
One Jump at a Time
My Story
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Narrated by:
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Nathan Chen
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Eunice Wong
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By:
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Nathan Chen
In this exhilarating memoir, three-time World Champion and Olympic gold-medalist Nathan Chen tells the story of his remarkable journey to success, reflecting on his life as a Chinese American figure skater and the joys and challenges he has experienced—including the tremendous sacrifices he and his family made, and the physical and emotional pain he endured.
When three-year-old Nathan Chen tried on his first pair of figure skates, magic happened. But the odds of this young boy—one of five children born to Chinese immigrants—competing and making it into the top echelons of figure skating were daunting. Chen’s family didn’t have the resources or access to pay for expensive coaches, rink time, and equipment. But Nathan’s mother, Hetty Wang, refused to fail her child. Recognizing his tremendous talent and passion, she stepped up as his coach, making enormous sacrifices to give Nathan the opportunity to compete in this exclusive world.
That dedication eventually paid off at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, where Chen—reverently known as the “Quad King”—won gold, becoming the first Asian-American man to stand at the highest podium in figure skating. In this moving and inspiring memoir Chen opens up for the first time, chronicling everything it took to pursue his dreams. Bolstered by his unwavering passion and his family’s unconditional support, Chen reveals the most difficult times he endured, and how he overcame each obstacle–from his disappointment at the 2018 Olympic Games, to competing during a global pandemic, to the extreme physical and mental toll the sport demands.
Pulling back the curtain on the figure skating world and the Olympics, Chen reveals what it was really like at the Beijing Games and competing on the US team in the same city his parents had left—and his grandmother still lived. Poignant and unfiltered, told in his own words, One Jump at a Time is the story of one extraordinary young man—and a testament to the love of a family and the power of persistence, grit, and passion.
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Aside from the poignant narrative of personal growth, this biography is also dotted with adorable anecdotes from Nathan's childhood and behind-the-scene trivia that might please skating fans. Everything and every person involved are presented with dignity, so if you are looking for drama and gossips this book might not be the best fit for you. Another thing I wish could be "improved" about the book is to make Nathan's achievements more explicit. While it chronicles most of his victories, it does not reveal the extent of them, the margins with which he won so many competitions , the records he set and broke, and the sheer dominance he had on ice. I advise readers less familiar with Nathan's skating career to consult wikipedia to get the full scale of his accomplishment. This being said, I found the underplaying of his achievements to be in line with Nathan's humble nature, so in a way it also helps us to know him as a person.
As to the audible production of the book, I always love it when they have the author read the book themselves, and it's true in this case as well. The book is colloquially written so it makes for an easy listen. Nathan's narration really brings the story to life and helps you see the events unfold through his eyes. I'll say though, that his 1x speed is about others' 1.25x speed. It is also the speed I prefer, so it works for me.
Overall I enjoyed listening to this book, and hope others will also enjoy the story of this inspiring Olympic Champion.
An inspiring story
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His voice is so good.
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This book makes me love him even more
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Inspirational
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Nathan’s gratitude for his family, coaches, trainers and choreographers shines throughout the book. So many people helped Nathan achieve his Olympic dream and never once does he forget that.
A touching and unflinching inside look
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Loved every minute
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Very inspiring
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A great read
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Fabulous!
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Well Done
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