letters to a young gymnast nadia comăneci

From how to live after you've realized your dream, to the necessity of 'a spirit forged with mettle,' Nadia's thoughts on athleticism and sacrifice are eye-opening and surprisingly challenging. Better World Books Seller rating: This seller has earned a 5. This collection of Nadia's memories, anecdotes, and advice grants unique insights into the mind of a top competitor. by Comaneci, Nadia Condition: Used - Good ISBN 10: 0465025056 ISBN 13: 9780465025053 Seller. Hello Select your address Kindle Store Hello, Sign in. With inspiring and dramatic stories from her own experience, she tells us how the young girl that Bela Karolyi discovered in a Romanian elementary school found the inner strength to become a world-class athlete at such a young age. Letters to a Young Gymnast (Art of Mentoring) eBook : Comaneci, Nadia: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store. In Letters to a Young Gymnast, Nadia shows what it takes to achieve athletic perfection and become the best. Even today, almost thirty years after her greatest triumphs, you need only mention the name 'Nadia' and gymnastics fans know instantly whom you are talking about. With grit and determination, Nadia Comaneci ushered in a new era for women's sports, one where young girls could vault into the arena of superstardom. Olga Korbut came before her, and many other medalists would follow, but none has ever been as dominant in winning the hearts of millions around the world. Although the book is titled 'Letters to a Young Gymnast', it is worth a read for any gymnastics fan who has an interest in Romanian gymnastics or gymnastics of that era. You will also discover : behind the scenes of high level gymnastics between 19 the living conditions in Romania during the Cold War how Nadia Comãnecis character was forged her relationship with her coaches how and. An interesting insight into the years Nadia Comaneci spend training to become the first gymnast to score a 'perfect' 10 at the 1976 Olympics. If there were such a thing as an 'elder' stateswoman in women's gymnastics today, Nadia Comaneci would win that title as readily as she once won gold medals. Reading this summary, you will discover how the Romanian gymnast Nadia Comãneci became a legend in her field.

Letters to a young gymnast nadia comăneci