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Wise Words from Female Sporting Heroes: Smart and empowering life advice
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This uplifting collection celebrates inspiring sportswomen the world over and their thoughts on life, success, equality and beyond. From legendary Olympians to modern-day icons, each of these unauthorised quotes demonstrates the power of words and positive thinking in our everyday lives. Wise Words from Female Sporting...
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This uplifting collection celebrates inspiring sportswomen the world over and their thoughts on life, success, equality and beyond.
From legendary Olympians to modern-day icons, each of these unauthorised quotes demonstrates the power of words and positive thinking in our everyday lives.
Wise Words from Female Sporting Heroes: Smart and empowering life advice includes quotes such as:
'Dreams weigh nothing.' - Sam Kerr
'You will not always be strong, but you can always be brave.' - Simone Biles
'Champions adjust. Champions are masters at being resilient.' - Billie Jean King
'If you truly want to live life you have to get involved, pursue your passions and dream big.' - Jessica Watson
'No one should have to justify the space that they take up, and people with disability shouldn't have to be exceptional in order to be accepted.' - Madison de Rozario
'No one can arrive from being talented alone. God gives talent; work transforms talent into genius.' - Anna Pavlova
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781460766149
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 July 2024
Country: Australia
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 206.0mm
Weight: 286g
Pages: 96
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