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After the closing of the 2010 Winter Olympics it was so wonderful to sit down and read this great book. I have always enjoyed watching figure skating and when I saw this book, I knew I had to read it. I was not disappointed. It is an easy read with insight into Dorothy's life as we see her go from a little girl, trying to get in as much ice time as she can, to the strong and vibrant woman she is today. Sharing with us the difficulties that she and her family encountered along the way helps the reader to see what is possible with perserverance and an eye on the goal. Her experiences and the people whom she met along the way takes the reader back onto the ice and the great memories there. A good read for those of us who enjoy biographies! And a nice look back at the wonderful sport of figure skating. Thanks Dorothy for taking us around the rink with you again!
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Posted March 15, 2010
I enjoyed reading the book and it was easy to read. It was interesting to learn some of the facts presented in the book about her and I found it interesting that she has also had the challenges that we that are not in the public spotlight have experienced.
I would buy it again without a thought.
katykawa
Posted March 13, 2010
This book was a surprise...I didn't anticipate liking it, but I really did! Dorothy Hamill comes across as real and very human. She is open about her family and her marriages, her great successes and her failures. One learns of all the hard work and sacrifices her entire family made. I found myself rooting for her...especially when one had the feeling someone was going to take advantage of her. I enjoyed going back in time to the sixties and seventies. She has led an interesting life and is an admirable person. The book was easy to read and had interesting pictures. I would recommend this book to anyone, not just skaters.
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Overview
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 her 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 into adulthood. The months she spent away from home to train and compete took a toll, yet little reprieve could be found in the tumultuous and fragile relationship she had with her parents.