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Beneath the surface / Michael Phelps with Brian Cazeneuve ; [foreword by Bob Costas].

Phelps, Michael, 1985- (Author). Cazeneuve, Brian. (Added Author).

Summary:

Traces the story of the record-setting swimmer and Olympic medalist, discussing how he rose from obscurity to become a professional in his teenage years, his participation in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics, and his preparation for the 2008 Games.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781596703520
  • ISBN: 9781613210635
  • Physical Description: xi, 282 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
  • Edition: [Updated edition].
  • Publisher: Champaign, IL : Sports Pub., [2008]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Chapter 1 My Own Miracle 1 -- Chapter 2 Close Calls 11 -- Chapter 3 Into the Water 19 -- Chapter 4 Coach Bob 27 -- Chapter 5 A Sister's Brave Fight 35 -- Chapter 6 A Big Step 43 -- Chapter 7 Breaking Out 51 -- Chapter 8 Now for the Long Haul 59 -- Chapter 9 Me, Second? 69 -- Chapter 10 Olympian 75 -- Chapter 11 On Top of the World 83 -- Chapter 12 Coming Together 97 -- Chapter 13 Life as a Pro 105 -- Chapter 14 Heroes and Inspirations 115 -- Chapter 15 Down Under Again, Mate 121 -- Chapter 16 Power of Words 131 -- Chapter 17 Five Dogs? 139 -- Chapter 18 Reaching Out 147 -- Chapter 19 I'll Follow You 157 -- Chapter 20 Emotional Sendoff 167 -- Chapter 21 Trials and Deliberations 179 -- Chapter 22 Time to Think 187 -- Chapter 23 Bad Third, Good Third 197 -- Chapter 24 A Team Effort 207 -- Chapter 25 Dreams Fulfilled 215 -- Chapter 26 Touring 225 -- Chapter 27 A Bad Mistake 233 -- Chapter 28 Off to Ann Arbor 239 -- Chapter 29 Wakeup Call 243 -- Chapter 30 New Family, New Places 253 -- Chapter 31 Rebuilding 259 -- Chapter 32 Optimism Abounds 265 -- Chapter 33 On Top of the Worlds 271 -- Chapter 34 Beijing Beckons 279.

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Subject:
Phelps, Michael, 1985-
Swimmers > United States > Biography.
Genre:
Autobiographies.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library BIO PHELPS (Text) 36015000711297 Adult Biography Available -