When all she wanted was to fit in, Tamika Catchings never
imagined one day she'd stand out--as a basketball superstar and an
inspiration. Catchings faced being set apart by her hearing loss,
separation from family, living up to high expectations, and the
pain and discouragement of debilitating physical injuries. Yet she
reached for the stars with hard work, perseverance, and her faith
in God. Through the silence, she found the way to shine.
Catch a Star tells Tamika's story of overcoming: of leading
the Indiana Fever to its first championship, being named to the
WNBA's All Decade Team, earning four Olympic gold medals, and
founding the Catch the Stars Foundation to help young people
achieve their dreams. Her story will inspire readers to face their
doubts and fears, encouraging them to reach for their own stars, no
matter what challenges come their way.
"Catch a Star will not only give you a look into Tamika's
life but will also inspire you to strive to be all you can be in
life as well."--Tony Dungy, former head coach of the
Indianapolis Colts
Growing up, Tamika Catchings suffered from profound hearing loss,
bullying, and the anguish of her parents' divorce. But she wasn't
about to allow those challenges to determine her destiny. Through
perseverance and God's grace, Tamika became one of the top female
basketball players of all time.
Catch a Star is her story of overcoming. Of leading the
Indiana Fever to its first championship. Of being named one of the
WNBA's top fifteen players in history. Of earning three of her now
four Olympic gold medals. And of founding the Catch the Stars
Foundation to help young people achieve their dreams.
Her story will inspire you to face your doubts and fears and reach
for your own dream, no matter what challenges come your way.
"Fierce, competitive, tough, funny, and loyal--these adjectives sum
up my good friend Tamika Catchings. It's been a pleasure to witness
her growth, not only as a basketball player and champion but as a
beautiful woman with unbreakable character and
strength."--Reggie Miller, NBA Hall of Famer for the Indiana
Pacers and TNT NBA analyst
"Tamika Catchings is a role model for young women and for anyone
who faces what seems like an insurmountable challenge."--Adam
Silver, commissioner of the National Basketball Association
(NBA)
Tamika Catchings of the Indiana Fever was the WNBA's 2011
MVP. A four-time Olympic gold medalist and ten-time WNBA All-Star,
Catchings was a four-time All-American and a member of the National
Champion University of Tennessee Lady Vols under legendary coach
Pat Summitt. Catchings's story of overcoming adversity, growing in
faith, and achieving success despite the many challenges she's
faced inspires the boys and girls served by her foundation, Catch
the Stars, in Indianapolis.
Ken Petersen is a veteran in the book publishing industry.
He has written numerous books in the categories of memoir,
motivation, self-help, and theology, and he's coached a number of
authors in writing and publishing. He lives with his wife, Rita, in
Colorado Springs, Colorado.