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Living The Dream

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This book is a must read for any aspiring softball player, or any female athlete! I knew who Dot Richardson was before, but reading this book really introduced me to her personal life, and i cold definetly relate. In this book, Dot tells of her journey to the top, and her struggles along the way, starting from when she was a little girl right up to winning the gold in atlanta. Her stories are inspiring, some funny, others very touching. Any serious softball player or athelete can relate to her experiences some way, and that, along with wonderfully entertaining stories are what makes this book a true 5 star must read!!

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR ANY FEMALE ATHLETE, OR THE PARENTS OF ANY FEMALE ATHLETE. DOT RICHARDSON IS A PHENOMENAL SOFTBALL PLAYER, ATHLETE, AND PERSON. SHE HAS SUCCEEDED IN MANY ENDEAVORS WITH HARD WORK AND PERSEVERANCE. I HAVE A TEEN-AGE DAUGHTER INTERESTED IN SPORTS AND THIS BOOK EXPLAINS MUCH OF WHAT A FEMALE ATHLETE GOES THROUGH. A YOUNG GIRL READING THIS BOOK WOULD HAVE TO COME AWAY EDUCATED, REFRESHED AND READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD! ASIDE FROM ALL THAT, IT WAS A VERY INTERESTING READ AND A GREAT SPORTS BOOK. I HAD A TEAR IN MY EYE WITH ALMOST EVERY CHAPTER. TO REPRESENT YOUR COUNTRY THE WAY DOT DID WOULD HAVE TO BE THE GREATEST HONOR IN SPORTS.

When I got this book, I read it in just a few days and I didn't want to put it down. It tells about Dot's struggles and all that she went through to be the awesome softball player she is today. It is the best book I have read in a long time. I think not only softball players, but anyone would enjoy reading it. I highly recommend it.

A must for every former or current softball player, "Living the Dream" not only conveys Dot Richardson's love for the game, but also the years of hard work and dedication which culminated in her gold medal performance in the 1996 Olympics. Though the book is intended to be inspiring, she also addresses the controversies facing today's female athlete, as well as honestly portraying her struggles to continue playing while training to become a physician

Dot Richardson is not only a great player but also knows how to share her expierence in the Olympics, with others!! I am a young 15 year old softball player, and this was very helpful with showing you must fight for your dreams!! She proves in the book that you can not just imagine what you want but that you must strive for it!! This book in not only for softball players, but for anyone who wants proff of a "Dream come true." It is great for young student, or for reports for school.

I would recommend this book to any female that likes sports and softball in particular. It tells of the struggles that Dot and women around the country went through to play sports. She is one of the most inspirational people in sports today. I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it and i was finished in two days. Dot is an exceptional athlete and human being, and one of my heroes!

Terra Simoneau: I thought this was one of the best books that I have read for along time. It really made you understand the way things have changed over the years. It was a very insperational book. It inspired me, and I am sure it did the same for the others who read it. It told all the hardships that she had to go through to become who she is. It lets you know that good will come out of the bad. Her story makes you understand that just because you fail, doesn't meant that you have to give up. This book lets people realize to never give up!

I love to play softball and Dot is one of my favorite players. I bought this book and was finished with it in 2 days. It is SOOO good. I highly recommend it for anyone, but especially softball players. It is very inspiring. It's an awesome book.

Terra Simoneau: I thought this was one of the best books that I have read for along time. It really made you understand the way things have changed over the years. It was a very insperational book. It inspired me, and I am sure it did the same for the others who read it. It told all the hardships that she had to go through to become who she is. It lets you know that good will come out of the bad. Her story makes you understand that just because you fail, doesn't meant that you have to give up. This book lets people realize to never give up!

The only reason that it took two days to read this book was because of how short and transparent it was. Yes, it was a very easy book to read, but it was an insult to all intellegent people out there. If you want to by a book for your child than this is it because no adult would find any joy in reading this boring book