Breaking Back. How I Lost Everything And Won Back My Life

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publisher Place: Usa
Publisher Year: 2007
Edition: First Edition

Description: 275 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. The only exception are a few light age markings on the inside page.

Publishers Description: James Blakes life was getting better every day. A rising tennis star and People magazines 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 fathers 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 athletes indomitable spirit and his inspiring ability to find hope in the bleakest of times. Industry Reviews "The 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 "Ive known James since early childhood...Jamess rise to international success is as stunning as it was predictable." -- John Mayer "Through Blakes 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

ISBN: 9780061343490