Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

by Frank Murphy and Surya Bonaly

Anastasia Magloire Williams (Illustrator)

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A vibrant picture book biography of Surya Bonaly, the figure skating champion who backflipped her way into history

As a young girl in France, Surya Bonaly was constantly in motion, gifted in any sport she tried. But it was figure skating that had her heart. Surya knew she belonged on the ice.

Her colorful costumes, exuberant routines, powerful jumps, and daring combinations were all expressions of her love for skating and her ambition to push the boundaries of what a figure skating champion could look like.

Some people weren't sure Surya belonged on top of the podium. "Is she graceful enough?" they asked. "Does she look like a skater?"

But Surya's fearless heart propelled her to always stay true to herself while pursuing her boldest dreams.

Culminating in her iconic backflip performed at the 1998 Olympics, Fearless Heart is a lushly illustrated, lyrical story of self-expression and courage.
  • ISBN10 1629379344
  • ISBN13 9781629379340
  • Publish Date 25 January 2022
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Triumph Books
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 32
  • Language English