Just in time for the 2022 Winter Olympics, here is a motivating collection of true stories from athletes, including many former Olympians, who have faced incredible adversity—proving that integrity and honor are not entirely missing from the playing fields.

Readers will learn about blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer, who scaled the heights of Mount McKinley; sprinter Gail Devers, who returned from a life-threatening illness to defend her Olympic title... and more. Despite challenges, each of these stars found the heart and stamina to persevere. With themes of resilience and grit, this inspirational book includes a foreword by noted former baseball player and coach Bobby Valentine, with additional stories from the following athletes:   

Michelle Akers: The Fire Within    

Ruben Gonzalez: Street Survivor      

Jim Eisenreich: This Is  Who I Am    

John Lucas: One on One     

Mansour Bahrami: For the Love of the Game  

Greg LeMond: Making a New Plan     

Diana Golden Brosnihan: Gliding on the Edge   

Chris Zorich: Zora’s Gift     

Zina Garrison: No One Is Perfect     

Bob Welch: Living One Day at a Time             

Willie O’Ree: Breaking the Barriers

Dan O’Brien: No Sure Thing

Jean Driscoll: Don’t Look Back