{"product_id":"wings-of-an-eagle-the-gold-medal-dreams-of-billy-mills-hardcover","title":"Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBilly Mills\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDonna Janell Bowman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eS. D. Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJust in time for the 2024 Summer Olympics, here is a dramatic and inspiring autobiographical tale of overcoming odds by Native American gold medalist Billy Mills, with stunning illustrations by acclaimed Lakota artist SD Nelson.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Billy Mills was once an orphan on the Oglala Lakota Pine Ridge Reservation. But before his father was called to the ancestors, he told Billy how to conquer his suffering: \u003ci\u003eYou have broken wings, son. You have to dig deeper, below the anger, the hurt, the self-pity. The pursuit of a dream will heal you.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Despite poverty, racism, and severe health challenges, Billy raced toward his goal of becoming an Olympic athlete, inspired by his indigenous ancestors who stood strong when the odds were against them. Though at times he felt like his wings were clipped--a lone bird falling from the sky--he adapted and overcame, finally earning his place at the 1964 Olympics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This autobiographical tale of Billy Mills's awe-inspiring flight to a record-breaking gold medal, breathtakingly illustrated by award-winning Lakota artist SD Nelson, is a soaring testament to Billy's legacy and the Lakota prayer: \u003ci\u003ewe are all related.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilly Mills\u003c\/b\u003e is an Olympic gold medalist, author, and cofounder of Running Strong for American Indian Youth, a nonprofit organization that supports the critical needs of Native communities. A member of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Tribe, he grew up on the Pine Ridge Reservation and now travels around the world inspiring audiences to embrace unity through diversity while learning from historical injustices. He lives near Sacramento, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonna Janell Bowman\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eStep Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World About Kindness\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAbraham Lincoln's Dueling Words\u003c\/i\u003e. Donna holds an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. When not writing, she enjoys speaking at schools, coaching other writers, and learning from inspiring people. She lives near Austin, Texas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eS. D. Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in the Dakotas, is the author and illustrator of inspiring children's books, such as \u003ci\u003eBlack Elk's Vision\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGrandma's Tipi\u003c\/i\u003e. Honors include an American Indian Library Association award and a Spur Award from Western Writers of America. He is a cofounder of Read at Home, encouraging early literacy among Indigenous children. He lives in Flagstaff, Arizona\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 10.24 x 10.21 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750137397536,"sku":"9780316373487","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b37142f3a5fe63b7ffa6a990eed0f4ea.webp?v=1779944070","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wings-of-an-eagle-the-gold-medal-dreams-of-billy-mills-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}