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This candid autobiography reveals the incredible inner strength that brought “Rudy Galindo” through his worst hours — despair over the deaths of loved ones and his painful struggle with drugs and alcohol. Unwilling to hide his roots, his mistakes, or his sexual orientation, “Rudy Galindo” brings readers a lesson in humanity, proving that anything is possible, if you never quit…. More >>
Icebreaker Spanish Edition: The Autobiography of Rudy Galindo
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#1 by Anonymous on February 13, 2010 - 5:33 pm
This is one of the few satisfying skating biographies. Rudy writes about his triumphs as well as his struggles both on and off the ice. He doesn’t avoid issues or waste time on self-pity. If you enjoy his skating or are intrigued by his seemingly out-of-nowhere successes in 1996, you must read this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Anonymous on February 13, 2010 - 8:04 pm
Compelling…honest, and at times heartwrenching. In this no-holds-barred autobiography, Rudy Galindo takes us through the highs and lows of his skating career, as well as wrestling with being a Gay Mexican-American athlete in a sport in which homosexuality is still very much in the closet. Mr. Galindo’s story is proof of the endurance of the human spirit and determination to succeed in spite of many personal problems and setbacks along the way.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Anonymous on February 13, 2010 - 8:54 pm
I read this book..and it was..well, difficult to get through without wanting to meet him and get to klnow him more. He’s admirably straightforward abo ut things, and doesn’t bite his tounge about anything, including himself. I can truly admire a guy who can look at himself and say he was a spoiled, self centered brat. And say it without flinching. I’d reccomend this for young teenagers; the way he described his brothers demise and his drug and drinking problems made me wince. It was chilling, but you’d get a good idea of what AIDS, drugs, and drinking are really like.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Anonymous on February 13, 2010 - 11:30 pm
This book is a wonderfully written heart-wrencher. Rudy tells
the story of his personal life as well as his life on the ice.
He talks about his tragedies, and setbacks. He talks about the
year before that incredible night in San Jose when he was
ready to give it all up. His moral is clear: never give up
on your drams. He made it as far as he did with little to no
money, and just about every aspect of his life working against
him in order to get to the top. This is a truly heartwarming
story that will make anyone believe that dreams really can
come true.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Fruit Loop on February 14, 2010 - 12:52 am
Fans of Rudy Galindo and figure skating will enjoy this frank autobiography that leaves out nothing and gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into the fast-paced and sometimes heartless world of international skating. Rudy’s working class family made major sacrifices to keep him in the sport, and the reader can’t help but be moved. USFSA politics is exposed for what it is – they can and will scuttle a skater’s career if s/he doesn’t fit their “image” – and you’ll shake your head yet again over the strange world of judging. Rudy tells it all, and the good news is that his career is far from over. Sequel, anyone?
Rating: 5 / 5