Unstoppable

PRIZES: Commended for Christian Book Award (Inspirational) 2013

SHORTLISTED IN THE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR CATEGORY AT THE 2024 SPORTS BOOK AWARDS WATERSTONES' BEST BOOKS OF 2023: SPORT A definitive and intriguing biography of Max Verstappen, Formula 1's superstar, Lewis Hamilton's great rival and the three-time winner of the World Drivers' Championship. No Hollywood scriptwriter could possibly have envisioned the breathless, adrenaline-pumping climax to the 2021 Formula 1 season. On the very last lap of the final race of an unbelievably arduous and controversial season, Red Bull's Max Verstappen nervelessly overtook the seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes to clinch the first place that thrust the young prodigy to the narrowest of victories and to his first World Drivers' title. He followed up by taking the 2022 and 2023 titles as well. Verstappen may only be 26 years of age, but the Dutch motorsport sensation has an incredible record in F1. This young man has already left an indelible mark on the sport. The son of F1 driver Jos, Verstappen junior quickly stepped out of his father's shadow: his youthful charisma, ferocious speed, fearless driving style and refusal to back down mark him out as a true champion. And the phenomenal success of Netflix's Drive to Survive documentary series has elevated his worldwide popularity still further. Widely respected motorsport writer and F1 insider Mark Hughes is perfectly placed to write the most authoritative narrative on Verstappen's incredible rise through the ranks to F1 glory. Hughes' immaculate credentials and first-rate access enable him to generate fresh and fascinating insights, and to paint a fully-rounded and richly-textured portrait of one of the most exciting young sportsmen on the planet.

SHORTLISTED IN THE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR CATEGORY AT THE 2024 SPORTS BOOK AWARDS WATERSTONES' BEST BOOKS OF 2023: SPORT A definitive and intriguing biography of Max Verstappen, Formula 1's superstar, Lewis Hamilton's great rival and the three-time winner of the World Drivers' Championship. No Hollywood scriptwriter could possibly have envisioned the breathless, adrenaline-pumping climax to the 2021 Formula 1 season. On the very last lap of the final race of an unbelievably arduous and controversial season, Red Bull's Max Verstappen nervelessly overtook the seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes to clinch the first place that thrust the young prodigy to the narrowest of victories and to his first World Drivers' title. He followed up by taking the 2022 and 2023 titles as well. Verstappen may only be 26 years of age, but the Dutch motorsport sensation has an incredible record in F1. This young man has already left an indelible mark on the sport. The son of F1 driver Jos, Verstappen junior quickly stepped out of his father's shadow: his youthful charisma, ferocious speed, fearless driving style and refusal to back down mark him out as a true champion. And the phenomenal success of Netflix's Drive to Survive documentary series has elevated his worldwide popularity still further. Widely respected motorsport writer and F1 insider Mark Hughes is perfectly placed to write the most authoritative narrative on Verstappen's incredible rise through the ranks to F1 glory. Hughes' immaculate credentials and first-rate access enable him to generate fresh and fascinating insights, and to paint a fully-rounded and richly-textured portrait of one of the most exciting young sportsmen on the planet.

Winner of Best of Los Angeles Award "Best Holocaust Book - 2021" “A must-read that hopefully will be adapted for the screen. Greene lets Wilzig’s effervescent spirit shine through, and his story will appear to a wide variety of readers.”- Library Journal Unstoppable is the ultimate immigrant story and an epic David-and-Goliath adventure. While American teens were socializing in ice cream parlors, Siggi was suffering beatings by Nazi hoodlums for being a Jew and was soon deported along with his family to the darkest place the world has ever known: Auschwitz. Siggi used his wits to stay alive, pretending to have trade skills the Nazis could exploit to run the camp. After two death marches and near starvation, he was liberated from camp Mauthausen and went to work for the US Army hunting Nazis, a service that earned him a visa to America. On arrival, he made three vows: to never go hungry again, to support the Jewish people, and to speak out against injustice. He earned his first dollar shoveling snow after a fierce blizzard. His next job was laboring in toxic sweatshops. From these humble beginnings, he became President, Chairman and CEO of a New York Stock Exchange-listed oil company and grew a full-service commercial bank to more than $4 billion in assets. Siggi’s ascent from the darkest of yesterdays to the brightest of tomorrows holds sway over the imagination in this riveting narrative of grit, cunning, luck, and the determination to live life to the fullest.

Unstoppable recounts the fascinating life of Siggi Wilzig, who survived the hell of Hitler and Auschwitz to become one of the biggest success stories in post-World War II American business--a true embodiment of the American Dream. At a time of national division, this testament to the triumph of the human spirit over horrific tragedy through fortitude and faith offers an inspiring message that will both resonate with readers today and offer enormous hope for a better future. Unstoppable is the story of an American hero--a man who survived the hell of Auschwitz to become one of the most successful, mesmerizing, and outrageous personalities in postwar America. Siggi Wilzig was a force of nature: a Holocaust survivor who arrived in New York penniless and without formal education at just twenty one years old yet went on to build a $4 billion oil-and-banking empire. This is the ultimate immigrant story, an epic rags-to-riches adventure that follows Siggi from starvation on death marches to dinner at the White House--a story that starts in Auschwitz and ends with one of the most lucrative bank sales in Wall Street history. A survivor's saga in a category of its own, Unstoppable does not dwell on tragedy, but instead celebrates Siggi's ingenuity, hope, resolve and message: no matter how cruel or unjust the world may be, humans can overcome the past to achieve a bright future.

What Is Preventing You from Change? Many people never achieve their full potential because they refuse to let go of mindsets and habits that keep them stuck. So they do nothing because they don't know what to do, or they give up because they've tried it before without success. Frustrated, they become overwhelmed and hopeless. Is this your story? Let's face it. Big change is hard, but not changing is harder, and the steps to change can be simple. Michelle Bonahoom is no stranger to facing adversity. Throughout her life she has overcome a multitude of challenges, from dealing with eating disorders and severe obesity, to relationship challenges, to nearly losing everything in the 2008 real estate crash. In 2017 her husband died suddenly, forcing her to care for four children and a business. Yet during this time of survival, she continued to apply the same unstoppable principles she has taught thousands of leaders over the past twenty years. As a result, she managed to lose over 100 pounds, accelerate the growth of her business, and walk alongside others wanting to make big change. In Unstoppable , she will help you to Stop chasing symptoms and solve the right problem. Go after your change for the right reason by clarifying your purpose, mission, vision, and values. Reverse limiting mindsets that are preventing change and establish habits that willlead to desired results. Surround yourself with the right support system, tools, and resources that will help sustain your change. Set relevant measures and learn to celebrate the little wins instead of getting discouraged when change gets frustrating. What would the impact be on your life, business, and community if you made just one critical change? These change principles are timeless and transformational-whoever you're with and wherever you are. You can make change that is meaningful and sustainable, and leave a legacy for the next generation. With the right attitude, actions, and support system, you are unstoppable Michelle Bonahoom is a speaker, author, and founder of VisionOne High Performance Group. Michelle has a BS in International Business, an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Private Equity, and has earned an integrated set of value growth certifications in mergers and acquisitions, strategic development and execution, performance management, and positive and organizational psychology. She makes her home with her family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. WeAreTheUnstoppable.com

What Is Preventing You from Change? Many people never achieve their full potential because they refuse to let go of mindsets and habits that keep them stuck. So they do nothing because they don't know what to do, or they give up because they've tried it before without success. Frustrated, they become overwhelmed and hopeless. Is this your story? Let's face it. Big change is hard, but not changing is harder, and the steps to change can be simple. Michelle Bonahoom is no stranger to facing adversity. Throughout her life she has overcome a multitude of challenges, from dealing with eating disorders and severe obesity, to relationship challenges, to nearly losing everything in the 2008 real estate crash. In 2017 her husband died suddenly, forcing her to care for four children and a business. Yet during this time of survival, she continued to apply the same unstoppable principles she has taught thousands of leaders over the past twenty years. As a result, she managed to lose over 100 pounds, accelerate the growth of her business, and walk alongside others wanting to make big change. In Unstoppable , she will help you to Stop chasing symptoms and solve the right problem. Go after your change for the right reason by clarifying your purpose, mission, vision, and values. Reverse limiting mindsets that are preventing change and establish habits that willlead to desired results. Surround yourself with the right support system, tools, and resources that will help sustain your change. Set relevant measures and learn to celebrate the little wins instead of getting discouraged when change gets frustrating. What would the impact be on your life, business, and community if you made just one critical change? These change principles are timeless and transformational-whoever you're with and wherever you are. You can make change that is meaningful and sustainable, and leave a legacy for the next generation. With the right attitude, actions, and support system, you are unstoppable Michelle Bonahoom is a speaker, author, and founder of VisionOne High Performance Group. Michelle has a BS in International Business, an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Private Equity, and has earned an integrated set of value growth certifications in mergers and acquisitions, strategic development and execution, performance management, and positive and organizational psychology. She makes her home with her family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. WeAreTheUnstoppable.com