Skating Life: My Story

by Dorothy Hamill

Book Overview

The dazzling smile, the signature haircut, the staple spin. "America's Sweetheart" Dorothy Hamill grew up on the ice, working toward the dream she was to accomplish by age nineteen: winning Olympic gold in figure skating. But life was not the picture of perfection it appeared to be. Dorothy faced a painful inner struggle from the time she was a young girl that followed her into adulthood--though she would not know about the depression that ran in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401303285
• ISBN13: 9781401303280
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Hachette Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Great-amazing book!

Like Dorothy, I feel that figure skating has given me a place in life. I completely understand the joy and freedom that being on the ice gives, there is not anything comparable to it! Hearing of her life, struggles and joys, make me appreciate her even that much more as a skater and as a person! I could hardly put this book down! I highly recommend this book to anyone- a tender story of a very talented and beautiful person.

Excellent!!

A terrific read!! I had no idea that the adorable skater who captured our hearts during the '76 Olympics faced such challenges both before and after winning her gold medal. How generous of her to share her bittersweet story with the world. Deborah Amelon skillfully delivers an honest portrayal of the bright and dark corners and relationships that shaped Hamill's life. A touching and inspirational journey. I can't wait to pass it along to my daughter!

WONDERFUL BOOK!!

I grew up watching Dorothy Hamill create magic on the ice. I was even one of the first kids in my class to get the Dorothy Hamill haircut! This book was wonderful, and brought to life one of the greatest athletes, personalities and inspirations of our time. The storytelling is exceptional, crisp and clear, and I read it cover to cover in a weekend. I am a huge Hamill fan, and I found this book to be a descriptive, warm, and vivid account of a life filled with trouble, success, heartache and above all, triumph. I have recommended this book to several people, and will continue to do so. A fantastic read, and well worth it.

I couldn't put this book down! LOVED IT!

The book is written in Dorothy's voice. I so enjoyed hearing her speak on Larry King Live, so I bought the book. Dorothy tells her story with such beautiful honesty. I thank Dorothy for sharing her story so intimately. Thank you for opening up your life for us all the know and in turn see our own lives more clearly. Revealing her depression and complicated relationship with her Mother and men in her life, took a huge leap of faith. I so appreciate Dorothy telling the story behind that beautiful smile. I highly recommend this book to all people - young, old, sports enthusiasts, and on and on. GREAT BOOK!

I read this cover to cover without putting it down!

You don't have to be a skating fan to be totally enthralled with this story. I literally could not stop reading. It is written with such honesty and is so heartfelt that a few times I cried. I also laughed. The book is quite a ride. I want to read it again and make it a part of my book group so I can talk about it to others.