A Sporting Chance

Written by Lori Alexander · Illustrated by Allan Drummond

Discover the origins of the Paralympics and the man who changed lives through sports.

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128 pages· 10,602 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 960L

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Meet Ludwig Guttmann, a visionary doctor who defied the odds to transform the lives of paraplegics. Believing in the power of movement, he pioneered the Paralympic Games, proving that sports can heal and inspire. Through captivating narratives and vibrant illustrations, explore the journey of athletes who found hope and strength in Guttmann's groundbreaking vision. What challenges did he face, and how did his legacy shape the world? This compelling story reveals the triumph of human spirit and the birth of a global movement.

From the publisher

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young readers biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled “incurables,” Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed–and eventually proved–that physical movement is key to healing, a discovery that led him to create the first Paralympic Games. Told with moving text and lively illustrations, and featuring the life stories of athletes from the Paralympic Games Ludwig helped create, this story of the man who saved lives through sports will inspire readers of all backgrounds.

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