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An introduction to the major aspects of figure skating including the uses of bladeedges, basic and advanced figures, jumps, spins, and related free-skating maneuvers. Also discusses ice dancing and training for competition. ... Read more

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Toller Cranston is: six-time Canadian figure-skating champion, celebrity, costume designer, artist extraordinaire, broadcaster, choreographer of skating routines, raconteur, bon vivant, coach, world traveller, art collector, legend, and enigma. In 1976 he won Olympic bronze (so why did it feel like defeat?). This book tells the story of his life after those fateful games at Innsbruck.

The rise and fall of Toller’s first professional ice show is described in soul-searing detail. His subsequent triumphant tour of Europe as the Skater of the Century is recounted, in contrast, with wicked humour. There are vignettes here of his encounters with the rich and famous from Leonard Bernstein to Pierre Cardin and of his life among Europe’s aristocrats and bohemians. Toller has experienced the high life and the low. He has stayed in the most luxurious hotels, held court in palatial houses, sought seclusion in beautiful estates. But the hard times have taken their toll.

In the early 1990s a combination of circumstances, including a disastrous professional association with out-of-control American skater Christopher Bowman and a lawsuit that dragged on for years (ending in complete victory for Toller), led to a personal crisis from which recovery came slowly. But even in the blackest hours, Toller’s humour and creative powers never deserted him.

This generously illustrated book is an extraordinary self-portrait written by a uniquely gifted individual. Toller’s wit, insight, and delicious way with words will entertain and astound readers whether they are skating fans or not. ... Read more

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Zero Tollerance
This book is both inspirational and insightful.It is a delight to read and the voice of Toller can be heard throughout.He is remarkably candid with his opinions

Zero Tolarence; and, not all remembered correctly.
I skated with Toller, as a principal, at Radio City Music Hall in the production of ICE, in New York City. I must admit that this book is extremely entertaining!! A must read for figure skaters and fans. But I was there! And though Toller said there was no closing night party, there was. Toller and I were there along with Peggy Flemming, Robin Cousins, and the rest of the cast. Plus, its producer: Bob Shipstad and choreographer: Sara Kawahara and pair skater, soon to become one of skatings most innovative producers and choreographers, Sandra Bezic.
But anything Toller writes is his interpretation, which is slightly different to what actually happened. Still, take it with a grain of salt -- and enjoy. I think Toller is one of the greatest skaters -- of any era. And perhaps the most esoteric skater of all time. I'll buy anything he writes and enjoy (if not agree)every word. His books are hilarious and witty.

Only readable for the mildly humorous writing style
What a disppointment! As other reviewers have stated, I too enjoyed Mr. Cranston's skating. I had read this in anticipation of his new book coming out, but now I will save my money.

There are some moderately interesting descriptions of skating tours in Japan and Central America. There are some vague descriptions of salacious or bizarre encounters with famous people. It should be a lot more interesting than it is. But Mr Cranston fails to make his era live for the reader, and he fails to offer any analysis of his decisions, making the book essentially pointless.Furthermore, any humor he achieves is ruined by two parallel themes: How great and Artistic Toller is, and how much he has Suffered. These themes were singularly unconvincing. ...

This is definately Toller!
An interesting look into the mind and life of Cranston.The figure skating world is shown, warts and all.Toller is definately THE most innovative and influential skater that has come along in this century.

Brilliant!
Toller Cranston is truly a complex and fascinating person, one of a kind both on the ice and off. I think it took great courage to write such an honest memoir.I had to force myself to put it down so I could savour itover the course of several days, when I really wanted to devour it all atonce. I'm sure he has much more to share, and I'm eagerly awaiting his nextbook! ... Read more

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Part of a series of redesigned and revised books, this book explains all aspects of the sport of ice skating and is produced in collaboration with the National Ice Skating Association. ... Read more

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Great book
This is a great book for young readers.It has a well-writen and well-developed story, and it's fun!The characters are authentic and believable, and the story is very engaging.When Laura's skating partner is injured a month before a big competition in Montreal, her coach and parents think she won't be able to go to the competition.But Laura is resourceful and courageous, and she finds another partner, Scott.It isn't easy to teach Scott, a soccer player, about ice dancing with so little time before the competition, but she and Scott work hard and use their humor and creativity to take the competition by storm.I know I would have enjoyed this book when I was younger, and I enjoyed it now as an adult.I recommend it to anyone who is interested in ice dancing, but it would really be great for any sport-lover, because the lessons about hard work, dedication, and fun would apply to any sport.

Courtesy of Teens Read Too
DOUBLE TWIST finds Laura and Patrick gearing up to compete in an ice-dancing championship in Montreal. This time, they expect a medal. Their excitement overpowers the strenuous workouts, until an accident ruins their plans. When Patrick goes down, his knee prevents him from dancing again, until after the competition. Laura sinks into depression, until she thinks of a brilliant plan to stay in the competition.

During normal skating hours at the rink, Laura spies one boy showing off his footwork. He looks like he has all the right moves, and with a little work, she has a new skating partner. Keeping him as a partner is an entirely different matter. Boys tease him about ice-dancing, but Laura finds a way to make it more appealing. Together Laura and Scott work on a hip-hop ice-dancing routine. The uniqueness of their dancing could ultimately blow up in their faces, but they're willing to work like crazy and have a little fun to try something completely new.

This novel is great fun and will be popular with girls looking for more sport books. The book, set in the U.K., is half-Americanized, making the reader wonder exactly where it is located. At the championship, Scott and Laura are announced as the team from the U.K., but it's never revealed beforehand. Words like Mum and soccer make it a little bit hard for the reader to figure out the setting. However, this slight issue did not take away from the enjoyment of the book.

Reviewed by:Jennifer Rummel ... Read more

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Angelina is planning a New Year’s Eve ice dance for everyone inMouseland. All of her friends are taking part—even little cousin Henry. Buttwo big boys from school keep interrupting their rehearsals. When a giantsnowball fight breaks out, Angelina is sure the dance will be ruined. Willshe find a way to make the show a success? ... Read more

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Angelina and friends ring in the New Year with great style!
In "Angelina Ice Skates", Angelina uses her creativity to rope in two mischievous mice, Spike and Sammy to participate in the New Year's Eve Ice Dance pageant. The illustrations by Helen Craig are beautiful and charming as always and enhance the story. The Angelina series of books are wonderful for preschoolers and up and will appeal to aspiring little dancers, those who love the charming stories of little mice inhabiting a fantasy world, and anyone who appreciate charming stories.

Grandchildren' delight
This was a gift for my grandchildren. They loveAngelina and had recently been ice skating, so the book was an ideal gift.

Skating to New Years!
Angelina loves snowy days and starts to prepare for the New Year's Eve Ice dance with her friends.Two big boys from school ruin the preparations and Angelina's mother suggests that they want attention! This gives Angelina an idea! And at the end of the story she has two more friends!

another great Angelina book
My daughter loved the Angelina books when she was a pre-schooler and continues to love them though she's now in 3rd grade. I love them because the stories are fun,have a nice message, and are beautiful. I particularly like this one because in it Angelina is skating and dealing with annoying boys. This means my daughter can imagine herself Angelina more easily than usual, since she does not take ballet but does skate and has a brother. Hooray for the branching out!

Charming
In this next book in the Angelina Ballerina series, Angelina prepares for the New Year's Eve Ice Dance. It's a lovely pageant, but she repeatedly finds her practice interrupted by Spike and Sammy, two boys from the school. When she complains to her mother, Mrs. Mouseling explains that the two boys just want her attention. And so, Angelina forms a plan to include the two boys...

Once again, I must say that Katherine Holabird sure knows how to write a wonderful story. I liked the lesson of the book, and my daughter and I both loved Helen Craig's illustrations. We highly recommend this book to you. ... Read more

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At the age of 14, Tara Lipinski became the youngest figure skater to win the World Championship title. Tara's own words, accompanied by thoughts from her parents, coach, choreographer, and others close to her, turn this stunning pictorial into a colorful, remarkably candid visual journey of a skating phenomenon and her Olympic experience
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Sweet Journey
In this pictorial legacy, the reader is treated to the history and triumphant win of Gold Medal winner, Tara Lipinski, the fourteen year old who claimed the highest honor in women's figure skating in the 1998 Winter Olympics.Simon Bruty's exquisite photographs showcase the hard work, beauty, grace and poise of this young skater, who claimed the hearts of sports enthusiasts worldwide in that chilly winter in Japan.This book is a real treat to those who love the sport in all of its marvelous facets.

Totally Tara
I never received this book.I was charged on my credit card and have still not received the book a month later!

Snooze-a-thon with a hint of self-glorifying.
How concieted can you get? This book does nothing but glorify it's subject and belittle her competitors. To add, the writing in this book is minimal. It's more of a picture book for the elementary school student as it has little literary value. If you want a book on figure skating, buy Culture on Ice instead.

A picture book
This book is 145 pages long, and nearly every single one of those pages is a picture. Some of the pictures have words written on them, but this is a picture book. Don't get me wrong though, these pictures do a good job of showing Tara's preparation for the 1998 games, and her experiences while she was there. You get a good look inside her training, and her mind set entering the games.

So, if you want to see a LOT of pictures of tara, and get a somewhat limited idea of her life, buy this book, but if you're looking for an autobiography...this isn't one.

Tara-Ice Princess
I think this is a great book! They could of put a little more writing in. But then again it was great the way it is! Tara is a wonderful skater and it is cool to see pictures of her on her way to reaching her goal! I love this book! ... Read more

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The first UK-born player to be drafted into the NHL and the finest ever to grace these shores, Scottish-born ice hockey legend, Tony Hand MBE tells his story from growing up on a council estate in Edinburgh and playing his first senior game at the tender age of 14 for the Murrayfield Racers to training with the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL and landing the grand slam with the Sheffield Steelers. In his own words, Tony takes you through his life from winning and losing at Wembley to the highs and lows with the GB national team, his clubs and players. Tony has coached Belfast, Dundee Stars (whom he took to a league and play-off double) and Edinburgh and is now with Manchester Phoenix. Find out why he didn't take up Edmonton's offer to stay in the NHL, what really happens on a European tour and why he was banned for taking a cold remedy. Savvy, witty and often controversial, Tony pulls no punches in describing his time in ice hockey and outlining how the sport should move forward. ... Read more

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Contents Include: Equipment - Preliminary Remarks - Elemental Figures, Definitions and Abbreviations - Form - The Plain Edges - Change or Serpentine - Three - Double-three - Loop - Bracket - Counter Rocker - Rocker - Classification of Steps- Spread Eagle - Grape Vine - Spiral - Rocker-Counter Combination, Etc - Free Skating - March Steps - Right Form Combinations, Etc - Miscellaneous - Waltz Steps and Similar Combinations - Beaks - Star Figures - Pirouettes, Toe Spins and Toe-Circling Figures - Fair Skating - Combined Skating - International Style Test of the National Skating Association of Great Britain - International Skating Union (Schedule of Figures) ... Read more

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Determined to win the gold medal in ice dancing, Samantha must overcome several obstacles--a partner who is a total wiseguy,parents who do not want her to skate, and some talented competition. ... Read more

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Nice
I must have read this a thousand times between the ages of 10 and 12.Everything about it delighted me.I loved the reality and sharpness of the characters.I loved their friendship.It was comforting.

LOVED IT!
To make it short, the summery of the story was this: Samantha gets really sick even before the book happens which causes her to drop out of a high class dance boarding school. She comes to live back home with her parents who never want her to be part of any kind of spor again. While at her new highschool, she meets Alex, star hockey player. He also does pairs ice dancing, but he just ditched his dance partner, cause shes really bratty. Sam and Alex partner up and compete. Thats pretty much the basics of the story,but with all the details it was a really great book, both Alex and Sam have attitudes, which makes it even more fun.

Strongly recommended
I must have read this and "Ice Princess" the follow-up book at least 20 times in the past few years. Whether you're into skating or not, which in my case, I just like to watch, I'm sure you will love this book.It's a great story of determination and giving it everything you've got.The characters are unbelievable and the storyline is great! I can't wait toread them again! They're well worth buying!

Awesome!
I never got the chance to ice dance, but the way the writer portarys it, I'd love to go sign up. This and his other book, Ice Princess, are awesome!If you have not read them you need to, no matter if your into icedancing you will be after this!

Absolutely Wonderful Book! I A "6.0! "
I love this book! It's great for people who ice dance or figure skate, because they can relate to this! :) ... Read more

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Follow the progress of a beginner skating class as Lilly and her friends strap on their skates and take to the ice for the first time. They learn to glide forward and backward, listen, and respond to musical accompaniment, and, finally, show off their jumps and spins in a performance for their parents. Packed with inspiring full-color photographs, Ice Skating School transports young readers into the dazzling world of figure skating. ... Read more

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BaBYISH
Im a skater and thought this will help me with my skating. It sucked. ... Read more

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Describes figure skating, the skills needed for it, and ways to compete. ... Read more

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Great for pre teen girls
This book is part of a great sports series for pre teen girls. The writer Heather is very cute! ... Read more

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Mia St. Clair has been training all year to master the figure-skating moves she needs to compete at Regionals. But when a family crisis threatens Mia's chances of competing, she's heartbroken. She knows what it means to be a good sport, but will she be able to accept this latest challenge with determination and grace? ... Read more

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Bravo Mia
This is the second book in the Mia series. My daughter, being a figure skater, loves this book!

Bravo Mia!!!!!!!
Bravo Mia! was a great book. I think i almost enjoyed it better then the first one. The begininng is really funny when shes Zuzu!!! The pictures our really good and add to the story very well. I thought Laurence Yep did a very good job on the stories, both of them.

Loved the story!
My daughter and I both enjoyed this book.It was great to have further development of Mia's story.No one engages a child's interest like the American Girl! ... Read more

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A girl takes lessons in ice skating and gradually learns to skate. Highlights such aspects of the sport as professional skaters, figure skating, speed skating, ice hockey, and ice shows. ... Read more

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WHAT MAKES AN ATHLETE REACH BEYOND PAIN AND HEARTACHE FOR A SPORT?WHAT PRICE WILL HE PAY TO PURSUE DESTINY?GOLD! THE TODD ELDREDGE STORY IS THE EXCITING BIOGRAPHY OF CHAMPION SKATER TODD ELDREDGE, WHOSE DEDICATION THROUGH TRIUMPHS AND SORROWS WILL INSPIRE READERS TO NEVER GIVE UP ON A DREAM. ... Read more

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Awesome skater
Eldredge is a great skater.The previous reviewer had to be kidding.It took awhile to find a book about a male athlete?HUHN???!!!

todd is gold
MY SON HAD TO READ A BOOK ABOUT A MALE SPORTS STAR THAT HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT, WELL IT TOOK AWHILE TO FIND A MALE ATHLETE BUT MY SON LOVED THIS MOVING BOOK AND FOUND IT TO BE VERY INSPIRATIONAL AS WELL. ... Read more

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Jill's budding romance with her number-one fan, fifteen-year-old Ryan McKensey, threatens to waylay her dreams and plans to skate in the Olympics. ... Read more

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Not as good as some other books in the series.
I was looking forward to reading this book.Because Jill is my favorite character. In that respect I was not let down.There were plenty of Jill scenes.But I was a little dissapointed because there isnt much skattingin it. So one star down for that. ... Read more

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This candid autobiography reveals the incredible inner strength that brought "Rudy Galindo" through his worst hours -- despair over the deaths of loved ones and his painful struggle with drugs and alcohol. Unwilling to hide his roots, his mistakes, or his sexual orientation, "Rudy Galindo" brings readers a lesson in humanity, proving that anything is possible, if you never quit. ... Read more

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Great autobio of a great champion
Fans of Rudy Galindo and figure skating will enjoy this frank autobiography that leaves out nothing and gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into the fast-paced and sometimes heartless world of international skating. Rudy's working class family made major sacrifices to keep him in the sport, and the reader can't help but be moved. USFSA politics is exposed for what it is - they can and will scuttle a skater's career if s/he doesn't fit their "image" - and you'll shake your head yet again over the strange world of judging. Rudy tells it all, and the good news is that his career is far from over. Sequel, anyone?

Makes You Feel What He Is Feeling
Rudy Galindo's autobiography ICEBREAKER is wonderful. Rudy's honest and vivid descriptions of his feelings make the reader cry and cheer right along with him. This book is an inspiration to anyone who feels that he/sheis different. It is such an example of how anyone can reach his/her goalagainst all odds if they will work hard enough and never, never give up.Rudy Galindo is a true champion in every way -- not just on the ice -- andthis book shows that beautifully.

Here's one bio that's never on thin ice
I liked Galindo's sweetly naive depiction of himself as the "All-American kid," even if he does flirt with denial at times.After all, he grew up border-poor in a dysfunctional family with aself-destructive gay older brother (who was a terrible role model for gayRudy), and Latino when that was still a social burden.

But"Icebreaker" is very much a story of hard-won triumph, and Ireally got the sense that Rudy's positive attitude got him over the hurdlesand into the stardom he so richly deserves.(That, and loads of nativetalent:he was quite recently the best amateur male figure skater in theUSA, no. 3 in the world.)

Rudy is a professional skater now, and he hassome pointed opinions in this book about the perils of excessive juvenileskating competition for those who are willing to listen.Skatingenthusiasts will enjoy the extensive technical vocabulary in this book; Ijust held on and enjoyed the ride.A very good read about a very admirableyoung man who is a role model in several different ways.

Greg was better.
Something about this book just isn't very satisfying. When I saw the name Eric Marcus attatched to the book I was excited because I remembered that he helped Greg Louganis produce an excellent book. However, Rudy's bookleaves a lot to be desired. The sroty seemes to focus more on his skating.True, skating was a vital part of his life, but it seemes that's all thereis. This book would have been better if more time was spent on the eventsthat happened between competitions.

Rudy!Rudy!Rudy!
This warts-and-all autobiography traces figure-skater Galindo's life from early childhood to his turning pro.Not too long ago Rudy was the no. 1 male figure skater in the USA and no. 3 worldwide; the story of how hetriumphed over a dysfunctional, near-povery-level background is inspiringand uplifting.Although gay, Rudy perpetually casts himself as the"All-American" kid. Time and again the conservative skatingauthorities told him his costumes were a bit too flamboyant, his wrists tooslack to win the big-time points; to his credit Rudy ignored them and wonanyway.Though some may find it a bit too emotional,"Icebreaker" is a winner, and anyone who still thinks gays lackgrit would do well to check it out. ... Read more

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Rabbit Stompin' is a collection of humorous essays by Georgia sportsman and newspaper columnist Daryl Gay. Using his funnier-than-fiction true life adventures in the wild, Gay shares the hilarity of the hunt. Fun reading for all ages, hunters and wanna-bes. ... Read more

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In all of her roles -- athlete, wife, mother, role model, and cancer survivor -- Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming has relied upon the discipline she cultivated as a young skater. Now in this intimate memoir, she eloquently reveals her fascinating life story and shares her secrets to serenity and success.

The long Program

In the 1968 Olympic Winter Games Peggy Fleming not only captured the United States? only gold medal, but a country?s collective heart as well. A young woman who embodied both stunning athleticism and magnificent grace, Peggy Fleming reluctantly became an instant celebrity. In the decades that followed, she also triumphed off the ice -- commentating for ABC Sports and nurturing a long-standing marriage while raising two delightful sons.

But Peggy?s toughest challenge came in 1998 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Here, Peggy candidly details her courageous physical and emotional battle. She also explains how she ultimately prevailed, and why she became an outspoken, highly visible promoter of breast cancer awareness. Most important, she relates how every person?s life has its own version of the long program, those precious years that take little girls and turn them into wives, mothers, grandmas, and survivors. A compelling memoir that deserves the highest marks, The Long Program is both a portrait of a remarkable woman and a collection of inspiring lessons on how each of us can be our best. ... Read more

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Peggy Fleming "The Long Program"
Too bland.While Peggy Fleming's skating style will always be my favorite, reading this book felt like an entertainer who never really connected with the audience.

The book attempts to cover a smattering of events in the author's life but it was too superficial to hold my interest.Here's two examples:

-- Peggy alludes to her mother's domineering personality and provides the example of taking control her wedding, but doesn't get into any of the details or how this made her feel.
-- Peggy also mentions a favorite marinated pork recipe that she enjoys making for her family, and it would've seemed fitting that the recipe be included but it wasn't.

I'm not sure what the focus or the purpose of this book was/is.Is it Peggy's philosphy?An instruction book?Her life story?I think if the author just focused on one of these things, it would've been more successful in both quality and sales.

what a lady
Well this book reflects what we see about Ms. Fleming in her television commentary - she is a lady in the true sense of the word.But if you're looking for an inside look at the politics of figure skating, keep looking.This is Peggy's personal story - there no juicy gossip (which says a lot about her as a person but would have made the book more interesting) - what I love the most is that she includes a copy of her choreography diagram for her 1968 figure skating program - It's interesting to see how they "write" out a figure skating program

A bit impersonal
I love Peggy Fleming -- she was talented, unspoiled, and professional as an athlete.But folks who want to get to know Peggy in depth willl need more than this autobiography.Fleming writes in a very impersonal tone, as if she is telling the story of another skater.While it is chockful of details about skating programs and locations, it lacks any real insight into what it FELT LIKE to be a 1960s Olympic athlete and her views on the skating world today.Fleming barely mentions the pressures that skating must surely have placed on her formative years, family life, social and personal development, and self esteem.The impact of the family's Peggy-focus on her sibilings is only lightly mentioned in brief paragraph.Indeed, the most interesting struggle Fleming appears to have had was finding skating outfits that were both pretty and modest.There is also little indepth analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the skating world today.Her commentary about the Harding/Kerrigan incident could have easily been made by a nonprofessional spectator.Fleming comes across as a nice person who speaks well of others and the sport, but lacks (or chooses to surpress) any kind of a critical eye to the controversies that have surfaced in the skating world (e.g., excessive pressure to excel, anorexia/bulimia, inside politics, etc.).It is a "nice" book, but Ms. Fleming remains a very private person which is not what one expects when the personal account of someone's life story!

Fleming's lack of depth is disappointing
Fleming's autobiography, The Long Program, does a poor and inadequate job of telling a potentially profound story. Fleming's words and descriptions do not give justice to the depth of many of the stories told throughout the novel. Tragedies such as the unexpected death of her coach in a plane crash, and the deaths of her parents are stated in a sentence or two, never getting into the emotions that surely surrounded the experiences. Readers looking for a first-hand recount of Fleming's experience with competitive skating should also beware. She just barely skims the surface of the pressures and glory of being an Olympic medal winner and World Championship title holder. Humorous and detailed stories that often liven up autobiographies are also few and far between. Due to the shallowness and straightforwardness of this book, I would not recommend it for anything higher than purely recreational reading when a few hours can be spared.

Insightful But Not Fascinating
When I first started reading this novel. I wasn't keen about reading it because The book seemed to be like A How to Skate book. Who is her favorite skaters and me this and me that. Until I read the chapter about Being Mom and the chapter about her fighting breast cancer. Those chapters were truly inspirational. Then I felt I knew the Real Peggy Fleming. So I'm giving it three stars. ... Read more

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Uhm.....no thanks.
I have the first printing of this book (the one with Bourne and Kraatz on the cover) and I was less than impressed with it.It had a horrendously enormous Canadian bias in it -- if reviewers who complained about Beverly Smith's Figure Skating: A Celebration having too much of a Canadian bias picked up this book, they would be beside themselves.There are certainly many great skaters from Canada, but the lengths this book went to in including low level Canadian skaters while excluding high profile skaters from other countries was absurd.For example, on one page there were several young ladies skaters pictured in color from Canada who might be well known there, however they are all but anonymous to the casual skating public at large.Prominent skaters like Kristi Yamaguchi, an Olympic gold medalist, on the other hand, were all but ignored in this book.Some of the pictures were also erroneously labeled as well.

Some of the book was nice -- it had some interesting pictures I've not seen in other books.Hopefully in this next printing of the book (the one shown above) these many problems were fixed -- I only have the first edition so that's the only one I can review.Unless huge changes were made to eliminate the bias in the edition I own, however, I cannot recommend this book to any knowledgeable skating fan.

Outstanding!
This book is a beauty! The photography is beautiful, the writing is thoughtful, and the authors took the time to touch on a variety of topics, some of which are seldom if ever written about elsewhere at any greatlength(ie: precision skating). A great book for fans, athletes, and casualobservers alike!

This is a very good book.
This book talks about many things not written about in other books.It has a chapter on precision skating and skating in movies.It has lists of world, Olympic and national champions as well as members of the Canadain, American and World figure skating hall of fame.The book also looks at the four disaplines of skating and show skating.I reccomend this book to skating fans. ... Read more