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Author: Dvora Meyers
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2017-07-11
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 1501101595
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn exciting and insightful account of the controversial world of gymnastics, the recent changes of the scoring system, and why those changes will drive American gymnasts to the top of the sport in the twenty-first century.
Author: Elfi Schlegel
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781770851603
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduces the sport of artistic gymnastics.
Author: Nadia Comaneci
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 2009-04-28
Total Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 0786728655
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf there were such a thing as an "elder" stateswoman in women's gymnastics today, Nadia Comaneci would win that title as readily as she once won gold medals. Olga Korbut came before her, and many other medalists would follow, but none has ever been as dominant in winning the hearts of millions around the world. With grit and determination, Nadia Comaneci ushered in a new era for women's sports, one where young girls could vault into the arena of superstardom. Even today, almost thirty years after her greatest triumphs, you need only mention the name "Nadia" and gymnastics fans know instantly whom you are talking about. In Letters to a Young Gymnast, Nadia shows what it takes to achieve athletic perfection and become the best. With inspiring and dramatic stories from her own experience, she tells us how the young girl that Bela Karolyi discovered in a Romanian elementary school found the inner strength to become a world-class athlete at such a young age. This collection of Nadia's memories, anecdotes, and advice grants unique insights into the mind of a top competitor. From how to live after you've realized your dream, to the necessity of "a spirit forged with mettle," Nadia's thoughts on athleticism and sacrifice are eye-opening and surprisingly challenging.
Author: Melisa Torres
Publisher: Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series
Published: 2022-02-21
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPerfect Balance Gymnastics Books are like Babysitters Club with gymnasts.
Author: Michele Martin Bossley
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9781550285109
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen twelve-year-old Abby makes a friend at gymnastics, she stops feeling shy and starts enjoying herself.
Author: Christopher Hitchens
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 2009-04-28
Total Pages: 159
ISBN-13: 078673907X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom bestselling author and provocateur Christopher Hitchens, the classic guide to the art of principled dissent and disagreement In Letters to a Young Contrarian, bestselling author and world-class provocateur Christopher Hitchens inspires the radicals, gadflies, mavericks, rebels, and angry young (wo)men of tomorrow. Exploring the entire range of "contrary positions"—from noble dissident to gratuitous nag—Hitchens introduces the next generation to the minds and the misfits who influenced him, invoking such mentors as Emile Zola, Rosa Parks, and George Orwell. As is his trademark, Hitchens pointedly pitches himself in contrast to stagnant attitudes across the ideological spectrum. No other writer has matched Hitchens's understanding of the importance of disagreement—to personal integrity, to informed discussion, to true progress, to democracy itself.
Author: Nadia Comaneci
Publisher: Proteus Publishing Company
Published: 1981-08-01
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9780862761004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne of the world's greatest gymnasts describes her childhood and training, her quest to become a world class athlete, her stunning victory at the Montreal Olympics, and her private life
Author: Joan Ryan
Publisher: Doubleday
Published: 2013-04-03
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 0307828557
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma.
Author: Joe Levit
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Published: 2021-08-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1728435641
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom daring vaults to jaw-dropping floor routines, gymnastics stars do it all. This book sticks the landing for old and new fans alike with stunning stats, thrilling comebacks, and the greatest gymnasts of all time.
Author: Hannah Orenstein
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2020-06-23
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 1982121483
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNamed a best beach/summer read by O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Parade, PopSugar, Marie Claire, Bustle, and more! From the author of the Love at First Like and Playing with Matches, an electrifying rom-com set in the high stakes world of competitive gymnastics, full of Hannah Orenstein’s signature “charm, whimsy, and giddy romantic tension” (BuzzFeed). The past seven years have been hard on Avery Abrams: After training her entire life to make the Olympic gymnastics team, a disastrous performance ended her athletic career for good. Her best friend and teammate, Jasmine, went on to become an Olympic champion, then committed the ultimate betrayal by marrying their emotionally abusive coach, Dimitri. Now, reeling from a breakup with her football star boyfriend, Avery returns to her Massachusetts hometown, where new coach Ryan asks her to help him train a promising young gymnast with Olympic aspirations. Despite her misgivings and worries about the memories it will evoke, Avery agrees. Back in the gym, she’s surprised to find sparks flying with Ryan. But when a shocking scandal in the gymnastics world breaks, it has shattering effects not only for the sport but also for Avery and her old friend Jasmine. Perfect for fans of Emily Giffin and Jasmine Guillory, Head Over Heels proves that no one “writes about modern relationships with more humor or insight than Hannah Orenstein” (Dana Schwartz, author of Choose Your Own Disaster).
