Steve Prefontaine-Rocketman
Paperback, 167 pages
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Steve Prefontaine was better known to the world as simply “Pre”. He was more than an exceptional athlete; he was an exceptional person. Pre once said “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift.” This book is not about what Pre gained during his short and brilliant life, but what he refused to give up as celebrity status settled inevitably on his shoulders. This unique story of Pre is specifically written for young people. Rocketman is told through the eyes and voice of Owen Morgan. Owen is a literary conduit through which the entirely factual events and characters are presented. The stories Owen shares with the readers are the stories of the people who knew and loved Steve Prefontaine, and the people Pre loved.
*Author royalties will go to a special fund established by Linda Prefontaine for physical education and arts programs at Blossom Gulch School in Coos Bay Oregon. Blossom Gulch was both Steve and Linda’s former elementary school.
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"Book brings Prefontaine to life"
Bree Donovan's Steve Prefontaine: Rocketman is a delight! Prefontaine's legacy has generated marathons, ad campaigns, and products. What this book does is bring his legacy of inspiration to us all. Having his family intimately involved in the writing of this book makes it all that much more sweeter. Generously giving of the proceeds to Prefontaine's school makes it even more amazing. It continues the legacy of Prefontaine to hundreds of children. Thank you.
Trish Price
Books By The Bay
North Bend, OR
Trish Price
Books By The Bay
North Bend, OR
"A Terrific, Inspiring Read"
As a sports fan, I knew just a little something about Steve Prefontaine's track records, but did not truly know his story until I read Rocketman. "Pre" was a man of great principle, and this book should be an inspiration to all readers, and a lesson about self-sacrifice and dignity.
The co-authors geared this story, all based on true events, toward the young reader, and it should be enjoyed by all boys and girls, and athletes and non-athletes alike. It is a terrific story, and it is quite apparent that Ms. Donovan and Ms. Prefontaine did this as a tribute, and as a labor of love.
The co-authors geared this story, all based on true events, toward the young reader, and it should be enjoyed by all boys and girls, and athletes and non-athletes alike. It is a terrific story, and it is quite apparent that Ms. Donovan and Ms. Prefontaine did this as a tribute, and as a labor of love.
"steve prefontaine - rocketman"
a delightful and emotional read. A book with a purposeful lesson about how to grow up a winner. How a young man avoided the pitfalls of growing up in a small Oregon town, thanks to the coaches and friends and family who instilled a great ethic of loyalty and hard work.
"Rocketman by Bree Donovan"
Bree captured the essence of Pre, the essence of growing up in a small town in Oregon in the 50's and 60's and developing the love and fierce pride of school and community. How important it is to remember your loyalties throughout your life.
This is so much more than a book about Pre the runner. This explains some of what made Pre Pre.
By Mary Paczesniak
Coos Bay, Oregon
This is so much more than a book about Pre the runner. This explains some of what made Pre Pre.
By Mary Paczesniak
Coos Bay, Oregon
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