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Landing on My Feet: A Diary of Dreams

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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!!

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.

Kerri's story is amazing! Definitely, the best gymnastics book I have ever read. She gives you an in-depth look at what she went through, striving for her dreams. The pictures are exceptional. She tells of her heartbreaks, the times she wanted to give up, her recurring inuries, and triumphs! A must read!

Before I read this book, I didn't really ccare for Kerri Sttrug. I thought that she was a media hog. Now that I read the book, it made me look at her in a different way. She is now one of my favorite gymnasts.

I really enjoyed reading Kerri Strug's autobiography. Her legendery vault, the Yurchenko with a one-and-a-half twist, helped the USA 1996 Olympic Team win a gold medal! I really thought this was a terrific book. Kerri talks about her triumphs, struggles, victories, experiences and so much more. She tells her complete story, starting from baby years, all the way up untill after the 1996 Olympic Games. Her story is a great inspiration to all gymnasts. If you enjoy gymnastics or are a fan of Kerri Strug, then this book is a must-read!

Kerri is such a hero and role model to me. I am a runner, but I think of her courage, strength and determination, and that just keeps me going. How whenever she got an injury, she taped it up, took painkillers and worked out anyway, how she had to deal with people always being slightly better than her, and how she finally acheived her dream after working so hard and enduring so much. I believe that Kerri should be an inspiration to all, because she proved that if you have a dream, you need to go for it with all your heart, and you can acheive it.

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.

I beieve this book is a book of encouragement. It shows that one person's is never to impossible to accomplish.This book is about all Kerri Strug had to go through to ;stress factures, physical & mental anguish, and possible career-ending accidents; get her one time in the spotlight and Olympic dream, even though she didn't make all-around.I would glady recommend this to anyone!

This is the great book that I have ever read and probably ever will rea

This book is an excellent book for worldwide gymnastics fan. Kerri Strug gives an account of the rise and falls, ups and downs, and most captivating moments of her gymnastics career. She talks about the rough, but loving relationship she has with her coach Bela Karolyi. She talks about training at several gyms to eventually reach her bittersweet goal. I think we all remember that July night in 1996. Buy it today!!!