Kim Zmeskal: Determination to Win: A Biography [Paperback]

Krista Quiner (Author), Steve Lange (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Bradford Book (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964346001
• ISBN-13: 978-0964346000
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,113,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #85 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Gymnastics

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring - Even for a Gymnastics Fan, June 16, 2009

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emme "emme" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kim Zmeskal: Determination to Win: A Biography (Paperback)

I can't imagine how this book received any good reviews except possibly from friends/family of the author. I have read many, many books on gymnastics and individual gymnasts, but this book I can't even drag myself through. It's nothing more than page after page of scores, no story, nothing. The writing was poor and who needs every score for each competitor? I would not call this book a biography, it's a statistical compilation of Kim's meets. Very disappointing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Biography!, February 17, 2003

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StarGymnast (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kim Zmeskal: Determination to Win: A Biography (Paperback)

This is the perfect book for all Kim Zmeskal or gymnastics fans. Just like all of Krista Quiner's other gymnastics biographies, this one was excellent! You learn so much about Kim: how she got started in gymnastics, her early competitions: her feelings about Bela Karolyi, and so much more! It allows you to see the hard work and sacrifices someone has to make to succeed in elite gymnastics. The book lets you watch Kim grow from an aspiring gymnast to a role model to many. Great job on writing another fantastic biography, Krista Quiner!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've ever read!, August 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Kim Zmeskal: Determination to Win: A Biography (Paperback)

Kim Zmeskal : Determination to Win Is one of the best books I've ever read! It tells, in detail, about her life, her gymnastics career, and a comeback attempt. It's a must for gymnastics fans!