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An inspirational look at a diverse group of popular sports figures
and how they found success in sports and life. Young athletes all
dream of what they might become. They might see themselves as a
soccer player racing through defenses at the World Cup, as a hockey
player scoring the winning goal in the Stanley Cup Final, or as a
figure skater in the Winter Olympics. But to get there takes hard
work, dedication, and passion. In The Reason We Play: American
Sports Figures and What Inspires Them, Marc Bona profiles some of
the nation's top athletes and sports personalities from the past
several decades to reveal what it takes to make it in the world of
professional sports. Along with fascinating accounts of the sports
figures' lives and careers, Bona includes, in their own words, what
motivated them, what obstacles they overcame, and even what books
they loved to read when they were young. Featuring athletes such as
soccer icon Kristine Lilly, basketball star Victor Oladipo, and
softball phenom Cat Osterman, The Reason We Play has something for
everyone. From football to rodeo, baseball to racing, the front
office to coaching, the subjects all share a common trait of
excellence on and off the field.
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