Best for Overcoming Setbacks
Elise Christie: Resilience
British speed skater Elise Christie takes readers behind the scenes of her remarkable journey through the highs and lows of elite sport.
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From her childhood dreams to competing on the world stage, Christie shares the brutal reality of what it takes to reach the pinnacle of athletic achievement. Her story is one of extraordinary determination in the face of devastating setbacks, including the heartbreak of the 2018 Winter Olympics. With unflinching honesty, she explores the mental and physical toll of professional sport, the struggle with injury and self-doubt, and the strength required to keep pushing forward when everything seems lost. This is an inspiring account of perseverance that will resonate with anyone who has faced adversity and refused to give up.
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