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Companions in Courage Triumphant Tales of Heroic Athletes Unknown - 2000
by Pat LaFontaine
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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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- Title Companions in Courage Triumphant Tales of Heroic Athletes
- Author Pat LaFontaine
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- Publisher Time Warner Trade Publishing, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
- Date November 2000
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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…
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