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Executive Summary and Major Conclusions and Recommendations. ... Read more

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An informative and accessible introduction to learn all about the most popular sports that take place at the exciting event in different countries around the world. ... Read more

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This issue of SI features gymnast Mary Lou Retton on the cover and in a feature inside, plus lots of features on the Olympics, the USA Swim Team, Carl Lewis and the USA Track & Field Team, Cycling, and much more! ... Read more

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The true story of the 1986 U.S. National Gymnastics champion whose lifelong dream was to compete in the Olympics, until anorexia, injuries, and coaching abuses nearly destroyed her

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Don't waste a penny on this drivel
This is a story of a spoiled brat who got everything she wanted, yet she wanted to blame everyone around her for her problems.This may be her story, but it is laced with perceptions and feelings that did not necessarily happen.She was obsessed with her weight when she was around 7 years old.Everything that she blames those around her in her life for doing, she did to herself.

She was never a very good gymnast and was lucky that the Nationals in 1986 was underattended.Also, she was lucky that many of the 1988 Olympians were juniors at the time she won this Nationals.

If you want to read about her taking laxatives and her messing her pants, this book is for you.But she should not be rewarded by someone paying for this ridiculous diatribe.

I'm still reading... Two years later, lol!
I don't think this is the worst book ever, but the fact that I've not finished it in almost TWO years says a lot about the book!

Passion, Skill, Brains and Balls
Thank you Jennifer Sey for finally saying what all of us knew but wouldn't say. The book doesn't lie. I was an Elite gymnast in the 80's and I know this book is true. I lived with my coach away from home and trained with some of the top Elites and Olympians in the country. I experienced the abuse (the word I would use for it) depicted in the book on a regular basis and witnessed many other girls experiencing the same. I did know that coaches threw things - mine did. I did know that coaches were verbally and physically abusive - mine was. I did know that some men who had never participated in the sport took up coaching to prey on young girls, trying to gain a sense of purpose and power - mine did. I did know that girls were told to lose weight by any means possible - and did. I also knew that nobody in my circle was aware enough, brave enough or cared enough to say it needed to stop. If the system was questioned, it was done in whispers, so as not to upset any possibility of reaching the ultimate goal...winning.

When I read the book description, I thought it might be an interesting read. What it ended up being was a no-holds-barred, cathartic journey, providing me with insight that no therapist could ever match. Sey's unabashedly raw and honest writing ripped open old wounds and gave a picture of what it looks like to heal. It takes truth to heal. Because she allows herself to be vulnerable yet still maintain the strength to write the actuality of what happened, we get a complete picture of her journey. I started crying in empathy when I read about the pain and anguish, and I ended weeping with the beauty of it all: the beauty of her life, her husband, her two boys, her career, her mended relationship with her parents. Those things only came about through the process of truth.

I was ready for this book. I am forty-four years old. While reading Chalked Up, I reached back into the depths of what drove me as a child and compared that to what drives me now as a woman, thirty years later. I am glad Jennifer Sey was that great a gymnast and did work that insanely hard because it gives her the extra clout needed to tell this story. Clearly, it takes the kind of passion, skill, brains and balls that got her ahead in gymnastics to write books like this one. Please keep them coming. I will be looking for them.

Awesome book!
This was a fantastic book, very well written and very honest. Loved every bit of it, could not put it down.

Sad, but true.
Loved it. Sadly, it speaks true of the sport even today...not all coaches treat their gymnasts this way, of course. Coaches want it even more than the girls do sometimes...the better their gymnasts are=more $$$$$$ for them and their programs. It was very sad to read about all of Jennifers injuries, most of which could have been prevented if given proper time to heal from her previous ones...being forced into competition while severely injured ruined her Olympic dream. ... Read more

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Fine Discussion of the St. Louis Olympics of 1904
American's have long been fascinated by the modern Olympics, the winners and losers, the exotic locations where they are held, and the stories of the participants. Without question the Olympics have been a critical element in both the competition and cooperation of nations throughout the twentieth century. It has been a source of prestige and geopolitics for all nations involved as well as a marketplace for the interchange of cultures.

"America's First Olympics: The St. Louis Games of 1904" provides an excellent overview of the first Olympics held in the United States (odd that it was not New York or another more exotic American city), held in conjunction with the St. Louis World's Fair over nearly a six month period.

Accordingly, the subject matter of this work is both significant and timely. The work is based on the good use of several key sources, many of them primary. Accordingly, this offers a fine addition to the literature on the subject. The work is also well written and offers considerable reflection on this subject. It offers stories about the people mentioned in the text, their likes and dislikes, their perspectives on the world, their ideals and opportunism. There are telling anecdotes relayed and thoughtful stories told throughout. Finally, the last chapter offers a superb set of conclusions about the meaning of this Olympics for the summer games writ large and their place in American history. ... Read more

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The gutsy performance of the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team held millions of Americans captivated. Their gold medal team victory came to symbolize self-sacrifice, teamwork, and heroism--and landed them on the covers of Time and People magazines. From the compulsory rounds to the finals, This book tells their inspirational story, and recaptures the dramatic Olympic magic that thrilled a nation. Photos throughout. ... Read more

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I didn't care too finish this book
I felt I wasted my money buying it.Wasn't that exciting and they barely paid much attention to Miller who was the gymnast that really won them the gold since she was the highest scorer on the team.Don't buy it.

GREAT BOOK WITH GREAT FACTS
The book tells you all the facts you need to know about the Magnificent 7 and also others like Olga Korbut,Nadia Comaneci,Mary Lou Retton,&Bela Karolyi.It tells you how hard it was to train every day.It definatleyinspires you!

An fab book for the whole gym. crowd!
This book was very informative and told me everything I wanted to know about the Mag 7.The dedication of these gymnasts is amazing.As a gymnast myself, I understood the hardships of this great sport, such as missing many social events and being in pain alot.Even if you are not a gymnast, this book will make a sure fan out of you.A great book.

INSPIRING!
This book is a must for gymnastics fans!There are eight chapters.The first chapter regonizes some great moments in Olympic history, including Atlanta.The second chapter is about Kerri Strug's famous vault.Chapter three is about the Mag 7.This chapter reveals their feelings, a few of their hobbies, and about their career up to Atlanta.The book tells about 3 of the most memorable gymnasts in history, Olga Korbut, Nadia Comaneci, and Mary Lou Retton.There is also a chapter about the most famous and successful coach, Bela Karolyi

Absolutely Fabulous
This book emphisizest the life storys of these passionate young gymnasts. It tells about not only the gymnasts, but some of their influences, Mary Lou Retton, Olga Korbute, and Nadia Comeneci, and the top, most well known coach in the history of womens gymnastics. It also tells about the individual appuratises, how they are used, and special moves that are preformed on them. It tells about all the gymnasts individual lives, and how it started they'r careers. All in all, the books show the courage, passion, strength, and intamet lives of these young talanted gymnast ... Read more

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Worth the money
This book has some general history of Romanian gymnastics as well as the profiles of all members of the 96 olympic team as well as Presacan, Cacovean, Bican, and Dobrescu.The CD ROM has interviews in English ofeach of these athletes and coach Octavian Belu, as well as routines fromvarious stars of the past and present (1996).

A good overview book.
This book has a general history of Romania and Romanian Gymnastics. Then there are some facts about the 1996 Romanian National Team. The book comes with a CD Rom which has movies with lots of past routines from the 70's80's and 90's. This is definetly worth buying. ... Read more

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Excellent
Excellent history of the Olympic movement and the Games, very well balanced.For an "Official" history, Miller states his views even when they are critical of the IOC, athletes or other individuals, and hits the highlights in a very well-written book.

Olympic book
Excellent text giving all the relavent information on the games todate. Especially caters for those interested in the statistics of it all and in neeed for a ready reference. ... Read more

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In 1984, Tim Daggett clinched the first-ever Gold Medal for the U.S. Men's Gymnastics team. Then, in 1987, he fell 15 feet from the high bar, rupturing a disc. But he fought his way back to contend in the World Championships, only to suffer an even more devastating injury. Facing possible leg amputation, he refused to give up. 8-page photo insert. Author to be a commentator at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. ... Read more

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Inspiration from an American hero
I met Timmy when he was the celebrity judge at the Branson Chili Cook-Off.Although he said my chili "tasted like one of his severe injures [he] incurred during the Olympics," and that it was "really bad," he inspired me to buy his book, and his book inspired me to be the man I am today.I noticed that Timmy was walking with a pronounced limp, breathing heavy and sweating profusely.When I asked him about this, he told me that he had been an Olympic "star" and that he had suffered severe injuries while competing, but came back to be a celebrity judge and motivational speaker.Frankly, he certainly wasn't much to look at, in his stained overalls and whiskey breath.So I thought his story of Olympic glory was just a product of his extreme intoxication.Boy, was I wrong.

The book is a page-turner.Without trying to give too much away, it is the story of an above-average gymnast who suffers crippling injuries during the Olympics -- twice costing the Americans the gold medal -- and who (for religious reasons) refuses medical attention.His left leg now has only one-half the size and strength of his right leg, but the size of his heart more than makes up for it.

This is about gymnastics.This is about severe injuries.This is about your gymnast friends not talking to you anymore because you cost them gold medals.This is about refusing medical attention.This is about walking with a limp.This is about a hero.

I give this book my highest recommendation.

The Book is Great, but "Ouch!", my leg!
I remember dearly when Timmy won the gold for our great country.And his book on achievement delivers more of that olympic gold straight to you!Boy did I learn to achieve.However, what is not clear in the book (and I only learned when my lawsuit was dismissed), is that you can achieve in more than just gymnastics!I really messed up my leg something bad.They need to come out with a second edition that explains the message better, like in the front cover or something.Then, this book will be a "perfect 10".

ONE BOOK YOU CAN'T HELP BUT READ OVER AND OVER.
I FOUND THIS STORY TO BE VERY ENTERTAINING AND MOTIVATING.I WAS INSPIRED BY TIM DAGGET'S COURAGE AND DETERMINATION.THIS IS A WELL WRITTEN BOOK AND CONTAINS MANY INTRIGUING FACTS ABOUT TIM DAGGET AND GYMNASTICS ... Read more

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Traces the history and modern development of the sport of gymnastics, which includes floor exercises and acrobatics on the asymmetric, parallel, and horizontal bars, the beam, rings, pommel horse, and vault. ... Read more

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Chapters: 1972 Summer Olympics, 1981 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, 1968 European Badminton Championships, 1980 World Figure Skating Championships, 1978 World Aquatics Championships, 1974 World Figure Skating Championships, 1955 World Ice Hockey Championships, Fis Alpine World Ski Championships 1978, 1979 European Cup Final, Biathlon World Championships 1985, 1979 Icf Canoe Sprint World Championships, 1964 World Figure Skating Championships, 1956 World Figure Skating Championships, 1989 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, 1987 Icf Canoe Sprint World Championships, 1972 Summer Paralympics, 1961 World Men's Handball Championship, 1966 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, 1982 World Men's Handball Championship, 1965 World Women's Handball Championship, 1982 European Badminton Championships, 1966 European Indoor Games, 1982 World Amateur Boxing Championships, 1989 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy, 1985 Fina Men's Water Polo World Cup, 1989 Women's European Volleyball Championship, Biathlon World Championships 1979, 1987 World Judo Championships, 1957 Icf Canoe Slalom World Championships, Biathlon World Championships 1966, 1985 Icf Canoe Slalom World Championships, 1989 Summer Universiade, 1986 Speedway World Pairs Championship, 1975 World Ice Hockey Championships, 1971 World Judo Championships, 1955 Fila Wrestling World Championships, 1989 Fina Men's Water Polo World Cup, 1978 World Fencing Championships, 1969 European Baseball Championship, 1957 European Baseball Championship, World Games 1989. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 187. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, in what was then West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972. The 19...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=83112 ... Read more

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Ages 6 to 9 years. Track events focus on speed, technique, and determination. They challenge athletes to move more quickly than ever before, but there is more to these events than just running. Whether it is a blistering sprint or a draining marathon, let this book be a child's guide to preparing for life in the fast lane! Thorough text and full-colour pictures help illustrate such highlights as: the 100m and the key to a great start; how to handle hurdles; how to make your move and grab the lead; tips on training safely. ... Read more