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    The Religion of Sports: Navigating the Trials of Life through the Games we Love
    The Religion of Sports: Navigating the Trials of Life through the Games we Love
    The Religion of Sports: Navigating the Trials of Life through the Games we Love
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    The Religion of Sports: Navigating the Trials of Life through the Games we Love

    Written by Gotham Chopra

    Narrated by Chris Andrew Ciulla

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    From the sports documentarian and executive producer of the docuseries The Religion of Sports, a memoir-meets-manifesto about the overwhelming power of sports and how they provide meaning and purpose in people’s lives all over the world. Featuring never-before-heard stories about Tom Brady, Simone Biles, Kobe Bryant, Serena Williams, and many more.

    Sports is a religion.

    No, really. From pilgrimages and cathedrals, gods and fallen angels, holy wars and holy ghosts, organized sports has every aspect of an organized faith. In fact, it might be even better: all it takes to believe is to stand and cheer.

    Nobody knows this better than the preeminent sports documentarian Gotham Chopra, who just so happens to be the son of world-renowned spiritualist Deepak Chopra. While his father taught him to find faith through prayer, Gotham felt pulled towards the Boston Garden and Larry Bird instead. Tracing his unique path from being a diehard fan to witnessing miracles alongside the gods of sport, Gotham makes a compelling case for sports as a modern-day faith. And like any worthy religious text, he also doles out wisdom, which comes in the form of never-before-heard stories about some of the biggest names in sports.

    Rarely has anyone had such an up-close view of greatness as Chopra, and now, he lets you come with him behind the scenes to learn how legendary quarterback Tom Brady managed the end of his career, gold medal gymnast Simone Biles struggled with the pressure of the Tokyo Olympics, Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry developed the greatest three-point shot of all time, and much more. Chopra weaves together stories from Kobe Bryant, Alex Morgan, LeBron James, Michael Strahan, Shaun White, and more into modern-day parables that unlock secrets of competition—and of life.

    “A thought-provoking pleasure for spiritually minded sports fan” (Kirkus Reviews), The Religion of Sports is also for anyone who’s ever believed in something greater than themselves.

    Editor's Note

    For sports fanatics…

    With all its legends, heroes, and villains, sports bears more than a passing comparison to religion. In “The Religion of Sports,” Chopra gains near miraculous access to athletic icons like Simone Biles, Steph Curry, Tom Brady, and Serena Williams to uncover the principles that connect success on the field with success everywhere else in life. Whether you’re a sports zealot or sports agnostic, this book is for anyone who wants to understand the divine secrets of greatness.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateDec 5, 2023
    ISBN9781797164878
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    Gotham Chopra

    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.

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