Publisher's Synopsis
When You Are Down: The Personal Battles of Sports Legends is the fourth book in the acclaimed When You Are Down series-a powerful exploration of what happens when success can't save you from yourself.
From Olympic champions to global icons, these 12 world-famous athletes have achieved greatness on the biggest stages. But behind the fame, they faced battles far more personal-depression, addiction, trauma, shame, loss, and the crushing pressure to be perfect.
Inside, you'll read the raw, intimate stories of legends like:
- Michael Phelps, who broke world records while quietly breaking inside.
- Simone Biles, who shocked the world not with a move-but with a decision to protect her mental health.
- Tiger Woods, who went from icon to tabloid headline before clawing his way back to redemption.
- Diego Maradona, whose genius was shadowed by addiction, identity crisis, and the unbearable burden of godlike expectations.
This is not just a sports book.
It's a lifeline for anyone who's ever felt lost, crushed, or unsure they can keep going.
Because even champions fall.
And their strength is found-not just in how high they climb, but in how deeply they've had to rise from the dark.
