Living The Dream

by Dot Richardson

Book Overview

The star of the Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. softball team offers a personal account of her athletic career and training for the 1996 summer games. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575662035
• ISBN13: 9781575662039
• Release Date: July 1997
• Publisher: Kensington
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Dr. Dot is talented in both softball and writing!

This book is a must read for any aspiring softball player, or any female athlete! I knew who Dot Richardson was before, but reading this book really introduced me to her personal life, and i cold definetly relate. In this book, Dot tells of her journey to the top, and her struggles along the way, starting from when she was a little girl right up to winning the gold in atlanta. Her stories are inspiring, some funny, others very touching. Any serious softball player or athelete can relate to her experiences some way, and that, along with wonderfully entertaining stories are what makes this book a true 5 star must read!!

A MUST-READ FOR ANY FEMALE ATHLETE

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR ANY FEMALE ATHLETE, OR THE PARENTS OF ANY FEMALE ATHLETE. DOT RICHARDSON IS A PHENOMENAL SOFTBALL PLAYER, ATHLETE, AND PERSON. SHE HAS SUCCEEDED IN MANY ENDEAVORS WITH HARD WORK AND PERSEVERANCE. I HAVE A TEEN-AGE DAUGHTER INTERESTED IN SPORTS AND THIS BOOK EXPLAINS MUCH OF WHAT A FEMALE ATHLETE GOES THROUGH. A YOUNG GIRL READING THIS BOOK WOULD HAVE TO COME AWAY EDUCATED, REFRESHED AND READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD! ASIDE FROM ALL THAT, IT WAS A VERY INTERESTING READ AND A GREAT SPORTS BOOK. I HAD A TEAR IN MY EYE WITH ALMOST EVERY CHAPTER. TO REPRESENT YOUR COUNTRY THE WAY DOT DID WOULD HAVE TO BE THE GREATEST HONOR IN SPORTS.

A very inspiring and excellent book!

When I got this book, I read it in just a few days and I didn't want to put it down. It tells about Dot's struggles and all that she went through to be the awesome softball player she is today. It is the best book I have read in a long time. I think not only softball players, but anyone would enjoy reading it. I highly recommend it.

educational, interesting, and fun to read

Dot Richardson is not only a great player but also knows how to share her expierence in the Olympics, with others!! I am a young 15 year old softball player, and this was very helpful with showing you must fight for your dreams!! She proves in the book that you can not just imagine what you want but that you must strive for it!! This book in not only for softball players, but for anyone who wants proff of a "Dream come true." It is great for young student, or for reports for school.

It was a very breath-taking, it had great background!

Terra Simoneau: I thought this was one of the best books that I have read for along time. It really made you understand the way things have changed over the years. It was a very insperational book. It inspired me, and I am sure it did the same for the others who read it. It told all the hardships that she had to go through to become who she is. It lets you know that good will come out of the bad. Her story makes you understand that just because you fail, doesn't meant that you have to give up. This book lets people realize to never give up!