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For true fans
This book will be appreciated by true T&D addicts,although switching back and forth between their two voices made it seem mildly disjointed.Details of the unglamourous side of life on the road gave a realistic perspective.Not bad,but it somehow left me wanting more.A great deal of trivial details without alot of the substance such a book could have had.Fans will enjoy it,casual readers may not...

Finally, we find out what happened at the 1994 Olympics!
Thoroughly satisfying account of this famous ice-skating pair's beginnings and career, leading up to the 1994 Olympics and beyond.This book provides wonderfully intimate insights into how Chris and Jayne think and behave on and off the ice.Their fans will devour this long-overdue book, which answers many questions we have about Torvill and Dean:Were they ever romantically involved?What did they really think about winning the bronze medal at the 1994 Olympics?Will they retire in the near future?Newcomers to the iceskating world will learn the fascinating quirks and coincidences that paved the road to championship for this pair. ... 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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My first Abbie Hoffman book and what turned me into a fan.
I picked up this book in 10th grade and everyone that saw me read it thought that I had an interest in Square Dancing. When I said that he was talking about the disappointment he felt in the Carter administration, theythought that I was talking about the Hostage Crisis which was just a smallpart of it.

Even though it is written in the 70s, this is aquintessential book for anyone obsessed with 60s counterculture. AbbieHoffman living on the run writes everything from the perspective of theYippie extraordinaire. From posing as a restaurant critic to mocking PatRobertson to expressing disappointment in the first liberal DemocraticPresident since Johnson, Abbie Hoffman's perspective is one ofdissatisfaction coupled with love of America. He will be missed.

Whatparticularly impressed me with this book was the anti-myth stance. Hoffmanknows that he created the myths of the 60s hippie more than anyone else,but he downplays the "voice of a generation" stance. When hereviews a movie with an Abbie Hoffman inspired character, he is fightingfor his own personal honor. There's also a decidely refreshing anti-PCstrain running through the book. This man fights for the environment,fights for the dignity of the human and is fiercely anti-war, but hedoesn't dismiss his critics as idiots. He also refrains from getting intoacademic polemics that have killed more than one student organization thatsets out to do something decent and ends up fighting. When I read TheStrawberry Alarm Clock I was utterly turned off by the pompous maincharacter and his "everyone hates us so we hate everyone" stance.Sadly the SAC narrator is the majority and people like Abbie Hoffman arethe minority.

Throughout this book there is a strong moral stance, maybenot on the sexual,monetary or drug front but on the shared humanity. Hespeaks for compassion, the environment and the human even at his mostfoolish. The essay where he mocks Pat Robertson there is a gentleness tothe mockery, as if Pat Robertson doesn't know what a mockery he is makingof himself.

Great essays include the title one about the Carteradministration, the essay about the 700 Club, and the last one concerningbuilding an environmental movement in upstate New York. Other essays aredated, but for the most part this is. . . an outstanding. . . book. Abbie Hoffman will be missed.

Through the eyes of Abbie Hoffman
This is an interesting collection of articles written by Abbie when he was on the run. Needless to say, some are better than others, but all in all, it is Hoffman from many aspects.We see him as the Prankster touring theFederal Bureau if Investiongation while he is on the wanted list.He isthe invisible man at a party in New York.He is the activist in fightingthe dredging of the river and he is the social commentator going throughthe newspaper and noting how strange parts of the world have become.

Someof the articles are a trip down memory lane or at least another perspectiveon history.Others are still relevent today.Obviously, his tips forgoing underground are outdated in today's world - but the commentary of thelanguage of thethe public relations of the U.S.and the translation ofthe news still holds today.Only the names of the leaders and countrieshave changed. ... Read more

From the Publisher
These partners brought a singular determination to their quest for an Olympic gold medal. In doing so, they developed a highly original style and brought the sport of ice dancing to a new level of artistic recognition.

The highly successful "Partners" concept (double biographies ofsuccessful pairs) is now available for older readers. Perfect for reportwriters, these biographies offer students an exciting and innovative wayto explore the creative process and the value of teamwork. The dynamicsof these famous partnerships illustrate the value of cooperation,compromise, and perseverance.

Grades 5 and up; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4; 112 pages; 10-15 photos; Sturdy librarybinding; Bibliography; Glossary; Chronology; Further Reading; Index ... Read more

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The Gold Standard
In the climax of their phenomenal careers, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the 1984 Olympic gold medal in Ice Dancing and set the standard against which every dance team since will forever be measured. This book is an invaluable insight into the training of ice dancers and of the sport itself. A must for skating fans and anyone who wants to learn to appreciate this symphony on ice ... Read more

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Dated but an excellent reference!
This manual has been in print in various formats since 1966. My copy is the 1981 reprint. Since then, there have been numerous changes to the USFSA test schedule which means that the book doesn't have the newer dances suchas the Hickory Hoedown and Cha Cha. You'll notice that there wasn't aPre-Bronze test then and these days we thankfully don't have to test theThree Lobe Waltz to pass Pre-Gold!

However, the information in this bookis timeless. If you're a dancer and you've ever wanted to know exactly whatthe judges expect of you at each level, this is the book for you. Commonmistakes are listed for each dance as well as whether these mistakes areminor which will allow the dance to still be passable when testing, ormajor which will result in a failing mark.

In addition, there aresections on dance terminology, general judging principles, and musicalrhythms. There are numerous diagrams that are easily understandable andsome good photographs.

If you can find a copy of this book anywhere, snapit up. You won't regret it! ... Read more

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DANCING WITH ICE
This book is an incredible journey.I truly enjoyed the action and suspense as well as the humor and sensitivity.I understood police work in a way I never did before and I experienced human drama through the heart of the main character, Michael Callahan.When's the next book, Mr. Edwards?

A compelling story
This book wants to be read non-stop; with gripping episodes mixed with contemplative description, it holds your attention continuously. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ
THIS IS THE KIND OF BOOK YOU CANNOT PUT DOWN!! From the very first page to the very last, you will be engulfed in the story. The author's protagonist, Michael Callahan, is the kind of man every woman wants to know. He is strong and courageous, yet not afraid to explore his feelings. He interacts with the other characters in this book with authority and power, yet uses his wit and humor to portray kindness and understanding.
Michael Callahan is a cop, but this is not just a cop story. What you get is an insiders look at his life and how he manages to stay alive (almost) through some of the hardest situations anyone could possibly face. Along his journey, he manages to help others confront their own deamons, which ultimately helps him face his own.
This is a story of survival; of hope and healing. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, you will grip the book with sweaty hands and beg for a moment to catch your breath. And in the end, you will beg for more. ... Read more

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a must for dance enthusiasts!
A must have for anyone with a real interest in ice dancing. Many of us who are in the book are now carrying it to competitions to get others to sign it! A great history of the sport with many wonderful photographs and stories. I wish Lyn would update the book, there is so much more material still to add. The definate work on the history of ice dancing.

The most thorough figure skating history book out there
This book, which runs through the 1991 season, chronicles the history of Ice Dance.Beautiful photos and tons of event results make this an invaluable item to every skating lover's library.I can't wait (a) for a second edition to bring us up to date, and (b) for the author to deliver such attention on the other disciplines! ... Read more