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Catch a Star will not only give you a look into Tamika's life but will also inspire you to strive to be all you can be in life as well.--Tony Dungy, former head coach of the Indianapolis ColtsGrowing up, Tamika Catchings suffered from profound hearing loss, bullying, and the anguish of her parents' divorce. But she wasn't about to allow those challenges to determine her destiny. Through perseverance and God's grace, Tamika became one of the top female basketball players of all time.Catch a Star is her story of overcoming. Of leading the Indiana Fever to its first championship. Of being named one of the WNBA's top fifteen players in history. Of earning three of her now four Olympic gold medals. And of founding the Catch the Stars Foundation to help young people achieve their dreams. Her story will inspire you to face your doubts and fears and reach for your own dream, no matter what challenges come your way.Fierce, competitive, tough, funny, and loyal--these adjectives sum up my good friend Tamika Catchings. It's been a pleasure to witness her growth, not only as a basketball player and champion but as a beautiful woman with unbreakable character and strength.--Reggie Miller, NBA Hall of Famer for the Indiana Pacers and TNT NBA analystTamika Catchings is a role model for young women and for anyone who faces what seems like an insurmountable challenge.--Adam Silver, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA)