{"product_id":"rising-above-how-11-athletes-ov","title":"RISING ABOVE: HOW 11 ATHLETES OV","description":"Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more!\n\n\"Packs a powerful message—perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”--Scholastic Teacher\n\nTeam USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues.\n\nAthlete 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.\n\nA Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection\nA Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0147515688\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UI56002WKU_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Zuckerman, Gregory|Zuckerman, Elijah|Zuckerman, Gabriel\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43035211464765,"sku":"31UI56002WKU_ns","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0147515688-0.jpg?v=1773373609","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/rising-above-how-11-athletes-ov","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}