"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, Rising Above will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages"--

"Champion. Survivor. Hero. Legend. Completed just two days before Louis Zamperini's death at age 97, Don't Give Up, Don't Give In shares a lifetime of wisdom, insight, and humor from one of America's most inspiring lives. Zamperini's story has touched millions through Laura Hillenbrand's biography Unbroken, soon to be a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie. Now, in his own words, Louis Zamperini reveals, with warmth and great charm, the...

"For every athlete who uses their platform for charitable, political, and social good, there are many whose unethical or even criminal behavior sends the wrong message. What is the responsibility of athletes to their fans, to their teams, and to their leagues? And how much responsibility do we hold for holding them in such high esteem? The viewpoints in this volume explore this complicated issue"--Provided by publisher.

Brooklyn. Since Gravity "Doomsday" Delgado started working with Coach Thomas, she been breaking records, breaking her competitors, and breaking the walls inside her. Boxiing is taking her places. She makes friends with other boxers: flirtatious Lefty, hard-to-beat D-Minus, artistic Kimani "Monster" Browne, and a host of others. But things with her mother are reaching a tipping point, and Gravity has to look out for her little brother Ty. With a shot...

Professional athletes are omnipresent in the media, feeding a demand by sports fans for news about their heroes. Some are stories of personal achievement; others are of very public failures. But why do we hold up athletes as role models? And is it part of their job? This book offers a variety of perspectives on that question, as well as extensive resources for further research.

"More than 100 ... stories of athletes and their faith walk; ... provides short, easy-to-read entries on baseball, basketball, football, and other players, some you already know and others worth knowing. Featuring names like Kurt Warner, Mickey Mantle, Tony Dungy, David Robinson, Andy Pettitte, and many more; ... describes the trusting, rejoicing, inspiring, understanding, meditating, praising, and honoring aspects of truly victorious athletes"--Amazon.com....

Authors offer opinions on the decline of athletes as role models, the expectations for male athletes to be super masculine, and discrimination against gays and lesbians in sports.

Presents stories of athletes who showed the world that athletic excellence can come from anyone, regardless of their background.

Presents stories of athletes that overcame a set back by illness, injury, or defeat, and became more than champions of their sport.

Twenty-five young women share their adventures in such activities as skydiving, building homes, and mountain climbing, demonstrating the value of courage, commitment, and a positive attitude.