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Landing on My Feet: A Diary of Dreams by Kerri Strug; John P. Lopez is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Landing on My Feet: A Diary of Dreams about?

Who can forget that golden moment in the 1996 Summer Olympics when athlete Kerri Strug completed her final vault that helped the US win its first-ever team gymnastics gold medal? It was a crowd pleaser that resonated around the world. In this fascinating autobiography, now available in paperback, Kerri Strug comes to life as the brave young gymnast who struggled for years in the shadows of flashier athletes, then secured her place in the Olympic pantheon for her brilliant success under fire. Throughout the pages of this engaging book, the 88-pound, 4-foot 9-inch Strug seems larger than life as she follows her own personal dream. From her home in Tucson, Arizona, where she entered her first competition at age eight, to tenacious training with coaches in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and Colorado, Strug pursues her gymnastic goal with guts and determination. The book also provides a lengthy, detailed you were there glimpse into the Olympic experience -- from the trials to arriving in Atlanta.

Who reads Landing on My Feet: A Diary of Dreams?

Author

Kerri Strug; John P. Lopez

Publisher

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published

1998

Language

EN

ISBN

9780836269444

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Sports, Anthropology, Fiction

Rating

3.87 / 5 (177 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14