Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
The Making and Breaking of Elite Gymnasts and Figure Skaters
by Joan Ryan
A sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma. 22,500 first printing. $35,000 ad/promo.
Published:1995
ISBN:9780385477901
Genre:Sports & Recreation
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