Cathy Wood, Ellie Simmonds (Forward) & Chris Holmes (Introduction)

The True Story of Great Britain’s Paralympic Heroes

With an introduction explaining the history and ethos of the Paralympic movement, this book takes a deep dive thematic look at what it takes to be an elite Paralympian athlete. It starts by weaving together the early years of each athlete before exploring how they developed their potential, accessed funding, thrived on the support of their  friends, family and coaches, their rigorous training regimes, and their success as elite athletes. The book also tells the story of the able-bodied people who became Paralympians after suffering an accident. The True Story of Great Britain’s Paralympic Heroes features in depth interviews revealing the passions and aspirations of an amazing group of athletes.

Format: Kindle & Hardcover

Hardcover: Hardcover

Language: English  

4.5/5
Reviewed By Reviewed By Juliette Foster
“A fascinating, entertaining book that gives a genuine insight into the lives of some of the UK’s best known paralympic athletes.”