Book Club
Every year we read several books related to the Olympic and Paralympic movements. Led by Book Club Claire, we explore the athletes, sports, and history of the Games! If you have a suggestion for a book we should read, let us know!
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Currently Reading
Speed Kings: The 1932 Winter Olympics and the Fastest Men in the World
Past Selections
The Dirtiest Race in History: Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis and the 1988 Olympic 100m Final
The Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph
Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First Us Women’s Olympic Basketball Team
Snowball’s Chance: The Story of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games Squaw Valley & Lake Tahoe
Abdi’s World: The Black Cactus on Life, Running, and Fun
Driven to Ride: The True Story of an Elite Athlete Who Rebuilt His Leg, His Life, and His Career
Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games
Off Balance
Sevens Heaven: The Beautiful Chaos of Fiji’s Olympic Dream
Foxcatcher: The True Story of My Brother’s Murder, John du Pont’s Madness, and the quest for Olympic Gold
World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women’s Cross-Country Ski Team
