Ankiel, Rick
The Phenomenon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781541773653
- author:
- Ankiel, Rick
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- PublicAffairs
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14.5 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Sports, Health & Wellbeing
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Rick Ankiel's remarkable story is one of overcoming adversity and finding a new path. In 2006, during a playoff game, he lost his ability to pitch due to a mysterious anxiety condition known as "the Yips." This experience led him to search for a way to get back in the game, trying various methods including therapy, medication, and self-help books. Ankiel's journey is not just about overcoming a physical limitation but also about finding a new sense of purpose. After reconsidering his life at 25, he made an incredible turnaround, returning to the Major Leagues as a hitter and playing seven successful seasons. This book explores the universal experience of pressure and what happens when someone on the brink must make a choice about who they are going to be. Through Ankiel's story, readers will gain insight into the human struggle with anxiety and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
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