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Michael Phelps: Beneath the Surface | 
 enlarge | Authors: Michael Phelps, Brian Cazeneuve
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 611
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 228
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.3 x 1
ISBN: 1582619980
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9781582619989
ASIN: 1582619980
Publication Date: March 2005
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Product Description
Eight medals, including six gold and two bronze. Michael Phelps used the Olympic Games in Athens as his breakout event. Already known in the swimming world for the summer of 2003 when he set seven world records in 41 days, Michael's record-tying medal haul made him a mainstream name. He's well on his way to his ambitious goal of "changing the sport of swimming," but despite Michael's pre-eminence in the pool, his story is not a swimming diary but a take of adversities overcome and redemption through persistence.
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 A Must Read for Any Swimmer or Parent March 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although this book leaves swim training to the coaches, this book offers the incredible journey of Michael Phelps from childhood swimming to the 2004 Olympics. As a college swimmer, it was a relief to read about his training and see similarities with my own.
He offers lessons for life that are necessary for any young athlete. Phelps had help writing the book, but his words and experiences are still there. This man has been through a great deal and it is incredible to read of his sacrifice in the name of achieving greatness.
It is written simply and easy to read. Inspirational and any athlete can relate. I love this book.
A nice book October 17, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think is a nice book, for the fans of Michael Phelps is really good, he shares important aspects of his life and is very interesting to see what this kid has overcome to be the best swimer in the world.
A GREAT Read July 21, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An excellent book with an inside look at the Olympic dream.
Very well written and inspiring.
t-minus until 2k8...
Surprisingly good October 16, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is one of the best sports autobiographies I've read in a long time.
Yes,it's obvious that he had help with the book,but Michael comes across
as very mature,intelligent,and articulate.He tells his story very honestly and quite eloquently.Moreover,his love and enthusiasm for his sport,as well as his desire and efforts to raise its recognition in the
United States,are evident.And yes,he discusses his DWI arrest on the last page.To his credit,Michael is honest and apologetic about it.An excellent book that everyone will enjoy.
inspiring to swimmers everywhere July 28, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
As a swimmer, I truely enjoyed watching Michael Phelps compete and succeed at the Athens games. So I was pretty excited when I heard he had a book out. I LOVED it!! It only took me one day. It is a really inspirational account about dedication and always giving your all. It sheds a whole new light on the sport in general, FINALLY giving it the attention it deserves. I absolutle love how Michael promotes the sport. The really great thing is that it is honest- he shares his veiws and feelings. It also wasnt a big book of times and races he was involved in.
I absolutly, 110% LOVED it.
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