Sasha Cohen: Fire on Ice: Autobiography of a Champion Figure Skater
Grade 4-8&ndash;From her early years as a gymnast to her determination and achievements as a professional skater, Cohen tells her story with frankness and humor. This fascinating glimpse into a skater's world&ndash;hours of practice, travel, and, finally, competition&ndash;will educate readers who think that the journey is an easy one. Cohen discusses her back injury and recovery, exhaustion, disappointments, and moments of triumph. The situations she describes are applicable to anyone who is contemplating a career in professional sports. The sacrifices that her family has made to support her skating&ndash;moving frequently, costly lessons, etc.&ndash;are described with candor as well. Black-and-white and color family and competition photographs add to the narrative. A thoroughly enjoyable read.&ndash;Kathleen A. Nester, Downingtown High Ninth Grade Center, PACopyright &copy; Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.