My Sergei: A Love Story [J0445]

1996 HCDJ in nice clean condition. The 1998 and 1994 Olympic gold medalist offers a poignant, loving account of her life with her long-time skating partner and beloved husband, Sergei Grinkov. In MY SERGEI, Katia recalls her story-book romance with Sergei: from first kiss in Russia to young love in Paris . . from solemn marriage vows in Moscow to joyous parenthood in America. She tells of Sergei's ideals and aspirations. She shares their experiences as skaters, offering a candid look at the demanding world of the ice arena and its thrilling stars. And she speaks eloquently of Sergei's sudden death and her battle to overcome grief, build a new life for herself and Daria, and summon the courage to skate again . . alone. My Sergei is a touching memoir of happiness remembered, great love lost, and insight gained. Over seventy-five vivid color and black-and-white photographs, many from Katia's private collection, enhance this love letter - a book to be cherished by anyone who savors a dramatic romance and everyone whose heart skips a beat when an Olympic skater leaps above the ice for a chance at glory.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Amazing book and story. I would also highly recommend looking up videos of this couple and their skate routines together. Absolute works of art & the true definition of love on ice."; "The depth of emotion revealed so eloquently in this personal account would touch anyone's heart, regardless of his or her fondness of figure skating. I first read this book when it was originally published, but each subsequent read still brings tears."; "I really enjoyed this loving account of Olympic gold medal figure skaters Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergi Grinkov."