The unsinkable Debbie Phelps?who captured the hearts of the world when her son, Michael, triumphed at the Beijing Olympic games?shares her inspirational story
William Morrow
April 2009
On Sale: April 1, 2009
Featuring: Debbie Phelps
288 pages ISBN: 0061780014 EAN: 9780061780011 Hardcover Add to Wish List
A Mother for All Seasons is the heartfelt, intimate memoir of an everywomanβa single mom and an educator who raised three exceptional children, including the greatest Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps.
During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, when Michael achieved the impossible with his record-shattering eight gold-medal wins, Debbie Phelps nearly stole the show. For the millions who were riveted to the most watched Olympics in history, few could forget the homage that Michael consistently paid to the one person on Team Phelps most responsible for making it all possible: his mom. Nor can we forget how after each medal ceremony, Michael walked proudly to the stands to reach up to his mother and his sisters, Hilary and Whitney, to deliver his winning bouquets to them.
While those highlights will forever be remembered the world over, very few know the behind-the-scenes stories as lived by the members of Team Phelpsβa roller-coaster ride full of dramatic ups and downs, heartbreaks, and disappointments, yet one guided to triumph by vision, courage, and tenacity. Now at last, in A Mother for All Seasons, we're given the untold story as lived by the mom on the team.
An educator in home economics, motivational spokeswoman, visionary middle-school principal, mother of three, and grandmother of two, Debbie Phelps is also the eternal cheerleader who was raised in a small, blue-collar, working-class town. An avid believer that achievement is limitless for each and every child, no matter the odds, Debbie reveals the universal themes of her story, which is rich with struggle, humor, hope, advice, and passion.
Infused with the indomitable spirit of βAmerica's mom,β as she has been called, A Mother for All Seasons rallies us to cheer for all of our children at every stage of their growth and in every endeavor. Candid, lively, and charming, it offers timely, commonsense wisdom, lessons, and insights, and provides a much-needed reminder that life doesn't always turn out how you plan it, but in fact it can sometimes turn out even better.
About the Author
Debbie Phelps is the principal of Windsor Mill Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland, where she lives. As a public speaker, Debbie addresses a range of topics related to education and child development. She sits on multiple business and community-advisory boards. A Chico's model, she is a proud Baltimore Ravens fan.
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