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Off Balance

A Memoir

By: Dominique Moceanu

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In this searing and riveting New York Times bestseller, Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu reveals the dark underbelly of Olympic gymnastics, the true price of success…and the shocking secret about her past and her family that she only learned years later. At fourteen years old, Dominique Moceanu was the youngest member of the 1996 US Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team, the first and only American women’s team to take gold at the Olympics. Her pixyish appearance and ferocious competitive drive quickly earned her the status of media darling. But behind the fame, the flawless floor routines, and the million-dollar smile, her life was a series of challenges and hardships. Off Balance vividly delineates each of the dominating characters who contributed to Moceanu’s rise to the top, from her stubborn father and long-suffering mother to her mercurial coach, Bela Karolyi. Here, Moceanu finally shares the haunting stories of competition, her years of hiding injuries and pain out of fear of retribution from her coaches, and how she hit rock bottom after a public battle with her parents. But medals, murder plots, drugs, and daring escapes aside (all of which figure into Moceanu’s incredible journey), the most unique aspect of her life is the family secret that Moceanu discovers, opening a new and unexpected chapter in her adult life. A mysterious letter from a stranger reveals that she has a second sister—born with a physical disability and given away at birth—who has nonetheless followed in Moceanu’s footsteps in an astonishing way. A multilayered memoir that transcends the world of sports, Off Balance will touch anyone who has ever dared to dream of a better life.

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285

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Simon and Schuster

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1451608675

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9781451608670

Dominique Moceanu

By: Dominique Moceanu

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Dominique Moceanu

By: Dominique Moceanu

Describes the life and career of the sweetheart of American gymnastics who at the age of fourteen is on the road to the 1996 Olympics.

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148

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Yearling

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0440912857

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9780440912859

Dominique Moceanu

An American Champion

By: Dominique Moceanu

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Dominique Moceanu

An American Champion

By: Dominique Moceanu

At 13, Dominique Moceanu burst into the spotlight by becoming the youngest U. S. national gymnastics champion. Her awesome performance at all the major 1995 competitions wowed the crowds--and won her countless medals. Then, at only 90 pounds and 4 feet, 5 inches, Dominique was psyched to take the 1996 Olympics by storm. And she did! Under the guidance of her renowned coach, Bela Karolyi, Dominique performed dynamic routines that ignited fans around the world--and helped her teammates win an Olympic gold medal.

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148

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Yearling

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0440414334

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9780440414339

Reaching High

By: Alicia Thompson,Dominique Moceanu

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Reaching High

By: Alicia Thompson,Dominique Moceanu

Long-limbed, red-haired Jessie might be the quiet girl on the Texas Twisters, but she's a force to be reckoned with where it counts-on the vault and in her heart. With freshman year on the horizon, Jesse decides that it's time to stop hiding in the shadow of her teammates and do the last thing anyone expects: join the cheerleading squad. Jessie proves that her gymnastic skills make her a perfect fit for the team, and becoming friends with the team captain makes Jessie feel like people care about her, and not just her talent. But with cheer practice suddenly taking up all of her spare time, Jessie barely gets the chance to see her fellow gymnasts. Can Jessie bridge the gap between her new teammates and old friends? Or will she have to pick between being a cheerleader and being a gymnast? Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu and Alicia Thompson present The Go-for-Gold Gymnasts, a fliptastic series full of heart, humor, and spirit! Follow the four girls as they navigate the world of competitive gymnastics, try to balance their passion with normal lives, and learn to believe in the power of friendship.

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