Picabo: Nothing to Hide

by Picabo Street

The moment she burst onto the world stage at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, twenty-three year old ski racer Picabo Street ignited a fire of excitement in the media and in the hearts of fans that continues to burn today. Following that silver medal win with two straight World Cup downhill titles - a feat unmatched in American skiing - and, finally, the ultimate Olympic gold medal win in Nagano in 1998, the outspoken speed demon who bore a name as unforgettable as her performance was a new kind of female athlete and new kind of role model. But success had its price. In a life marked by extremes - from the highest accomplishments to the lowest of lows - Street was about to realize an athlete's greatest fear.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, Memoir

Unknown Binding

First published October 18, 2001

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. It was amazing to see her journey to being such an amazing skier. It ends before the 2002 Olympics so kindof doesn't tell the whole story, but still good.

[Marisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Growing up Picabo Street was my hero. She was a strong, dominant female athlete in what was still a traditionally male-dominated sport. This may make me biased, but I believe anyone who is a ski racing fan would find this biography fascinating. It shows the inner workings of the ski culture and how much Picabo had to work through to find success.

I have read this book about three times and each time I still find it fresh and interesting. It is a great story of perseverance and ultimately, triumph. I'd highly recommend it for all sporting fans and particularly those who are fans of winter sports.

Who should read it? All ski racing fans, winter Olympic fans and sports fans.

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[Kennedy Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing and inspiring story about a young ski racer overcoming obstacles and living life. Being a competitive ski racer myself, I have read the book 3 times trying to absorb the awesomeness of it. I love it. Definitely one of my favorite non-fiction books, and i recommend it especially to ski racers but anyone that has a passion for anything. This book is the definition of resilience and preserving.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this book in high school and have read it twice more since then!! Love all of her stories and experiences as an Olympic skier!!

[Kim Shears · Rating 4 out of 5]

She's a bad ass

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny and enjoyable: Picabo Street has an interesting voice and a captivating story.