In this fascinating new autobiography, Kerri Strug comes to life as the brave young gymnast who struggled for years in the shadow of flashier athletes, then secured her place in the Olympic pantheon for her brilliant success under fire.
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At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, 18-year-old gymnast Strug performed the landing heard 'round the world. In this book, she chronicles her life up to that point: her budding talent as a four-year-old, imitating her gymnast sister; her years of competition leading to the 1992 Olympics, where she was the youngest Olympians ever; leaving home at 13 to train with controversial coach Bela Karolyi; and her constant aches and injuries. Her love of gymnastics and her intense drive kept her going when others quit. She comes across as an intensely shy person trying hard to stop comparing herself badly with others. Well written and interesting, her story provides insights into a gymnast's tortuous training regimen, which didn't even allow a home visit at Christmas because of upcoming world championships. Recommended for all public libraries.?Kathryn Ruffle, Coll. of New Caledonia Lib., Prince George, B.C.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Wonderful!,
By Olivia Quinn (Colorado, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Landing on My Feet: A Diary of Dreams (Hardcover)
This is definitely the best gymnasics biography I've read! In this book, published right after the 1996 Olympics, Kerri really opens her heart to the reader...we learn about her passion for gymnasics which started at a VERY young age, her progression through the sport, what it was really like training under Bela Karolyi, and about her family. One thing that impressed me about Kerri was how she is truly self-motivated...I think many gymnasts are pushed by parents living their own dreams through their children, but this was NOT the case with Kerri. It was refreshing to read of the loving, supportive family she has, and how completely sane her parents are (as opposed to other gym parents we've heard about, like in "Little Girls in Pretty Boxes" which I also think is an important book). I think people who are THIS driven, as Kerri is, are incredibly rare...which is why she flourished under Bela's harsh training instead of cracking like so many other girls did. She is honest about the often-times brutal training under Bela, but obviously loves and deeply respects both him and Marta and she gives them credit for contributing to her successes. There are great photos included of Kerri through the years. Awesome!!
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I loved the way Kerri describes her path to the Olympics.,
By Caroline Hamlett (U.S.A) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Landing on My Feet: A Diary of Dreams (Paperback)
Kerri is a wonderful peson to read about and this book tells her fellins and the troubles she went through to get where she is today. This book gives hope and high goals to all the gymnasts in the world today.
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AWESOME!,
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This review is from: Landing on My Feet: A Diary of Dreams (Paperback)
As a gymnast I never paid much attention to Kerri Strug. I was always rooting for Kim Zmeskal, Shannon Miller, or Dominique Moceanu. After her stunning performances in Atlanta I was urged to read this book. I could not put it down. I never realized how many times she moved, the injuries she had, and her struggle to acheive her goals. After reading this revealing book I never looked at Kerri Strug the same.
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World Championships, Dominique Moceanu, Mary Lou, Dominique Dawes, Olympic Trials, Olympic Games, Oklahoma City, American Cup, Dream Team, Kerri Strug, United States, Heritage Hall, Michelle Campi, New York, Amanda Borden, American Classic, Steve Nunno, Uncle Don, Colorado Springs, Georgia Dome, Kim Kelly, Los Angeles, Amy Chow, Kim Zmeskal, New Orleans New!
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World Championships, Dominique Moceanu, Mary Lou, Dominique Dawes, Olympic Trials, Olympic Games, Oklahoma City, American Cup, Dream Team, Kerri Strug, United States, Heritage Hall, Michelle Campi, New York, Amanda Borden, American Classic, Steve Nunno, Uncle Don, Colorado Springs, Georgia Dome, Kim Kelly, Los Angeles, Amy Chow, Kim Zmeskal, New Orleans New!
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