Catch a Star: Shining Through Adversity to Become a Champion Contributor(s): Catchings, Tamika (Preface by), Petersen, Ken (Preface by) |
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ISBN: 0800723953 ISBN-13: 9780800723958 Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company OUR PRICE: $16.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Sports - Biography & Autobiography | Religious - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs |
Dewey: B |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.6" (0.80 lbs) 272 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: When all she wanted was to fit in, Tamika Catchings never imagined one day she'd stand out--as a basketball superstar and an inspiration. Catchings faced being set apart by her hearing loss, separation from family, living up to high expectations, and the pain and discouragement of debilitating physical injuries. Yet she reached for the stars with hard work, perseverance, and her faith in God. Through the silence, she found the way to shine. Catch a Star tells Tamika's story of overcoming: of leading the Indiana Fever to its first championship, being named to the WNBA's All Decade Team, earning four Olympic gold medals, and founding the Catch the Stars Foundation to help young people achieve their dreams. Her story will inspire readers to face their doubts and fears, encouraging them to reach for their own stars, no matter what challenges come their way. |
Contributor Bio(s): Catchings, Tamika: - Tamika Catchings of the Indiana Fever was the WNBA's 2011 MVP. A four-time Olympic gold medalist and ten-time WNBA All-Star, Catchings was a four-time All-American and a member of the National Champion University of Tennessee Lady Vols under legendary coach Pat Summitt. Catchings's story of overcoming adversity, growing in faith, and achieving success despite the many challenges she's faced inspires the boys and girls served by her foundation, Catch the Stars, in Indianapolis.Petersen, Ken: - Ken Petersen is a veteran in the book publishing industry. He has written numerous books in the categories of memoir, motivation, self-help, and theology, and he's coached a number of authors in writing and publishing. He lives with his wife, Rita, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. |