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Alex Zanardi: My Sweetest Victory: a Memoir of Racing Success, Adversity, and Courage Pdf FREE ALEX ZANARDI: MY SWEETEST VICTORY: A MEMOIR OF RACING SUCCESS, ADVERSITY, AND COURAGE PDF Alex Zanardi,Gianluca Gasparini | 387 pages | 25 Oct 2004 | Bentley (Robert) Inc.,US | 9780837612492 | English | Cambridge, United States Alex Zanardi - Autopedia, the free automobile encyclopedia Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — Alex Zanardi by Alex Zanardi. Gianluca Gasperini. Mario Andretti Foreword. The racing world held its collective breath in when Alex Zanardi lost both his legs in a horrifying accident at the Lausitzring in Germany. The racing world held its breath again 19 months later while witnessing his incredible return to racing. In Alex Zanardi - My Sweetest Victory Zanardi takes us from his childhood in Italy through his hard-fought racing success to The racing world held its collective breath in when Alex Zanardi lost both his legs in a horrifying accident at the Lausitzring in Germany. In Alex Zanardi - My Sweetest Victory Zanardi takes us from his childhood in Italy through Adversity hard-fought racing success to the moving story of perseverance and love that motivated his recovery. Along the way, Zanardi presents the triumphs and setbacks in his racing career, culminating in back-to-back CART championships for and In riveting detail, Zanardi relates his terrible accident, the long path to recovery and his return to Lausitzring to complete the 13 laps he didn't finish in Alex Zanardi - My Sweetest Victory is an inspiring book about how personal strength and passion can triumph over even the most challenging circumstances -- an autobiography whose significance extends far beyond the world of motorsports. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. Published October 25th by Bentley Publishers first published July 15th More Details Original Title. Alex Zanardi. Other Editions 7. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Alex Zanardiplease sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Jun 25, Sharon B. My husband has been an open-wheel racing fan his entire life; I've only been following the sport for about seven years. I bought this book for him several years ago, without really knowing who Alex Zanardi is; to me he was just another race car driver whose name was vaguely familiar to me. My husband was very excited about receiving this gift, and immediately read it cover to cover. He told me about Alex Adversity how he lost his legs and went on to race again, Alex Zanardi: My Sweetest Victory: A Memoir of Racing Success kept saying over and over that I rea My husband has been an open-wheel racing fan his entire life; I've only been following the sport for about seven years. He told me about And Courage and how he lost his legs and went on to race again, Alex Zanardi: My Sweetest Victory: A Memoir of Racing Success kept saying over and over that I really ought to read this book. Well, finally I did, and as a person who still knows very little about automobile racing, I must say I found this memoir fascinating and inspiring. Often when people start talking about telemetry and car set-up and wing and Courage, my brain turns Adversity mush. I try to listen anyway, sometimes asking questions to which my husband patiently explains the answers; sometimes repeatedly. I'm more interested in the personal stories of the drivers--who they are, where they come from, what is their family life like, etc. Usually I don't really care who wins; I'm happy for all the winners and feel badly for all the losers. This book gave me a healthy dose of both: Lots of technical jargon that I determinedly read and tried my best to understand, and happily, I learned a little bit more about racing; and I got to know a person with real life joys and struggles and and Courage determination. I learned a little bit about Alex's childhood and growing up in Italy, the tragic death of his older sister, his parents' support of his budding career in racing. I most enjoyed the section about Zanardi's years as a driver for Chip Ganassi in the CART series, because it involved drivers and teams and tracks that I'm at least somewhat familiar with, and I was able to place real images to names and places. The descriptions of the horrific accident that cost Alex both legs and the aftermath were painful to read, but his determination to walk and eventually race again is truly inspiring. I recommend this book to every racing fan; and if you don't follow auto racing, this just might pique your interest. Wanna know why I'm a racing fan? Click here. The late Dan Wheldon had a lot to do with it. I hope someone writes a book about him. One of the best if unlucky racecar drivers ever- he is still at it without legs! This emotional roller coaster makes you feel so happy to be alive and so Adversity by Zanardi's magnificent tale. View 1 comment. Mar 01, Donald M. I've read this book now twice, and am amazed how this former racer has kept his competiveness alive. Alex had recently competed in the Para Olympic Games where he won two gold and one silver medals in Hand Cycling. Would like to see him write another book about that chapter in his life, and his future aspirations on out! Apr 09, John rated it it was ok Shelves: non-fictionauto-racingbiographical. The story of a wonderful driver who came within a tick of loosing his life and his unbelievable comeback. Aug 22, Alex Zanardi: My Sweetest Victory: A Memoir of Racing Success Harben Alex Zanardi: My Sweetest Victory: A Memoir of Racing Success it really liked it. Interesting book. Zanardi has fond memories of his earlier life in karting, which translate and Courage warm stories, rich with the texture of life in Italy. Even when Zanardi crashes the car, it "wasn't my fault, the car was undriveable. Those sections are mostly devoid of his charm that characterises the earlier part of Alex Zanardi: My Sweetest Victory: A Memoir of Racing Success book and adds a little sourness into what could've been an excellent book. His famous crash in Austria that cost him his legs is covered here in gruesome detail and it's here where the book regains a measure of grace. His recovery and long term rehabilitation is and Courage and his determination is a force to be reckoned with. The book's tone is a little uneven, but still highly recommended. Bellissimo, davvero. Da and Courage nei momenti di crisi! Davvero infinita ammirazione per Zanardi, il suo talento, la sua forza, il suo sempiterno buonumore. Una lettura che consiglio a tutti, appassionati and Courage sport e non. Good written autobiography about Alex Zanardi's life Adversity his childhood Alex Zanardi: My Sweetest Victory: A Memoir of Racing Success his recovery of the terrible crash in Germany in His writing style is smooth and simple, the prose dotted with the sarcastic and Courage typical of Alex. And it is, of course, filled with the optimism which made him a born fighter. La nascita e la carriera di un campione vero, di un uomo che anche con arroganza non ha mai smesso di lottare, soprattutto dopo il tragico incidente del Un vero sportivo. The joy of this book is in its tone. Zanardi and his ghostwriter Gasparini are so optimistic and full of enthusiasm and the occasional dodgy translation, as in an Alfa Romeo manual, somehow adds to the charm. Zanardi recounts his days growing up and racing karts with warmth and relish. If some of their adventures seem almost too good to be true, that's offset by some shockingly dark times for his family and friends and not just Alex Zanardi: My Sweetest Victory: A Memoir of Racing Success obvious one. Zanardi is blessed with the ability to avoid dw The joy of this book is in its tone. Zanardi is blessed with the ability to avoid dwelling on these and move forwards, and this shines through in those black days, and throughout his treatment and rehabilitation after losing his legs. The book does the usual irritating sports-biography thing of beginning with a "headline" chapter about the defining moment. Once the pro racing career is under way, the book seems Alex Zanardi: My Sweetest Victory: A Memoir of Racing Success rush through the seasons, but there are enough thought-provoking insights into life at the blunt end of Formula 1 in the 90s, and some of its characters. Similarly with those he works with in the successful Ganassi team in the States. His account of his racing career left me with a sense of what might have been, not so much from the accident, but from earlier offers and opportunities Zanardi chose not to pursue. I was sorry when the book came to a and Courage abrupt end. But I'm sure there'd be more than enough further racing adventures and challenges for him to fill another volume in the same optimistic style. I hope we hear much more from him as he bids to take on the best in the handcycle event at the London Paralympics.
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