My best friend's favorite book growing up, and out of curiosity for her taste I decided to research the book. I came across the autobio and instantly understood why this story was so special to her. The story touched my heart as it did her back when she first read the book. To show my gratitude for her sharing the story, I decided to surprise her and give this book to her as a gift. BTW, she loved the gift and I'm happy I made her smile. Would highly recommend to anyone of all ages.
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I loved it so much!!I I wish more friends read books cause I want to share the beautiful but sad story of the life of Katia and sergei.
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I loved to be able to see Sergei Grinkov as a man and an individual and not just as Ekatrina Gordeeva's skating partner more clearly than just watching the video. Although I grieved at the words of used to describe Katia's suffering I still needed to read the story in her own words. Such a beautiful love they had for each other and such an awful tradegy for Katia & Daria....and such a sadness in my heart that such a beautiful and gentle man died so young. I think Katia had the right approach to her sadness & grief and how to move past it by saying that she left her youth with Sergei...I think she locked it away like the treasure it was in order to live her life and to give a rich, happy life to Sergei's daughter. Very moving story...
I followed this couple's skating life on TV, and really came to love them and their style. When I heard about his untimely death, I was both shocked and grieved. Reading the book helped me bring closure to the pain I was feeling for her and her baby.If she with time was able to moved on, then I could find solace in that. It's a very moving, tender, love story. One you'll truly enjoy. I have my own copy. This one I bought for a friend. There should be a sequel, (perhaps there is & I just don't know about it!) as I just saw her recently on TV & she's happily remarried and has another little girl!! =^)
It's such a heart whelming love story of this talented and beautiful couple. Enjoyed reading it.
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This book is a beautifully compelling love story. I found it delightful, yet bittersweet. All the more so because it is a true story.
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Thank you! My second purchase of this book.
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I am a fan of ice skating and I always thought that G&G were excellent skaters and a wonderful couple. When Sergei died so young and so suddenly, it was a huge loss to the skating world. More thant that, it was a terrible loss to his wife and skating partner. Their story is so touching and interesting. This book is really recommended to all ice skating lovers or anyone who admires the sacrifice, hard work and dedication of any major athlete. I love this book.
Thank you very much!
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I purchased this book for my daughter Katrina who was adopted from Russia in 1997. We Americanized the name "Ekaterina" to name our daughter Katrina. She likes to read stories about people who grew up in Russia. This is one of her favorite books. She previoulsy had the paperback book and lost it. This one is being kept safe. My Sergei is a "family friendly" story about life. I hope you take time to enjoy it as we have.
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