  | Full Text Reviews: Booklist - 05/01/2016 Through firsthand accounts and personal recollections, the authors recount the stories of 11 athletes who achieved notoriety and success in spite of very serious setbacks in their youth. All 11 chapters offer a host of highs and lows, and they reinforce the notion that success does not usually come easy. The stories, which include highly recognizable names like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Dwayne Wade, recount tales of physical ailments, behavior problems, social anxieties, economic struggles, and familial strife. So many of the obstacles that these athletes share are retold using personal interviews and primary source material that young readers will find very relatable. Though the people chronicled are all athletes, their stories have morals that are easily transferred to life off the court or the field. The highly relevant message is that no situation is too dire or insurmountable with the right attitude and that young people shouldn’t allow setbacks to define them. - Copyright 2016 Booklist. Loading...
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