Religion of sports : navigating the trials of life through the games we love / Gotham Chopra and Joe Levin.

First Atria Books hardcover edition.

New York, NY : Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2023.

©2023

ix, 243 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Gotham Chopra is the country's preeminent chronicler of legendary athletes. A filmmaker, author, and entrepreneur, he is the cofounder of the media company Religion of Sports, along with NFL icons Tom Brady and Michael Strahan. He has directed and produced numerous Emmy Award-winning documentaries, including In the Arena, Tom vs Time, Greatness Code, Kobe Bryant's Muse, and many more. Joe Levin is a writer based in Austin, Texas, via the bleachers of Wrigley Field. His work has appeared in Texas Monthly, Wildsam, and more.

From pilgrimages and cathedrals, gods and fallen angels, holy wars and holy ghosts, sports has every aspect of an organized faith. Tracing his unique path from being a diehard fan to witnessing miracles alongside the gods of sport, the author makes a compelling case for sports as a modern-day faith. He presents stories about some of the biggest names in sports. Learn how Tom Brady managed the end of his career, Simone Biles overcame the pressure of the Tokyo Olympics, and Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry developed the greatest three-point shot of all time. Chopra weaves together stories from the likes of Kobe Bryant, Alex Morgan, LeBron James, Michael Strahan, Shaun White into modern-day parables that unlock secrets of competition and life.

Online version: Chopra, Gotham, 1975- Religion of sports First Atria Books hardcover edition New York, N.Y. : Atria Books, 2023

English

January 31, 2024