796.912092HAMILL
Dorothy Hamill won the Olympic gold medal for figure skating in 1976. In this autobiography she discusses the difficult training regimen and her rise through the ranks to competitive success. She also tell of turmoil in her personal life. Both of her parents suffered from depression at a time when the illness was not understood. She describes the impact their behavior had on her life as well as her own battles with depression in recent years. She also talks about the relationship and financial issues that plagued her as an adult. While there is much to find discouraging in her memoir, there are happy moments and an uplifting ending.
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This was a very interesting book.
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