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Unsinkable : from Russian orphan to paralympic swimming world champion / by Jessica Long, with Hannah Long.

Long, Jessica Tatiana, (author.). Long, Hannah, (author.).

Summary:

As a double amputee, born in Siberia, adopted by an American family, and now a world-class competitive Paralympic swimmer, Jessica Long can point to any number of moments that have altered the course of her life and shaped who she is today. Through sharing her story she hopes you will see that we don't have to let our circumstances define us. So take a look. Here are the moments, medals, and milestones of her unsinkable life.

Record details

ISBN: 9781328707253 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780358238379 (paperback)
Physical Description: 104 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2018]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- The moment I won my first Gold -- The moment I became a Long -- The moment I learned to walk with prostheses -- The moment I discovered water -- The moment I was surrounded by people like me -- The moment I became a professional athlete -- The moment I won an ESPY -- The moment I failed -- The moment I claimed my independence -- The moment I first spoke to a crowd -- The moment I first modeled -- The moment I fell in love with swimming all over again -- The moment I lost my confidence -- The moment I found peace -- The moment I returned home -- The moment I returned to Russia -- The moment I met my Russian family -- The moment I finally won Gold in Rio -- The moment I accepted me.
Target Audience Note:	990L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader MG 6.4 3 3 195304