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Kelly Holmes: Black, White & Gold – My Autobiography

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Kelly Holmes made history when she brought home double gold in the 2004 Olympics, becoming a national hero. She won Sports Personality of the Year, was given a Damehood, fully backed London’s successful 2012 Olympic bid and became a superstar on the red carpet as well as a much acclaimed and consulted professional in the sporting world.Now in her staggeringly honest updated autobiography she reveals the times she fought back tears to battle against injury and win gold, plus the emotional decision she made to retire from athletics.Including details of her unsettled childhood, trials in the army and a struggle with self harm, Kelly’s amazing determination carries through to make this inspirational and powerful autobiography a tale of triumph over adversity and a model for readers of all ages and backgrounds.

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Weight 0.239 kg
Dimensions 2.1 × 12.6 × 19.8 cm
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Format

Paperback
Language

Pages

352
Publisher

Year Published

2008-7-3
Imprint

Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom
ISBN 10

075351317X
About The Author

Dame Kelly Holmes is a retired English middle distance athlete. She won gold medals in the 800 metres and the 1500 metres at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Today she is National School Sport Champion and the face of Sainsbury's Keep Kids Active campaign and is committed to leading Britain towards a healthier lifestyle.
Review Quote

This book cracks along at a bracing pace. . . Holmes is a real-life Cinderella.
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In this fine book, as bright as the lady herself, her motivation, her work ethic, her pride, hopes, dreams and disasters are laid bare. This year's must-have story of a national heroine.

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