{"product_id":"gold-in-the-water-the-true-story-of-ordinary-men-and-their-extraordinary-dream-of-olympic-glory-paperback","title":"Gold in the Water: The True Story of Ordinary Men and Their Extraordinary Dream of Olympic Glory - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eP. H. Mullen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGold in the Water\u003c\/i\u003e is a nonfiction sports narrative that chronicles the journey of a group of America's finest swimmers and coaches as they vied to compete in the 2000 Olympic Games.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn California, a team of talented young men begin pursuing the most elusive dream in sports, the Olympic Games. The pressure steadily increases as two best friends (a mentor and his protégé) reach the top of the world rankings and unexpectedly find themselves direct competitors. Their teammates include an emerging star methodically plotting to retrace his father's path to Olympic glory, as well as a super-extraordinary athlete desperate to walk away from it all. Led by one of the most passionate coaches in sports, a brilliant and explosive strategist on a personal quest for redemption, this team of dark horses and Olympic favorites works through escalating rivalries, joyous triumphs, and heartbreaking setbacks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor P. H. Mullen chronicles their journey to the 2000 Olympic Games and presents one of the most powerful and moving sports books ever written. Boldly sweeping in literary power and pace, this startling book will permanently change how you view the Olympic athlete. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is a fascinating world of suspense and emotion where human desire for excellence rules over all, and where there are no second chances for glory. But above all, \u003ci\u003eGold in the Water\u003c\/i\u003e is a triumph of the human spirit.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMullen does an excellent job not only of conveying the daily torture that elite swimmers go through in the pool but also of giving insight into lesser-known aspects of swimming. ---\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn California, a team of talented young men begin pursuing the most elusive dream in sports, the Olympic Games. The pressure steadily increases as two best friends (a mentor and his protégé) reach the top of the world rankings and unexpectedly find themselves direct competitors. Their teammates include an emerging star methodically plotting to retrace his father's path to Olympic glory, as well as a super-extraordinary athlete desperate to walk away from it all. Led by one of the most passionate coaches in sports, a brilliant and explosive strategist on a personal quest for redemption, this team of dark horses and Olympic favorites works through escalating rivalries, joyous triumphs, and heartbreaking setbacks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor P. H. Mullen chronicles their journey to the 2000 Olympic Games and presents one of the most powerful and moving sports books ever written. Boldly sweeping in literary power and pace, this startling book willpermanently change how you view the Olympic athlete. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is a fascinating world of suspense and emotion where human desire for excellence rules over all, and where there are no second chances for glory. But above all, \u003ci\u003eGold in the Water\u003c\/i\u003e is a triumph of the human spirit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGold in the Water\u003c\/i\u003e is essentially the tale of a journey of self-awareness, self-belief and the important relationships between coaches and a band of elite swimmers.---\u003ci\u003eThe London Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLike the best sports books, this one spends a lot of time with the athletes, letting us see them not just as performers but as people.... A superb sports book.---\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the book I wish I had written\u003ci\u003e. Gold in the Water \u003c\/i\u003eaccurately and vividly describes the emotional turmoil that precedes an Olympic Games, and it made me care about the character of the participants, not just their swimming. I couldn't put it down! ---John Naber, Olympic hero, author of\u003ci\u003e Awaken the Olympian Within\u003c\/i\u003e, and president of the U.S. Olympic Alumni \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNamed one of the Best Sports Books of 2001 by \u003ci\u003eThe London Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eP.H. Mullen, \u003c\/b\u003e author of\u003ci\u003e Gold in the Water\u003c\/i\u003e, has written for numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Leisure\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. He also holds one of history's fastest times for swimming the English Channel. Mr. Mullen graduated from Dartmouth College and lives in northern California with his wife and daughter\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 355\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 25, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold in the Water: The True Story of Ordinary Men and Their Extraordinary Dream of Olympic Glory\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45314934571110,"sku":"9780312311162","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/dUk1WDR0dVJYSlVpWU9pL1ZWRy9aQT09.webp?v=1774345827","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/gold-in-the-water-the-true-story-of-ordinary-men-and-their-extraordinary-dream-of-olympic-glory-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}