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Oksana Baiul (Female Figure Skating Legends)
Published in Library Binding by Chelsea House Pub (Library) (October, 1998)
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Finally! A concise & comprehensive book about Oksana Baiul!
This small but compact book provided the perfect balance of information, insight, and history into the life of the skating world's most enigmatic Ladies Olympic Gold Medalist ever...........Miss Oksana Baiul! It delves into Oksana's early beginnings as a precocious child from a very poor country (Ukraine) whose phenomenal talent was evident at a very early age........and this talent was both nurtured and tested many times throughout the ups & downs of her life (re: loss of each one of her family members and the subsequent quitting of skating only to come back stronger than before). In the end, it is about the testament of the human spirit and triumph over tragedy..........which the author captured so movingly. It's a definite keeper.
Oksana Baiul: Rhapsody on Ice (Figure Skaters)
Published in Paperback by Crestwood House (November, 1997)
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Oksana Baiul............Heart & Soul of an Artist on Ice!
This book not only captures the essence of Oksana as a person, but more importantly as a skater.........the title says it all "Rhapsody On Ice." Her story is brought to life in exquisite detail with breathtaking photos and quotes from Oksana herself, which give the reader a glimpse into her soul. After reading this brief but concise book, it's easy to see why Oksana is referred to as 'The Swan'. A must have for the fan of the unique sport of figure skating, but especially for her fans!
Secrets of Skating: Oksana Baiul
Published in Hardcover by Universe Books (November, 1997)
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Truly a portrait of Oksana
I sprinted to the bookstore the day this book was released and snatched up the last copy. And, by and large, I wasn't at all disappointed. It's beautifully done, with style and originality. Tons of great pictures of Oksana, and she writes in a pleasant, simple manner. But I get the feeling that she just wasn't ready to truly share herself at the time, which makes sense, considering when she wrote it. The only other problem is that in light of the changes in her life since this book was done, it seems to focus on a very short period of time in Oksana's life. Nonetheless, Oksana is a remarkable, beautiful, incredibly talented young woman, and I wish her all the best in the world. I have a feeling that if things continue as they are now, the next book she does, if she does one, will be a lot more intimate.
A Must for the skater!!!
This book is fulled with beautiful photos and tips
Oksana's is a Jewel. A Figure Skater. An Actress. A Dancer.
Oksana has a secret that she will keep because her secret is her. She is an actress who makes a song reality in through her own visions. She's a dancer who captivates. There has been no one else to impress the world of ice skating before or after Oksana. She will leave a strike on the ice for a lifetime. This book is Oksana's words and is a an item of figure skating history, but Oksana is still the real treasure. We have all been blessed to have been able to experience the way Oksana peforms through her vulnerable spirit.
Oksana Baiul (Sports Superstars)
Published in School & Library Binding by Childs World (July, 1996)
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Oksana: My Own Story
Published in Hardcover by Random House (Merchandising) (January, 1997)
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Secrets of skating
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