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Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe

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Book Synopsis: A riveting new biography of America's greatest all-around athlete by the bestselling author of the classic biography When Pride Still Mattered.

Jim Thorpe rose to world fame as a mythic talent who excelled at every sport. He won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, was an All-American football player at the Carlisle Indian School, the star of the first class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and played major league baseball for John McGraw's New York Giants. Even in a golden age of sports celebrities, he was one of a kind.

But despite his colossal skills, Thorpe's life was a struggle against the odds. As a member of the Sac and Fox Nation, he encountered duplicitous authorities who turned away from him when their reputations were at risk. At Carlisle, he dealt with the racist assimilationist philosophy “Kill the Indian, Save the Man.” His gold medals were unfairly rescinded because he had played minor league baseball. His later life was troubled by alcohol, broken marriages, and financial distress. He roamed from state to state and took bit parts in Hollywood, but even the film of his own life failed to improve his fortunes. But for all his travails, Thorpe did not succumb. The man survived, complications and all, and so did the myth.

Path Lit by Lightning is a great American story from a master biographer.

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Experience the extraordinary life of Jim Thorpe, America’s greatest all-around athlete, with the riveting new biography, Path Lit by Lightning. Written by the bestselling author of When Pride Still Mattered, this book is a must-read for sports enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Jim Thorpe's legendary talent knew no bounds. From winning multiple gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics to becoming an All-American football player and a star in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he dominated every sport he touched. His skills were unrivaled, making him a true icon in a golden age of sports celebrities.

However, beneath the surface of success, Thorpe faced an uphill battle. As part of the Sac and Fox Nation, he encountered deceitful authorities who turned their backs on him when their reputations were on the line. At the Carlisle Indian School, he confronted the racist assimilationist philosophy "Kill the Indian, Save the Man." Despite winning his gold medals fair and square, they were unfairly stripped away due to his participation in minor league baseball.

Path Lit by Lightning delves deep into Thorpe’s life, exposing not only his victories but also his struggles. From his battles with alcohol, broken marriages, and financial distress, to his wanderings across different states and his occasional appearances on the silver screen, Thorpe's story is one of resilience and determination. Even when faced with adversity, he refused to be defeated.

Now is your chance to explore this remarkable journey. With the expert storytelling of a master biographer, Path Lit by Lightning brings to life the man, the myth, and the great American story of Jim Thorpe. Don't miss out on this compelling and inspiring tale. Get your copy today.

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