Paralympic heroes : the true story of Great Britain's paralympic heroes

The history and ethos of the whole Paralympic movement, the book takes a thematic look at what it takes to be an [elite] Paralympian. It weaves together each athlete's early years, how they started to develop their [sporting] potential, the friends, family and coaches who supported them. The story of Great Britain's Paralympian heroes is compelling. Across a broad spectrum of Paralympian sport, British athletes have excelled, winning a staggering 42 gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and a second-place finish in the medals table. Against this backdrop of genuine sporting prowess, this book examines and celebrates the lives and achievements of British sportsmen and women.