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Unsinkable, from Russian orphan to paralympic swimming world champion, by Jessica Long, with Hannah Long

Label
Unsinkable, from Russian orphan to paralympic swimming world champion, by Jessica Long, with Hannah Long
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
resource.biographical
autobiography
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Unsinkable
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
994414257
Responsibility statement
by Jessica Long, with Hannah Long
Sub title
from Russian orphan to paralympic swimming world champion
Summary
The champion Paralympic swimmer, born in Russia with a condition that would result in the amputation of both legs below her knee, presents a photographic memoir of the life-changing moments that helped shape who she is today
Table Of Contents
Introduction -- The moment I won my first Gold -- The moment I became a Long -- The moment I learned to walk with prostheses -- The moment I discovered water -- The moment I was surrounded by people like me -- The moment I became a professional athlete -- The moment I won an ESPY -- The moment I failed -- The moment I claimed my independence -- The moment I first spoke to a crowd -- The moment I first modeled -- The moment I fell in love with swimming all over again -- The moment I lost my confidence -- The moment I found peace -- The moment I returned home -- The moment I returned to Russia -- The moment I met my Russian family -- The moment I finally won Gold in Rio -- The moment I accepted me
Target audience
juvenile
Classification
Contributor
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