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100 Best Sports Biography Books of All Time (Updated for 2021)

An Autobiography

Una Autobiografía

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A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

Una Tribu Oculta, Superatletas, y la Carrera Más Grande que el Mundo Nunca Ha Visto

Born to Run

Nacido para Correr

Evolution of a Game

Evolución de un Juego

The Blind Side

El Lado Ciego

A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

"Memorias del Creador de Nike"

Shoe Dog

Perro Zapatero

The Final Pitch

El Lanzamiento Final

Ball Four

Bola Cuatro

A Surfing Life

Una Vida de Surf

Barbarian Days

Días Bárbaros

The Soul of Success

El Alma del Éxito

Eleven Rings

Once Anillos

Tiger Woods

The Life

La Vida

Michael Jordan

Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Nueve Americanos y Su Épica Búsqueda de Oro en las Olimpiadas de Berlín 1936

The Boys in the Boat

Los Chicos en el Bote

A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Una historia de supervivencia, resiliencia y redención en la Segunda Guerra Mundial

The narrative revolves around the captivating life of Louis Silvie Zamperini, or Louie, a renowned athlete, who was a participant in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, before getting involved in World War II. Miraculously surviving the crash of a military aircraft in the Pacific Ocean, he was thought to be deceased but astounded everyone with his return after the cessation of the war. His story is one of immense adaptability as he endures numerous tribulations such as surviving on a raft in the ocean, enduring brutal conditions as a Japanese prisoner of war, all thanks to inner resilience, fortune, and the support of his comrades, particularly his close friend Russell Allen Phillips, or Phil, who also experiences similar adversities.

The central theme of the tale is Louie's survival against all odds during the war, and particularly, his time in Japan. His resilience becomes a source of astonishment for the American populace, catapulting him once again to fame after the war. However, the scars of war linger in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder, leading to alcoholism, rage, and the desire for retribution, particularly against Mitsuhiro Watanabe, the cruel leader of the POW camp, nicknamed "The Bird" by the inmates. His life takes a turn for the better when he encounters Billy Graham, a renowned evangelist, and finds solace in religion, which helps him salvage his marriage, derive happiness with his family, and devote the remainder of his life to spreading his religious beliefs and assisting others.

The tale, a testament to the human ability to survive and serve others, also reveals the horrifying capacity to inflict pain and suffering. The initial segment elaborates on Louie's journey, from a mischievous child to an Olympic runner, showcasing his tenacity and determination. His running career, bolstered by his brother Pete, culminates in his participation in the Berlin Olympics of 1936, giving him the first taste of the impending war, as well as a chance encounter with Adolf Hitler.

Unbroken

Inquebrantable

How I Play

Cómo Juego

The Mamba Mentality

La Mentalidad Mamba

Touching the Void

Tocando el Vacío

An American Legend

Una Leyenda Americana

Seabiscuit

Rafa

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Alone on the Wall

Solo en la Pared

My Story

Mi Historia

The Game

El Juego

The Closer

El Cerrador

The Journey of Derek Jeter

El Viaje de Derek Jeter

The Captain

El Capitán

My Autobiography

Mi Autobiografía

Gerrard

The Story of My Life

La Historia de Mi Vida

Drive

Impulso

Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity

Desatando el Poder Oculto de la Adversidad

Coming Back Stronger

Regresando más Fuerte

The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero

La Pasión y Gracia del Último Héroe del Béisbol

Clemente

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