by Derek Jeter
First published 2000
Derek Jeter stands at home plate, knowing this moment represents everything he dreamed about as a kid. He wanted to play in the major leagues from the beginning. He prayed the Yankees would draft him. He imagined winning World Series titles and waking up each day loving his work. Now he lives that reality, experiencing each at bat and every inning as the fulfillment of his deepest aspirations. The tension between boyhood dreams and adult achievement drives his story. Jeter discovers that reaching your goals requires both unwavering vision and daily commitment. His journey reveals how persistence transforms wishes into lived experience, showing that the gap between imagination and reality closes through dedication and love for what you do.
Genres: american, sports, biography-memoir, inspirational
Vibes: inspirational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, personal-journey
Paperback · Scholastic Inc.