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

Long, Jessica Tatiana, (author.). Long, Hannah, (author.).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781328707253
ISBN: 1328707253
ISBN: 0358238374
ISBN: 9780358238379
Physical Description: 104 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2018]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.