Champions Are Raised, Not Born : How My Parents Made Me a Success

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Summary: Summer's Olympic Wins were a product of her Family's Support
Review: In Summer Sander's book Champions are Raised, not Born she talks about her life and how her parents affected it. Summer believed that the measure of a true champion I show well they take a defeat and Summer was about to take them in stride. Summer believed that her four Olympic medals were not just from her hard work but from the support of her parents and coaches also. Her childhood wasn't easy with the divorce of her parents but no matter whose house she was at she had both of their support. In her childhood swimming was just something she did to make friends and take up time but it ended up changing her whole life.
In this book Summer gives specific examples of how her parents helped her to be successful. What's good about this book it that Summer also talks about how her life was like other Olympians. She talks bout how her life was different or similar to Dot Richardson, Karch Kiraly, and Bonnie Blair. It makes the readers realize that Olympic athletes' childhoods are not very different from the average persons. Summer proves that everyone can become an Olympic athlete you don't have to come from the perfect family.
Another thing that was good about the book was that Summer didn't just talk about the good times but also the bad ones. She didn't give the impression that her life easy perfect because the struggles made her stronger. No on e can live the perfect life because no matter how close they still have problems. Summer talks about the divorce of her parents as well as losses in major swim meets. There are the good times in her life but these are not the only tings that have made her who she is today.

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Summary: Summer's Olympic Wins were a product of her Family's Support
Review: In Summer Sander's book Champions are Raised, not Born she talks about her life and how her parents affected it. Summer believed that the measure of a true champion I show well they take a defeat and Summer was about to take them in stride. Summer believed that her four Olympic medals were not just from her hard work but from the support of her parents and coaches also. Her childhood wasn't easy with the divorce of her parents but no matter whose house she was at she had both of their support. In her childhood swimming was just something she did to make friends and take up time but it ended up changing her whole life.
In this book Summer gives specific examples of how her parents helped her to be successful. What's good about this book it that Summer also talks about how her life was like other Olympians. She talks bout how her life was different or similar to Dot Richardson, Karch Kiraly, and Bonnie Blair. It makes the readers realize that Olympic athletes' childhoods are not very different from the average persons. Summer proves that everyone can become an Olympic athlete you don't have to come from the perfect family.
Another thing that was good about the book was that Summer didn't just talk about the good times but also the bad ones. She didn't give the impression that her life easy perfect because the struggles made her stronger. No on e can live the perfect life because no matter how close they still have problems. Summer talks about the divorce of her parents as well as losses in major swim meets. There are the good times in her life but these are not the only tings that have made her who she is today.

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Summary: Thanks a million, Summer!
Review: Summer was raised to be the type of person who gives something back and leaves the world a better place. This book is a superb effort. As the father of kids who swim and play other sports, it was a great reality check for me. It went further it reminding me what great parenting is all about - having fun with your kids,being there to support them always,developing adults with the confidence to make their own decisions, learn from failures etc. I was also intrigued in that her most cherished memories are not her medals but the camraderie she enjoyed. I saw a TV interview with the great French rugby star Jean-Pierre Rive and all he remembers now is the friendships he forged through sport. This is a great book which I would like to thank Summer for writing.

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Summary: A must read for parents of competitive children
Review: This book is full of wonderful information on how to raise happy active children. My daughter loved reading it. It was a great reminder of why she loves swimming.

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Summary: A must read for parents of competitive children
Review: This book is full of wonderful information on how to raise happy active children. My daughter loved reading it. It was a great reminder of why she loves swimming.

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Summary: GO SUMMER!
Review: 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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Summary: Summer Sanders the queen of queens!
Review: This book is so well written becuase of the beautiful, intelligent, outstanding women behind all of it, Summer Sanders! You have written such a good book that teaches parents about raising a child not competitevely but well! Thank you so much!

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Summary: Good Info
Review: While not the most organized book ever written, Summer Sander's discussion is insightful and balanced. There are no "a-ha" moments that will blow you away, but a whole bunch of minor insights that add up to a lot. Great reading for any parent of an athlete, from a star to an also-ran.

Rating:
Summary: Good Info
Review: While not the most organized book ever written, Summer Sander's discussion is insightful and balanced. There are no "a-ha" moments that will blow you away, but a whole bunch of minor insights that add up to a lot. Great reading for any parent of an athlete, from a star to an also-ran.