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Donald Jackson: King of blades

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Whether you are a figure skater or not, Donald Jackson's biography will help to inspire you to push yourself farther than you ever thought possible. An entertaining and easy-to-follow book, Mr. Gross profiles the career of 1962 World Champion and men's Canadian figure skater Donald Jackson, who landed the first triple lutz in skating history -- a jump that was so difficult at the time it would be years before anyone else duplicated his feat. This skater's tale of overcoming obstacles, the sorrow of the 1961 plane crash that killed the entire US figure skating team and coaches, and most of all, dealing with the weight of the expectations of the skating world will surprise you -- mostly in how hard you will find to put it down! Excellent, excellent book and a GREAT look at skating in the early 1960s. If you are a fan of the sport of figure skating, this book will find a place of distinction in your collection.