What makes a champion? Olympic champion Bob Richards says it’s the will to win no matter what the odds. In The Heart of a Champion, he shares the incredible stories of athletes who have overcome hardship, disability, racism, sexism, and more to become the best the world has ever seen. A celebration of hard work and the indomitable human spirit, this book captures Richards’s contagious enthusiasm for individual greatness as well as the beauty of working as a team. These inspirational true stories have been loved for fifty years. Now repackaged for a new generation of athletes and coaches, The Heart of a Champion is poised to influence thousands more with its message of hope and perseverance.
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The best motivational/ Inspirational book ever!! I bought this book for my boyfriend for Valentine’s Day and he loved it. He couldn’t put it down, He read it in one day!!! He’s read it about 5 times and has notes in it with sticky pads. We bought 3 copies for each one of his nephews, for motivation and overall to keep them in a goal oriented mode. We have a very athletic family with wresting, baseball and football even some catttle ranching and bull riding. This book keeps us focused on giving your best and to always give 110% of yourself in…
Worth the investment. A friend of mine that won state wrestling championships and wrestled in Olympic trials, armed forces, NCAA etc. Was given the first edition of this book by his father. During his years of competition, he kept on hand for motivation. I ordered five and read one and have given others to grandchildren. I thought is was a motivating read for overcoming difficulties to excel. Motivation in a ethical and moral perspective. Hope it will be a positive for kids and for me as I try to be a athlete into…
Inspirational!! I bought this book in 1969 when I was stationed in the US Army in West Berlin, Germany. I ran on Hitler’s old SS track located at Andrews Barracks. The stories Bob Richards presents are Olympic success stories at their best. He interviewed many gold medalists and wrote about their personal victories in the 1948, 1952 and1956 Olympic games. The work ethic, the desire to win and the courage to follow through with one’s dream became the greatest victories these athletes lives. This book is very…