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The story of Gertrude Ederle (Trudy) the first woman to swim the English Channel. A natural born swimmer, She loved the water. She was one of the first women to compete in the Olympics. She was certain she could swim across the Channel. With her second try she did it! Trudy suffered from loss of hearing in one ear and had lots of ear infections. She was shy and didn‘t like the limelight. The first chapters were slow, the rest were great. 4/5

I just started reading this. I hope it will be as good as its reviews. The prologue and first couple of chapters didn‘t grab my attention. I‘m finding it more interesting with each new chapter.

Tough to read but so important.

#Sports
#SchoolSpirit

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

This is a reread for me and an excellent palate cleanser after T.C. Boyle‘s Outside Looking In. I have a friend who lives out of state and we started “ buddy reads” about a year ago. This was her choice for Labor Day. I read this book when it was first published. It is just as good the second time around.

The recent Olympics & this Netflix series we are watching inspired my son to buy this book for us. In its chapters the author attempts to write about people & events “through the eyes of those who were part of the mighty drama, both locals and foreigners.” I am fascinated! #Olympics #Paris #Paris1944 #historymajorsinthehouse

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#BasedOnTrueStory

Isn‘t it nice to know we‘re all gold medalists? 🥇😄

#MiddleGradeMonday @Karisimo

Thanks @dabbe for the tag. I had to think to remember a book my oldest granddaughter read about gymnastics that she liked. 90% sure this us the book.

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1. Watching the Olympics and all the talented athletes! 🥇🥈🥉
2. Deadpool & Wolverine movie was hilarious
3. Tried a new to me Korean restaurant, delicious!
4. I've gotten back to my regular chiropractor visits, which help my mobility and pain so much
5. Pizza 🍕

#5JoysFriday

#Olympics24 I know they are not book related but there are so many stories, so many moments of triumph and heartbreak. I love it all.

Please feel free to add your comments about the Olympics. I will post any comments with results under a spoiler so as not to ruin anything before you have a chance to watch.