Little Girls in Pretty Boxes The Making and Breaking of Elite Gymnasts and Figure Skaters

Name: Little Girls in Pretty Boxes The Making and Breaking of Elite Gymnasts and Figure Skaters
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ISBN: 9780446672504

ISBN-10: 0446672505

ISBN-13: 9780446672504

Edition: Revised

Authors: Joan Ryan

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In this disturbing book, sports columnist Ryan exposes the tarnish beneath Olympic gold as she reveals heartbreaking stories of the physical and psychological abuse suffered by countless young girls driven to achieve Olympic medals. In harrowing detail, Ryan documents the preponderance of abuse, eating disorders, weakened bones, and damaged psyches that are often the result of intensive training. 16-page photo insert.

Book details

List price: $12.99
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 5/1/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 243
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Introduction



If It Isn't Bleeding, Don't Worry About It: Injuries



They Stole Her Soul and They Still Have It: Eating Disorders



Be Thin and Win: Image



Do It for America: Pressure



We All Became Junkies: Parents



The Game Within the Game: Politics and Money



Whatever It Takes: Coaches



The Aftermath: An Update


Epilogue


Acknowledgments