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Pretty Good for a Girl : An Athlete's Story by Leslie Heywood (1999, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherUniversity of Minnesota Press

ISBN-100816636591

ISBN-139780816636594

eBay Product ID (ePID)1826455

Product Key Features

Book TitlePretty Good for a Girl : an Athlete's Story

Number of Pages248 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1999

TopicWomen's Studies

IllustratorYes

GenreSocial Science

AuthorLeslie Heywood

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight23.5 Oz

Item Length8.4 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN99-059978

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal796.42/092 B

SynopsisThe gripping story of one woman's drive to win-now in paperback. The gripping story of one woman's drive to win-now in paperback. "Just in time for the upsurge in 'girl power' books comes this insightful yet disturbing sports memoir of a former Arizona high-school track and cross-country star who soars to first place in races but spirals downward in her battle to win acceptance among her male peers, to avoid eating disorders and exercise compulsion, to overcome an unhappy home life (an alcoholic father) and a destructive sexual relationship with an unethical coach. This is a well-written account of the pressures teenage athletes face that can lead to self-abuse and destruction." Booklist"A stirring account of one female athlete's struggles in an arena defined by males. A rousing critique of what can go awry in the world of women athletes and a passionate plea to value sports for the sense of competence they can so often bring to young females." KirkusHow can a female athlete cope with all the challenges placed upon her? This poignant and vivid memoir reflects on these pressures, the lessons they can teach, and the damage they can do., The gripping story of one woman's drive to win-now in paperback. The gripping story of one woman's drive to win-now in paperback. "Just in time for the upsurge in 'girl power' books comes this insightful yet disturbing sports memoir of a former Arizona high-school track and cross-country star who soars to first place in races but spirals downward in her battle to win acceptance among her male peers, to avoid eating disorders and exercise compulsion, to overcome an unhappy home life (an alcoholic father) and a destructive sexual relationship with an unethical coach. This is a well-written account of the pressures teenage athletes face that can lead to self-abuse and destruction." Booklist "A stirring account of one female athlete's struggles in an arena defined by males. A rousing critique of what can go awry in the world of women athletes and a passionate plea to value sports for the sense of competence they can so often bring to young females." Kirkus How can a female athlete cope with all the challenges placed upon her? This poignant and vivid memoir reflects on these pressures, the lessons they can teach, and the damage they can do.

LC Classification NumberGV1061.15.H49A3 2000