Unsinkable: From Russian Orphan to Paralympic Swimming World Champion
by Jessica Long (Author)
U.S. Paralympic swimming gold medalist Jessica Long delivers an inspirational photographic memoir detailing her journey from underdog to world-class champion athlete.
Born in Siberia, double amputee Jessica Long was adopted from a Russian orphanage at thirteen months old and with thirteen gold medals has since become one the most decorated U.S. Paralympic athletes. Now Jessica shares all the moments, medals, and milestones in her life--big and small, heartbreaking and uplifting--that led to her domination in the Paralympic swimming world.
This photographic memoir, filled with photographs, sidebars, quotes, and more, will thrill her fans and inspire those who are hearing her story for the first time.
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Jessica Long is an American Paralympic swimmer. She has won 29 Paralympic Medals, making her one of the most decorated athletes of all time. Jessica is a speaker, author, advocate, and sports personality. Learn more at jessicalong.com.
Airin O'Callaghan is an illustrator and artist. She received a bachelor's degree and MFA in fine art in Amsterdam, and an MFA in illustration in San Francisco. Airin lives in Berkeley, California. Learn more at airinocallaghan.com.JNF007100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation
JNF054150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Water Sports
JNF054110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Olympics
JNF019010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family | Adoption
JNF024070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living | Physical Impairments
JNF049250 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religious | Christian - Inspirational
