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It's easy to see an NBA All-Star and to think their life has been one big cakewalk filled with fame and fortune. But when you dive deeper into Jimmy Butler's history you can see all the adversity and hardship he has overcome. In Jimmy Butler, we follow the unlikely superstar's path from sleeping on friends' couches to becoming one of the NBA's most dominant players.

Some stories need to be told. The story of Jordan Poole is one such story. It’s a story about a boy who has overcome extraordinary odds in his pursuit of his dream. Even before college, Jordan Poole was already living the dream of so many young basketball players all over the world: playing in front of millions while representing your country on the biggest stage in sports. Jordan Poole is the inspiring story of how an unlikely point guard rose to an unlikely place in college basketball history. After making a game-winning shot in his first game with Michigan, Jordan Poole became a ...

He’s too short, he’d be better off just playing baseball, there’s no way he can do this at the next level. Throughout Kyler Murray’s life, the talk has always been there. He’s great at this level, but when he moves up he will get exposed. Yet at each level he just keeps winning. Widely considered one of the best High School Football Players in a state where High School Football means more than anywhere else, Kyler Murray has become something more than a football player. This isn’t just because in high school he was also considered one of the best baseball prospects in the ...

Many of us know what it is like to be doubted. To have people think you aren’t quite capable of doing the job you were brought in to do, but few have shattered those expectations quite like James Harden. Underrated and overlooked throughout his career, people have always doubted Harden’s ability to become an elite player in the NBA. He has never let any of that stop his work ethic and tenacity, and in doing so, he has put himself as one of the world’s top players. In James Harden, you will learn the behind-the-scenes story of an athlete who overcame obstacles to reach his dreams.

As the Golden State Warriors came to the podium James Wiseman finally allowed himself to realize that he had finally made it, his dream had finally come true; he had made it to the NBA. It's easy to see a player like James Wiseman and all of the physical gifts and abilities, and think life has been easy for him. In reality, James has to battle through countless setbacks. But through it all, he has kept his head held high and kept working towards his goal and dream of making it to the NBA. Be inspired by James Wiseman's path to the NBA in this fast-paced biography!

Darius Garland is a story of perseverance, commitment and hard work. From the first day he stepped on the court, Darius Garland was destined to play in the NBA. The 5-star recruit and McDonald's All-American had everything a top prospect could want--except height. But that didn't stop him from scoring 20 points per game at Brentwood Academy and leading Vandy to its first Sweet Sixteen since 2013. In Darius Garland, you learn the story behind one of the NBA’s top talents, including the adversity he had to overcome to fulfill his lifelong dream of making it to the NBA.

From a childhood in Compton, sharpened by the pain of seeing friends die too soon, to finding his way to the Raptors, this is the inspiring tale of how DeMar DeRozan became the player he is today. DeMar's journey through basketball is a lesson in how hard work and dedication can lead to success—on and off the court. Through hard work, focus, and dedication, DeMar DeRozan has become one of the best players in the NBA. This biography tells his story, from college to the pros, from his early years in Compton to becoming a star with the Toronto Raptors to the dramatic ending of his time in ...

As the lights came down as the last note of the national anthem rung out, Jared Goff had to take a second to realize just where he was. Even as a child dreaming of becoming a starting quarterback in the NFL, he didn’t expect to find himself as the starting quarterback in the Super Bowl, but here he was. This dream would push him to put in countless hours in the weight room and on the field. He would overcome obstacles and setbacks to achieve his dream. Through it all he stayed persistent and kept his eye on his dream, to become the best Quarterback in the NFL. In Jared Goff we will take ...

This book takes readers deep inside the life and times of one of the NFL's most exciting players, Justin Herbert, from his humble beginnings in Eugene, Oregon to his meteoric rise as a star quarterback for the Oregon Ducks. Drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020, Justin Herbert wasted no time establishing himself as one of the most dominant quarterbacks in all of football. In his first season, he broke many rookie records, including most passing touchdowns and highest passer rating. He also earned multiple Player of the Week honors and broke several NFL records, becoming the youngest ...

Cooper Kupp had the dream of playing in the NFL, and then he made it happen. After leading Eastlake High School to a state championship, Cooper went on to Eastern Washington University, where he became an NCAA record-breaking FCS player. Despite being passed over by every Division One FBS College Football Program. The New York Times has called him a "model citizen" and a "real ray of hope and inspiration." Now is your chance to get to know this beloved member of the Los Angeles Rams with this book that chronicles Cooper's incredible football journey. Since his premiere the slot wide ...

Shohei Ohtani is a phenomenon. When he joined Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels in 2017, he brought with him skills never before seen in the MLB. He can mash home runs and throw 100 miles-per-hour fastballs. Plus, he plays baseball like a samurai, driven by an insatiable competitive spirit that spurs him to perform superhuman feats throughout every game. But to say he is an MLB All Star doesn’t give the whole picture of the man. A humble young man from rural Japan, Shohei Ohtani has worked tirelessly to perfect his craft. Overcoming multiple devastating injuries, Shohei Ohtani ...

As Mac Jones looked around the stadium as the confetti fell down and his teammates celebrated a dominant National Championship performance it would have been easy for him to think he had made it. In reality, Mac has been building for the ultimate challenge in football, to be an NFL starting Quarterback his whole life. Coming from an athletic family it was always clear Mac had the potential to be good, but only his drive and insatiable work ethic would determine how far he would go. In Mac Jones, we follow the path of one of the top young quarterbacks in the NFL. From his trials and ...

Some of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks in recent memory have had remarkable simple names, like Ben, Tom, and Joe. Every now and then, one comes along with a moniker that’s a bit more difficult to handle, like Tuanigamanuolepola “Tua” Tagovailoa. Fresh from starting with the national football powerhouse, the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, it remains to be seen if Tua can comfortably join the best-ever Miami Dolphins quarterbacks, like Bob and Dan, in the record books.

"Adversity introduces a man to himself" is a quote that is often used to help motivate people through hard times. Donovan Mitchell has been through enough adversity that he truly understands himself. Through countless struggles and injuries, Donovan Mitchell is a basketball star who was written off by most of the "experts." Whether it was because he was too short or couldn't shoot well enough, it always seemed like there was a reason for people to doubt him. He didn't let these factors discourage him though. Instead of caving to the pressure, he used it to help turn himself into one of the ...

Born in Norway, Erling Haaland became the greatest soccer player his country has ever produced. This is the delightful illustrated story of his rise to fame, the story of his life full of excitement, drama and danger. It simply contains everything that makes for an exciting soccer biography; great victories and crushing defeats, determination against all odds, intrigue off and on the field, sensational incidents as well as fascinating tales about the big stars he played with or against.

Making it to Formula One doesn't just happen, let alone making it to the top of the podium. It requires drive, passion and precision. A combination that Ferrari's Charles LeClerc possesses in abundance. From a young age he dreamed of reaching the pinnacle of motorsport, but would ultimately have to overcome adversity to get there. This is his story-a journey of determination and success against all odds: from racing go-karts in his native France to winning the German F3 championship and then embarking on the road to Formula One. And along the way, doing battle with and learning from some ...

No one would have assumed the little kid play in the streets and parks of St. Louis would become one of the top Running Backs in the NFL. From his time in St. Louis dominating the high school sports scene in both football and track to playing football for some of the most storied programs in all of football, Ezekiel Elliott tells the story of how Ezekiel Elliott overcame the odds and adversity to emerge as one of the NFL’s most explosive running backs.

The definition of a man isn't how many times he gets knocked down, it's how many times he can get back up. No one knows this better than Ben Simmons. After dealing persevering through challenge after challenge Ben had finally reached his dream, to play in the NBA. Unfortunately, this dream was postponed due to a major injury. Ben didn't let this change his focus on becoming one of the NBA's fastest rising stars. In Ben Simmons you will learn the story of how Ben beat the odds to make it to the NBA despite starting a world away.

As he stood at the center of the ring after just defeating Wladimir Klitschko, Tyson Fury knew his dream, and destiny had finally been fulfilled, he was the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. In Tyson Fury we will follow the Gypsy King’s path from his Irish Traveller roots, through being snubbed for a chance at Olympic glory and through the difficult trials and tribulations that he was forced to overcome to eventually claim the belt he desired his whole life.

Throughout his whole athletic career people have waited for Russell Westbrook to fail. Whether it was his transition from College to the NBA or from a role player to a star, the odds have always been stacked against Westbrook, despite this, he has emerged as one of the top players in the NBA. In Russell Westrbook learn the inspiring story of how he overcame the odds, use tragedy as motivation, and turned himself into a household name and the leader of one of the NBA's best small market teams!