Most Popular Books by Marty Kaminsky

Just in time for the 2022 Winter Olympics, here is a motivating collection of true stories from athletes, including many former Olympians, who have faced incredible adversity—proving that integrity and honor are not entirely missing from the playing fields. Readers will learn about blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer, who scaled the heights of Mount McKinley; sprinter Gail Devers, who returned from a life-threatening illness to defend her Olympic title... and more. Despite challenges, each of these stars found the heart and stamina to persevere. With themes of resilience and grit, this inspirational book includes a foreword by noted former baseball player and coach Bobby Valentine, with additional stories from the following athletes: Michelle Akers: The Fire Within Ruben Gonzalez: Street Survivor Jim Eisenreich: This Is Who I Am John Lucas: One on One Mansour Bahrami: For the Love of the Game Greg LeMond: Making a New Plan Diana Golden Brosnihan: Gliding on the Edge Chris Zorich: Zora’s Gift Zina Garrison: No One Is Perfect Bob Welch: Living One Day at a Time Willie O’Ree: Breaking the Barriers Dan O’Brien: No Sure Thing Jean Driscoll: Don’t Look Back

Soccer star Alexi Lalas offers tips to help improve young soccer players'' abilities.

Publisher''s marketing brochure for Uncommon champions, by Marty Kaminsky, focused on one of the book''s athletes, Jean Driscoll.

Athletes Albert Pujols, Mia Hamm, JJ Watt, and Sanya Richard Ross tell what they do to give back.

Soccer standout Carli Lloyd had to work hard before achieving success. In 2015, she scored three goals in Team USA''s win over Japan in the Women''s World Cup final.

An interview with Mikaela Shiffrin, gold medal winner in slalom skiing in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

Five successful Americans - Jeremy Lin Kevin Henkes Katherine Applegate Arne Duncan and Dr. Jeanette Epps tell about the teachers who encouraged them.

Compilation piece about how sports players communicate with each other. Athletes include Rachel Buehler (Soccer) Chris Young (Baseball) Mo Williams (Basketball) and Meghan Duggan (Women''s Ice Hockey).

Interview with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. Includes information about how he became a documentary filmmaker and how he researches his subjects.