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Michael Phelps: Beneath the Surface | 
enlarge | Authors: Michael Phelps, Brian Cazeneuve Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC Category: Book
Buy New: $29.47
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Avg. Customer Rating: 11 reviews Sales Rank: 43751
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 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: Expedited shipping available Shipping: International shipping available Condition: PAPERBACK EDITION.PAPERBACK EDITION.PAPERBACK EDITION.PAPERBACK EDITION. Sports Publishing LLC; 2nd edition (August 20, 2008) Brand new. . Perfect Condition. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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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 great book to read!! August 28, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As soon as I received the book in the mail, I started reading it instantly. This book talks about his beginnings from a child, to the olympics in Athens. I felt I was with him at every step of the way to his stardom, while he describes his trials, feelings, innocence, growing up and messing up, learning through out his journey. I would definitely recommend this book for everyone.
A Must Read for Any Swimmer or Parent March 21, 2008 2 out of 2 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 5 out of 5 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.
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