It's about time we knew the struggle behind the victory!!!!!

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	• Breaking the Surface Greg Louganis, Eric Marcus Plume, 1996 - 320 pages average customer review:based on 34 reviews view larger image
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It's about time we knew the struggle behind the victory!!!!!

I knew that the last two golds were the hardest but didn't know why until I read his autobiography. This is a must read for anyone who is in the middle of a struggle--Greg got through it. Also great insight on dealing with abusive relationships and coming out to self as a teen.

the most inspiring and bittersweet book I've ever read

I didn't know much about Greg Louganis before I picked up the book. I figured he was just some diver who wanted to talk about his accomplishments. But Mr. Louganis makes it clear right from the start that he wants to GIVE his knowledge and not GET more admirers (although it is hard not to feel a little admiration for such an amazing person). As he states in his autobiography, he wants to make a difference in other peoples lives. After reading about all he's been through- perservered through- and seeing that he's still HERE, still going strong, he has greatly inspired me and the choices I make in my life. Read it if you want to get a deep sense of inspiration.

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A touching, real life story

I remember watching Greg Louganis in 1988 and his last dive that gave him his fourth Olympic gold medal. I was only 7 years old and had no idea about what a struggle he had. When I found out that he was HIV-positive and gay, I was shocked. I don't know why. I read the book during my junior year in high school and enjoyed it. The information on diving was informative and I enjoyed that part. The part that surprised me the most was the way he talked openly and frankly about his lovers and his feelings for them. It was the first time I had ever read anything like that and it shocked me but then I got used to it. Sure, I've seen "Philadelphia" and the dancing scene but I always figured that they're actors and it was part of their jobs to do stuff like that. Call me naive; I was. But this, the things in the book, happened to a real person, one who is a vivid part of my childhood memories. In many parts, I was crying, trying to picture what Greg's life must have been like all those years and how it hurt him-all the teasing, taunts, rumors and other things he must have endured. I think he has a lot of courage to come out and write this book; to me it shows a person who is confident of where he is now in life and wants others to accept him for who he is.

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a heart-touching autobiography

i bought this book in april of 1999, and found myself so wrapped up in this touching story. it felt like i was reading an autobiography about myself.being a gay man myself, i can relate to some of gregs heartaches as i too dealt with depression, and the never ending torment i put myself through. being alone never having friends, and the countless times of failed suicide.all i can say is that from reading his book, i no longer will hang my head as he has inspired me to be proud of who i am, and i know that there will be tough days ahead, but always look to a brighter tomorrow. to overcome what greg overcame is quite an accomplishment, and in my book he is my hero and idle.

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Perfection!

I read this book in two days! I couldn't put it down! It touched me and it made think twice. It made think that hey, my life isn't that bad! I so reccommend this to anyone who wants a good book.

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