{"product_id":"michael-phelps-the-untold-story-of-a-champion-paperback","title":"Michael Phelps: The Untold Story of a Champion - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBob Schaller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJason Lezak\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eRowdy Gaines\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA revealing biography of the Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps that includes exclusive interviews with his family, teammates, and friends and never-before-revealed details about his life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Phelps is an American sports hero, perhaps the greatest Olympic athlete the world has ever known. His unprecedented eight gold medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics have made him a superstar. But his journey to Olympic immortality is every bit as compelling as his achievements in the pool. From learning to cope with ADHD to the story of how Phelps became the greatest swimmer ever, Phelps' tale is told in full detail here for the first time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe author, Bob Schaller, has known Phelps and his coach for more than eight years, and has extensively interviewed him, along with his mother, sisters, coach, and teammates. Filled with revelations, career statistics, and insightful analysis of how Phelps achieved the seemingly impossible, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn the complete story behind the legend.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormer journalist Bob Schaller has written numerous articles for USA Swimming and its magazine, \u003ci\u003eSplash. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eNEVER STOP PUSHING: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Life from a Wyoming Farm to the Olympic Medals Stand\u003c\/i\u003e, about Olympic gold medalist wrestler Rulon Gardner and \u003ci\u003eWHAT THOUGH THE ODDS: Haley Scott's Journey of Faith and Triumph.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 21, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47454224646322,"sku":"9780312573812","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/8461b8ed81e647bfc8594195cad4a110.webp?v=1778845515","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/michael-phelps-the-untold-story-of-a-champion-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}