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A Mother for All Seasons audiobook
- By: Debbie Phelps
- Narrator: Anne Twomey
- Length: 7 hours 49 minutes
- Publisher: HarperAudio
- Publish date: April 07, 2009
- Language: English
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A Mother for All Seasons Audiobook Summary
A Mother for All Seasons is the heartfelt, intimate memoir of an everywoman–a 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 Phelps–a 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 “America’s mom,” 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.
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A Mother for All Seasons Audiobook Narrator
Anne Twomey is the narrator of A Mother for All Seasons audiobook that was written by Debbie Phelps
Anne Twomey starred on Broadway in Nuts for which she received a Tony(r) nomination, and Orpheus Descending, and has appeared in numerous episodes on such television shows as Law & Order, L.A. Law, and Seinfeld.
About the Author(s) of A Mother for All Seasons
Debbie Phelps is the author of A Mother for All Seasons
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A Mother for All Seasons Full Details
| Narrator | Anne Twomey |
| Length | 7 hours 49 minutes |
| Author | Debbie Phelps |
| Publisher | HarperAudio |
| Release date | April 07, 2009 |
| ISBN | 9780061878404 |
Additional info
The publisher of the A Mother for All Seasons is HarperAudio. The imprint is HarperAudio. It is supplied by HarperAudio. The ISBN-13 is 9780061878404.
Global Availability
This book is only available in the United States.
Goodreads Reviews
Laurie
January 10, 2021
I loved reading how she navigated motherhood through so many challenges, not the least of which was raising a superstar athlete.
Amanda
June 13, 2016
A mother for all seasons was a fantastic book. Not only did it talk about her son Michael's accomplishments but also every thing that has happened in her life between her divorce, both parents dying from cancer and everything between her and her family. I would defiantly recommend it even if you aren't a sports person.
Hannah
March 03, 2021
A very frank, honest account of the family that shaped one of the best-known athletes of our time. Very genuine.
Julie
June 18, 2009
Mrs. Phelps was my home economics teacher in middle school and I know her brother, B.J. from Frostburg. Sweet lady and pretty fun read!
Mary Jane
May 19, 2009
Not overly indepth. She walks a fine line between spilling the family secrets and preserving the family face. Lots of generic writing that lacks real description, but a fun read anyway.
Chrissy
June 02, 2009
It was interesting to find out how involved Michael's sister's were in swimming and how good they were.
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