Sportbiographien

Seit seiner Geburt leidet Johannes »Johnny« Grasser an Tetraspastik und sollte eigentlich nicht in der Lage sein, eigenständig zu sitzen, zu stehen oder zu gehen. Doch Johnny betreibt mehr Sportarten als die meisten seiner Zeitgenossen. Egal, ob beim Radfahren, Schwimmen, Skaten oder Klettern - Johnny ist der lebende Beweis dafür, dass mit Disziplin, hartem Training und unzerstörbarem Willen jeder seine persönlichen Ziele erreichen kann. Höchste Zeit, dass er von seinen Abenteuern als Extremsportler, Lebenskünstler und leidenschaftlicher Partygänger berichtet. Dabei lässt er keine Tabus aus - auch nicht den Sex. Es sind Geschichten, die vor Lebensbejahung strotzen und die Johnny in dem ihm eigenen schwarzen Humor erzählt - selbst, wenn sie kritische Themen wie mangelnde Inklusion betreffen.

Alex Ferguson gilt als einer der erfolgreichsten, charismatischsten und einflussreichsten Trainer der Fußballgeschichte. Über den unglaublichen Zeitraum von 27 Jahren war der Schotte als Manager und Trainer in Personalunion das Gesicht und die Seele von Manchester United. Er entdeckte und formte Weltstars wie Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Roy Keane, Eric Cantona oder Ruud van Nistelrooy. Unvergesslich das Champions-League-Finale 1999 gegen Bayern München, bei dem seine Mannschaft aus einem 0:1 Rückstand binnen 102 Sekunden in der Nachspielzeit ein 2:1 machte - die Queen schlug ihn danach zum Ritter. Ferguson blieb dabei immer er selbst, mit seiner Meinung hielt er nie hinter dem Berg. Mit bissigem Spot überzog er seine Lieblingsrivalen José Mourínho und Arsène Wenger. Bezeichnend daher auch sein Spitzname "Der Föhn", der auf seine mitunter deftigen und lautstarken Wutausbrüche zurückgeht, vor denen keiner seiner Spieler sicher war.In seinem Buch lässt Alex Ferguson nichts aus und berichtet von einem Vierteljahrhundert Fußball auf höchstem Niveau. Höchst unterhaltsam und absolut mitreißend!

Die Amerikanerin Lindsey Vonn ist nicht nur eine der erfolgreichsten Sportlerinnen der Welt, sie galt auch schon immer als schillernde Persönlichkeit. Nun erzählt die Ausnahmeathletin, die eine der aggressivsten Skifahrerinnen aller Zeiten war, zum ersten Mal von ihrer unglaublichen Karriere und der nicht immer einfachen Geschichte dahinter. In der deutschen Ausgabe ihres US-Bestsellers »Rise« gibt sie sehr persönliche Einblicke in ein Leben, das vom unerbittlichen Streben nach Höchstleistungen geprägt war und in dem Risikobereitschaft und Widerstandsfähigkeit im Mittelpunkt standen. Hartnäckigkeit und Ausdauer halfen ihr zwar, eine Reihe von Verletzungen zu überwinden, doch all das hatte seinen Preis - körperlich, aber auch mental. Sehr offen berichtet Lindsey Vonn, wie psychische Belastungen ihre Karriere beeinflusst haben, spricht über ihre jahrzehntelangen Depressionen, ihre Probleme mit dem Selbstvertrauen und wie sie sich dennoch immer wieder nach oben gekämpft hat. Ein faszinierender, inspirierender Blick auf eine einmalige Karriere, die auch ihren Preis hatte.

The Olympian Leap: The Life and Legacy of Josh Culbreath is a moving tribute to an immensely talented, world-renowned athlete. His name struck apprehension in the hearts of all his opponents. His sly grin and infectious smile let his competitors know he would kick butt. Josh was a gifted athlete in high school, and they proclaimed him the country's second-top high school hurdler in the country. Described as the "Martin Luther King of athletics", he was a fierce opponent who was humble in victory and gracious in defeat. Kudos to Olympic gold medalist Dr. Edwin Moses, who wrote the Foreword for this book. Dr. Edwin Moses stated in his foreword that Josh Culbreath was one of his "true heroes... and mentors" in his hurdling career.Cynthia Culbreath brings him to life in a gripping sports biography of her cousin's history, leaving no detail untold. Segregated events of his era shaped who he became during his lifetime, and their pasts converged in one explosive moment. Let us remember Josh as someone who overcame tremendous obstacles and triumphed in the life of track and field. This book tells how he won the Olympics, overcame challenges, and covers his distinguished career as an American hero.His story can be called the "Olympian Leap" because his jumping ability was second to none, and he broke world records, which led him to gain immense prestige. Only after you finish reading his story will you understand why people are stunned by his achievements. Please read this book and see what it feels like to soar higher than any other human being ever has.

This is my story that started as an immature young boy with a powerful, enthusiastic love of sports and a persistent, unrelenting dream to be successful. This passion constituted every active, conscious moment and the dream consumed peaceful, subconscious hours; both reinforced I could be the very best version of me; but I wasn't aware of the conveyance of how to get there. My mind continually focused on dribbling, shooting, cutting, and driving to the bucket; the rhythm of basketball surged through my veins- but learning the basics of an education were the farthest from my thoughts. During my youth, there was a very fine line between being a leader and someone who was being chased!I was a leader with raw athletic ability and profited from a robust social life, but I was chased by the inability to read and progress academically. In my case, it was confusing what were priorities and considered important. Both parents, sacrificed their youth; they were counted on for providing financial support-that cost them a high school education. My choices were ass backwards and parental advise was nowhere to be found.My order of importance were athletics, social life (with no concern for consequences), and school. The rigor of the classroom was not an easy task to achieve, but without meeting eligibility standards basketball could not happen.Basketball became the carriage that afforded me the acceptance needed for most arenas. However, exceling in sports did not have any bearing on learning how to read! The lack of knowing how to read culminated into being classified as "Not Recommended for College" stamped on my high school transcript. The lack of reading skills grew into an ordeal that almost cost me my redemptive, successful life. Maturity (drawing from the power and resources within oneself to change and adapt to circumstances; sensitive and considerate to others; as well as, being responsible for your actions) is the key in growing up- and for those that are a bit late- will pay the price in one way or another.These adventures began in Brooklyn, New York, from the horse-led-carousels of Coney Island to the "Broncs" of South Texas. Life is not a Lay-Up when it comes to balancing education and athletics. It has taken me five years to write these adventures, with the hope of motivating anyone that also matured late in life. Winning can be achieved, but not without the help of others-especially those who feel your pain!The stories that I share are true and factual, and often told, colorful and humorous, to say the least! Despite my circumstances and lack of maturity, I am truly blessed throughout my schooling from teachers, school Janitors, NYC Police Officers (PAL), and others (in one way or another) stepping-up to the challenge of assisting me and coming to my aid. "God only knows" why intervention of my struggles played out and parlayed into a productive life through a "little piss-ant game of basketball!"

Hey Teammate,We all face obstacles-physical, emotional, between the ears. The good news is that everything we have fought back against can empower us, IF WE KNOW HOW TO USE IT. My obstacles happen to be anxiety and depression. I call it living in the gray, and I've been mired in it my whole life. To be honest, it sucks. But I have also recently recognized that this same gray that has held me down has also empowered me to make my wildest dreams come true. You have probably overcome many of your own obstacles, but you;ve been too close to the conflict to clearly see what you've accomplished. We are all UNBREAKABLE, no matter what we do, who we are, or what traumas we may have experienced. We just need to admit that we can't walk this walk alone.--Jay GlazerAfter years of rejection but with constant hustle, Jay Glazer has built a career has one of the most iconic sports insiders, earning himself a spot on the Emmy award-winning Fox NFL Sunday, a role as the confidant of coaches and players across the league, and a role as himself alongside Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson on HBO series Ballers. His gym, Unbreakable Performance Center, attracts some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and is the headquarters to the powerful charity MVP (Merging Vets and Players) that Jay founded in 2015. MVP began as a weekly physical and mental health huddle with combat veterans and retired athletes has expanded to seven locations, helping soldiers and players transition to a new team. In Unbreakable, Jay Glazer talks directly to you, his teammates, and shares his truth. All of his success from his screeching-and-swerving joy ride through professional football, the media, the fighting world, Hollywood, the military-warrior community, comes with a side of relentless depression and anxiety. Living in the gray, as Jay calls it, is just a constant for him. And, in order to work through the gray and succeed, Jay has to maintain an Unbreakable Mindset. With this book, you can too. · Be of Service?help others and help yourself in the process· Build Your Team?give support, get support· Never Underestimate the Power of Laughter?never take yourself too seriously· Be Proud of Your Scars?our trauma makes us who we areThroughout Unbreakable, Jay will use his stories?featuring some of the biggest, baddest, and most fascinating characters in the public eye today?to show how he walks this walk, has learned that while the gray is very real, it doesn't have to define him. And it doesn't have to define you either.

Nunca um treinador foi tão amado por sua torcida. E não é preciso ser corintiano para admitir que Tite é o melhor técnico brasileiro da atualidade.

Aus dem Leben eines Grenzgängers - die erste Autobiografie des WeltklassealpinistenSeit Jahrzehnten steht der Kletterer und Extrembergsteiger Thomas Huber hart am Abgrund. Er verzeichnet große Erfolge bei Erstbesteigungen und spektakulären Klettertouren, erlitt Niederlagen, überlebte schwere Unfälle und Krankheit. Stets am Limit, machte er aus dem Scheitern eine Tugend und stand immer wieder auf. Nun berichtet er offen wie nie von seiner Kindheit am Fuße der Alpen, von der Kraft des ersten Schrittes, von Leidenschaft, Bruderschaft, Mut und Zweifel. Die Geschichte eines der berühmtesten Bergsteiger unserer Zeit und eine Hymne auf die Freiheit.