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Are you looking for the perfect book for the young sports fan in your life?

Are you hoping to find a book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons?

This book is the compromise you’ve been looking for with life stories of some of the most famous athletes of all time. We discuss all of the challenges they faced in life and how those obstacles made them stronger and the person they became. We cover every sport from football, baseball and basketball to gymnastics and surfing. This book will engage every young sports fan as they learn about their favorite current stars as well as some of the most influential athletes of the past.

Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers is the perfect gift for the sports-obsessed child in your life.

This book features the following:

• 12 inspirational sports stories of your favorite athletes
• Quotes from each of the athletes on what their struggles meant to them personally
• New information that largely goes untold when talking about each athlete
• Remarkable illustrations of each athlete throughout the chapters.

This book celebrates the history of sports by highlighting not only some of the greatest athletes of all time but also the struggles that made them who they are today. It focuses less on the accomplishments of the athletes on the field or the court, but the journey to their success and how that can inspire your child in the classroom and in life.

We leave no sport untouched as we drift between popular sports like basketball and football into the more unheralded sports like track and field and boxing. If nothing else, your child will have a greater appreciation for the history of sports and learn about some new icons of their day.

For every parent, this book gives you the opportunity to teach life lessons to your child in a new light. You can use this book as the background for larger life talks about perseverance and commitment. You can use these athletes as examples of people who beat the odds to become the famous athletes they became.

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William5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase This Is An Excellent Inspirational Book For Both Young People And Old People. Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 11, 2022 This is an excellent inspirational book. I liked this book because it is inspiring not only to young people, but to older people too. Some of the interesting facts that the author of this book mentions includes the following: It has been said by some people that we can... See more This is an excellent inspirational book. I liked this book because it is inspiring not only to young people, but to older people too. Some of the interesting facts that the author of this book mentions includes the following: It has been said by some people that we can learn some life lessons from sports. Many people overcome different challenges. The most common theme is perseverance. Wilma Rudolph did not let polio deny her from becoming an all-world sprinter. Bethany Hamilton didn''t let her arm being bitten by a tiger shark stop her from becoming a successful surfer. It is impossible to persevere through obstacles without being dedicated and committed to the objective. 4 people found this helpful Helpful Report anonymous5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase The best book I''ve read this year! Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 9, 2022 This collection of inspiring tales was such a pleasure to read. I felt triumphant and motivated to take on my goals and never give up. I cried more than once while reading these stories of extreme hardship and dogged determination. It was an excellent book that I highly... See more This collection of inspiring tales was such a pleasure to read. I felt triumphant and motivated to take on my goals and never give up. I cried more than once while reading these stories of extreme hardship and dogged determination. It was an excellent book that I highly recommend. 2 people found this helpful Helpful Report alexis turner5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase The perfect addition to my collection Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 23, 2022 I am an avid sports fan and motivational speaker with sporty grandkids, which is the reason I had to get my hands on this book. Reading through these pro athletes'' stories and how they pushed through their obstacles is better than any stats book in my collection. It is a... See more I am an avid sports fan and motivational speaker with sporty grandkids, which is the reason I had to get my hands on this book. Reading through these pro athletes'' stories and how they pushed through their obstacles is better than any stats book in my collection. It is a fun book to open when I have the grandkids around! 2 people found this helpful Helpful Report Meghan Lee5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Classic Heart-Roaring Inspirational Book Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 2, 2022 I read these to my nephew and brother and they really enjoyed them. They are interesting sports stories that obviate the corny sappiness of most similar inspirational tales. Helpful Report Grady Harp5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase ‘Winning’ redefined - an excellent survey of inspirational athletes Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 10, 2022 Author Kurt Taylor understands the impact of playing sports in developing life lessons for youngsters, as this inspiring book about famous athletes who overcame challenges to become icons attests. His mini-biographies address nearly all sports, an inclusive stance that... See more Author Kurt Taylor understands the impact of playing sports in developing life lessons for youngsters, as this inspiring book about famous athletes who overcame challenges to become icons attests. His mini-biographies address nearly all sports, an inclusive stance that makes the book applicable to all players. The figures he discusses include baseball champ Jim Abbott who overcame a birth defect right arm problem, football player Josh Allen who climbed from the bottom to the top through persistence, gymnast Simone Biles’ perseverance, basketball star Steph Curry maintaining his purpose, surfer Bethany Hamilton winning despite the loss of an arm by a shark attack, basketball champ LeBron James and his respect for others, soccer player Lionel Messi’s small size, soccer great Pele’s rise, track star Wilma Rudolph overcoming polio and other diseases, boxer Mike Tyson’s ‘fighting‘ flaw, footballer Kurt Warner, and tennis pro Serena Williams’ now famous life story. Each athlete’s biography closes with a quote from them - words that are bound to inspire every young reader, heightening their love for their game and instilling in them that power to overcome obstacles. 7 people found this helpful Helpful Report Brandon Phillips4.0 out of 5 stars good stories Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 13, 2022 Stories are a mix of well-known and lesser known athletes. Except the soccer players, the bios are the same ones as you would expect. And I do not see that Mike Tyson should be in a children''s book. 3 people found this helpful Helpful Report steve5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Sports Stories Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 30, 2022 These stories of people overcoming barriers to live their dreams are fantastic. Knowing where these greats came from gives me a new respect for these people. I hope others are inspired to greatness by reading this book. I will be sending a copy to all my nieces and... See more These stories of people overcoming barriers to live their dreams are fantastic. Knowing where these greats came from gives me a new respect for these people. I hope others are inspired to greatness by reading this book. I will be sending a copy to all my nieces and nephews for Christmas. Helpful Report Mimi Taylor5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational! Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 26, 2022 The writer did a good job selecting a diverse group of athletes in their selective sports. The main takeaway of this book is to never give up on your dreams. Helpful Report

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Andrew T5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase As The Title Promises, Truly Inspirational! Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 10, 2022 Terrific read and as the title promises, truly inspirational. A lot of kids who watch sports stars at the top of their game think that either it was down to a lucky break, or that they themselves aren''t capable of doing the same. This little book dispels both of these...See moreTerrific read and as the title promises, truly inspirational. A lot of kids who watch sports stars at the top of their game think that either it was down to a lucky break, or that they themselves aren''t capable of doing the same. This little book dispels both of these myths. Many top players worked incredibly hard to achieve their success and if you''re willing put in the same time and effort, then you can follow in their footsteps. It won''t be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is and isn''t that a valuable life lesson! Report Rebecca5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Inspirational Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 12, 2022 If you or your child are into any sport this is the book for you. A great read to keep you motivated and keep on pushing yourself to achieve your goals on and off the sports fields. A book to put a smile on your face. Report

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