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Road to Valor : A True Story of WWII Italy, the Nazis, and the Cyclist Who Inspired a Nation by Andres McConnon and Aili McConnon (2013, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100307590658
ISBN-139780307590657
eBay Product ID (ePID)143570492
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Book TitleRoad to Valor : a True Story of WWII Italy, the Nazis, and the Cyclist Who Inspired a Nation
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicCycling, Cultural Heritage, Military / World War II, Europe / Italy, Sports
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorAndres Mcconnon, Aili Mcconnon
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight10 oz
Item Length7.9 in
Item Width5.2 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Like Laura Hillenbrand's Seabiscuit before it, Road to Valor is about an unlikely, headstrong champion who transcended his sport to make a deep impact on the broader world." -- Sports Illustrated "Gino Bartali was a hero. . . . He was a cyclist who saved lives by riding throughout Italy during the Second World War for a purpose higher than money or glory." --Bill Littlefield, NPR "'Thou shall not stand idly by' is a powerful biblical command. In Aili and Andres McConnon's book it offers a moving example of moral courage. A simple citizen and great athlete chose to oppose a cruel and racist political dictatorship by saving Jewish victims in Italy. Was it so hard to become a hero then? It was enough--enough to remain human. And yet." --Elie Wiesel, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and bestselling author of Night "The McConnons have told the story of [Bartali's] great and greater victories powerfully and well." -- The Boston Globe "Impeccably researched and thrillingly told . . . This is truly an amazing tale of a poor Tuscan boy who pedaled his way not only to sports immortality, but into true heroism." -- Globe and Mail "This thoroughly documented biography is both inspiring and immensely enjoyable." -- Publishers Weekly "A dramatic and moving story that is virtually unknown to most readers. . . . An important addition to World War II biography and also to the history of twentieth-century cycling." -- Booklist "The two Tours de France won by Bartali are more than mere entries in the record book of winners. The fact that they were won many years apart proves what an exceptional champion he really was. Above all, the war years separating these victories now reveal Gino to have been a true hero." --Christian Prudhomme, director of the Tour de France "Whether you are a Tour de France fan, a history buff, or looking for an entertaining way to learn about both, Road to Valor will have you turning the pages with more conviction and speed than Bartali could turn the pedals! An engaging and mesmerizing read." --Craig Hummer, Tour de France broadcaster for NBC Sports "A gritty, scary story of endurance, Road to Valor traces one man's harrowing journey from the resistance movement in Nazi-occupied Italy to a comeback triumph in the Tour de France--told with verve and an affecting appreciation of the human spirit." --Bruce Porter, New York Times bestselling author of Blow "A magnificent ride through the uphill-downhill-uphill story of Gino Bartali. It inspires anyone who tenaciously holds to doing what is just, no matter how difficult, in the face of ignorance and terror. Bartali is a hero for all times." --Fred Plotkin, author of Italy for the Gourmet Traveler "Many cycling fans recognize the name Gino Bartali, and up until now most people only knew him for the races he won. But during some of the most tumultuous years of the twentieth century he leveraged his fame and risked his life for those being persecuted. With this complete look at Bartali's life, his legacy as one of cycling's greatest heroes grows even stronger." --Chris Carmichael, legendary coach and former Giro d'Italia and Tour de France racer
Dewey Decimal796.62092 B
SynopsisThe "impeccably researched and thrillingly told" ( Globe and Mail ) story of Gino Bartali, the cyclist who made the greatest comeback in Tour de France history and secretly aided the Italian resistance during World War II "A moving example of moral courage."--Elie Wiesel, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and bestselling author of Night WINNER: The Canadian Jewish Book Award, the Christopher Award, the Mazzei Award Italian cycling legend Gino Bartali won the Tour de France twice, setting the record for the longest time span between victories--but his exploits off the course might be the most remarkable of all. Based on nearly ten years of research, Road to Valor chronicles Bartali's journey, from an impoverished childhood in rural Tuscany to his first triumph at the 1938 Tour de France and beyond. As World War II ravaged Europe, Bartali undertook dangerous activities to help those being targeted in Italy, including sheltering a family of Jews and smuggling counterfeit identity documents in the frame of his bicycle. After the grueling wartime years, the chain-smoking, Chianti-loving, 34-year-old underdog came back to win the 1948 Tour de France, an exhilarating performance that helped unite his fractured homeland. The first book to explore the full scope of Bartali's wartime work, Road to Valor is the untold story of one of the twentieth century's greatest athletes and an epic tale of courage, resilience, and redemption., The inspiring, against-the-odds story of Gino Bartali, the cyclist who made the greatest comeback in Tour de France history and secretly aided the Italian resistance during World War II Gino Bartali is best known as an Italian cycling legend who not only won the Tour de France twice but also holds the record for the longest time span between victories. In Road to Valor, Aili and Andres McConnon chronicle Bartali's journey, from an impoverished childhood in rural Tuscany to his first triumph at the 1938 Tour de France. As World War II ravaged Europe, Bartali undertook dangerous activities to help those being targeted in Italy, including sheltering a family of Jews and smuggling counterfeit identity documents in the frame of his bicycle. After the grueling wartime years, the chain-smoking, Chianti-loving, 34-year-old underdog came back to win the 1948 Tour de France, an exhilarating performance that helped unite his fractured homeland. Based on nearly ten years of research, Road to Valor is the first book ever written about Bartali in English and the only book written in any language to explore the full scope of Bartali's wartime work. An epic tale of courage, resilience, and redemption, it is the untold story of one of the greatest athletes of the twentieth century.
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- Jul 15, 2020
Terrific Read
This is a great book. I'm thoroughly enjoying reading it. It's a well researched history about an amazing man.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 07, 2019
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