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Beneath the Surface

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Beneath the Surface

By: Michael Phelps, Brian Cazeneuve
Narrated by: Marc Cashman
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Just in time for the 2012 Olympics - prepare to peek into the mind of a champion with this newly updated edition of Michael Phelps’ autobiography, Beneath the Surface.

In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents’ divorce, and the challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight. Readers worldwide will relive all the heart-stopping glory as Phelps completes his journey from the youngest man to ever set a world swimming record in 2001, to an Olympic powerhouse in 2008, and the most decorated Olympian in 2012. Athletes and fans alike will be fascinated by insights into Phelps’ training, mental preparation, and behind-the-scenes perspective on international athletic competitions. A chronicle of Phelps’ evolution from awkward teenager to media-savvy superstar, Beneath the Surface is a must-read for any sports fan.

©2004, 2008, 2012 Michael Phelps and Brian Cazeneuve (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Olympics & Paralympics Sports Water Sports Olympics Heartfelt
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Incredibly hard working athlete.
love the relationship between Bob and Michael, and the way Michael credits his loved ones with his success.

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the narrator was a bit monotone for me but I was invested enough in the story to look past it.

narrator not great but amazing story

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What a great story on phelps told by phelps. Very in-depth about his swimming pursuits goals and dreams and how in part he did it. Goes into great detail. Well worth it. Repetition of doing your best reaches your full potential. Get skilled and be coached.

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