{"title":"Lindsey Jacobellis","description":"\u003cp\u003eLindsey Jacobellis is a celebrated name in the world of competitive snowboarding, known both for her exceptional skill on the slopes and her resilience in the face of adversity. Her story is an inspiring journey from a young talent to a seasoned athlete, capturing the hearts of sports enthusiasts globally. With her vast experience and indomitable spirit, she brings a unique perspective to the literary world through her writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her memoir, \u003cem\u003eUnforgiving\u003c\/em\u003e, Jacobellis provides readers with an intimate look into her life, sharing the triumphs and challenges she has encountered throughout her career. This compelling biography offers not just a recount of her snowboarding achievements but also delves into the personal anecdotes and lessons learned from the trials she has faced. Lindsey's narrative is both educational and engaging, offering invaluable insights into the mindset of a professional athlete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of winter sports or simply enjoy inspiring true stories, Lindsey Jacobellis' collection of works promises to deliver a captivating reading experience that goes beyond the biographical facts and connects on a personal level with the readers. Dive into her story to discover how dedication and perseverance can lead one to greatness, even in the most unforgiving of circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unforgiving-by-lindsey-jacobellis-9780063294479","title":"Unforgiving","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's \u003cem\u003eOpen\u003c\/em\u003e and Megan Rapinoe’s \u003cem\u003eOne Life\u003c\/em\u003e, the winningest snowboardcross rider of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win Olympic gold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn February 16, 2006, twenty-year-old American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis was poised to win the first gold medal in women’s snowboardcross, a sport making its Olympic debut. With a seemingly insurmountable lead over the other competitors, Lindsey only needed a clean run for the gold medal to be hers. But as the five-time world champion entered the last 100 metres the unthinkable happened: choosing to add a little flair to the run, she grabbed the back edge of her board—then lost her balance and fell. It was a mistake that would go down as one of the biggest “unforced errors” in all of sports history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the next sixteen years, Jacobellis endured the criticism and second-guessing of Olympic commentators, sportswriters, and detractors. Day after day she persevered and trained harder on the snow and with her life coach, learning the power of resilience and what the sport really meant to her. The fierce competitor discovered that life, though it may not seem like it, does happen in just the right way: you end up precisely where you were meant to be. At the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, Lindsey twice reached the top of the podium, becoming a two-time Olympic gold medallist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnforgiving\u003c\/em\u003e recounts Lindsey’s journey from disappointment to triumph. It is an honest account of one life-altering misstep and its aftermath, and a reflection on what it means to come of age as an athlete in the spotlight, the weight of expectations, falling short, and ultimately fulfilling your dreams. \u003cem\u003eUnforgiving\u003c\/em\u003e is about the purpose-driven, forward-looking attitude Lindsey took on after her fall, when looking back wouldn’t have done anyone any favours. It’s about the pass she refused to grant herself until she’d earned it. \u003cem\u003eUnforgiving\u003c\/em\u003e is about the commitment to seek her own truth—and to speak up on one’s own behalf after letting others do it for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForgiveness, in the end, is at the heart of Lindsey’s story, but underneath and alongside is its polar opposite—an unending, uncompromising determination to push herself, to prove herself, to power past every obstacle in her path, even those of her own making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46628595368172,"sku":"9780063294479","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14148893482210.jpg?v=1751921213"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lindsey-jacobellis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}