Here's the answer to the often-asked question "Can athletes be role models?" This enriching hook contains 30 campelting stories of athletes who have embraced the mantle of role model. In many cases, these men and women have overcome great odds or turned their lives around from early troubles to distinguish themselves in sports and life. Featured athletes include Mark MeGwire, Doug Flutie, Terrell Davis and many others, it's a book the whole family will enjoy about athletes we all can admire.