| #223389 in Books | Boyds Mills Press | 2003-09-01 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 8.25 x5.50 x.50l,.45 | File type: PDF | 152 pages||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| Inspiring book for upper elementary students|By Christine S. Jelinek|This book is nicely written and has an excellent selection of different athletes who's challenges in life really humble you. My son read this book as a part of a summer reading requirement and enjoyed it thouroughly. The "I can do" attitudes of these individuals is truly inspiring. Great book!|4 of 4 peopl|From School Library Journal|Grade 6-9-A collection of 15 short essays on athletes who have overcome various physical, mental, and socioeconomic difficulties to excel in their chosen sports. While some situations are more familiar and contemporary (runner Gail De
These fifteen motivating stories prove that integrity and honor are not entirely missing from the playing fields. Readers will share the excitement as blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer scales the heights of Mount McKinley; as sprinter Gail Devers returns from a life-threatening illness to defend her Olympic title . . . and more. Despite facing incredible adversity, each of these stars found the heart and stamina to persevere.
You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Uncommon Champions: Fifteen Athletes Who Battled Back | Marty Kaminsky. Which are the reasons I like to read books. Great story by a great author.
