Kelly Holmes: Black, White & Gold: My Autobiography - Softcover

Kelly Holmes; Fanny Blake

Softcover

ISBN 10: 075351317X ISBN 13: 9780753513170

Publisher: Virgin Books, 2008

Synopsis

Kelly Holmes made history when she brought home double gold in the 2004 Olympics, becoming a national hero. She won Sports Personality of the Year, was given a Damehood, fully backed London's successful 2012 Olympic bid and became a superstar on the red carpet as well as a much acclaimed and consulted professional in the sporting world.

Now in her staggeringly honest updated autobiography she reveals the times she fought back tears to battle against injury and win gold, plus the emotional decision she made to retire from athletics.

Including details of her unsettled childhood, trials in the army and a struggle with self harm, Kelly's amazing determination carries through to make this inspirational and powerful autobiography a tale of triumph over adversity and a model for readers of all ages and backgrounds.

About this title

Review:

"This book cracks along at a bracing pace. . . Holmes is a real-life Cinderella." (Mail on Sunday)

"In this fine book, as bright as the lady herself, her motivation, her work ethic, her pride, hopes, dreams and disasters are laid bare. This year's must-have story of a national heroine." (Sunday Sport)

"Readers will enjoy the access into her childhood and her years in the Army" (The Times)

Book Description:

HONEST & INSPIRATIONAL - FROM CHILDHOOD TO DOUBLE OLYMPIC GOLD

About this edition

• Publisher: Virgin Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 075351317X
• ISBN 13: 9780753513170
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 327