Beneath the surface :

Phelps, Michael, 1985-

Beneath the surface : my story / Michael Phelps with Brian Cazeneuve. - New York : Sports Publishing, 2012. - xxi, 282 p., [8] p. of plates : ill ; 23 cm.

In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents divorce, and the challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight. Readers worldwide will relive all the heart-stopping glory as Phelps completes his journey from the youngest man to ever set a world swimming record in 2001, to an Olympic powerhouse in 2008, and the most decorated Olympian in 2012. Athletes and fans alike will be fascinated by insights into Phelps training, mental preparation, and behind-the-scenes perspective on international athletic competitions. A chronicle of Phelps evolution from awkward teenager to media-savvy superstar, Beneath the Surface is a must-read for any sports fan.

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Phelps, Michael, 1985-


Swimmers--United States--Biography.