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OverviewJames Blake's life was getting better every day. A rising tennis star and People magazine's Sexiest Male Athlete of 2002, he was leading a charmed life and loving every minute of it.But all that ended in May 2004, when Blake fractured his neck in an on-court freak accident. As he recovered, his father—who had been the inspiration for his tennis career—lost his battle with stomach cancer. Shortly after his father's death, Blake was dealt a third blow when he contracted zoster, a rare virus that paralyzed half of his face and threatened to end his already jeopardized career. In Breaking Back, Blake provides a remarkable account of how he came back from this terrible heartbreak and self-doubt to become one of the top tennis players in the world. A story of strength, passion, courage, and the unbreakable bonds between a father and son, Breaking Back is a celebration of one extraordinary athlete's indomitable spirit and his inspiring ability to find hope in the bleakest of times. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James BlakePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: It Books Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9780061560606ISBN 10: 006156060 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 05 June 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe grace and dignity that James has shown during some very difficult times has been a source of great inspiration. -- Andre Agassi Blake is a champion--in every sense of the word. -- Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue I've known James since early childhood...James's rise to international success is as stunning as it was predictable. -- John Mayer Through Blake's commitment and passion, he tells the story of the life lessons he learned while facing difficult personal challenges. -- --Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, wife of the late Arthur Ashe [James Blake] has inspired young people everywhere with his story of courage and determination. -- --former president George H.W. Bush [James Blake] has inspired young people everywhere with his story of courage and determination. -- former president George H.W. Bush Blake is a champion-in every sense of the word. -- Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue Author InformationJames Blake has been a professional tennis player since 1999, when he left Harvard to join the professional tennis circuit. He grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut, and currently resides in Tampa, Florida. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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