Stick to it
David Conrad
Profiles Wilma Rudolph, who overcame polio to become a runner, the first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals, and the founder of a group that helps poor children to do better in school and learn sports.
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Le courage de Terry Fox
by Maxine Trottier (2010)
About this book
L'ouvrage relate la vie et l'exploit de ce jeune homme qui, atteint de cancer, a entrepris de traverser le Canada à la course afin de ramasser des fonds pour lutter contre la maladie. De nombreuses photographies commentées et extraits de lettres accompagnent ce texte accessible et touchant. Un hommage au courage, au rêve et à la détermination de Terry Fox. Mise en page vieillotte. [SDM].
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreLe courage de Terry Fox Lead Character
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