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  • How 15 Legendary Athletes Overcame Adversity to Emerge as the Worlds Greatest | Lessons in Mental Toughness for Young Readers
  • By: Ben Byde
  • Narrated by: Calvin Sweers
  • Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins

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Inspirational Sports Stories for Kids

By: Ben Byde
Narrated by: Calvin Sweers
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Publisher's Summary

Looking for the perfect gift to inspire that young athlete in your life? Do you want them to learn the power of perseverance, mental toughness, triumph, and greatness through fun and engaging stories based on real-life sports legends?

Look no further!

"Inspirational Sports Stories: How 15 Legendary Athletes Overcame Adversity to Become the Greatest" is the ultimate playbook for mental toughness, both on the field and in life. Perfect for children aged 8 and up, this book combines entertainment, life lessons, and extraordinary achievements.

Journey through the dazzling world of sports with 15 world-class athletes, each a legend in their domain! From football and basketball to gymnastics and surfing, we've got every sport covered:

A Sneak Peak at Some of the Incredible Athletes Included:

Michael "His Airness" Jordan: From not making the school team to soaring high as the NBA's all-time superstar.

Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky: From being deemed too small to play, to skating past giants on his way to becoming the ultimate hockey legend.

Cristiano "CR7" Ronaldo: From a small island boy with big dreams to a global superstar on the pitch.

Tom "TB12" Brady: Ignored at the draft but celebrated on the field; the unwavering determination that transformed him into a football titan.

Usain "Lightning Bolt" Bolt: From running barefoot in rural Jamaica to dashing towards Olympic gold; the lightning-fast journey that astounded the world.

Michael "The Flying Fish" Phelps: A fear of water to Olympic gold, the paradox that defined his career.

Serena "The Queen of the Court" Williams: From the streets of Compton to the undisputed Queen of the tennis world.

Muhammad "The Greatest" Ali: How a stolen bicycle turned him into an unparalleled boxing legacy.

Jim "One-Handed Wonder" Abbott: From being born with one hand to a one-of-a-kind triumph over life's curveballs.

LeBron "King James" James: From the humble courts of Akron to a throne in the NBA - the rise of a boy who would be King.

©2023, 2024 Peregrine Publishers (P)2024 Peregrine Publishers

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