| Edition |
First Atria Books hardcover edition. |
| Description |
ix, 243 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction. Baptism -- True believers -- Myths -- Transcendence -- Moral codes -- Pilgrimage -- Reformation -- Tribes -- Afterlife -- Afterword. The playbook -- Acknowledgments. |
| Summary |
From pilgrimages and cathedrals, gods and fallen angels, holy wars and holy ghosts, sports has every aspect of an organized faith. Tracing his unique path from being a diehard fan to witnessing miracles alongside the gods of sport, the author makes a compelling case for sports as a modern-day faith. He presents stories about some of the biggest names in sports. Learn how Tom Brady managed the end of his career, Simone Biles overcame the pressure of the Tokyo Olympics, and Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry developed the greatest three-point shot of all time. Chopra weaves together stories from the likes of Kobe Bryant, Alex Morgan, LeBron James, Michael Strahan, Shaun White into modern-day parables that unlock secrets of competition and life. |
| Biography |
Gotham Chopra is the country's preeminent chronicler of legendary athletes. A filmmaker, author, and entrepreneur, he is the cofounder of the media company Religion of Sports, along with NFL icons Tom Brady and Michael Strahan. He has directed and produced numerous Emmy Award-winning documentaries, including In the Arena, Tom vs Time, Greatness Code, Kobe Bryant's Muse, and many more. Joe Levin is a writer based in Austin, Texas, via the bleachers of Wrigley Field. His work has appeared in Texas Monthly, Wildsam, and more. |
| Subject |
Sports -- Religious aspects.
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Athletes -- Conduct of life.
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Sports spectators -- Conduct of life.
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SPORTS & RECREATION / General.
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Athletes -- Conduct of life
(OCoLC)fst00820035
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Sports -- Religious aspects
(OCoLC)fst01130508
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| Genre/Form |
SPORTS & RECREATION / Cultural & Social Aspects.
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| Added Author |
Levin, Joe, author.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Chopra, Gotham, 1975- Religion of sports First Atria Books hardcover edition New York, N.Y. : Atria Books, 2023 9781501198113 (DLC) 2023001678 |
| ISBN |
9781501198090 hardcover |
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1501198092 hardcover |
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9781501198106 paperback |
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1501198106 paperback |
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9781501198113 electronic book |
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