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Blueprint: An Olympian's Story of Striving, Adapting, and Embracing the Suck
"Blueprint" is a candid account of the extraordinary life and athletic journey of one of America's greatest athletes and a champion in every way—the remarkable two-time Olympian Katie Hoff.
“I have so much respect and admiration for Katie Hoff as a person and an athlete. She helped push the progression of women’s swimming and now courageously shares her insights and challenges in and out of the pool in Blueprint. Through it all, Katie’s mettle is gold.”
-Michael Phelps
The most decorated Olympian of all time
"As a young swimmer growing up in Maryland, I was so fortunate to see first-hand the grace of Katie in and out of the pool. Her honesty and passion about her sporting and personal life shine through the pages of this well-written book, making it a must-read.”
-Katie Ledecky
5X Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder
“Blueprint is the only book you will ever have to read about going after a goal. It has commitment, mindset, victory and defeat all wrapped in one. Whether you are an entrepreneur, pro athlete or weekend warrior you will benefit tremendously from Katie’s raw honesty and incredible journey. This should be mandatory reading for anyone with a goal on the horizon.”
-Jesse Itzler
Entrepreneur, New York Times best selling author, endurance athlete, and an owner of the Atlanta Hawks.
“I have so much respect and admiration for Katie Hoff as a person and an athlete. She helped push the progression of women’s swimming and now courageously shares her insights and challenges in and out of the pool in Blueprint. Through it all, Katie’s mettle is gold.”
-Michael Phelps
The most decorated Olympian of all time
"As a young swimmer growing up in Maryland, I was so fortunate to see first-hand the grace of Katie in and out of the pool. Her honesty and passion about her sporting and personal life shine through the pages of this well-written book, making it a must-read.”
-Katie Ledecky
5X Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder
“Blueprint is the only book you will ever have to read about going after a goal. It has commitment, mindset, victory and defeat all wrapped in one. Whether you are an entrepreneur, pro athlete or weekend warrior you will benefit tremendously from Katie’s raw honesty and incredible journey. This should be mandatory reading for anyone with a goal on the horizon.”
-Jesse Itzler
Entrepreneur, New York Times best selling author, endurance athlete, and an owner of the Atlanta Hawks.
234 pages, Paperback
Published October 23, 2020
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About the author
Richard Bader
2 books3 followersI live and write in Towson, Maryland. My short fiction has been published by the r.kv.ry Quarterly, the Burningword Literary Journal, the Piltdown Review, and National Public Radio, among others. I am the co-author of "Blueprint," a memoir of former Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff, and the author of the novel "Booted" (Adelaide Press), published in December 2020.
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December 31, 2020
Never thought I'd find a book about a swimmer to be of interest but I wanted to see what else this author has written. He captures Katie Hoff's first person perspective with honesty and unexpected depth. I came a bit closer to understanding what the pressure and passion looks like when you are at the top of your class in a sport. It must have taken many hours of in-depth conversations with Katie to draw out this level of transparency and authenticity. Well done.
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