Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their

Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars

Discover inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes in this collection of sports biographies featuring LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more!
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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,Â this collection of sports biographiesÂ will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages.

Praise for Rising Above

A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection
AÂ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection

"An easy pitch for middle school sports lovers."--School Library Journal

â€œThis collection of mini-bios about athletes who overcame major obstaclesÂ packs a powerful messageâ€”perseverance and passion pay off.Â Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.â€--Scholastic Teacher

"So many of the obstacles that these athletes share are retold using personal interviews and primary source material that young readers will find very relatable. [T]heir stories have morals that are easily transferred to life off the court or the field. The highly relevant message is that no situation is too dire or insurmountable with the right attitude and that young people shouldn't allow setbacks to define them."--Booklist

"[O]ften inspiring . . . The underdog stories reveal that dedication and perseverance pay off, as well as that sports can serve as needed outlets and refuges."--Publishers Weekly

"I would rate this a 9 1/2 . . . it touch[es] your heart very often with the ways these athletes turn[ed] their lives around."--Colorado Kids
Country USA
Brand Philomel Books
Manufacturer Philomel Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780399173820
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2016-05-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780399173820

Country	USA
Brand	Philomel Books
Manufacturer	Philomel Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780399173820
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2016-05-03
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780399173820

Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars