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From Russian Orphan to Paralympic Swimming World Champion
Jessica Long
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 26, 2020
Reading lane: Physical Disabilities
U.S. Paralympic swimming gold medalist Jessica Long delivers an inspirational photographic memoir detailing her journey from underdog to world-class champion athlete.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Beyond the Medals
A photographic memoir brings the milestones behind Jessica Long’s Paralympic swimming career into view.
Come here for
- The personal journey behind a decorated Paralympic swimming career
- A warm blend of photographs, sidebars, and quotes
Expect
- Big and small milestones, both heartbreaking and uplifting
- A memoir centered on swimming and life beyond the podium
Book Details
- Authors
- Jessica Long
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- May 26, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Physical Disabilities · Water Sports
- Reading lane
- Physical Disabilities
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About This Book
U.S. Paralympic swimming gold medalist Jessica Long delivers an inspirational photographic memoir detailing her journey from underdog to world-class champion athlete. Born in Siberia, double amputee Jessica Long was adopted from a Russian orphanage at thirteen months old and with thirteen gold medals has since become one the most decorated U.S. Paralympic athletes. Now Jessica shares all the moments, medals, and milestones in her life—big and small, heartbreaking and uplifti...
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