About This Title...
An inside look at the heart and faith of sports heroes.
This feels like a Sports Illustrated photo-essay title! True Heroes of Sports provides a unique look at favorite athletic champions–both past and present. Combining the brilliant images of renowned sports photographer Tom DiPace with essays by sports author Steve Riach, this book profiles the greatest heroes in sports with candid insights into their triumphs and set-backs . . . and ultimately the love faith to capture the total persona of each hero. Featured athletes have been selected for their excellence in their sport and their contributions as a positive example in exhibiting sportsmanship, character, and champion heart.
Foreward by Tony Dungy and featured athletes include: Albert Pujols, Randy Johnson, John Smoltz, Mariano Rivera, Matt Holiday, Curt Schilling, Andy Pettitte, Torii Hunter, LaDainian Tomlinson, Carson Palmer, Kurt Warner, Mike Holmgren, Tony Dungy, Bobby Bowden, Michael Redd, Chris Paul, Ron Hunter, Joe Gibbs, Kyle Petty, Tim Howard, Tom Lehman, Bethany Hamilton, Allyson Felix, David Robinson, Mike Singletary, Rick & Dick Hoyt.
Marketing Points
- Find out what really makes sports heroes tick!
- Discover why faith is an important ingredient to any successful endeavor.
- Feel challenged to develop in faith, integrity and work ethic!