Lisa has asthma. Her family doctor has
warned her that the aggressive demands that soccer places
on her breathing could be lethal. Her soccer coach decides
not to play her. Just when it seems that the world has conspired
against her, Lisa discovers a new source of strength in the
example of Olympic medallist, Silken Laumann, who after a
terrible accident was told that her career was over, yet went
on to win the Bronze medal for Canada. BREATHING SOCCER
is a realistic account of the plight of asthmatics who desire
the challenge and thrill of sports, but must weigh that desire
against some very real health issues.
BREATHING SOCCER is a finalist for the
2010 Manitoba Young
Readers' Choice Award
FAQ:
Is the book BREATHING SOCCER biographical? Not really. Although
I am asthmatic, soccer is not one of my sports. However, when
my son was younger, I was a soccer Mom, watching his games every
weekend. My writing is like a jigsaw puzzle. I take things that
happen to me and include bits and add pieces of information
about people that I know, cut them up in pieces, mix them up,
and add a dash of imagination.
FAQ:
Is the book BREATHING SOCCER biographical? Not really. Although
I am asthmatic, soccer is not one of my sports. However, when
my son was younger, I was a soccer Mom, watching his games every
weekend. My writing is like a jigsaw puzzle. I take things that
happen to me and include bits and add pieces of information
about people that I know, cut them up in pieces, mix them up,
and add a dash of imagination.