- ISBN13: 9781586484279
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Katarina Witt has won two Olympic gold medals, four world championships, and eight national championships in women’s figure skating. Now, in Only with Passion, she shares what she’s learned in her career, offering her advice on love, work, and success to a new generation of female athletes. When a young skater consults her for advice on whether to train abroad and leave behind her friends and family, Witt reflects back on the major turning points of her own journey, from her East German childhood to the international spotlight. She shares her inside perspective and frank opinions on the insular world of skating and offers her views about what it takes to be a champion and to create a fulfil… More >>
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Jamie Summers is a talented young African-American skater who dreams of winning national and world championships. Her role model is Brianna Hill, an African-American skater who recently won the national title. Jamie is determined to do whatever it takes to be just like Brianna, no matter what the cost. However, when Jamie has the chance to meet the champion in person, she begins to realize that Christ is the only real role model…. More >>
The Winning Edge Series: Dreams Of Gold
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Coach Perry is taking on a new skating student and now Lauren will be sharing ice time with Courtney Reeves. Courtney is the same age as Lauren, but the two skaters could not be more different. At first, Lauren feels sorry for Courtney because she is so far from home and has to live with her aunt while she trains with Coach Perry. But Courtney is so unfriendly – a true Ice Princess! As Courtney and Lauren prepare for their first skating exhibition, Lauren starts to feel anxious. Now that Lauren has won a championship, can she live up to having a winning edge?… More >>
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For Amy Pederson, nothing is more important than reaching her goal of becoming a top figure skater. But just as things are looking promising, Amy’s father is disabled in an accident and her family is forced to move to Texas to be near her grandparents. What follows is a story filled with encouragement and a growing faith in God who Amy doesn’t yet know. The book ends with Amy accepting Christ with the support of her new found friend, Kristen…. More >>
The Winning Edge Series: A Perfect Landing
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Eighth-grader Kristen Grant fears her family’s decision to go overseas to do mission work will end her prize-winning figure skating…. More >>
The Winning Edge Series: A Surprise Finish