vonn, lindsey

Provides an autobiography of Olympic gold medal-winning alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn. Describes her childhood, aggressive skiing style, career achievements, perseverance through injuries and recoveries, mental health challenges, and retirement. Includes a section of photographs.

"The first ever memoir from the most decorated female skier of all time, revealing never-before-told stories of her life in the fast lane, her struggle with depression, and the bold decisions that helped her break down barriers on and off the slopes"--Amazon.

The perseverance of Lindsey Vonn is inspiring. This engrossing narrative describes how Vonn overcame the estrangement from her father, numerous debilitating injuries, and difficult personal relationships to blossom into arguably the greatest World Cup alpine skier of all time. Readers understand the importance of setting goals, as Vonn did at age eight when she wrote of her desire to win Olympic gold. They learn as well about the need to battle through every obstacle in life to reach those goals. This entertaining book examines the life and skiing talents of an amazing athlete.

"Lindsey Vonn is one of the most successful skiers of all time. She's won seventy World Cups and holds records for the most victories in both downhill and super-G skiing. Learn about this tough-as-nails athlete and her life"--Publisher.

"Lindsey Vonn is one of the most decorated modern American athletes. This skier has won World Cups in all five alpine skiing disciplines, one of only six women to accomplish the feat. That hasn't come easy, though. This book explores the highs and lows of Vonn's career, from Olympic triumphs to major injuries that have taken championships and accomplishments away. Through it all, Vonn has shown herself as an American hero on the slopes, tackling all areas of skiing and proving herself a champion many times over"--Provided by the publisher.

A biography of American Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn.

Profiles the life and career of Olympic champion skier Lindsey Vonn, describing her family, childhood, awards and accomplishments, injuries, and related topics.

Profiles the life and career of Olympic champion skier Lindsey Vonn, describing her family, childhood, awards and accomplishments, injuries, and related topics.

Profiles the life and career of Lindsey Vonn, a prominent newsmaker. Through quotes from Lindsey Vonn herself, her friends, and critics, readers learn how she views herself, as well as how others regard her.