{"product_id":"uncommon-champions-9781590780053","title":"Uncommon Champions","description":"\u003cb\u003eJust in time for the 2022 Winter Olympics, here is a motivating collection of true stories from athletes, including many former Olympians, who have faced incredible adversity—proving that integrity and honor are not entirely missing from the playing fields. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will learn about blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer, who scaled the heights of Mount McKinley; sprinter Gail Devers, who returned from a life-threatening illness to defend her Olympic title... and more. Despite challenges, each of these stars found the heart and stamina to persevere. With themes of resilience and grit, this inspirational book includes a foreword by noted former baseball player and coach Bobby Valentine, with additional stories from the following athletes:   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichelle Akers\u003c\/b\u003e: The Fire Within    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuben Gonzalez\u003c\/b\u003e: Street Survivor      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Eisenreich\u003c\/b\u003e: This Is  Who I Am    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Lucas\u003c\/b\u003e: One on One      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMansour Bahrami\u003c\/b\u003e: For the Love of the Game  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg LeMond\u003c\/b\u003e: Making a New Plan     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiana Golden Brosnihan\u003c\/b\u003e: Gliding on the Edge   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Zorich\u003c\/b\u003e: Zora’s Gift      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eZina Garrison\u003c\/b\u003e: No One Is Perfect     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBob Welch\u003c\/b\u003e: Living One Day at a Time             \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWillie O’Ree\u003c\/b\u003e: Breaking the Barriers \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan O’Brien\u003c\/b\u003e: No Sure Thing \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJean Driscoll\u003c\/b\u003e: Don’t Look Back","brand":"Astra Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"STANDARD","offer_id":58228555874691,"sku":"9781590780053","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/8456\/3587\/files\/9781590780053.jpg?v=1781199653","url":"https:\/\/shopcomics.eu\/products\/uncommon-champions-9781590780053","provider":"Shop Comics EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}