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Beneath the Surface: My Story

Beneath the Surface: My Story

by Michael Phelps (Author), Michael Phelps (Author)

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    Illustrated 2012

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Synopsis

Michael Phelps is one of history's greatest Olympic champions and may be the greatest swimmer of all time. Beneath the Surface is his story in his own words. In this candid memoir, Michael Phelps relives the glory of the 2004 Olympics and his record-breaking eight gold medals in 2008. Completely up to date, this book covers the 2012 Olympic games as well, where Phelps expects to win four more gold medals. He also, openly and honestly, chronicles his journey from awkward teen to media-savvy superstar. Phelps writes about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents' divorce, and challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight. Athletes and fans alike will be fascinated by insights into Phelps' training and mental preparation. Without a doubt, this is a must-read for any sports fan.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 312
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Sports Publishing
Published: 22 Sep 2012
ISBN 10: 1613210639
ISBN 13: 9781613210635
Book Overview: The autobiography of the greatest Olympian of all time updated to include the London Olympics 2012.

Author Bio
Michael Phelps is the most decorated swimmer in the history of World Championship swimming. An eight-time Olympic medalist and twenty-time World Record holder, Phelps is considered to be one of the greatest swimmers of all time. He lives in Baltimore, MD. Brian Cazeneuve is a staff writer at Sports Illustrated where he has been covering the Olympics since 1995. His freelance work has appeared in numerous national publications including Time, People, The New York Times, Washington Post, NBC Sports and others. He lives in New York City. Bob Costas is one of America's most well known sportscasters. He began his career as a student announcer for the Syracuse Blazers. Costas then became a professional sportscaster in St. Louis before joining NBC Sports in 1980. Costas is known for his coverage of the Olympics and can be seen regularly hosting Football Night in America. He lives in New York City.