BREAKING THE SURFACE (1996) HC GREG LOUGANIS Autobiography Gay History Olympics AIDS Queer LGBT

This is a rare unread and out of print copy of BREAKING THE SURFACE was authored by GREG LOUGANIS and was published and distributed by Plume in 1996. A champion diver presents a candid account of his life and sports career, detailing his troubled youth, the highs and lows of athletic competition, the need to conceal his homosexuality, life in a post-Olympics era, and his day-to-day battle with AIDS. Reprint. This 320 page hardcover book measures 5.32 x 0.92 x 8.04 inches. See photos for condition.

“Breaking the Surface is the story of a lonely boy who struggled with dyslexia and discrimination yet discovered he had a great gift for acrobatics and diving. It's about a shy kid who battled low self-esteem, bouts of depression, and conflicts over his sexuality yet still went on to become one of the most accomplished divers of all time. It's about a man who had a world of opportunities yet lost his way when those opportunities ended. And it's the story of a man who is learning to live with HIV."

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