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In 2004, James Blake's life seemed perfect as he rose in the tennis world, earning accolades and respect. However, everything changed in May when a freak accident on the court resulted in a broken back. As he began to recover, tragedy struck again with the death of his father, who had been his inspiration and support. Shortly after, Blake faced another setback when he contracted Zoster, a virus that paralyzed half of his face and threatened his tennis career. This narrative explores the tumultuous year following these events, highlighting Blake's resilience in overcoming adversity to become one of the best tennis players. He reflects on the wisdom and lessons imparted by his father, which equipped him to face these challenges. Despite the hardships, Blake discovered that his father's teachings continued to guide him, even in death. In the spirit of other inspirational works, this story showcases strength, determination, and the profound bond between a father and son. It is a powerful account of finding hope amidst despair, illustrating how passion and willpower can lead to triumph in the darkest of times.
Acquisto del libro
Breaking Back, James Blake, Andrew Friedman
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2007
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- Titolo
- Breaking Back
- Sottotitolo
- How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- James Blake, Andrew Friedman
- Editore
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Pubblicato
- 2007
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 288
- ISBN10
- 0061343498
- ISBN13
- 9780061343490
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Storie vere, Biografie, Sport, Autobiografie e memorie, Sport & Attività all'aperto, Biografie di sportivi
- Valutazione
- 3,85 su 5
- Descrizione
- In 2004, James Blake's life seemed perfect as he rose in the tennis world, earning accolades and respect. However, everything changed in May when a freak accident on the court resulted in a broken back. As he began to recover, tragedy struck again with the death of his father, who had been his inspiration and support. Shortly after, Blake faced another setback when he contracted Zoster, a virus that paralyzed half of his face and threatened his tennis career. This narrative explores the tumultuous year following these events, highlighting Blake's resilience in overcoming adversity to become one of the best tennis players. He reflects on the wisdom and lessons imparted by his father, which equipped him to face these challenges. Despite the hardships, Blake discovered that his father's teachings continued to guide him, even in death. In the spirit of other inspirational works, this story showcases strength, determination, and the profound bond between a father and son. It is a powerful account of finding hope amidst despair, illustrating how passion and willpower can lead to triumph in the darkest of times.