 | 0147515688 |
| Title | Rising Above |
| Author | Gregory Zuckerman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2017-05-02 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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