Gregory Zuckerman is a Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal and the bestselling author of The Frackers- The Outrageous Inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters; and The Greatest Trade Ever- The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History. He appears regularly on CNBC, Fox Business, National Public Radio, BBC, and other major media outlets. He lives with his wife and two sons in West Orange, N.J., where they enjoy the Yankees in the summer, root for the Giants in the fall, and reminisce about Linsanity in the winter. Follow @gzuckerman
Praise for Rising Above:
A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List
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A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List
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"An easy pitch for middle school sports lovers."--School Library
Journal
“This collection of mini-bios about athletes who overcame major
obstacles packs a powerful message—perseverance and passion
pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like
LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”--Scholastic Teacher
"So many of the obstacles that these athletes share are retold
using personal interviews and primary source material that young
readers will find very relatable. Though the people chronicled are
all athletes, their stories have morals that are easily transferred
to life off the court or the field. The highly relevant message is
that no situation is too dire or insurmountable with the right
attitude and that young people shouldn't allow setbacks to define
them."--Booklist
"[O]ften inspiring . . . The underdog stories reveal that
dedication and perseverance pay off, as well as that sports can
serve as needed outlets and refuges."--Publishers Weekly
"I would rate this a 9 1/2 . . . it touch[es] your heart very often
with the ways these athletes turn[ed] their lives
around."--Colorado Kids
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