The Winter Olympics: An Insider's Guide to the Legends, Lore and Events of the Games Vancouver Edition

by Ron C. Judd

A keepsake-cum-guidebook to the magic of Vancouver's Winter Games--coming soon in February 2010!

Combining the lore and magic of the Winter Games with profiles of the individual sports, author Ron Judd has created the ultimate insider's guide to complement the Olympic games coming in 2010.

From alpine skiing and figure skating to luge and curling, Judd devotes a chapter to each competitive sport, examining its history, key competitors in past Olympics, the newest athlete contenders, how the sport is played and judged, and more. Anecdotes and fun facts about the Winter Olympics give the reader a true sense of being at the games. And for readers who want to hit the slopes or rinks of British Columbia, Judd includes a round-up on outfitters and access to the Olympic venues. The Winter Olympics also includes a chapter on the Paralympic Winter Games.

Genres: Nonfiction

253 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 28, 2009

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a fan of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, I was thrilled to learn about this amazing book! If it weren't for Powell's I doubt I would have known that it existed. A major bonus was learning that the author is the same Ron Judd who writes intriguing and hilarious travel articles for The Seattle Times! After the closing ceremony in Vancouver, I felt a little sad, knowing there would be no more games. Thanks to Ron Judd (and Powell's Books!) I can hold onto my Olympic spirit just a little bit longer!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a cool guide to have handy during the Olympics. I didn't read it cover to cover, but I referred to it whenever a sport came on that we didn't fully understand. It is a well-researched book filled with interesting facts that enhanced the Olympics for us. I also especially enjoyed the opening section about the author's experiences covering many Olympic games as a journalist.