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Summary: Factual, technically superb and entertaining.
Review: Kristi's book is a great one to read if you are just getting interested in the sport of figure skating. She provides all the imformation beginning skaters want to know, from choosing music to how to do a triple lutz. The only part that needed work was the amount of detail on choosing boots, blades, etc. Even so, this is one of the most informitive skating books I have ever read.
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Summary: Informative Book by a Champion Skater!
Review: Kristi's book, written along with the help of her coach and a sports writer, is a must-have for the person who loves to watch figure skating. In easy to understand terms, along with photos and diagrams, Kristi explains jumps, the different disciplines (men's, women's dance and pairs), judging, basic skating, conditioning, coaches, great web sites...it's all here! I've had my copy for a year now, and have referred to it again and again for clarification on many issues (was that a lutz or a salchow?).I've been watching figure skating since Peggy Fleming won the Gold Medal at the 1968 Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble, France, and I thought I knew a lot. I was wrong! For the armchair fan, this is the only book you'll ever need!
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Summary: Informative Book by a Champion Skater!
Review: Kristi's book, written along with the help of her coach and a sports writer, is a must-have for the person who loves to watch figure skating. In easy to understand terms, along with photos and diagrams, Kristi explains jumps, the different disciplines (men's, women's dance and pairs), judging, basic skating, conditioning, coaches, great web sites...it's all here! I've had my copy for a year now, and have referred to it again and again for clarification on many issues (was that a lutz or a salchow?). I've been watching figure skating since Peggy Fleming won the Gold Medal at the 1968 Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble, France, and I thought I knew a lot. I was wrong! For the armchair fan, this is the only book you'll ever need!
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Summary: I loved this book!!
Review: The book goes from the very basic stokes to the very difficult jumps. It was a disappointment to me as it did not illustrate or describe the "how to's" This is not an instructional book but rather a book for spectators or parents rather than the student skater.
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Summary: Dissappointed in Contents
Review: The book goes from the very basic stokes to the very difficult jumps. It was a disappointment to me as it did not illustrate or describe the "how to's" This is not an instructional book but rather a book for spectators or parents rather than the student skater.
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Summary: Great!!! For everyone from skating fans to Olympic Champs!
Review: This book does not just work for dummies, but any skating fan!! Skaters and fans alike will go back again and again to look up how to do a certain manevuer or a certain rule. Includes summaries of current skating stars, test requirements, how-tos on everything from skate buying to choreography, and glimpses into the life of Yamaguchi. It tells that the sport is not all buttons and bows, though. Yamaguchi includes a bit on eating disorders and how financially difficult this sport is. A must-read for anyone even slightly interested in the sport.
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Summary: excellent
Review: this book reflects kristi's commitment to excellence in everything she does. she is Miss Perfect and so is her book. a 10 in technical merit and presentation.
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Summary: Good reading, although the judging system has changed
Review: This is a great book for fans of the sport, but especially those armchair fans who know nothing about the elements but want to appreciate the finer points of this lovely sport. An explanation of the jumps and spins, plus how a program is put together and an overview of the rules, make this an entertaining and useful tool.
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Summary: An interesting book from which you can learn.
Review: This is an interesting book for every figure skating fan. I'm a skater and it has helped me a lot with my technique and also to enjoy completely every performance on ice and all the details that are required in a routine. And it is written in a very easy way to understand it.
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Summary: Crystal-clear writing style and insightful content
Review: Yamaguchi's book contains crystal-clear explanations of various figure skating maneuvers for both amateur skaters and fans. Containing both basics on how to buy figure skates and dymystification of judging procedures, her book is easily readable and free from complex jargon. Her own observations about both skating and other skaters are interspersed throughout. If you're a beginning skater who wants clear instruction off the ice, Figure Skating for Dummies will meet your expectations.
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