In the Water They Can't See You Cry

ISBN-10
145262724X
ISBN-13
9781452627243
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Language
English
Published
2014-05-10
Publisher
Tantor Media Incorporated
Author
Amanda Beard

Description

In this candid and ultimately uplifting memoir, Olympic medalist Amanda Beard reveals the truth about coming of age in the spotlight, the demons she battled along the way, and the new-found happiness that has proven to be her greatest victory.

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