{"product_id":"bravey-chasing-dreams-befriending-pain-and-other-big-ideas-paperback","title":"Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexi Pappas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMaya Rudolph\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Olympic runner, actress, filmmaker and writer Alexi Pappas shares what she's learned about confidence, self-reliance, mental health, embracing pain, and achieving your dreams.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY \u003ci\u003eREAL SIMPLE -\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\"Heartbreaking and hilarious.\"--Mindy Kaling - \"A beautiful read.\"--Ruth Reichl - \"Essential guidance to anyone dreaming big dreams.\"--Shalane Flanagan \u003cb\u003e- \"I couldn't put it down.\"--Adam Grant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003erun like a bravey\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003esleep like a baby\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003edream like a crazy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ereplace can't with maybe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen \"Renaissance runner\" (\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e) Alexi Pappas--Olympic athlete, actress, filmmaker, and writer--was four years old, her mother died by suicide, drastically altering the course of Pappas's life and setting her on a search for female role models. When her father signed his bereaved daughter up for sports teams as a way to keep her busy, female athletes became the first women Pappas looked up to, and her Olympic dream was born. At the same time, Pappas had big creative dreams, too: She wanted to make movies, write, and act. Despite setbacks and hardships, Pappas refused to pick just one lane. She put in a tremendous amount of hard work and wouldn't let anything stand in her way until she achieved all of her dreams, however unrelated they may seem to outsiders. In a single year, 2016, she made her Olympic debut as a distance runner and wrote, directed, and starred in her first feature film. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut great highs are often accompanied by deep lows; with joy comes sorrow. In \u003ci\u003eBravey\u003c\/i\u003e, Pappas fearlessly and honestly shares her battle with post-Olympic depression and describes how she emerged on the other side as a thriving and self-actualized woman. Unflinching, exuberant, and always entertaining, \u003ci\u003eBravey \u003c\/i\u003eshowcases Pappas's signature, charming voice as she reflects upon the touchstone moments in her life and the lessons that have powered her career as both an athlete and an artist--foremost among them, how to be brave. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePappas's experiences reveal how we can all overcome hardship, befriend pain, celebrate victory, relish the loyalty found in teammates, and claim joy. In short: how every one of us can become a bravey.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexi Pappas \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and Olympic athlete. Her writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRunner's World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWomen's Running\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated, The Atlantic, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOutside\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications, and she has been profiled in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e. Pappas co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the feature film \u003ci\u003eTracktown \u003c\/i\u003ewith Rachel Dratch and Andy Buckley. Most recently, she co-wrote and starred alongside Nick Kroll in \u003ci\u003eOlympic Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e, the first non-documentary-style movie to ever be filmed at the Olympic Games. A Greek American, Pappas holds the Greek national record in the 10,000-meters and competed for Greece in the 2016 Olympics. She lives in Los Angeles, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 04, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766766076192,"sku":"9781984801142","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/812e371c159bb7b5ecef999501e27b5f.webp?v=1780298490","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/bravey-chasing-dreams-befriending-pain-and-other-big-ideas-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}