Picabo: Nothing to Hide

by Picabo; White Dana Street

"In this powerful, honest autobiography, Street shares her coming-of-age experience, revealing how adversity shaped a rebellious tomboy into a champion athlete and compassionate woman, in harmony with her family and at peace with her fear of failure. Here, for the first time, Street addresses the pressures exerted on her by her ski sponsors that may have been partly to blame for her terrible crash; the scandals surrounding the Salt Lake City Olympic Committee; and how she overcame a lengthy, debilitating depression. In the tradition of Lance Armstrong's It's Not About the Bike and Greg Louganis's Breaking the Surface, Picabo: Nothing to Hide is a poignant, intimate account of a woman forced to rebuild herself body, mind, and soul."

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, Memoir

256 pages, Paperback

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.