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Author : Kate Buford
Release : 2012-03-01
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Synopsis Native American Son by : Kate Buford
Download or read book Native American Son written by Kate Buford. This book was released on 2012-03-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive biography of the legendary figure who defined excellence in American sports: Jim Thorpe, arguably the greatest all-around athlete in U.S. history. With clarity and an eye for detail, Kate Buford traces the pivotal moments of Thorpe’s incomparable career: growing up in the tumultuous Indian Territory of Oklahoma; leading the Carlisle Indian Industrial School football team to victories against the country’s finest college teams; winning gold medals in the 1912 Olympics pentathlon and decathlon; defining the burgeoning sport of professional football; and playing long, often successful—and previously unexamined—years in professional baseball. At the same time, however, Buford recounts the difficulties Thorpe faced as a Native American. We also see the infamous loss of his Olympic medals, stripped from him because he had previously played professional baseball, an event that would haunt Thorpe for the rest of his life. We see his struggles with alcoholism and personal misfortune, and how he came to distrust many of the hands extended to him. We learn the details of his vigorous advocacy for Native American rights while he chased a Hollywood career, and the truth behind the supposed reinstatement of his Olympic record in 1982. Here is the story of a complex, iconoclastic, profoundly talented man whose life encompassed both tragic limitations and truly extraordinary achievements.
Author : Matt Christopher
Release : 2021-01-05
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 129/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Kobe Bryant by : Matt Christopher
Download or read book Kobe Bryant written by Matt Christopher. This book was released on 2021-01-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography. As the son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball. From the moment he could pick up a ball, he was learning to dribble and shoot. His basketball education was unique -- a combination of lessons on basic fundamentals, one-on-one games against his dad, and observation and analysis of the world's best players. At age eighteen, Kobe was given the chance to prove his skills when he was drafted into the NBA. Fresh out of high school, Kobe showed that he had the talent and heart to make it in the pros -- and the rest is history. This biography gives readers a courtside seat to the achievements of one of basketball's greatest legends as it traces Kobe's life from childhood to his five NBA championships to his successful career outside of the game to his tragic death and lasting legacy.
Author : Matt Christopher
Release : 2009-12-19
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Synopsis Michael Jordan by : Matt Christopher
Download or read book Michael Jordan written by Matt Christopher. This book was released on 2009-12-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't miss this action-packed and informative look at the life and achievements of a basketball legend! Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and even his short stint in minor league baseball. Written in Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style and complete with incredible photos and Michael Jordan's key stats, this comprehensive biography will entertain and educate.
Author : Matt Christopher
Release : 2009-12-02
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 978/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Jackie Robinson by : Matt Christopher
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Matt Christopher. This book was released on 2009-12-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of legendary Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball, is recounted in this title.
