BOBEK: THE WILD ONE:

by Todd Fischer, Caidin Ferrigno

Overview

She was the wild child of figure skating-graceful, rebellious, unforgettable. This is her story, in her own words.

Nicole Bobek didn't just skate. She soared, spiraled, and crashed in ways the world could never look away from. With a ponytail flying and a wink to the judges, she captivated audiences in the 1990s, redefining what it meant to be a figure skater. But behind the sequins and spotlight was a girl fighting battles far from the ice-battles with identity, expectations, addiction, and the crushing pressure to be perfect in a sport that demands nothing less.

Told in her unmistakable voice-honest, raw, defiant, and deeply human-BOBEK: THE WILD ONE is more than a memoir. It's a reckoning. From the cold early mornings at the rink to the dark nights of her public downfall, Nicole takes us on a journey through the highs of Olympic dreams and the lows of criminal charges and courtroom headlines. She doesn't flinch from the truth. She owns it.

This is the untold story of a skater who refused to be anyone but herself-and paid the price. But it's also a story of resilience, grace, and an unshakable love for the ice. Nicole Bobek's comeback isn't just about skating. It's about survival, and finally, peace.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798319640437
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	10/08/2025
Pages:	466
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Todd Fischer is a narrative nonfiction author whose work explores the hidden intersections of memory, identity, and survival. With a voice that is both emotionally raw and stylistically precise, he writes to illuminate the complexities of human experience – especially the ones that resist easy redemption or categorization.

Drawing from a background in film and television, Todd brings a cinematic sensibility to the page, blending lyrical storytelling with documentary precision. His work often inhabits the quiet spaces between trauma and healing, performance and authenticity, collapse and reinvention.

Before turning to authorship, he worked as a creative producer, director, and strategist – amplifying underrepresented voices and helping shape narratives across formats that honor their depth and complexity. His prose carries a singular edge: emotionally honest yet unsparing, hopeful yet unflinchingly rooted in the belief that the most personal stories are often the most universal.

Caidin Ferrigno is an investigative journalist and narrative nonfiction writer based in New York City. Her work often centers on stories that challenge dominant narratives or have quietly slipped through the cracks.

With a background in both literature and performance, she brings a sensitivity to language, structure, and tone across genres. Rooted in careful research and a commitment to clarity, her investigative work reflects a dedication to accuracy, while her creative intuition makes space for nuance and voice. Whether she’s reporting from the field or writing hybrid nonfiction, she aims to tell stories that are as engaging as they are accurate – translating the complex into the compelling without sacrificing substance.

Her work spans longform reporting, essays, and experimental nonfiction, often weaving investigative depth with narrative insight. She’s drawn to stories shaped by systems of power – those involving overlooked voices and institutional failures – and her writing reflects a sustained interest in how truth is documented, distorted, and presented. At the core of her work is a drive to uncover what’s been buried, question what’s been accepted, and shed light on what’s been ignored.