BENEATH THE SURFACE

This is a revised edition of Skyhorse's bestselling BENEATH THE SURFACE which has updated now to include Phelps' London 2012 Olympics glory.

Michael Phelps is history’s greatest Olympic champion and, officially now, the greatest swimmer of all time. BENEATH THE SURFACE is his story in his own words. In this candid memoir, Phelps relives the glory of the 2004 Olympics and his record-breaking eight gold medals in 2008. Completely up to date, this book overs the 2012 Olympic games as well. He also, openly and honestly, chronicles his journey from awkward teen to media-savvy superstar. Phelps writes about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents’ divorce, and challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight. Athletes and fans alike will be fascinated by insights into Phelps’ training and mental preparation. Without a doubt, this is a must-read for any sports fan, swim fan, and Olympics fan. Michael Phelps is the most decorated swimmer in the history of World Championship swimming and in the history of the Olympic Games. An eight-time Olympic medalist and twenty-time World Record holder, Phelps is, quite simply,, the greatest swimmer of all time. Brian Cazeneuve is a staff writer at Sports Illustrated where he has been covering the Olympics since 1995. His freelance work has appeared in numerous national publications including Time, People, The New York Times, Washington Post, NBC Sports and others. He lives in New York City. Bob Costas is one of America’s most well known sportscasters. He began his career as a student announcer for the Syracuse Blazers. Costas then became a professional sportscaster in St. Louis before joining NBC Sports in 1980. Costas is known for his coverage of the Olympics and can be seen regularly hosting “Football Night in America.” Indeed, Costas was highly visible as NBC's primary Olympic coverage correspondence during these Summer 2012 Olympic games in London.