Pretty Good for a Girl: The Autobiography of a Snowboarding Pioneer – An All-Star Breaking Barriers and Following Her Heart

by Tina Basich, Kathleen Gasperini

When Tina Basich grabbed her rented snowboard and headed to the mountains in Lake Tahoe, snowboarding wasn't even considered a sport . . . yet. It was the beginning, and could have easily gone the way of many other sports and become dominated by male-driven competition. But not with Tina on the scene . . . Comments like "You're pretty good . . . for a girl" only pushed her harder to be the best and to prove she was more than just a token player on the slopes. Representing for women everywhere, she became a snowboarding all-star, started her own signature board and clothing lines for women, founded Boarding for Breast Cancer, and followed her heart, which led her on the adventure of a lifetime. This is her story.

Genres: Sports, Nonfiction, Memoir

225 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2003

Reviews

[Chelsea Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tina Basich seemed to be at the forefront of the snowboarding movement. It’s inspiring to read about one of the first pro female snowboarders and have access to her thoughts while competing at certain events. She highlights the camaraderie among female snowboarders and illuminates the risks in backcountry riding. She also includes lists of helpful stretches and the necessary equipment for beginners.

[Maja · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started snowboarding in the 90s, and reading about someone you grew up watching in the x-games was great. I like the story and it wonderful learning about the history behind women in snowboarding and women in sports. The writing, however, is not fantastic, and there are these advice areas on how to that, while I guess useful, read a little like they were written for a child (which I guess it’s possible they were).

[Natalie Loomans · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. This book was an amazing autobiography. You could just picture all of the moments that were happening in the book. Also I loved this book because there were very characteristic moments. Finally I think that you should read this book.

[Dominique Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

juzguénme lo que quieran pero está en mi top 3 del año <3
creo que además de haber leído una autobiografía de un atleta profesional con múltiples records NARCISO antes de este y ya andaba cruzada con los deportistas gringos, estaba un poco escéptica de la autoimagen que tienen lxs atletas de sí mismxs (porque una cosa es que les digas, "eres mi dios" y otra MUY diferente es leerlos en papel proclamándose dioses.)
Y TINA BASICH <3 todo lo que está bien. habla desde la superación personal pero siempre refiriéndose a las cabras del snowboard como parte de un todo. y la sororidad en este libro, y las artes, encontré que ella está muy conectada con su niña interior y que tiene relaciones muy bonitas.
cómo habla de los demás habla mucho de ella, y es tremendo e inspirador.
QUE PAJA QUE LITERAL EXISTEN DOS LIBROS DE SNOWBOARD ESCRITOS POR MUJERES CSM, MIENTRAS HAY CIENTOS DE HOMBRES. resiento demasiado esta industriaaaaaaa

[Santhi · Rating 3 out of 5]

#Booked2018

[Chloe Swanson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think that this book was okay. It's about a champion snow boarder, who tells about her life, and her struggles. Her and her female friends help the sport grow, and she uses her talent to help causes such as breast cancer research. This book is motivational, showing that people can make a big change in our world. I learned that sometimes you're going to go through a struggle. But you have to keep moving forward, and get through it. She didn't let anyone stop her from doing what she loved and what she wanted. She made a big impact on helping causes.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you ever played sports or were involved in any other male dominated activity, this is the book for you. You can thank Tina Basich and her pioneering sisters for the place that women hold today in snowboarding. She also happens to be my wife's cousin so I know from personal experience that she's an amazing woman!

[Tj · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed Tina's story of her life as a snowboarder. It was fun to see the changes the industry has taken and day dream about living her life. It wasn't very well written, (said the girl who can't write) but still fun to read.

[Samantha D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finshed this book and in the end she ended up marrying the guy that was treating her like a girly girl. Now she has two kids and lives in Breckenridge Colorado. Both of her kids are now pro snowboarders.

[Lauren Tamraz · Rating 4 out of 5]

autobiography of Tina Basich, one of the first snowboarders.

[Charlee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fast read.
i am hooked on snowboarding.

[Mark · Rating 1 out of 5]

Forget it

[Jillita · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun read for other female athletes who can identify with Tina's discovery of this "new sport" called snowboarding and her determination to own it.

[Jen Who Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this book. I'm a female snowboarder from the Tahoe area so it was great and refreshing to read the story of one of the women that pioneered snowboarding in my hometown.

[Alyssa N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about the begining of snowboarding, it tells a girls struggle to stay on top and be noticed.

[Elizabeth]

same cover
different page total
different publisher?