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112 pp.
| Chelsea
| February, 1999
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LibraryISBN 0-7910-4944-2$$19.95
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PaperISBN 0-7910-4945-0$$9.95
(3)
YA
Overcoming Adversity series.
These biographies cover the personal lives and professional careers of two major figures in the world of skating. Focusing on their struggles with adversity (Hamilton's mysterious childhood illness and his recent bout with cancer, and the sudden, tragic death of Gordeeva's partner and husband), the books present their subjects' human and heroic sides. Black-and-white photos accompany the capably written books. Bib., ind.
104 pp.
| Enslow
| December, 1999
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LibraryISBN 0-7660-1236-0$$19.95
(4)
4-6
Sports Reports series.
Seattle Sonics star Payton earned an Olympic gold medal as part of the "Dream Team." Hamilton's Olympic gold in figure skating led to a prestigious professional career that couldn't be halted by testicular cancer. While the black-and-white photos are only of average quality, the reader-friendly books emphasize sports over personal lives and feature large print, wide margins, and sports stats. Hamilton contains a glossary. Ind.