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Standing Tall

A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph

by C. Vivian Stringer, Laura Tucker ...

“Lots of people have dreams, but C. Vivian Stringer is the dream—a coalminer’s daughter who believed when her Poppa told her there was no obstacle she could not surmount. And she lives that dream, teaching others to rise up to meet challenges, turning underdogs into champions again and again—on and off the court. This is the quintessential American story, of a woman and of a family pulling ... Read more

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“Lots of people have dreams, but C. Vivian Stringer is the dream—a coalminer’s daughter who believed when her Poppa told her there was no obstacle she could not surmount. And she lives that dream, teaching others to rise up to meet challenges, turning underdogs into champions again and again—on and off the court. This is the quintessential American story, of a woman and of a family pulling
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Standing Tall

A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph

by C. Vivian Stringer, Laura Tucker ...

Narrated by Karen Chilton, Vivian Stringer ...

Abridged

5 hours 44 min

“Lots of people have dreams, but C. Vivian Stringer is the dream—a coalminer’s daughter who believed when her Poppa told her there was no obstacle she could not surmount. And she lives that dream, teaching others to rise up to meet challenges, turning underdogs into champions again and again—on and off the court. This is the quintessential American story, of a woman and of a family pulling ... Read more

$15.00 USD

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“Lots of people have dreams, but C. Vivian Stringer is the dream—a coalminer’s daughter who believed when her Poppa told her there was no obstacle she could not surmount. And she lives that dream, teaching others to rise up to meet challenges, turning underdogs into champions again and again—on and off the court. This is the quintessential American story, of a woman and of a family pulling
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Standing tall

A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph

by C. Vivian Stringer, Laura Tucker ...

Narrated by Adenrele Ojo ...

Unabridged

10 hours 16 min

“Work hard, and don’t look for excuses,” C. Vivian Stringer’s parents told her, “and you can achieve anything.” But her faith and perseverance would be tested many times. A gifted athlete, she had to fight for a place on an all-white cheerleading squad in the sixties. In 1981, just as her coaching career was taking off, her fourteen-month-old daughter, Nina, was stricken with spinal meningitis. ... Read more

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“Work hard, and don’t look for excuses,” C. Vivian Stringer’s parents told her, “and you can achieve anything.” But her faith and perseverance would be tested many times. A gifted athlete, she had to fight for a place on an all-white cheerleading squad in the sixties. In 1981, just as her coaching career was taking off, her fourteen-month-old daughter, Nina, was stricken with spinal meningitis.
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I Beat the Odds

From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond

by Michael Oher ...

Narrated by Michael Boatman ...

Unabridged

6 hours 15 min

The football star made famous in the hit film The Blind Side reflects on how far he has come from the circumstances of his youth.Michael Oher is the young man at the center of the true story depicted in The Blind Side movie (and book) that swept up awards and accolades. Though the odds were heavily stacked against him, Michael had a burning desire deep within his soul to break out of the Memphis ... Read more

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The football star made famous in the hit film The Blind Side reflects on how far he has come from the circumstances of his youth.Michael Oher is the young man at the center of the true story depicted in The Blind Side movie (and book) that swept up awards and accolades. Though the odds were heavily stacked against him, Michael had a burning desire deep within his soul to break out of the Memphis
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Coming Back Stronger

Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity

by Drew Brees ...

Narrated by Chris Fabry ...

Unabridged

9 hours 49 min

When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team—and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again—coaches around the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater, many wondered, Will the city ever come back? And with their stadium ... Read more

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When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team—and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again—coaches around the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater, many wondered, Will the city ever come back? And with their stadium
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In a Heartbeat

Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving

by Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sally Jenkins ...

Narrated by Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sally Jenkins, Kathleen McInerney, Rick Adamson ...

Unabridged

7 hours 45 min

For the first time, the remarkable couple depicted in The Blind Side tells their own deeply inspiring storyFirst came the bestselling book, then the Oscar-nominated movie—the story of Michael Oher and the family who adopted him has become one of the most talked-about true stories of our time. But until now, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy have never told this astonishing tale in their own way and with ... Read more

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For the first time, the remarkable couple depicted in The Blind Side tells their own deeply inspiring storyFirst came the bestselling book, then the Oscar-nominated movie—the story of Michael Oher and the family who adopted him has become one of the most talked-about true stories of our time. But until now, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy have never told this astonishing tale in their own way and with
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Don't Put Me In, Coach

My Incredible NCAA Journey from the End of the Bench to the End of the Bench

by Mark Titus ...

Narrated by Tyler Seiple ...

Unabridged

6 hours 23 min

An irreverent, hilarious insider's look at big-time NCAA basketball, through the eyes of the nation's most famous benchwarmer and author of the popular blog ClubTrillion.com (3.6m visits!). Mark Titus holds the Ohio State record for career wins, and made it to the 2007 national championship game. You would think Titus would be all over the highlight reels. You'd be wrong.In 2006, Mark Titus ... Read more

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An irreverent, hilarious insider's look at big-time NCAA basketball, through the eyes of the nation's most famous benchwarmer and author of the popular blog ClubTrillion.com (3.6m visits!). Mark Titus holds the Ohio State record for career wins, and made it to the 2007 national championship game. You would think Titus would be all over the highlight reels. You'd be wrong.In 2006, Mark Titus
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One Shot at Forever

A Small Town, an Unlikely Coach, and a Magical Baseball Season

by Chris Ballard ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

8 hours 11 min

In 1971, a small-town high school baseball team from rural Illinois playing with hand-me-down uniforms and peace signs on their hats defied convention and the odds. Led by an English teacher with no coaching experience, the Macon Ironmen emerged from a field of three hundred and seventy teams to become the smallest school in Illinois history to make the state final, a distinction that still stands ... Read more

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In 1971, a small-town high school baseball team from rural Illinois playing with hand-me-down uniforms and peace signs on their hats defied convention and the odds. Led by an English teacher with no coaching experience, the Macon Ironmen emerged from a field of three hundred and seventy teams to become the smallest school in Illinois history to make the state final, a distinction that still stands
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Through My Eyes

by Tim Tebow ...

Narrated by Tom Wayland ...

Unabridged

10 hours 17 min

FormerUniversity of Florida star quarterback, 2010 first-round draft pick for theDenver Broncos, and devout Christian Tim Tebow tellsthe story of his faith, his life, and his career in football in Through MyEyes. Written with Nathan Whitaker, the New York Times bestsellingcoauthor of Quiet Strength,with Tony Dungy, Through My Eyes givesfans a first look into the heart of an athlete whose talent ... Read more

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FormerUniversity of Florida star quarterback, 2010 first-round draft pick for theDenver Broncos, and devout Christian Tim Tebow tellsthe story of his faith, his life, and his career in football in Through MyEyes. Written with Nathan Whitaker, the New York Times bestsellingcoauthor of Quiet Strength,with Tony Dungy, Through My Eyes givesfans a first look into the heart of an athlete whose talent
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More Than a Game

by Phil Jackson, Charley Rosen ...

Narrated by Phil Jackson, Charley Rosen ...

Abridged

4 hours 36 min

Phil Jackson's account of the Lakers' game-by-game progress through the 1999-2000 season and his views on the state of the NBA is supplemented by his friend Charley Rosen's novelist's impressions of the Lakers, Los Angeles, and the league. ... Read more

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Phil Jackson's account of the Lakers' game-by-game progress through the 1999-2000 season and his views on the state of the NBA is supplemented by his friend Charley Rosen's novelist's impressions of the Lakers, Los Angeles, and the league.
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Dr. J

The Autobiography

by Julius Erving, Karl Taro Greenfeld ...

Narrated by Julius Erving ...

Unabridged

12 hours 14 min

“A terrific memoir by a man worthy of one.” — Sports IllustratedAn honest, unflinching self-portrait of the basketball legend whose classy public image as a superstar and a gentleman masked his personal failings and painful losses, which he describes here—from his own point of view—for the very first time.For most of his life, Julius Erving has been two men in one. There is Julius, the bright, ... Read more

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“A terrific memoir by a man worthy of one.” — Sports IllustratedAn honest, unflinching self-portrait of the basketball legend whose classy public image as a superstar and a gentleman masked his personal failings and painful losses, which he describes here—from his own point of view—for the very first time.For most of his life, Julius Erving has been two men in one. There is Julius, the bright,
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Wins, Losses, and Lessons

An Autobiography

by Lou Holtz ...

Narrated by Lou Holtz ...

Abridged

5 hours 44 min

Experience Lou Holtz’s story in his own voice, where his heartfelt delivery and signature wit bring every lesson and anecdote to life. His authentic narration makes this audiobook feel like a personal conversation with one of the most inspiring figures in sports history. "When I die and people realize that I will not be resurrected in three days, they will forget me. That is the way it should be. ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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Experience Lou Holtz’s story in his own voice, where his heartfelt delivery and signature wit bring every lesson and anecdote to life. His authentic narration makes this audiobook feel like a personal conversation with one of the most inspiring figures in sports history. "When I die and people realize that I will not be resurrected in three days, they will forget me. That is the way it should be.
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