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Fearless and authentic, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUncommon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFavor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shares the rewards of leading with conviction and the courage to redefine the limits of what is possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Atria\/Black Privilege Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublish Date: May 20, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEAN\/UPC: 9781668023365\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 228.6 X 152.4 X 18.9 mm | 480.8 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBISAC Categories: Sports \u0026amp; Outdoors, Biography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dawn Staley","offers":[{"title":"(Pre-Order, Feb 2 2027) Paperback","offer_id":46718317953259,"sku":"9781668023372","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46254473249003,"sku":"9781668023365","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/4014\/9820\/files\/9781668023365.jpg?v=1741470003"},{"product_id":"the-can-do-mindset","title":"The Can-Do Mindset \/\/ How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your Passions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the most decorated and celebrated women\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e's basketball players of all time breaks down her ultimate recipe to success, using her own deeply inspiring journey to teach readers how to live bravely, unapologetically, and with purpose.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Candace Parker has been a trailblazer on and off the court, inspiring us all with her resilience, authenticity, and purpose-driven life. We are thrilled to work with Candace and present her extraordinary book to readers from all walks of life.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Can-Do Mindset\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivers a playbook for how we can all achieve greatness on our own terms.\" --\u003cb\u003eJohn Legend, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius, Get Lifted Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCandace Parker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a living legend. Her storied career includes three WNBA titles, two Olympic gold medals, and countless MVP Awards. Her career accolades are endless and her impact on the WNBA beyond measure, but Candace is even more inspiring off the court. A proud wife and mother of three, whose love story resonated with the LGBTQ+ community around the world, Candace is fiercely purpose-driven, paving the way for the WNBA's rise in American culture, and for female basketballers to have the impact and platform that used to be reserved for the NBA. But this success didn't happen by accident. From the start, Candace turned her childhood nickname,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan-Do\u003c\/i\u003e, into a daily mantra that helped her overcome enormous physical and mental hurdles while embracing her vulnerability. In her first-ever book, Candace breaks down that ultimate recipe for success, drawn from the experiences that made her a better person and player. CAN-DO becomes an acronym to live by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn from and lean on your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommunity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShow up as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentically\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou\u003cbr\u003eRealize that\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNegativity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a part of life\u003cbr\u003eEmbrace the excitement of the everyday\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDash\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd fight for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpportunity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor yourself and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's how Candace has succeeded on the court and off, and it can help readers do so, too. Told through personal stories,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Can-Do Mindset\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis for Candace's countless fans who want to see behind the curtain of her meteoric career and life, and for all of us who could learn from an icon who lives bravely, unapologetically, and guided by purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCandace Parker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas already solidified herself as one of the most influential athletes of this generation. After being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks, following a champion career at Tennessee, Parker went on to become the first player to earn WNBA MVP and Rookie of the Year honors in the same season, win three WNBA championship titles, and take home two Olympic gold medals. Off the court, first and foremost, she is a wife and a mother of three children and three dogs. Since retiring, she serves as a public speaker, activist, entrepreneur, and studio broadcaster for men's and women's basketball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Candace Parker has been a trailblazer on and off the court, inspiring us all with her resilience, authenticity, and purpose-driven life. We are thrilled to work with Candace and present her extraordinary book to readers from all walks of life.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Can-Do Mindset\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivers a playbook for how we can all achieve greatness on our own terms.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius, Get Lifted Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A true legend, Candace Parker has achieved almost as much off the court as she has on. In all aspects of her life, she has shown up for herself and for those around her with fierce commitment and confidence. Her CAN-DO mindset is as much about being an athlete as it is about being an everyday individual striving to be their best.\" \u003cb\u003e--Marc Lasry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Candace embodies everything CAN DO stands for--resilience, authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Through all our battles, wins, and challenges, I witnessed firsthand how she turned that fire into fuel and led with heart, always inspiring those around her. This book is a reflection of the mindset that made her a champion on the court, a champion in charge, and a champion of the community.\"\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Nneka Ogwumike\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Candace Parker dominated on the court for years and she has seamlessly transitioned off the court to the boardroom, broadcast booth, and now as an author. She shares years of hard-won lessons in \u003ci\u003eThe Can-Do Mindset\u003c\/i\u003e. Filled with incredible stories and real insight into facing life's challenges, this book is a motivating reminder that the only person who can limit what you can achieve is yourself.\"\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Michael Strahan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Candace Parker embodies what it means to show up with purpose, passion, and a relentless drive to create change. \u003ci\u003eThe Can-Do Mindset\u003c\/i\u003e is a reflection of the way she lives--pushing through challenges, lifting up those around her, and embracing every moment with confidence and heart. There's so much wisdom in these pages, and anyone looking to chase their dreams will find inspiration here.\" \u003cb\u003e--Allyson Felix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Candace Parker has been a trailblazer in every sense, showing me what it means to be authentic both on and off the court. Her leadership, wisdom, and commitment to handling adversity with grace have shaped my journey in ways I never expected.\" \u003cb\u003e--A'ja Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Candace Parker has forever changed the game of basketball. Athletes at every level will recognize her knowledge and passion for the game--her impact is undeniable. But beyond that, her journey will inspire everyone. \u003ci\u003eThe Can-Do Mindset \u003c\/i\u003ewill speak to anyone who has struggled in pursuit of their dream, a reminder that resilience, belief, and hard work can take you anywhere.\"\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Masai Ujiri\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Confidence, grit, determination . . . Candace Parker has it all and now she's sharing the secrets to her success. I've had a front row seat to watching her CAN-DO Mindset in action and I'm excited for other folks to have the opportunity to hear it from her firsthand.\" \u003cb\u003e--Shaquille O'Neal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"While we can celebrate the play of Candace Parker for decades--because make no mistake, she has been the best player in the WORLD for most of her career . . . What stands out to me is her resilience. A knee injury at seventeen could have derailed her greatness; she refused. A shoulder injury in the NCAA tournament could have prevented a repeat yet she fought through pain and dislocation to be a champion again. Pregnancy could have changed her path, but instead she mastered motherhood. I am in awe of her not just as a basketball star, but her excellence in everything she takes on. When Pat Summitt was in the later stages of her battle with early onset Alzheimer's, I went to visit her. Her eyes were clouded, not as present as the coach I knew. But as we started visiting, I brought up a game I had just worked for ESPN and Candace Parker. Coach Summitt's countenance brightened. The twinkle came back into her eyes. 'Candace? Yes, she really rebounded well last night.' Of course Candace Parker is forever memorable. 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These new stars stand on the shoulders of countless trailblazing players and coaches. While fighting for their place on the court over the last 130 years, they were also playing some of the most thrilling, hard-fought games in basketball history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply researched and deftly written, this love letter to the game covers the history of college and professional women's basketball through vivid portraits of forgotten heroes, individual games, unforgettable moments, and iconic teams and seasons. Journalists and superfans Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson begin with Senda Berenson introducing the game to women at Smith College in 1892--where the players wore ankle-length skirts!--and chart the growth of the sport around the country over the decades that followed. From six-on-six to five-on-five, college to professional to international, they cover the people who have defined women's basketball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaccellieri and Robinson chronicle some of the legendary players who helped build the game as we know it today, like Cheryl Miller, Lisa Leslie, and Diana Taurasi, and the coaches who shaped them. From the early professional leagues to the birth of the WNBA and right up to the modern day of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers, the book traces how far the women's game (and fandom) has come. 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She is a graduate of Duke University and lives in Washington, D.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJordan Robinson\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis a freelance journalist, host, analyst, content creator, play-by-play announcer, and reporter based in Los Angeles. She has worked as a host for the Pac-12 Network, Women's Sports Network, the West Coast Conference, the Big Ten Network, and FIBA. 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