Hearts of Gold: A Celebration of Special Olympics and Its Heroes

This book chronicles the history of the worldwide Special Olympics movement, founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver to offer sports opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities, and its ties to the Olympic movement.  Heroes from both movements are profiled, highlighting the similarities in drive, determination and spirit shared by athletes with and without disabilities.  Featuring a foreword by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, full color photos from Special Olympics competitions and Olympic games, a timeline, and glossary.