Last night I finished reading Dominique Moceanu’s memoir, Off Balance. Last month I realized I hadn’t read a single fiction book so, I made it my goal to read one asap. When I read the preview version of Dominique’s book on my iPad, I knew it had to be my next read. I’m giving up on the idea of reading fiction for now.
Never being an elite athlete of any sort, I was surprised by how much I related to parts of Dominique’s story. Many of the feelings she had as child resonated with my own story, despite the fact that are lives are very different.
The book reveals surprising details of her family life and life in the gym with the famous coaching duo, the Károlyi’s. It’s a fascinating story that makes me wish more Olympic athlete’s would tell their tales of heartache and triumph.
The book is quite different from other books I’ve recently read written by other athletes. Usually, I finish the book feeling inspired to work harder towards my fitness goals. This book isn’t really that type of read however, it is a fascinating tale of an extremely talented and determined woman, which in turn is inspiring on an entirely different level.
If you live in NYC, I invite you to join my monthly book club starting this fall. We’ll be reading books that inspire us to go the extra mile and become better versions of ourselves. If interested leave a comment below or shoot me an email to stay updated on where we’ll be meeting and what our first book will be. I hope you’ll join me!
I’ve been looking for a book club in the city, or even Brooklyn. I can’t seem to find one that doesn’t happen on an odd time (i.e. during the day on a week day). I’d definitely be interested in joining 🙂
I’d love to join in for this. Please let me know when you start it up!
Can you recommend other books by Olympians that you’ve particularly enjoyed?
Yes, Age is Just a Number by Dara Torres.
Great idea! Would love to receive info when you have more details!
xoxo
L.A.
Sounds like a great idea, I’m interested as well!
Would LOVE to join your book club! Let me know the details 🙂
I would love to get involved! I need more motivation to read lately and a book club would be just the thing!
Id love to join the book club! Keep me updated 🙂
I am interested in joining your book club. Please add me to your list. I bought Dominque’s book after I saw a news special about her sister. I have not read it yet. If you decide to read some fiction, Gone Girl lives up to the hype. It’s a relatively quick read.
I would definitely be interested in joining! This type of book club is exactly what I have been looking for. Can’t wait for the details. Thanks!
Great idea! I maybe interested in joining as well!
Thank you for organizing!
I love this idea! I would love to join, I’ve been toying with the idea of starting my own book club. Please let me know when you decide on a meeting time / place.
Would love to be kept up to date as well!
I’m definitely interested–and my company pubbed Dominique’s book so I could bring copies if you like. But I’m interested in all types of inspirational reads, fitness and otherwise!
Book club is great – let me know!
Great idea! I love reading and would love more info on your book club! Thanks!
Count me in, I’d love to join!
I’m definitely interested!!
YES! Keep me posted!
YES! I would love to. (WordPress told me I had to say more than just yes.)
I would love to be part of a book club. Please keep me posted!!!
Great idea! Would love to be kept in the loop 🙂
I’d love to join! Keep me posted!
Definitely interested! Please keep me in the loop!
I want in! Sounds like a great idea! And we can do pot lucks and eat yummy food too 😉
Yes! I have been thinking about joining a book club but just can’t find one that works with my schedule.
I love this idea, please keep me posted!
I would love to join! I haven’t seen you in ages!!!
It’s been entirely too long, Ali!
Love the sound of this – books + fitness + club! Would love to hear more details when available.
very interested 🙂 please keep me in mind
Such a great idea!!! I’m totally in!
I’m in NYC and I’d love to join too!
What a great idea! I’d love to join!!
Would love to join the book club- please let me know when you have details!
I would live to hear about the book club!
I’d be interested. I just read Shawn Johnson’s book “Winning Balance.” I will have to check out “Off Balance!”
I would love to join the book club. I’ve been looking for something like this for a while.
Great idea and I’d love to join!
Would love more info about your book club! Any thoughts to discussions during a group run? I have been of the mind to start a running book club (not books about running, but running while discussing all kinds of books) for several years but didn’t know enough runners to make it work . . . something tells me you do!
Either way, I am interested.
Hey Stephanie! That sounds like a fun idea. However, it may be difficult because everyone would need to be running at the same pace. Conversely, I really wanted to start something that didn’t revolve around doing exercise. Plus it’s nice to see people in their non-running clothes for a change. 😉
I read Off Balance earlier this summer, I loved it!! It made watching the gymnastics this summer so much different for me, especially every time they showed Karolyi’s on TV. I think a book club sounds like such a great idea 🙂
Interested… would depend on the day/time but i’d try to make it work 😉
Would love to join!!!
Always wanted to join a book club, please let me know when you start it up.
I’d love to join your book club! Let me know the details!
I want to join! I loved watching Dominique when I was younger and hope to pick up that book soon. We all have our story…good and bad…
Book club sounds fun! I would love to participate as much as I can given my current crazy schedule…count me in!
I’d be interested in book club!
Definitely interested!
please include me in the book club emails – great idea!
I would love to know when you start up a book club this fall in the city!
I love this idea! I would love to find out more about your book club.
I would definitely be interested in hearing about the book club!