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Beneath the Surface: My Story

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Condition
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Dimensions
6 x 0.9 x 9 in
Weight
13.6 oz
Publisher
Sports Publishing
Publication date
October 4, 2016
Language
English
Print length
320 pages

Description

Peek into the mind of a champion swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time (28 medals, including 23 gold) In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents’ divorce, and the challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight. Readers will relive all the heart-stopping glory as Phelps completes his journey from the youngest man to ever set a world swimming record in 2001, to an Olympic powerhouse in 2008, to surpassing the greatest athlete of ancient Greece, Leonidas of Rhodes, with 13 triumphs in 2016. Athletes and fans alike will be fascinated by insights into Phelps’s training, mental preparation, and behind-the-scenes perspective on international athletic competitions. A chronicle of Phelps’s evolution from awkward teenager to record-breaking powerhouse, Beneath the Surface is a must-read for any sports fan. Read more

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Publisher Sports Publishing
Publication date October 4, 2016
Language English
Print length 320 pages
ISBN-10 1683580877
ISBN-13 74
Item Weight 13.6 ounces
Dimensions 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches

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Great book
Format: Paperback
Loved the book but the cover says “Includes Rio 2016” and the autobiographical part of the book actually ends just before the Beijing games of 2008. It would have been interesting to hear From him how he overcame the challenges he had in between Beijing and Rio. Instead it’s covered in an Editor’s Note in the beginning, which doesn’t have the same down to earth tone as the autobiographical part that Michale wrote himself. But it’s a great and inspiring account of his life and swimming career. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020 by Bob
My Hero!
Format: Kindle
I've always loved the Olympics but even more so since Michael Phelps came on the scene. He is such an a amazing athlete and has done so much for the sport of swimming. I loved this book and learned there is so much more involved in the training to be an Olympic swimmer than I ever imagined. As a mom I was so moved to learn of the relationship that Debbie Phelps has with her son and how she would guide him into making the right decisions without him even knowing what she was doing. If I was still teaching I'd make this required reading for all junior high and older students. Goal setting, working hard to accomplish it, having respect for others, loving your family, and so much more in one little book. I loved it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016 by Jan
Great Read
Format: Kindle
Likeable and down to earth guy. Family values to the fore. Great people guiding and mentoring a man to what he is today. Love.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018 by Anitelea Gray
Great book!!
Format: Kindle
I have followed Phelps since Athens. Even though he had had some low points in his growing, I was always inspired by him. I loved how this book gave me insight to Phelps, the person. His goofiness & awkwardness as a teenager (reminds me of my own son), his competitive nature and his incredibly HUGE heart. I even went back and watched a lot of his races again, what a great athlete and person - what I would give to have lunch with him and his mom! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021 by Adale
Not as advertised
I was looking forward to reading Michael Phelps account of his London olympic experience, since it was prominently advertised on the cover. NOT!! This is the old "Beneath the Surface", with 5 pages of comments by the editor on Michael's 2012 Olympic performance attached to the front of the original material. I already have "Beneath the Surface"; I didn't need a second copy. This edition has nothing more from Michael. It has only an unnamed editor's thoughts on the 2012 Olympics part of Michael's swimming career, including a comment about Ryan Locte that I am sure Michael would never have said, let alone authorized to be printed. Shame on Sports Publishing for misleading us into thinking we would be getting something more from Michael Phelps. The add-on isn't anything we didn't already know from reading the sports page during the Olympics. If you haven't got the first edition of this book, then definitely buy it, but not for content on London, 2012. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2012 by gailmcn
Loves it
Format: Paperback
Very good read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025 by Melinda Johns
Who knew Mr Phelps had ADHD
Format: Paperback
Very insightful and helpful book about a person’s struggles and successes with trying to be an olympic contender. Very heartfelt and honest look at his high strung personality, set backs and break throughs with his ADHD. Gave me hope for my grandson...
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021 by Irene Ferraro
Michael Phelps
Format: Kindle
It was a very interesting book. His sucess has come with help from an well connected family. He had a very good coach. And I hope he continues though on his education and has a great future ahead of him outside the Olymipics.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013 by SueHord
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