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Clara Hughes · 240 pages
From one of Canada's most decorated Olympians comes a raw but life-affirming story of one woman's struggle with depression. In a world where winning meant everything, her biggest competitor was herself. In 2006, when Clara Hughes stepped onto the Olympic podium in Torino, Italy, she became the first and only athlete ever to win multiple medals in both Summer and Winter Games. Four years later, she
The Rock Says
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Joe Layden · 292 pages
Days of Grace: A Memoir
Arthur Ashe · 418 pages
A remarkable and inspiring memoir by a remarkable and inspiring human being: Arthur Ashe, embodiment of courage and grace in every aspect of his life, from his triumphs as a great tennis champion and his determined social activism to his ordeal in the face of death, a casualty of AIDS. As he brings us into his childhood in Richmond, Virginia, where he was born in 1943, where his mother died when h
My Prison Without Bars
Pete Rose · 336 pages
The baseball star banned from the sport since 1989 discusses the scandal that preceded his ban as well as his prospects for the future.
Off Balance: A Memoir
Dominique Moceanu, Teri Williams
Basketball Junkie
Chris Herren, Bill Reynolds · 281 pages
The Hardy Boyz: Exist 2 Inspire
Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Michael Krugman · 288 pages
Matt and Jeff Hardy chronicle their rise to the top of the professional wrestling world, discussing how they got their first break, how their career was influenced by their mother's death, and why they like the sport so much.
Aussie Grit: My Formula One Journey
Mark Webber · 320 pages
Knight: My Story
Bob Knight, Bob Hammel · 416 pages
Controversy Creates Cash
Eric Bischoff, Jeremy Roberts · 389 pages
The creator of World Championship Wrestling tells the story of the rise and fall of his organization in its head-to-head, no-holds-barred ratings war with WWE ("Nitro" vs. "Raw"), and how he helped shape the sports entertainment industry into the billion dollar business it is today.--From publisher description.
Looking For Terry
Terry Bradshaw with David Fisher
The Hall of Fame quarterback who became a N.F.L. broadcaster describes personal difficulties he encountered.
Running for My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games
Lopez Lomong · 240 pages
This is a story about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike sponsored athlete on the US Olympic Team. He shares his commitment to keep moving forward and find God in each step.
Find a Way
Diana Nyad · 314 pages
"On September 2, 2013, at the age of 64, Diana Nyad emerged onto the shores of Key West after completing a 110 mile, 53 hour, record-breaking swim through shark-infested waters from Cuba to Florida. Her memoir shows why, at 64 she was able to achieve what she couldn't at 30 and how her repeated failures contributed to her success"--
Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith
Gabrielle Douglas, Michelle Burford · 223 pages
The U.S. gymnast all-around gold medal winner at the 2012 London Olympics tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination.
My Time
Bradley Wiggins, William Fotheringham · 308 pages
On 22 July 2012 Bradley Wiggins became the first British man ever to win the Tour de France. In an instant 'Wiggo' became a national hero. Ten days later, having swapped his yellow jersey for the colours of Team GB, he won Olympic gold in the time trial, adding to his previous six medals to become the nation's most decorated Olympian of all time. Outspoken, honest, intelligent and fearless, Wiggin
Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance
Simone Biles · 250 pages
In Courage to Soar, the official autobiography from US Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, Simone presents the story of how she overcame early childhood challenges to become the most decorated US female gymnast and the only female gymnast to ever win three consecutive World Championship titles.
Imperfect: An Improbable Life
Jim Abbott, Tim Brown · 283 pages
A one-handed pitcher who became one of the select few to pitch a no-hitter in Major League Baseball explains how he rose above his disability to excel at the sport he loved in high school, college, and adulthood.
All the Way
Jordin Tootoo, Stephen Brunt · 240 pages
Breakaway: Beyond the Goal
Alex Morgan · 289 pages
Get inspired to be your best in sports and in life with this uplifting memoir from star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan that includes eight pages of full-color photos as well as book jacket that doubles as a poster!As a talented and successful female athlete, Alex Morgan is a role model to thousands of girls who want to be their best, not just in soccer, but in other sports and
Ballplayer
Chipper Jones, Carroll Rogers Walton · 384 pages
Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Douglas Kent Hall · 256 pages
Driven: From Homeless to Hero, My Journeys On and Off Lambeau Field
Donald Driver · 278 pages
"The legendary NFL receiver, all-time receptions and yards leader for the Green Bay Packers, and Dancing with the Stars champion looks back on his life and career. Now, in his memoir, Driver recalls what it was like to go from living in a U-Haul trailer with his mom on the streets of Houston to earning a spot on the Packers roster and becoming one of Brett Favre's favorite targets on the way to fo