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Title details for Rising Above by Gregory Zuckerman - Available

Rising Above

Inspiring Women in Sports

by Gregory Zuckerman
Elijah Zuckerman
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Growing up in a crime-plagued, gang-infested neighborhood, Venus and Serena Williams were led to believe their environment was not a place where dreams could come true. It took a relentless determination, a burning desire to be the best, and a willingness to conquer racial barriers for them to emerge as tennis legends. Simone Biles was raised by a single mother with addiction issues, forcing her grandparents to intervene. But Simone soon discovered balance beams and gymnastics mats, setting her on a path toward Olympic greatness. Carli Lloyd, meanwhile, believed her youth soccer career was really starting to take off, only to be cut from her team. Instead of quitting the sport she loved, Carli rebuilt her confidence from the ground up, ultimately becoming one of the leaders on the World Cup Champion U.S. Women's Soccer team.

The athletes featured in this book met earth-shaking challenges head on, and through hard work and perseverance, went on to conquer the sports world. This collection of mini biographies, complete with first-hand content drawn from interviews, is a source of inspiration and self-empowerment for kids and sports fans of all ages.

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  • Release date

    February 20, 2018

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781541494695
      • File size: 99227 KB
      • Duration: 03:26:43

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1070
    • Text Difficulty: 6-9

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      The difference between an ordinary athlete and a champion often comes down to attitude and inspiration. Gabra Zackman engagingly narrates this wide-ranging collection of stories about high-achieving women in a variety of sports--Venus and Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Carli Lloyd, and others. Zackman has a pleasant, conversational tone while relating the events of these athletes' lives on and off the field and court. She excels at creating distinct voices for a dozen women of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Zackman's skill at bringing to life their recollections of the difficulties they have faced and the feelings of triumph in their victories elevates this audiobook beyond a mere recitation of facts to a remarkable look at what it takes to succeed in sports and in life. N.M. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      May 16, 2016
      Adult author and journalist Gregory Zuckerman (The Frackers) and his sons assemble a straightforward, often inspiring collection of short biographies of athletes who achieved greatness despite personal tragedies and other setbacks. Born in the Republic of the Congo, Serge Ibaka survived war and the death of his mother to go on to play with the NBA; tennis star Althea Gibson (the only woman included) proved her abilities on the court despite facing violent prejudice as an African-American athlete; and Major League Baseball player R.A. Dickey was a victim of sexual abuse. The underdog stories (basketball stars Dwyane Wade, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James are also included) reveal that dedication and perseverance pay off, as well as that sports can serve as needed outlets and refuges. Ages 8–12.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1070
  • Text Difficulty:6-9

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