Momentum: Chasing the Olympic Dream

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Summary: DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ!
Review: Just kidding, everything in this book is absolutely true. Read it here first. Thanks Pete for writing a great book, but more importantly thanks for telling the world about the time I wiped with poison oak! ouch.

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Summary: Join the momentum
Review: Momentum is not only what author Pete Vordenberg has on skis; it's what he uses to propel the reader through this dynamic book! It's hard to put down as you follow Pete from junior high trials to Olympic trails, from Swedish snow to Mexican mermaids, from inspiring coaches to aspiring competitors. But I find myself stopping to savor the flavor of particularly vivid passages such as the first snow coming to northern Michigan or to laugh at the hilarious antics of the athletes as they seek balance from intense training. Skiers will appreciate Pete's training notes and motivational insights, but everyone will enjoy the authentic flow of the conversations he captures on paper, and the sympathetic portrayal of the the unique people who have crossed his path from fellow skiers to famous skiers, from escapees to Baja to an over-weight lady jogger, among others. This book is a kaleidescope of adventure both for those who pursue their dreams with determination and discipline, and for those who prefer just reading about those who do.

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Summary: Covers Vordenberg's attitudes, aspirations, and motivations
Review: Momentum: Chasing The Olympic Dream is the 191-page autobiography of two-time Olympian, National Champion, and current US Ski Team Coach Pete Vordenberg. A frequent and popular contributor to ski magazines, Vordenberg ably narrates his life in skiing from his youthful efforts to his adult accomplishments around the world. More than a simple chronicle of obstacles and accomplishments, Momentum: Chasing The Olympic Dream is an engaging read that covers Vordenberg's attitudes, aspirations, and motivations. Adeptly written with personal candor and a flair for narration, this engaging personal memoir is informative, entertaining, and occasionally inspiring. If you've ever strapped on a pair skis and dreamed of Olympic Gold, then you will want to read Pete Vordenberg's Momentum: Chasing The Olympic Dream!

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Summary: Not just for skiers.
Review: Vordenberg's tale of seeking his olympic dream, and in the process learning about life, is the most compelling athlete's book I've ever read. It may not have the drama of Lance's return from near death, but it's got as much guts and and more real life (even if not quite so much glory). It's a wonderful, inspiring, great book. Read it, then go skiing.

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Summary: Compelling: the real thing
Review: Vordenberg's tale of seeking his olympic dream, and in the process learning about life, is the most compelling athlete's book I've ever read. It may not have the drama of Lance's return from near death, but it's got as much guts and and more real life (even if not quite so much glory). It's a wonderful, inspiring, great book. Read it, then go skiing.