Coming Up for Air
Tom Daley
(Author)
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Description
A deeply personal and inspiring memoir from the celebrated Olympic gold medal diver and LGBTQ+ advocate, who is set to make history in his fifth Olympic games in Paris 2024
Tom Daley is one of the most beloved athletes of our time, garnering Olympic diving medals and finally, in 2021 in Tokyo, winning gold. In 2024, he'll make history as the first British diver to compete in five Olympics. But few people know the realities of his life beyond the pool--his struggles, his secret triumphs and the mindset he needed to cultivate to become a champion.
In this deeply personal book, Tom explores the experiences that have shaped him and the qualities that brought him success and joy--from the resilience he developed competing at a world-class level, to the courage he discovered while reclaiming the narrative around his sexuality, to the perspective that family life has brought him.
Inspiring, candid and compulsively readable, Coming Up for Air offers an intimate window into the life and mindset of an athlete and advocate who has left an indelible imprint on sports.
"An illuminating look at what it takes to be an Olympian... In this story, passion reigns supreme." --Cosmopolitan
Tom Daley is one of the most beloved athletes of our time, garnering Olympic diving medals and finally, in 2021 in Tokyo, winning gold. In 2024, he'll make history as the first British diver to compete in five Olympics. But few people know the realities of his life beyond the pool--his struggles, his secret triumphs and the mindset he needed to cultivate to become a champion.
In this deeply personal book, Tom explores the experiences that have shaped him and the qualities that brought him success and joy--from the resilience he developed competing at a world-class level, to the courage he discovered while reclaiming the narrative around his sexuality, to the perspective that family life has brought him.
Inspiring, candid and compulsively readable, Coming Up for Air offers an intimate window into the life and mindset of an athlete and advocate who has left an indelible imprint on sports.
"An illuminating look at what it takes to be an Olympian... In this story, passion reigns supreme." --Cosmopolitan
Product Details
| Publisher | Hanover Square Press |
| Publish Date | May 17, 2022 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781335662569 |
| Dimensions | 8.2 X 5.4 X 0.8 inches | 0.5 pounds |
About the Author
Tom Daley is an Olympic Gold medal diver and double World Diving Champion. A three-time BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year winner and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights across the world, Tom currently lives in London with his husband and son.
Reviews
"Inspiring...If you've ever wanted to know what makes a talented athlete like Daley tick, now is the time to delve into his story."--POPSUGAR
"An illuminating look at what it takes to be an Olympian... In this story, passion reigns supreme." --Cosmopolitan
"An emotionally articulate memoir...[and] an intimate insight into the good-hearted and talented young man behind the medals." --Attitude
"An inspirational memoir of a young gay man coming into his own as an athlete, advocate, husband, and father."--Booklist STARRED review
"His charm comes through these pages in abundance.... Daley's conversational style will appeal to a wide audience interested in sports and contemporary gay lives. Highly recommended."--Library Journal STARRED review
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