Armstrong, Collins, Woods: Humble Beginnings to Great Heights

Lance Armstrong, Eileen Collins, and Tiger Woods once again find themselves in the spotlight. "Dream It Do It" reveals where they came from and how they reached stellar heights.

(PRWEB) July 25, 2005 -- Lance Armstrong just became the only person in the history of cycling to win seven consecutive Tour de France victories, securing his position as one of the greatest athletes in the world. But how many fans remember, as the book "Dream It Do It" points out, that in his first professional race in 1992, Lance crossed the finish line dead last after 110 other cyclists? Spectators laughed and jeered then. Nobodys laughing at him now.

Eileen Collins is poised to command the first shuttle mission back in space after the tragic Columbia disaster of 2003. Its not her first time as mission commander. "Dream It Do It" describes in detail how a young girl fascinated with airplanes grew up to make history as NASAs first woman astronaut to pilot and command the space shuttle.

Tiger Woods reclaimed his Top Golfer" status this summer by winning his second British Open Championship. In "Dream It Do It," youll learn how Tiger transcended obstacles like racism to become a golfing sensation and an international idol.

"Dream It Do It: Inspiring Stories of Dreams Come True" (ISBN #1884587305) shows how successful individuals -- some famous, others known well within their professional circles -- have reached great heights from humble beginnings. The book reveals how these individuals overcame obstacles to reach heartfelt dreams -- and how anybody can apply simple principles to do the same.

"Dream It Do It" is available at bookstores and online outlets including Amazon.com and BN.com. In addition, "Dream It Do It" is available toll-free weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST at 888-366-5200 and online at http://dreamitdoit.net, where you'll find sample chapters, table of contents, reviews, and free updates.

A Korean-language edition of Dream It Do It is available through South Korean publisher Sungwoo. Visit http://sungwoobook.com/index.php.

The authors, Sharon Cook and Graciela Sholander, have conducted many radio interviews. They are available for print, radio, and television interviews.

To request interviews or to quote from Dream It Do It, please contact:

*** Daniel Lauber, President, Planning/Communications, tel. 708-366-5200

*** Graciela Sholander, Co-Author, Dream It Do It

*** Sharon Cook, Co-Author, Dream It Do It, tel. 760-898-1256

Or visit http://dreamitdoit.net to learn more.

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