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Book cover image of My Sergei by Ekaterina Gordeeva

Authors: Ekaterina Gordeeva, E. M. Swift, E. M. Swift
ISBN-13: 9780446520874, ISBN-10: 044652087X
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Date Published: November 1996
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Ekaterina Gordeeva

Book Synopsis

They were two mismatched kids teamed by the Soviets to perform for the state, but they grew up to win four World Championships, two Olympic gold medals -- and the adoration of millions. Along the way, they fell madly in love and married. By 1995 they were the most celebrated pairs skaters ever -- until Sergei died of a sudden heart attack that year. In this moving love letter, Katya recalls their storybook romance and their thrilling career as skating stars, even offering a candid glimpse behind the Olympic glitter. And she bares her heart as she tells of Sergei's tragedy, her struggle to build a new life for herself and her daughter, and the courage she needed to skate again...alone.

Newsweek

A sweet reminiscence of their lives and love that has climbed to the top of the bestseller lists.

Table of Contents

241
Prologue1
Childhood7
School Years18
Sergei27
The Miserable, Pitiless Zhuk46
Little Attentions61
A Holiday Wish71
Calgary83
A Time of Change95
In Love105
Paris115
Romeo, Juliet, and a Froggy Village121
Some Proposals136
The Wedding145
Newlyweds157
A Gift167
Daria175
Leaving184
Moonlight Sonata195
Training in the New Russia204
Lillehammer215
Simsbury and a New Home227
The Last Summer
Goodbye252
Losing Myself266
The Tribute275
Epilogue289

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