Dominique Moceanu

Off Balance: A Memoir

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ISBN 13:
9781451608663
author:
Dominique Moceanu
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Touchstone Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
6.12 (w) x 9.12 (h) x 0.00 (d)
Genre:
Sports & Adventure Biography, General & Miscellaneous Biography, Women's Biography, Women's Biography, Sports & Adventure Biography, Olympics & Olympic Sports
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£15.60

Description

Dominique Moceanu's memoir reveals the darker side of Olympic gymnastics and her own personal struggles. At just 14, she became part of the US Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team, winning America's first-ever team gold medal in women's gymnastics. Behind the medals and fame, Moceanu recounts a story of emotional abuse, hidden injuries, and the high-pressure world that silenced young athletes. Her journey takes a shocking turn when a letter from a stranger reveals a long-held family secret: she has a sister born with a disability, given up for adoption at birth. This memoir is a gripping account of perseverance, trauma, and redemption, offering a unique perspective on the world of competitive gymnastics and the human cost of success.

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