Beneath the Surface
by Michael Phelps
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Author: Michael PhelpsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-20
ISBN: 1596703520
Number of pages: 282
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
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- ISBN13: 9781596703520
- Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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Book Review: Olympic Superstar
Summary: 4 Stars
Michael Phelps, the Olympic champion whose goal is to bring swimming to the forefront of the sports world-not just during Olympic years-tells his story in a candid, straightforward approach. With the assistance of Brian Cazeneuve, staff writer for Sports Illustrated, he lays out the events leading up to his triumphs at Sydney, Barcelona, and culminating in his shining victories in Athens.
In between, he talks about his personal accomplishments over such things as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, family difficulties, and his initial stubbornness towards the coaching of Bob Bowman-the man who would "work him" and "work with him" to bring Michael to his full potential.
Swimmers will revel in Michael's persistence, training, and competitions along side such athletes as Aaron Peirsol, Ian Crocker, and the "Thorpedo" Ian Thorpe of Australia, whose superior timings drove Michael's competitive nature to go that extra step in his training.
An enjoyable read which takes some of the mystery off the life of a superstar, and proves that patience, endurance, hard work, and believing in yourself can only bring success.
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