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Also by Cal Ripken:

Get in the Game, April 2008
Paperback (reprint)
Parenting Young Athletes the Ripken Way, April 2006
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GET IN THE GAME
By: Cal Ripken

8 Elements of Perseverance That Make the Difference

Gotham
April 2008
On Sale: April 14, 2008
272 pages
ISBN: 1592402801
EAN: 9781592402809
Paperback (reprint)
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Non-Fiction Sports

Baseball’s all-time Iron Man, Cal Ripken, Jr., retired from baseball in 2001 after breaking countless records, including Lou Gehrig’s record for consecutive games played. Now, in Get in the Game, he gives us his insights on hard work and success that can be applied on and off the field, based on stories from his exhilarating career in baseball. Get in the Game includes Ripken’s 8 Elements of Perseverance: 1. The Right Values 2. A Strong Will to Succeed 3. Love What You Do 4. Preparation 5. Anticipation 6. Trusting Relationships 7. Life Management 8. The Courage of Your Convictions

Ripken is admired not only for his relentless perseverance but also for his unparalleled integrity. From his numerous public-speaking engagements each year to his weekly “Ask Cal” column for the Baltimore Sun, Cal Ripken, Jr., is a sought-after advisor and role model to fans from all walks of life.

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Talk of the Nation - April 14, 2008