About the book
What is ‘success’? Some say that wealth, popularity and fame equal success. Others say the unconditional love of family and friends is the only kind of success they need. In Standing In My Own Shoes, 21 Kiwi Olympians and Paralympians have written letters to young people, sharing what they learned about ‘success’ from their experiences in Tokyo. Some of the athletes have also recorded themselves speaking the letters too. There are letters from athletes like Lisa Carrington, Hamish Bond and Lydia Ko. Each letter has been illustrated by a well-known Kiwi illustrator. Some of the artists involved are Gavin Bishop, Ruth Paul and Ant Sang.
Editions of Standing In My Own Shoes
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781991150776
- PDF
- ISBN 9781991150783
Read an Excerpt
What is ‘success’? Some say that wealth, popularity and fame equal success. Others say the unconditional love of family and friends is the only kind of success they need. In Standing In My Own Shoes, 21 Kiwi Olympians and Paralympians have written letters to young people, sharing what they learned about ‘success’ from their experiences in Tokyo. Some of the athletes have also recorded themselves speaking the letters too. There are letters from athletes like Lisa Carrington, Hamish Bond and Lydia Ko. Each letter has been illustrated by a well-known Kiwi illustrator. Some of the artists involved are Gavin Bishop, Ruth Paul and Ant Sang.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Standing In My Own Shoes about?
What is ‘success’? Some say that wealth, popularity and fame equal success. Others say the unconditional love of family and friends is the only kind of success they need. In Standing In My Own Shoes, 21 Kiwi Olympians and Paralympians have written letters to young people, sharing what they learned about ‘success’ from their experiences in Tokyo. Some of the athletes have also recorded themselves speaking the letters too. There are letters from athletes like Lisa Carrington, Hamish Bond and Lydia Ko. Each letter has been illustrated by a well-known Kiwi illustrator. Some of the artists involved are Gavin Bishop, Ruth Paul and Ant Sang.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Standing In My Own Shoes?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation
Where can I read a sample of Standing In My Own Shoes?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781991150776
How long is Standing In My Own Shoes and how many pages does it have?
Standing In My Own Shoes has 58 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Standing In My Own Shoes?
David Riley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Standing In My Own Shoes is available as paperback(ISBN 9781991150776) and pdf(ISBN 9781991150783)
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