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Summer Sanders (Author), Melinda Marshall (Author)
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July 11, 2000
Ever  wonder  what it takes to raise a champion-in sports, in work, or in life?

Discover the secrets of triumphant parenting--and raising a child who excels.

Summer Sanders won more medals than any other American swimmer at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.  After retiring, she has continued to charm America as a TV commentator and media celebrity.  And wherever she goes, parents ask:  what gave her the drive to consistently give all she had, no matter what the challenge? How did she develop her self-assurance and raw courage?  What did her parents do right?

Now Summer Sanders provides compelling, surprisingly simple answers for all parents--whether your child is gifted in sports, in school, or the arts--from the unique perspective of a child who became the world's best in her field.  Enriched by advice from a host of other Olympic athletes, Champions Are Raised, Not Born reveals what truly develops a champion.



How to recognize a child's true talent.

How to provide family support (even if parents are divorced).

How to nurture mental toughness and self-confidence.

How to encourage your child to become a team player.

How to help your child realize her dream without sacrificing her childhood.

Winning, losing, and getting both right in life.

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Parents: want your child to be an Olympic medalist and Nickelodeon host like Sanders? Then check out her tips on supportive parenting.
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Ever  wonder  what it takes to raise a champion-in sports, in work, or in life?

Discover the secrets of triumphant parenting--and raising a child who excels.

Summer Sanders won more medals than any other American swimmer at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.  After retiring, she has continued to charm America as a TV commentator and media celebrity.  And wherever she goes, parents ask:  what gave her the drive to consistently give all she had, no matter what the challenge? How did she develop her self-assurance and raw courage?  What did her parents do right?

Now Summer Sanders provides compelling, surprisingly simple answers for all parents--whether your child is gifted in sports, in school, or the arts--from the unique perspective of a child who became the world's best in her field.  Enriched by advice from a host of other Olympic athletes, Champions Are Raised, Not Born reveals what truly develops a champion.



How to recognize a child's true talent.

How to provide family support (even if parents are divorced).

How to nurture mental toughness and self-confidence.

How to encourage your child to become a team player.

How to help your child realize her dream without sacrificing her childhood.

Winning, losing, and getting both right in life.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Dell (July 11, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0440508347
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440508342
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #402,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You must read this book!, December 31, 1999
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I wanted to preview a few chapters of the book before I gave it to my 10 year old daughter for Christmas. Needless to say, I read it from cover to cover. Summer Sanders writes, in plain English, about her parents' roll in her successful swimming career. This book should be required reading for any parent who has a child who participates in sports!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GO SUMMER!, July 11, 1999
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This book is really good. The author is great! I recommend this book to everyone! She has done a great job on TV and in her personnel life! GREAT ROLE MODEL!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Overachievers, December 21, 2000
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I really enjoyed this book and Summer has helped me keep my daughter's goals in perspective. I have a 9 year old over achiever who doesn't need pushed but needs encourgement and wants us as parents to comment on her achievements. I have learned that not only verbalizing our comments but showing her through our actions that we approve of her achievements. I learned that through this book. I picked this book up because of the attachment to swimming, but it definately carries over into all corners of our lives.
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