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9 Lives by 35

An Olympic Gymnast's Inspiring Story of Reinvention

by Mary Sanders
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Olympic gymnast and Cirque du Soleil acrobat Mary Sanders shares her incredible story of dedication and personal sacrifice that led to success and reinvention.
Mary Sanders was handed an Olympic dream by her father from the moment she was born. Determined to follow in his footsteps, the young gymnast struggled through training setbacks, financial hardships, and personal rivalries, under a cloud of grief, to compete in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. But that achievement was only the beginning for a woman determined to reinvent herself and consistently raise her own standards for success.
In this revealing memoir, Mary recounts her journey from Olympian to Cirque du Soleil acrobat to entertainment executive working for Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec while balancing life at home with two children.
Through it all, no matter what obstacles are thrown in her path, Mary pushes forward, leaning on her faith, her family, and her enduring optimism to support her in each of her nine lives so far.

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  • Release date

    October 10, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781459751576

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781459751576
      • File size: 5658 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      November 1, 2023
      Sanders' resume begs for the memoir treatment. She has represented the United States in rhythmic gymnastics at the Olympics, performed as a solo aerial act for Cirque du Soleil, worked directly with Shark Tank mogul Robert Herjavec, and now is a wife and mother. In 9 Lives by 35, Sanders outlines all the successes, ranging from athletic to professional to personal, while also outlining how the myriad challenges she faced helped shape her, including the untimely death of her gymnast father when she was a child. Throughout, Sanders turns determinedly to her faith for guidance and strength, allowing her to share what she's experienced in a confident yet confessional tone. She approaches memoir from a uniquely motivational angle, ending each chapter (so, each life) with a "What I Learned" section with key takeaways, and her story resonates well beyond the page. 9 Lives by 35 showcases a high-flying life that readers will find thoroughly inspiring.

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