Age Is Just A Number: Achieve Your Dreams At Any Stage In Your Life (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
It's easy to be intoxicated by Dara Torres. Her spirit, attitude and amazing presence in the field of competitive swimming is hard to miss. This is a memoir about her life and what she's been through as a swimmer. It offers some insights into the sport but doesn't offer specific tips to inspire. The writing is a bit unfocused especially with the guidance of a listed writer. Torres has a type A lightening personality in everything she does and I would assume it might be hard for her to find other female friends. It's clear she adores her family and is madly in love with her daughter.Most surprising is that had a serious eating disorder in college, her father was never particularly interested in her swimming, she's been married more than once and in this book she almost appears to be apologizing for being so driven and successful. As we know athletes want to win-they are a different breed and swimming is not an exception. I had mixed feelings after reading this book as I hope Torres can be proud of herself regardless of where she is in her life. Nice account of Dara's swimming career. I've tried out for an Olympic team (Handball) and over the last 12 months I've gotten back into Taekwondo competition; winning my division at my State Championships, placing 10th at Nationals and competing at US Team Trials. Oh, and I'm 42 and I have a toddler so this book resonated with me a lot. Even without that, though, this is a nice read if you are a fan of hers, The Olympics and 'human interest' stories.
What do You think about Age Is Just A Number: Achieve Your Dreams At Any Stage In Your Life (2009)?
Great book about the struggles Dara went through to get to the point in her life.
—apuchii
Just finished this and loved it, super motivating.
—hhhlyb
good book-good tips to swim by. interestig story
—Munchie
