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A Skating Life: My Story
A Skating Life My Story
Author: Dorothy Hamill, Deborah Amelon
"America's Sweetheart" Dorothy Hamill grew up on the ice, working toward the dream she was to accomplish by age nineteen: winning Olympic gold in figure skating. But life was not the picture of perfection it appeared to be. Dorothy faced a painful inner struggle with depression that followed her from the time she was a young girl i...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781401309626
ISBN-10: 1401309623
Publication Date: 10/7/2008
Pages: 256
Edition: Reprint
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  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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imapugmom avatar reviewed A Skating Life: My Story on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
For anyone who remembers when Dorothy Hamill won the gold medal this is a good book. It is an interesting look at someone who has been considered America's Sweetheart but has faced tons of challenges, some private and others not so private. She talks about her family's experience with depression, much if it undiagnosed for many years, and how it impacted the family. I'm 40 and I immediately got the Hamill haircut after the Olympics when she won. I was in awe. So this book was a wonderful look into the life of a celebrity a bit older than myself and to hear the wisdom she has painfully gained over the years.
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Helpful Score: 3
I've been a fan of Dorothy Hamill for years so I couldn't wait to read this book. She's very honest in talking about the rough spots she went through in her life. And i loved looking at the pictures!
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