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Companions in Courage: Triumphant Tales of Heroic Athletes -by Pat LaFontaine (signed) ( Notah Begay III; Willie O'Ree; Ted Nolan; Vladimir Konstantinov and the Detroit Red Wings; Mario Lemieux; Cam Neely; David Duval; Steve Beuerlein; Esther Kim, etc)
by LaFontaine, Pat (signed); Dr Ernie Valutis; Chas Griffin; Larry Weisman; Foreword By Michael J Fox ( La Fontaine )
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine (see description)/Near Fine (see description)
- ISBN 10
- 044652705X
- ISBN 13
- 9780446527057
- Seller
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Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
New York, NY: N.Y. / New York: Time Warner Books, 2001, 1st Edition, First Printing , 2001. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) --- hardcover, a Near Fine example in a Near Fine dustjacket, looks close to new, signed without inscription by the former NHL star Pat LaFontaine, a bit of age toning to the paper, 266 pages, ---"Before his retirement form the NHL in 1998, Pat LaFontaine inspired fans everywhere from by battling back from the side effects of several serious head injuries and returning to the ice. Now, in this fascinating collection of true stories, he shares the personal details of his own struggle with depression and physical rehabilitation, as well as those other amazing athletes who were challenged by adversity--and won. These are stories that will inspire others with the determination, courage, and winning spirit necessary to break through life's roadblocks--and succeed."---, contents include: My story; Beneath the ice; The evolution of Companions in courage; The dreams of youth -- A mother's love. Dawn Anna; Joel Simonick; Chris Zorich; Nick Watroba; Alison Pierce and family -- A father's strength. Rich Morton; Rick and Dick Hoyt; Amp Campbell; Joetta Clark Diggs; Derek Stingley -- Pride and prejudice. Notah Begay III; Willie O'Ree; Estaban Toledo; Ted Nolan -- The fight of their lives. Erik Fanara; Aaron Graves; Kathy Waldo; John Cullen; Jimmie Heuga; Annie Leight; Travis Roy; Simon Keith; Karen Smyers; Tom Dolan; Monica Weidenbach -- Standing tall. Aimee Mullins; Sam Paneno; Diane Golden; Zoe Koplowitz; Haley Scott; Paul Binnebose; Sarah Reinertsen; Ronan Tynan -- Defying the odds. Vladimir Konstantinov and the Detroit Red Wings; Super Mario, super stars, super people; Gail Devers; Jon Brianas; Jim Morris; Michelle Akers; Jamie McLennan -- Escaping the darkness. Seymour Knox; Cam Neely; David Duval; Julie Krone; Travis Williams; Hank Kuehne -- Senses and sensitivity. Kevin Hall; Marla Runyan; Jamel Bradley; Donnell Finnaman -- From the heart. Brian Grant; Jeannette Jay; Jerry Sandusky; Peter Westbrook; Steve Beuerlein; Esther Kim, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE /// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see description)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 6.25w x 9.25h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.
Synopsis
As a perennial All-Star in the National Hockey League, Pat LaFontainewas one of the first American-born superstars in a sport dominatedtraditionally by Canadians and Europeans. Then in 1996 a blindside blowto the head smashed him to the ice. From that moment on, physically, psychologically, and spiritually, LaFontaine was a changed man. In thisremarkable book -- a book that must be read by everyone who thinks thereare no true sports heroes anymore -- LaFontaine chronicles his awakeningto what winning and losing are really all about.Even before his injury, LaFontaine had devoted time and money to helpingkids with incurable diseases. But with his career cut short, LaFontainebegan to survey the sports world and see whom he admired most. Theanswer was not a list of headline grabbers or record breakers. Instead, LaFontaine saw other athletes -- some well known, some not -- who hadovercome incredible odds on and off their fields of competition. NowLaFontaine shares with us the extraordinary stories of these real heroescompeting not just for wins or losses but, in many cases, for lifeitself.Among these inspiring portraits in courage is
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- Bookseller
- Leonard Shoup
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 168279
- Title
- Companions in Courage: Triumphant Tales of Heroic Athletes -by Pat LaFontaine (signed) ( Notah Begay III; Willie O'Ree; Ted Nolan; Vladimir Konstantinov and the Detroit Red Wings; Mario Lemieux; Cam Neely; David Duval; Steve Beuerlein; Esther Kim, etc)
- Author
- LaFontaine, Pat (signed); Dr Ernie Valutis; Chas Griffin; Larry Weisman; Foreword By Michael J Fox ( La Fontaine )
- Illustrator
- Photo Cover
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine (see description)
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine (see description)
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 044652705X
- ISBN 13
- 9780446527057
- Publisher
- N.Y. / New York: Time Warner Books, 2001, 1st Edition, First Printing
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 2001
- Size
- 6.25w x 9.25h Inches
- Keywords
- Companions in Courage: Triumphant Tales of Heroic Athletes -by Pat LaFontaine (signed) ( Notah Begay III; Willie O'Ree; Ted Nolan; Vladimir Konstantinov and the Detroit Red Wings; Mario Lemieux; Cam Neely; David Duval; Steve Beuerlein; Esther Kim, etc
- Bookseller catalogs
- Non Fiction;
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