Erik Weihenmayer was born with retinoscheses, a degenerative eye disorder that would leave him blind by the age of thirteen. But Erik was determined to rise above this devastating disability and lead a fulfilling and exciting life. In this poignant and inspiring memoir, he shares his struggle to push past the limits imposed on him by his visual impairment-and by a seeing world. He speaks movingly of the role his family played in his battle to break...

A simple biography of one of the most inspirational athletes in history.

"The Paralympic gold-medalist, world champion swimmer, ESPY winner, and NBC Sports commentator uses her extraordinary story to equip others to meet whatever challenges they face in life"--

Feinstein returns to the subjects of his first 10 books (from his celebrated sagas of college basketball seasons to insider tell-alls on pro tennis, golf, and the Army-Navy football rivalry). He recounts the most revealing encounters he's had as a sportswriter.

Like many people of color, Blake has experienced the effects of racism firsthand: first at the U.S. Open, and then in front of his hotel in Manhattan, where he was tackled and handcuffed by a police officer in a case of "mistaken identity." Here he reflects on his experiences and explores those of other sports stars and public figures who have not only overcome adversity, but have used them to unite rather than divide. He reveals how, through seemingly...

"The first ever memoir from the greatest female ski racer of all time, revealing never before told stories of her life in the fast lane, and the bold decisions that helped her break down barriers for athletes around the world"-- With a career that spanned a transformation in how America recognizes and celebrates female athletes, Vonn helped blaze a trail for other world-class female athletes and reimagining what it meant to pursue speed at all costs....

After the loss of his left leg, Kikuzato's dream of becoming the ace striker on the high school soccer team comes to an end... permanently. But endings are always followed by beginnings -- and so, with a prosthetic leg, Kikuzato finds a new dream. He's going to become a track star and win gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. A sixty-meter race in Shibuya is only the first step...

Traces the careers of four individuals outstanding in their respective sports.

Sixteen-year-old Clara Gardner's purpose as an angel-blood begins to manifest itself, forcing her family to pull up stakes and move to Jackson, Wyoming, where she learns that danger and heartbreak come with her powers.