The Heart of a Champion: Inspiring True Stories of Challenge and Triumph

By Bob Richards

Book Overview

What makes a champion? Olympic champion Bob Richards says it's the will to win no matter what the odds. In The Heart of a Champion , he shares the incredible stories of athletes who have overcome hardship, disability, racism, sexism, and more to become the best the world has ever seen. A celebration of hard work and the indomitable human spirit, this book captures Richards's contagious enthusiasm for individual greatness as well as the beauty of working as a team.These inspirational true stories have been loved for fifty years. Now repackaged for a new generation of athletes and coaches, The Heart of a Champion is poised to influence thousands more with its message of hope and perseverance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800732723
• ISBN13: 9780800732721
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

The best motivational/ Inspirational book ever!!

I bought this book for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day and he loved it. He couldn't put it down, He read it in one day!!! He's read it about 5 times and has notes in it with sticky pads. We bought 3 copies for each one of his nephews, for motivation and overall to keep them in a goal oriented mode. We have a very athletic family with wresting, baseball and football even some catttle ranching and bull riding. This book keeps us focused on giving your best and to always give 110% of yourself in not only sports but in life also. I would definatly suggest this book for a great read!!! For ages 8 and up!

Inspirational

If you're looking for inspiration, you cannot go wrong with this book. It contains story after story of athletes overcoming adversity to win championships. It focusing on not only the correct attitude to win in athletics, but it also bridges the gap to transferring these success principles to family, career, etc. Highly recommended!!!