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A Sporting Chance by Lori Alexander
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A Sporting Chance

How Ludwig Guttmann Created the Paralympic Games

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Narrator Neil Hellegers

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Length 1 hour 17 minutes
Language English
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Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young listener's biography showcases a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives.

Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled ""incurables,"" Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believedโ€”and eventually provedโ€”that physical movement is key to healing, a discovery that led him to create the first Paralympic Games.

Told with moving text, and featuring the life stories of athletes from the Paralympic Games Ludwig helped create, this story of the man who saved lives through sports will inspire listeners of all backgrounds.

A supplemental PDF containing historical photographs and a timeline of events is included.

Lori Alexander is an experienced author who specializes in children's literature. The author of Backhoe Joe, Famously Phoebe, and All in a Drop, she enjoys writing nonfiction and highlighting events and individuals. She currently resides with her husband and two children under the star-filled skies of Tucson, Arizona. For more information, visit lorialexanderbooks.com.

Neil Hellegers is a narrator, actor, and educator who lives in Brooklyn with his wife, son, and mutt. His voice work can be heard in various commercials, video games, and numerous audiobooks.

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