Rising above
Subtitle: how 11 athletes overcame challenges in their youth to become stars
By: Gregory Zuckerman with Elijah and Gabriel Zuckerman
Contributors: Zuckerman, Elijah; Zuckerman, Gabriel
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Published: 2016
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 245
ISBN-13: 9780399173820
Subjects: Athletes; Conduct of life; Juvenile literature; Role models; Sports
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-238) and index.

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