**One Jump at a Time: Discover the Champion Within with Nathan Chen’s Memoir** Go beyond the ice and into the heart of Olympic gold medalist Nathan Chen’s journey in *One Jump at a Time*. This inspiring memoir chronicles Chen’s rise from a young boy with a dream to a figure skating icon. More than just a sports story, it’s a powerful narrative of family, cultural identity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Explore the sacrifices Chen and his family made to overcome financial obstacles and break barriers in the competitive world of figure skating. Experience his triumphs and setbacks, including his historic performance at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where he became the first Asian-American man to win gold in the sport. Chen’s story goes deeper than athletic achievement. He offers an honest and intimate look into the challenges of balancing his rigorous training with his identity as a first-generation Chinese American. Discover how he navigated the pressures of competition, the emotional toll of pushing his body to its limits, and the importance of mental resilience. *One Jump at a Time* is a captivating read for sports enthusiasts, those interested in Asian-American stories, and anyone seeking inspiration to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. Complete with a section of color photos, Chens memoir is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the unwavering support of family.
One Jump at a Time: My Story
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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 experiencedincluding 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 boyone of five children born to Chinese immigrantscompeting and making it into the top echelons of figure skating were daunting. Chens family didnt have the resources or access to pay for expensive coaches, rink time, and equipment. But Nathans 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 Chenreverently known as the Quad Kingwon 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 familys unconditional support, Chen reveals the most difficult times he endured, and how he overcame each obstaclefrom 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 leftand his grandmother still lived. Poignant and unfiltered, told in his own words, One Jump at a Time is the story of one extraordinary young manand a testament to the love of a family and the power of persistence, grit, and passion.
This memoir includes 16 pages of color photographs.
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