Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
Published: 2017
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"Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars" by JD Jackson shares the inspiring stories of eleven athletes who faced significant hardships during their formative years. Each narrative highlights the struggles of adversity, whether related to poverty, discrimination, or personal challenges, and illustrates how resilience, determination, and hard work propelled them to success in their respective sports. Through their journeys, the book not only showcases their athletic achievements but also emphasizes the importance of mentorship, community support, and the drive to overcome obstacles, offering readers motivation and hope in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book was published in 2017 by Tantor Media, Inc .