TOP 10 Best Sports Biographies 2019 Results at 10Bestify.com
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Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission
“The greatest World War II story never told” (Esquire)—an enthralling account of the heroic mission to rescue the last survivors of the Bataan Death March. On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected U.S. troops slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty rugged miles to rescue 513 POWs languishing in a hellish camp, among them the last survivors of the infamous Bataan Death March. A recent prison massacre by Japanese soldiers elsewhere in the Philippines made the stakes impossibly high and left little time to plan the complex operation. In Ghost Soldiers Hampton Sides vividly re-creates this daring raid, offering a minute-by-minute narration that unfolds alongside intimate portraits of the prisoners and their lives in the camp. Sides shows how the POWs ban... [Read More] Best Sports Biographies 2019
- ASIN: 038549565X
- ASIN: 038549565X
- ISBN: 038549565X
- Brand: Anchor
- Manufacturer: Anchor
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Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars
Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more! "Packs a powerful message—perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”--Scholastic TeacherTeam 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... [Read More] Best Sports Biographies 2019
- ASIN: 0147515688
- ASIN: 0147515688
- ISBN: 0147515688
- Manufacturer: Puffin Books
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Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball
From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to LeBron James to Steph Curry, ESPN's Howard Bryant presents the best from the hardwood--a collection of NBA champions and superstars for young sports fans! Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and brimming with out-of-this-world athleticism, basketball has won the hearts of fans all across America—yet it is particularly popular among kids and teens. Giants of the game like Steph Curry, LeBron, and Michael Jordan have transcended the sport to become cultural icons and role models to young fans. From the cornfields of Indiana and the hills of North Carolina, to the urban sprawl of New York City, Chicago and L.A., love of the game stretches from coast to coast. Featuring Top Ten Lists to chew on and debate, and a Top 40-style Timeline of Key Moments in Base... [Read More] Best Sports Biographies 2019
- ASIN: 0147512573
- ASIN: 0147512573
- ISBN: 0147512573
- Manufacturer: Puffin Books
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Stephen Curry: The Children's Book: The Boy Who Never Gave Up
The Boy Who Never Gave Up is the inspiring true story of NBA superstar Stephen Curry. This Fully illustrated picture book biography tells the story of a young boy who many said was too short to play in high school, too weak to play in college and not good enough to play in the NBA. Against all odds, this small boy who follows his dream, not only makes it to the NBA, but becomes one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. Children's/Kids Picture Book Biography K-3Be sure to check out this author's newest release: MLB All-Stars 2019 Coloring Book by Anthony Curcio! Best Sports Biographies 2019
- ASIN: 1537010344
- ASIN: 1537010344
- ISBN: 1537010344
- Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Tiger Woods
The #1 New York Times bestseller based on years of reporting and interviews with more than 250 people from every corner of Tiger Woods’s life—this “comprehensive, propulsive…and unsparing” (The New Yorker) biography is “an ambitious 360-degree portrait of golf’s most scrutinized figure…brimming with revealing details” (Golf Digest).In 2009, Tiger Woods was the most famous athlete on the planet, a transcendent star of almost unfathomable fame and fortune living what appeared to be the perfect life. But it turned out he had been living a double life for years—one that exploded in the aftermath of a Thanksgiving night crash that exposed his serial infidelity and sent his personal and professional lives over a cliff. In this “searing biography of golf’s most blazing tal... [Read More] Best Sports Biographies 2019
- ASIN: 1501126423
- ASIN: 1501126423
- ISBN: 1501126423
- Brand: Simon & Schuster
- Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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Robin
Best Sports Biographies 2019
- ASIN: 1627794247
- ASIN: 1627794247
- ISBN: 1627794247
- Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co.
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Every Man a Hero: A Memoir of D-Day, the First Wave at Omaha Beach, and a World at War
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROmaha Beach legend Ray Lambert's unforgettable firsthand account of D-Day—read the astonishing true story celebrated by Tom Brokaw, CBS This Morning, NPR, and the President. Seventy-five years ago, he hit Omaha Beach with the first wave. Now Ray Lambert, ninety-eight years old, delivers one of the most remarkable memoirs of our time, a tour-de-force of remembrance evoking his role as a decorated World War II medic who risked his life to save the heroes of D-Day. At five a.m. on June 6, 1944, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ray Lambert worked his way through a throng of nervous soldiers to a wind-swept deck on a troopship off the coast of Normandy, France. A familiar voice cut through the wind and rumble of the ship’s engines. “Ray!” called his brother, Bill. R... [Read More] Best Sports Biographies 2019
- ASIN: 0062937480
- ASIN: 0062937480
- ISBN: 0062937480
- Manufacturer: William Morrow
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The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home
A New York Times bestseller with an "engaging narrative and array of detail” (The Wall Street Journal), the “intimate and sweeping” (Raleigh News & Observer) untold, true story behind the Biltmore Estate—the largest, grandest private residence in North America, which has seen more than 120 years of history pass by its front door.The story of Biltmore spans World Wars, the Jazz Age, the Depression, and generations of the famous Vanderbilt family, and features a captivating cast of real-life characters including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Wolfe, Teddy Roosevelt, John Singer Sargent, James Whistler, Henry James, and Edith Wharton. Orphaned at a young age, Edith Stuyvesant Dresser claimed lineage from one of New York’s best known families. She grew up in Newport and Paris, and her e... [Read More] Best Sports Biographies 2019
- ASIN: 1476794057
- ASIN: 1476794057
- ISBN: 1476794057
- Brand: Atria Books
- Manufacturer: Atria Books
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Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident (Historical Nonfiction Bestseller, True Story Book of Survival)
A New York Times and Wall Street Journal Nonfiction Bestseller! — What happened that night on Dead Mountain?The mystery of Dead Mountain: In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the mountain climbing incident—unexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clothes—have led to decades of speculation over the true stories and what really happened.As gripping and bizarre as Hunt for the Skin Walker: This New York Times bestseller, Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident, is a gr... [Read More] Best Sports Biographies 2019
- ASIN: 1452140030
- ASIN: 1452140030
- ISBN: 1452140030
- Brand: Chronicle
- Size: N/A
- Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
Best Sports Biographies 2019
- ASIN: 152473165X
- ASIN: 152473165X
- ISBN: 152473165X
- Brand: Knopf
- Manufacturer: Knopf
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The Best American Sports Writing 2019
The latest addition to the acclaimed series showcasing the best sports writing from the past year Best Sports Biographies 2019 The latest addition to the acclaimed series showcasing the best sports writing from the past year For over twenty-five years, The Best American Sports Writing has built a solid reputation by showcasing the greatest sports journalism of the previous year, culled from hundreds of national, regional, and specialty print and digital publications. Each year, the series editor and guest editor curates a truly exceptional collection. The only shared traits among all these diverse styles, voices, and stories are the extraordinarily high caliber of writing, and the pure passion they tap into that can only come from sports.
- UPC: 315749598
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The If in Life : How to Get Off Life's Sidelines and Become Your Best Self
In his first ever book, The IF in Life: How to Get Off Life's Sidelines and Become Your Best Self, former NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars winner Rashad Jennings shares his inspiring story, imparts practical advice, and encourages readers to follow their dreams. This book also features an 8-page photo insert and bonus Best Sports Biographies 2019 In his debut book, The IF in Life: How to Get Off Life's Sidelines and Become Your Best Self, former NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings shares his inspiring story and experiences that will encourage readers to follow their dreams.As a kid, Rashad was overweight, had poor vision, asthma, and a 0.6 GPA yet he still hoped to one day play in the NFL. The odds were stacked against him, but through hard work and determination, Rashad became a record-setting running back who has played with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Oakland Raiders, and the New
- UPC: 377477054
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Best in the World: The Unauthorized Biography of Phil Brooks (WWE Superstar CM Punk) - eBook
"Best in the World: The Unauthorized Biography of Phil Brooks" is a first of its kind look at the man behind CM Punk.Painting an extraordinarily candid portrait of a deeply complex individual, this controversial and unauthorized work from bestselling publishing house Sports Entertainment Publishing explores the immensely daunting personal and professional challenges that Brooks managed to conquer along the path to becoming "the best in the world."From his strained family ties to his apparent looming plans for early retirement, this unsanctioned and unvarnished eBook exclusive is a must read for professional wrestling fans and admirers of one of the WWEs Best Sports Biographies 2019 Best in the World: The Unauthorized Biography of Phil Brooks (WWE Superstar CM Punk) - eBook
- UPC: 480787049
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George Best: A Memoir: A unique biography of a football icon - eBook
Michael Parkinson and George Best faced one another countless times in interviews. Their conversations were mutually respectful, even intimate, yet always brimming with searching questions and revealing answers.The great Manchester United and Northern Ireland attacker - one of the few sports personalities to merit the term 'iconic' - was almost always candid, lucid and self-effacing. Alcoholism had him in its grip from an early age, affecting the love affairs that fed the tabloid headlines, but there was far more to Best than booze and birds.In George Best: A Memoir, Michael Parkinson draws upon decades of award-winning journalistic experience to re-evaluate Best Sports Biographies 2019 George Best: A Memoir: A unique biography of a football icon - eBook
- UPC: 104819163
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Baseball's Best: Five True Stories
Examines the accomplishments of Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, and Hank Aaron, all of whom were elected to the Baseball Hall of Best Sports Biographies 2019 Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, and Hank Aaron—five amazing baseball legends. From the first black man to play major-league ball to the longest hitting streak ever, these are some of the game’s most inspiring stories. Find out what unforgettable feats won each player a place in the Baseball Hall of
- UPC: 455013
- Rating: 4.0
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