Just in time for the 2012 Olympics--prepare to peek into the mind of a
champion with this newly updated edition of Michael Phelps'
autobiography, Beneath the Surface.
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.