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Summer of '68
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The extraordinary story of the 1968 baseball season - when the game was played to perfection even as the country was being pulled apart at the seams. From the beginning, ’68 was a season rocked by national tragedy and sweeping change. Opening Day was postponed and later played in the shadow of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s funeral. That summer, as the pennant races were heating up, the assassination of Robert Kennedy was later followed by rioting at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. But even as tensions boiled over and violence spilled into the streets, something remarkable was happening in major league ballparks across the country. Pitchers were dominating like never before, and with records falling and shut-outs mounting, many began hailing ’68 as “The Year of the Pitcher". In Summer of ’68, Tim Wendel takes us on a wild ride through a season that saw such legends as Bob Gibson, Denny McLain, Don Drysdale, and Luis Tiant set new standards for excellence on the mound, each chasing perfection against the backdrop of one of the most divisive and turbulent years in American history. For some players, baseball would become an insular retreat from the turmoil encircling them that season, but for a select few, including Gibson and the defending champion St. Louis Cardinals, the conflicts of ’68 would spur their performances to incredible heights and set the stage for their own run at history. Meanwhile in Detroit - which had burned just the summer before during one of the worst riots in American history - ’68 instead found the city rallying together behind a colorful Tigers team led by McLain, Mickey Lolich, Willie Horton, and Al Kaline. The Tigers would finish atop the American League, setting themselves on a highly anticipated collision course with Gibson’s Cardinals. And with both teams’ seasons culminating in a thrilling World Series for the ages - one team playing to establish a dynasty, the other fighting to help pull a city from the ashes - what ultimately lay at stake was something even larger: baseball’s place in a rapidly changing America that would never be the same. In vivid, novelistic detail, Summer of ’68 tells the story of this unforgettable season - the last before rule changes and expansion would alter baseball forever - when the country was captivated by the national pastime at the moment it needed the game most.
©2012 Tim Wendel (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
Michael Jordan: A Unique Insight into the Career and Mindset of Michael Jordan
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Do your hoop dreams seem out of reach? Discover insider secrets from a legendary NBA pro to take your game to new heights. Are you tired of warming the bench? Do daily drills and practice make no difference in your game? Does a career in basketball seem impossible? Steve James has made a lifetime study of Michael Jordan’s rise from repeated failure to NBA legend. And now he’s here to share the secrets behind Michael Jordan’s winning record so you can follow in his footsteps. Michael Jordan: A Unique Insight into the Career and Mindset of Michael Jordan is an incredible account of the many trials and tribulations the legendary baller overcame so he could dominate the courts. Through Steve James’ step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn to apply the same unique techniques and training systems that made Michael Jordan a household name. Whether you’re a newbie or semi-pro, you’ll discover the secrets to awaken your inner Air Jordan. In Michael Jordan, you'll discover: Detailed daily workouts and training regimes to bring your game into the next league Daily inspiration from His Highness’ one-of-a-kind rituals and superstitions The steps MJ used to overcome his greatest failures and how you can leap your own hurdles Little-known facts about the NBA superstar to inspire your own personal journey The motivational lesson behind the number 23 and much, much more! Michael Jordan is a practical handbook and inspirational biography that’s perfect for any fan of the game. If you like expert advice, easy-to-follow illustrated techniques, and practical success principles, then you'll love Steve James’ buzzer-beating biography. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2016 Steve James (P)2018 Steve James
Mental Toughness for Young Athletes
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Finally! There is a mental-toughness book for young athletes! Hey everyone, Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental-toughness guides! We know exactly how you feel. If you are reading this, you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book, Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of working toward being mentally tough. This is the only book that I know of with input from an actual young athlete. A lot of the heavy lifting was done by me, Troy Horne, his dad. I am here to help the parents understand how to help your kiddo navigate this mental-toughness journey. For more on that make sure that you pick up the parent's guide version of this book - Mental Toughness for Young Athletes: Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises for Kids and Teens in Competitive Sports (Parent's Guide). It's super necessary. We know where you are, and we know how to help you help your young athlete find his or her mental fortitude. In the past, we have purchased a lot of books about mental toughness in sports. To be honest, most of the books that we read were not a good fit for young athletes because they were either written for adults or not written for youth athletes in competitive sports. There is a difference. Parents! Troy speaking: Since there wasn't anything out there for elite athletes, I did what every youth sports parent does when they want to help their kid. I started my own team! Just kidding! (I probably should have, but I didn't believe that I would be able to do it well. I lacked mental confidence in myself I guess. We talk about that in the parent's version of this book, too.) We took the long journey of ups and downs. We struggled to help our young athlete find his mental toughness. It was rough! However, luckily along the way, we found the winning formula thanks to being able to talk with sports icons personally. We launched a podcast together, and on it we interviewed sports mental-toughness giants like Chauncey Billups, Tywanna Smith, Keiko Yoshimine, Earl Boykins, Jason Richardson, and Kobe Bryant! We studied what they did and said based on our interviews, and we came up with a mental-toughness plan that worked! We followed their journey and their advice. We wrote down what worked for our young athlete, and we put it in this book so that you would be able to skip a lot of the struggle and failure part. No need for everyone to struggle right? In this book we are going to share with you what we learned from talking to NBA athletes, NFL athletes, EuroLeague athletes, college coaches, and college athletes as well. Does your child perform better in practice than they do when the game or when the "lights come on"? Do they seem like they are losing their love for the game? Do you want to help them? If you answered yes to these questions, then you are in the right place.
©2020 Buggily Group Inc (P)2020 Buggily Group Inc
Bryson Dechambeau
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Are you a fan of Bryson DeChambeau, especially owing to the fact that at just 27 years, he has won up to seven times on the PGA Tour, including a major championship? Do you want to know more about him, beyond what you may hear from the commentators whenever you watch golf so you can possibly have "intelligent" conversations about him and possibly get inspired by his story? If you’ve answered yes, keep reading.... Let this book let you in into the world of DeChambeau! Having gone down history as the fifth player in history to win both the US Amateur and NCAA Division I championship in the same year, DeChambeau set himself apart from many other young golf players. And the years that followed have shown just how talented he is. But who is he really, other than just the name? Where was he born? How did he rise to the top? Where did he school? How was his upbringing like? When did he start playing golf? Has he always been that talented, or was it just pure hard work? What’s his work ethic like? What does he think sets him apart from the rest? If you have these and other related questions, you are in luck, as this book will help you find answers to all these! More precisely, you will discover: His early life, including how he started playing golf When and how he got his big break in golf How he plays, including how he uses a science-based methodology to play golf His diet and his workout routines The challenges he often experiences and how he resolves them A breakdown of the games he has played and how he has performed in the different games His game philosophy that sets him apart His losses and what he thinks about them And much more! Even if you’ve never really been his fan, DeChambeau’s story and philosophy about playing golf will open your eyes to just how much science can be used in everything and much more! Scroll up and click "buy now" to get started!
©2021 Noah Cassidy (P)2021 Noah Cassidy
Kelso
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At his three-year debut in June 1960, no one could know that Mrs. Allaire DuPont’s small, deerlike gelding named Kelso would come to dominate American racing like no other horse before or since. For five unprecedented years, he would reign as Horse of the Year, setting records and endearing himself to millions of fans. Always considered among the top four horses of all time, with Man o' War, Secretariat, and Citation, for many Kelso is the greatest racehorse, since he won at sprints and endurance races, won on turf and dirt, carried unprecedented handicap weights, and raced both foreign and national thoroughbreds. Kelso was crowned champion of the Jockey Gold Cup, one of the most prestigious racing events, an astounding five straight times. Like Seabiscuit, Kelso was not earmarked as a contender and missed the Triple Crown races. But Kelso's greatness was decisive: He regularly defeated Triple Crown race winners. In Kelso: The Horse of Gold, Linda Kennedy tells the remarkable story of one of the greatest athletes of the ages, recreating the excitement of "Kelly's" unique and brilliant career while placing his unparalleled achievements in the context of racing history. The book is published by Westholme Publishing. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks. "Will charm and excite those who saw Kelso run and remember his stirring deeds." (Wall Street Journal) "In this concise, entertaining account, Kennedy tells the story of Kelso, a scrawny ungainly gelding who just happened to be one of the greatest Thoroughbreds that ever lived." (Publishers Weekly) "An excellent portrayal...so intense that one has the sensation of being right there with the crowd and cheering Kelso on." (Tom Trotter, former New York Racing secretary)
©2007 Linda Kennedy (P)2020 Redwood Audiobooks
Barbell Training for Beginners
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Have you been struggling with fitness lately? Have you heard about barbell training but you don’t know much about it? If that is the case, then you need not go far…. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never lifted a barbell before - this book will have you bulking up in no time. It is set to serve as a road map through the weight room. Think of it as a personal trainer who’s always going to be there for you. Increase your strength to improve your health, your appearance, and your performance with Barbell Training for Beginners. Barbell Training for Beginners includes: Personal assessment hints - how to conduct an assessment on yourself Explanations of the role and importance of barbell training Barbell training plan for beginners — the best way to be prepared for barbell starting from scratch Barbell keys to success Presentations of the most effective exercises you need to know Descriptions of many different workouts and programs How to use barbell racks Strength vs. hypertrophy Nutrition hints — ensure your diet supports your barbell activity with many nutrients, simple meal ideas, and prepping tips. Discover the true approach to barbell training and become more strong, more confident, and better you for less than a single session of personal training – join the challenge by clicking “add to cart” now!
©2019 Bradon Medrano (P)2020 Brandon Medrano
They Bled Blue
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They Bled Blue is the rollicking yarn of the Los Angeles Dodgers' crazy 1981 season, a watershed campaign that cemented the team's place and reputation as fitting thoroughly within the surrounding LA culture. That it culminated in an unlikely World Series win - during a split season demarcated by a strike, no less - is not even the most interesting thing about this team. The Dodgers were led by the garrulous Tommy Lasorda, whose office hosted a regular stream of Hollywood royalty. They had Steve Garvey, the first baseman with the movie-star good looks. Garvey was teamed with Ron Cey, Davey Lopes, and Bill Russell in the most durable infield in major league history, with 1981 presenting their final chance to win a championship as a unit. The difference maker was an entirely unexpected 20-year-old nearly straight out of Mexico, with a wild delivery and a screwball as his flippin' out pitch. Fernando Valenzuela didn't speak much English, but his baseball ability broke down cultural barriers and helped fill Dodger Stadium to the brim with a Southern California Latino population that had been thirsting for just such a success story.
©2019 Jason Turbow (P)2019 HighBridge Company
The 7 Laws Of Coaching
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Inspire Others to Massive Success and Achievement! Would you like to: Inspire your team? Help people get better results? Keep others motivated? Get people excited about their goals? And be the leader you were meant to be? If so, look no further! In Brian Cagneey's The Seven Laws of Coaching: Powerful Coaching Skills That Will Predict Your Team's Success, you'll unlock the coaching genius inside of you. By answering the crucial coaching questions and developing genuine leadership and integrity, you can instill these attributes in those around you. When you put these proven steps and strategies to use, people will follow you willingly - because you've shown yourself to be an excellent coach! All coaching books will tell you that the coaching habit is a difficult challenge, and learning how to coach is no easy task, but when you put these coaching skills to the test, you'll be coaching teams to winning performances in no time! In The Seven Laws of Coaching, Brian Cagneey explains: The First Law of Coaching: Developing the right mindset The Second Law of Coaching: Being strong without being mean The Third Law of Coaching: The secret to finding solutions The Fourth Law of Coaching: A special ingredient for motivating people The Fifth Law of Coaching: The forgotten law of getting results The Sixth Law of Coaching: The only way someone can improve The Seventh Law of Coaching: Keeping everyone on track
©2016 Brian Cagneey (P)2016 Shapleigh Publishing LLC
Seven Days in Augusta
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The Masters is unquestionably the crown jewel of golf's major tournaments, not only for the transcendent performances it has inspired over the years, but for the incomparable sights and sounds of Augusta National and its environs, each distinct element contributing to the storied, rarefied atmosphere which draws tens of thousands to Georgia each spring. Seven Days in Augusta is a celebration of what makes the Masters singular and iconic, from the par-3 contest to Amen Corner to Butler Cabin. Mark Cannizzaro goes behind the scenes of the exclusive competition, covering wide-ranging topics including green jacket rituals, tales from The Crow's Nest atop the clubhouse, the extreme lengths some fans have gone to acquire tickets, and what goes on outside the gates during Masters week. Also featuring some of the most memorable and dramatic moments from the tournament's history, this is an essential, expansive look at golf's favorite event.
©2020 Mark Cannizzaro (P)2020 Tantor
Sidney Crosby
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Discover the Inspirational Story of Hockey Superstar Sidney Crosby! If you're reading this, then you must be a Sidney Crosby fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Sidney is considered one of the greatest hockey players in the world, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his young career. This audiobook will reveal to you much about Sidney's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career. Here is a preview of what you'll learn about: Youth and family life Pre-NHL and international career NHL career and personal life Legacy, charitable acts, and much more! If you want to learn more about Sidney Crosby, then this audiobook is for you. It will reveal to you many things that you did not know about this incredible hockey star!
©2014 Bill Redban (P)2015 Bill Redban
Toolbox
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Professional wrestling has always been wrapped in mystery. After a century of masquerading as legitimate sport, at last pro-wrestling has begun to show the potential of its form. At its core, it is live combat theatre, and no one has done more to codify and analyze this mesmerizing art form than Mike Quackenbush. To aid a generation of evolving performers to meet the demands of modern audiences, here is Toolbox - Building Better Pro-Wrestling.
©2020 Michael Spillane (P)2020 Michael Spillane
A History of Hockey in Canada
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When British soldiers began settling in early Canada, their sporting traditions blended with a Mi’kmaq game to create a new sport that evolved into hockey. A History of Hockey in Canada traces hockey’s roots from those first steps on the frozen ponds of eastern Canada to the modern game we know and love: Games that were the precursors to modern hockey were oochamkunutk (Mi’kmaq), shinty (Scottish), hurling (Irish), and bandy (English) From the ponds of Windsor, Nova Scotia, to Kingston, Ontario, and Montreal, Quebec, a new game evolved, and in March 1875, the first organized game of hockey was played in Montreal The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia were the first popular craftsmen of sticks; their MicMac brand was the stick of choice for professional hockey players until the early 20th century Referees first used cowbells to call plays, and only switched to whistles when people began bringing their own cowbells to games Goalie Jacques Plante was the first to use a mask regularly after taking a puck to the face on November 1, 1959 A must for the hockey fan. Anyone fascinated by Canada’s sports history will want to have this book.
©2010 J. Alexander Poulton (P)2021 EMV
Sailing Made Easy
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This book is the most comprehensive education and boating safety and learn-to-sail guide to date. Complex sailing concepts are explained. There are also quizzes at the end of each chapter, and a glossary to help those new to sailing to navigate their way through the extensive nautical terminology.
©2010 The American Sailing Association ASA (P)2021 Antonio
Aaron Rodgers
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Learn the incredible story of Green Bay Packer Aaron Rodgers! In Aaron Rodgers: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Quarterbacks, you'll hear the inspirational story of football's star, Aaron Rodgers. This short, unauthorized biography of Aaron Rodgers highlights the greatest moments of his career since starting in the league as the backup to the great Brett Favre. Aaron Rodgers remains one of the most effective quarterbacks to play professional football and an inspiring leader for the Packers. In this book, we'll explore Aaron Rodgers' journey to the NFL as well as his impact on the game. Here is a preview of what is included in this book: Childhood and early life High school years College years at University of California-Berkeley Rodger's NFL career Aaron Rodgers and religion Rodgers' leadership skills Why nobody predicted how great Rodgers would be Aaron Rodger's legacy
©2015 Clayton Geoffreys (P)2015 Clayton Geoffreys
Bradley Wiggins: My Hour
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For 60 minutes this summer, the British public stopped what they were doing, switched on their radios and their TVs, refreshed their Twitter feeds, and followed Bradley Wiggins' attempt to break one of sport's most gruelling records: The Hour. The premise is simple enough: how far can you cycle in one hour? But it is thought to be one of the toughest events an athlete can endure, both physically and psychologically. Eddy Merckx, cycling's über-champ, called it the hardest thing he ever did. Wiggins, like many before him, discovered the unique pain of pushing yourself as hard as you can for 60 minutes. In this revealing book, Bradley Wiggins takes you behind the scenes of his record attempt. From planning to preparation to training to execution, Bradley shares his thoughts on his sacrifices, his heroes, and the people who have supported him along the way as well as what's to come as he heads towards the twilight of his stellar career. My Hour is a fitting celebration of one of Britain's best-loved sportsmen in his finest hour.
©2015 Bradley Wiggins (P)2015 Random House AudioBooks
Soul Surfer
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She lost her arm in a shark attack and nearly died, but she never lost her faith. Now a major motion picture, Soul Surfer is the moving story of Bethany Hamilton’s triumphant return to competitive surfing and has continued to be a beacon of inspiration to all who hear it. They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf? Or that nothing—not even the loss of her arm - could come between her and the waves? That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany responded to the shark’s stealth attack with the calm of a teenage girl with God on her side, resolutely pushing aside her pain and panic while being rescued and brought back to shore. “When can I surf again?” was the first thing Bethany asked after her emergency surgery, leaving no doubt that her spirit and determination were part of a greater story - a tale of personal empowerment and spiritual grit that shows the body is no more essential to surfing, perhaps even less so, than the soul.
©2004 Bethany Hamilton (P)2010 Oasis
Hockey Joke Book
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When it comes to our beloved “good ol’ hockey game”, humour abounds in Canada. The Hockey Joke Book shows you just how funny the sport, its teams, and its toothless players can be: Q: What do the Ottawa Senators and the Titanic have in common? A: They both look good until they hit the ice! Q: What’s the difference between the Calgary Flames and a bra? A: A bra has two cups! Four out of five dentists surveyed recommend playing hockey. Plus so much more hilarity!
©2009 J. Alexander Poulton (P)2021 EMV
The Divine Miss Marble
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"In Robert Weintraub’s exhaustive biography, The Divine Miss Marble, he transports the reader into Marble’s vibrant world. It’s a dreamy, indomitable life worth reading about as today’s tennis tries to return to form.” (The Washington Post) “An intriguing book about a fascinating woman...highly recommended.” (Library Journal, starred review) “Delightful and engrossing, this is a must for tennis fans.” (Publishers Weekly) The story of 1930s tennis icon Alice Marble, and her life of sports, celebrity, and incredible mystery. Who was Alice Marble? In her public life, she was the biggest tennis star of the pre-war era, a household name like Joe DiMaggio and Joe Louis. She was famous for overcoming serious illness to win the biggest tournaments, including Wimbledon. She was also a fashion designer and trendsetter, a contributor to a pioneering new comic called Wonder Woman - and friend to the biggest names in Hollywood and society, like Carole Lombard and Clark Gable, William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies, and members of families named Bloomingdale, Loew, and du Pont. She helped integrate tennis with her support of Althea Gibson, and even coached two young women who became stars in their own right: Billie Jean King and Sally Ride. Yet her private life provoked constant speculation while she was alive, and her own memoirs added layers of legend upon stories. According to Alice, she married a man who was killed in the skies over Europe during World War II. But who was the man she loved, and had he even existed? She was widely known for her patriotism during World War II. Had she really nearly given her life for her country as a spy, shot during a wild car chase fleeing foreign espionage agents? In The Divine Miss Marble, best-selling author Robert Weintraub traveled the country to uncover her fascinating story. And the more he learned about her, the more her mysteries and contradictions deepened. Alice was a powerful woman who knew her worth, demanding equal pay to men decades earlier than other female athletes; yet she was held in sway by a domineering, highly successful coach with whom she had a volatile relationship. She was renowned for her California style and had a brilliant mind and the guts to overcome a lifetime of physical trauma. For the first time here, we come closer than ever before to the truths of this unforgettable life, and somehow it's a story even more extraordinary than everything we already know about the divine Alice Marble.
©2020 Robert Weintraub (P)2020 Penguin Audio
Seeing Serena
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A riveting chronicle of trailblazing tennis champion and cultural icon Serena Williams’s turbulent 2019 tour season and a revealing portrait of who she is, both on and off the court. Serena Williams is an undisputed global sports celebrity. Ranked #12 on ESPN’s 2018 World Fame 100 list of popular athletes, 37-year-old Serena Williams is the only female in the top 20, and she’s one of the highest paid athletes in the world. The face of women’s tennis for the past two decades, Serena is now waging battles on multiple fronts - against age, injuries, and opponents almost 20 years her junior, all while juggling her responsibilities as a new mom. Seeing Serena is an in-depth chronicle of Serena Williams’ return to tennis after giving birth to her daughter, and an insightful cultural analysis of the most consequential female athlete of her time. Author Gerald Marzorati shadows her through her 2019 season, from Melbourne and the Australian Open, to Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, and on to the US Open as she seeks her 24th Grand Slam singles title. He writes about her tennis and her forays into fashion, investing, and developing her personal brand on social media. Seeing Serena illuminates Williams’s singular status as the greatest women’s tennis player of all time and - in a moment when race and gender are the most talked-about topics in America and beyond - a pop icon like no other. Marzorati is on the scene, observing her matches, and talking to her, her coach, her competitors, and former greats who have witnessed her for years. He observes her, listens to her, studies her, explores her roles in society and history - sees Serena fully, in all the ways she has come to matter.
©2020 Gerald Marzorati. All rights reserved. (P)2020 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.
The Eagles of Heart Mountain
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The impeccably researched, deeply moving, never-before-told tale about a World War II incarceration camp in Wyoming and its extraordinary high school football team - for fans of The Boys in the Boat and The Storm on Our Shores. In the summer of 1942, the United States government forced 120,000 Japanese Americans from their homes in California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona and sent them to internment camps across the West. Nearly 14,000 of them landed on the outskirts of Cody, Wyoming, at the base of Heart Mountain. Behind barbed wire fences, they faced racism, cruelty, and frozen winters. Trying to recreate comforts from home, many established Buddhist temples and sumo wrestling pits. They grew Chinese cabbage and daikon radishes - yet there was little hope. That is, until the fall of 1943, when the camp’s high school football team, the Eagles, started its first season and finished it undefeated, crushing the competition from nearby, predominantly white high schools. Amid all this excitement, American politics continued to disrupt their lives as the federal government drafted men from the camps for the front lines - including some of the Eagles. The young men faced a choice to either join the Army or resist the draft. Teammates were divided, and some were jailed for their decisions. The Eagles of Heart Mountain honors the resilience of extraordinary heroes and the power of sports in a sweeping and inspirational portrait of one of the darkest moments in American history.
©2021 Bradford Pearson. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.