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Unstoppable is the fiercely honest, fearless, darkly funny autobiography of global tennis star Maria Sharapova. In the middle of the night, a father and his daughter step off a Greyhound bus in Florida and head straight to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. They ring the bell, though no-one is expecting them and they don't speak English. They have arrived from Russia with just 700 dollars and the conviction that this six-year-old girl will be the world's next great tennis star. They are right.

No Hollywood scriptwriter could possibly have envisioned the breathless, adrenaline-pumping climax to the 2021 Formula 1 season. On the very last lap of the final race of an unbelievably arduous and controversial season, Red Bull's Max Verstappen nervelessly overtook the seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes to clinch the first place that thrust the young prodigy to the narrowest of victories and to his first World Drivers' title. He followed up by taking the 2022 title as well.

Unstoppable is the ultimate immigrant story and an epic David-and-Goliath adventure. While American teens were socializing in ice cream parlors, Siggi was suffering beatings by Nazi hoodlums for being a Jew and was soon deported along with his family to the darkest place the world has ever known: Auschwitz. Siggi used his wits to stay alive, pretending to have trade skills the Nazis could exploit to run the camp. After two death marches and near starvation, he was liberated from camp Mauthausen and went to work for the US Army hunting Nazis.

In 40 Unstoppable Women Who Changed the World, author Harold Sala paints portraits of 40 Christian women who were used by God to change the lives of the people around them. This book will inspire Christians and help them discover the path for their own lives. Stories told in this book include: Joni Eareckson Tada, Corrie ten Boom, Susanna Wesley, Mother Theresa, Elisabeth Elliot, Amy Carmichael, Rosa Parks, and many more.

Tia Toomey, the world's fittest woman, has won the CrossFit Games an incredible six years in a row and is undeniably a true warrior. She has also trained for the Winter Olympics in bobsledding, competed in the Summer Olympics in weightlifting and was a Commonwealth Games gold medalist. She is, in short, one of the most accomplished and dominant athletes in human history. But for Tia physical fitness is only a small part of overall strength. More important is building mental toughness. In The Heart Is the Strongest Muscle, Tia shows how she reached elite levels by focusing on her "why."

In this practical and relatable book, Mark shares some of these client stories along with his own experience of anxiety and coping with infertility. Using proven exercises and actions, Mark provides a roadmap for working through feelings of frustration and despair towards a fulfilled and happy future. Break Through will help you to change your approach to decision-making, tune into your gut and make choices that chime with who you really are, empowering you to be your own coach and get the breakthrough you need.

Follow Paul Oakenfold—world-renowned DJ and dance music pioneer—as he tells his incredible story of a phenomenal career at the beating heart of dance. Paul's journey takes him from a musical baptism in 1980s New York and underground club nights in London to running a seminal dance record label and a legendary trip to Ibiza that introduced him to trance and changed the face of dance music forever.

Anthony Robles is a three-time all-American wrestler, the 2011 NCAA National Wrestling Champion, and a Nike-sponsored athlete. He was also born without his right leg. Doctors could not explain to his mother, Judy, what led to the birth defect, but at the age of five, the one-legged toddler scaled a fifty-foot pole unassisted. From that moment on, Judy knew without a doubt that her son would be unstoppable.

CrossFit superstar Sam Briggs, a.k.a. ‘The Engine’, is a true hero in the sport. This is the story of how she got to the top and battled with everything she had to stay there. Despite the numerous setbacks and debilitating injuries that have plagued her in the years that followed, when most other athletes would have thrown in the towel, Sam has fought and continues to fight, to be the very best that she can be.

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, more commonly known as Beyoncé, is a name everyone has heard. When we read something about her, listen to her music or hear someone speak her name, we automatically think about all of the things she’s come to represent: success, wealth, glamour and much more. In fact, it’s often easy to focus solely on this present-day prosperity that we see and read about in the news.

This no-nonsense playbook is for the entrepreneurial dark horse, a memoir and business narrative that presents seven key principles to rise above racism, poverty, imposter syndrome, and every imaginable and unimaginable startup obstacle.

Bringing her signature warmth, humor, and positivity, Chiquis Rivera picks up where her memoir Forgiveness left off. Reeling from her mother’s tragic death, Chiquis finds herself at a major crossroads. As a new parent to her younger brother and sister, she struggles to balance her family’s needs with her dreams of becoming a successful singer and entrepreneur.

In this collection of honest and sometimes raw stories, Dawn throws a loving, untoned arm around listeners as she brings them along on her journey through the loss of a child, divorce, cancer, rape, the death of her only sibling, her husband's substance abuse, and finding her way back to Jesus in the middle of it all. Dawn shares her personal story to show listeners how to find happiness and purpose even in the darkest of days. A beautiful gift book, Laughing Through the Ugly Cry is a great reminder to your girlfriends that you are with them every step of the way.

Inclusion, Diversity and encountering something different and unexpected. We all have reacted to different kinds of people and unexpected situations often with fear and unacceptance. Join blind World Trade Center survivor, No. 1 NY Times Bestseller and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe, Michael Hingson as he talks with thought leaders and others about our often blinding fear of inclusion and our resistance to change. Mike will explore the idea that no matter the situation or different kinds of people we encounter our own fears and prejudices often are the strongest barriers to moving forward....

Dametris Harrison (Culture Commentator and entrepreneur) chops it up about current events, stories about her colorful background and more!

Welcome to the Unstoppable Cancer Podcast Here, we gather the extraordinary tales of courage, resilience, and triumph in the face of cancer. Our mission is to provide a platform for individuals and families touched by cancer to share their journeys, insights, and experiences, creating a community of unwavering support. Through heartfelt conversations, we delve into the inspiring stories of survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, and advocates, shedding light on the challenges they've overcome and the lessons they've learned.

Unscripted and Unstoppable," the podcast hosted by Michelle Farley, a seasoned creative in her 40s who believes that age is no barrier to pursuing your dreams. In this twice-monthly podcast, Michelle shares her insights, experiences, and thoughts on navigating life's unpredictable journey. Join Michelle as she explores the concept that dreams are never truly out of reach, regardless of your age or life circumstances. While occasional guest appearances may offer diverse perspectives, the heart of this podcast lies in Michelle's solo episodes, where she delves into personal anecdotes, ...

A podcast by two people who could have done almost anything but instead started a podcast. 

Welcome to the Feeling Unstoppable podcast where we dive deep into topics like relationships, career, mental health, and more, with special guests who have faced it all and come out on top. Tune in for real, raw, and unapologetic conversations about what it means to feel unstoppable. Tune in every Monday!

Join me as we uncover what it is that has some of us find our way to the top of our game. To overcome adversity and challenges, resistance and self sabotage. What it is that has everyday people, just like you and I, act BOLDLY in the name of their passions and live out their wildest dreams in this lifetime. In each episode you’ll hear stories from ordinary people doing extraordinary things and the strategies, tips and secrets that keep them going when the going gets tough. This is the place where we get real and raw about what it takes to rise to the top against all odds. I have ONE goal for...