| Beschrijving |
Olympic medal^-winning speed skater Bonnie Blair talks to children about her life on and off the rink, including the training that helped her achieve her Olympic victories. All the facts are seen through her own upbeat outlook on life. Although not many young people will pick up the book to read Blair's thoughts on "dedication, balance, risk, and love," those who find her story compelling won't mind the message, implicit or explicit. Written in the first person, the text flashes back to Blair's early years in speed skating and includes her changing feelings toward the sport as she grew up. Olympic victories are set in the context of the support she felt from her family and friends, a rooting section known as "the Blair Bunch." Drawings and photographs, most in full color, appear on every page. |
