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Marion Jones: Life in the Fast Lane - An Illustrated Autobiography

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In this cover up masquerading itself as an inspirational tale we get a story of overcoming the odds to win it all. I'll acknowledge Marion's inner strength and determination but there is one humongous glaring omission. Never once does she mention BALCO or her use of steroids. Those are the things that propelled her to stardom in the 2000 Olympics.

If you're a young girl looking for a fictionalized, albiet loosely based in reality hero, then this is the book for you. If you're looking for a truthful account of one of track and fields most celebrated athletes, you're looking in the wrong book.

9/19/08 This autobiography of Olympic athlete, Ms Marion Jones is well written and has many great illustrations...It does not have an index ; in my scanning of the book ,I did see the names of people and places ,which in my opinion, did merit being listed within an index. 9/19/08 abj

Excellent book. The book allows you to view Marion's world from the inside out. Remarkable woman who has overcome so much.

This book was amazing to read...i'm such a huge fan of hers because she reminds me of me. this book by far is the best book written about her. Since she wrote it, i know it's the truth. every question i had about her was answered in this book. she is probably my biggest sports hero.