Unsinkable: From Russian Orphan to Paralympic Swimming World Champion
Jessica Long
(Author)
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Description
The top Paralympic swimmer in the world, Jessica Long delivers an inspirational photographic memoir. Born in Siberia with fibular hemimelia, Jessica Long was adopted from a Russian orphanage at thirteen months old and has since become the second most decorated U.S. Paralympic athlete of all time. Now, Jessica shares all the moments in her life--big and small, heartbreaking and uplifting--that led to her domination in the Paralympic swimming world. This photographic memoir, filled with photographs, sidebars, quotes, and more, will thrill her fans and inspire those who are hearing her story for the first time.
Product Details
Price
$16.99
$15.80
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publish Date
June 26, 2018
Pages
112
Dimensions
7.9 X 9.1 X 0.6 inches | 1.05 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781328707253
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Jessica Long started swimming competitively at age ten, and she earned three gold medals for the U.S. Paralympic Team in Athens, Greece, at age twelve. She has since won thirteen Paralympic gold medals and has established herself as a positive role model. Follow her on Twitter at @JessicaLong and on Instagram at @jessicatatianalong.
Reviews
"Unique in its coverage of Paralympians, and inspirational on so many levels, this is a great addition for middle school collections."--Booklist, STARRED review "Even readers who are not sports enthusiasts will appreciate Long's upbeat account of finding confidence in the water and in life."--Kirkus "Her writing style is very engaging, lively, and conversational."--School Library Journal --