Tim Crothers is a former senior writer for Sports Illustrated. His writing focuses on inspirational sports stories, often profiling extraordinary individual achievements and their journeys to success. His work is characterized by a deep dive into the lives of his subjects, revealing their motivations, challenges, and triumphs.
A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster
Based on a popular "ESPN Magazine" article, optioned by Disney filmsNthe astonishing true story of Phiona Mutesi, a teenager from the slums of Kampala, Uganda, who, inspired by an unlikely mentor, a war refugee turned missionary, becomes an international chess champion.
Foreword by Tim Crothers, author of The Queen of KatweWhile some would have hailed Katwe as a den of failures, Robert Katende sees it as a training ground for future kings and queens. Once too poor to afford the rat poison with which he planned to take his own life, Robert's legacy tells an astonishing true story of resilience and hope.