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Surfacing: From the Depths of Self-Doubt to a Life of Winning Big & Living Fearlessly

by Siri Lindley
Surfacing: From the Depths of Self-Doubt to a Life of Winning Big & Living Fearlessly
Surfacing: From the Depths of Self-Doubt to a Life of Winning Big & Living Fearlessly

Champion triathlete's journey through adversity to triumph.

"Surfacing" is more than an autobiography; it's a beacon of hope, an athletic odyssey that resonates with anyone who's ever felt the crush of self-doubt or the sincere yearning for self-improvement. Siri Lindley doesn't just share her wins; she delves into her deepest struggles, making her victories all the more inspiring. If you've ever faced obstacles or felt sidelined by life's unexpected turns, this story offers a powerful testimony to perseverance and personal growth.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Surfacing: From the Depths of Self-Doubt to a Life of Winning Big & Living Fearlessly

by Siri Lindley
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ISBN: 9781937715526
Author: Siri Lindley
Publisher: VeloPress
Date of Publication: 2016-10-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Sports, Biographies & Memoirs, Personal Development
Related Topics: Self Help, Personal Development, Biography, Biography Memoir, Biography Memoir, Memoir, Biography, Psychology, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 175 readers)

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Surfacing is the inspiring story of Siri Lindley, one of the world’s best triathlon coaches and a world champion. But before Siri came to dominate the sport of triathlon, she was controlled by deep-seated insecurity that sabotaged her races and forced her to hide her sexuality. When her stunningly beautiful mother caught the attention of an NFL superstar, Siri’s idyllic childhood was ripped apart. A whirlwind of glitzy dinner parties and world travel pulled her mother away, and Siri grew up feeling forgotten. As her intense loneliness gave way to anger, she lashed out against her New England life of privilege. Sports set Siri free. Shy and painfully self-aware, Siri came to life when she played field hockey, lacrosse, and ice hockey, and became a starter in all three sports at Brown University. When she fell short of making the national lacrosse team, she felt directionless once again until a friend invited her to watch her race a triathlon―and ignited the fire for Siri’s life work. Siri failed early and often before she found her formula for success. Brutal swim starts, bike equipment failures at key races, crushing workouts―these were nothing compared to the performance anxiety that reared up from the depths of Siri’s early years. It took eccentric Australian coach Brett Sutton to tear up her script of self-doubt and transform
 

Champion triathlete's journey through adversity to triumph.

"Surfacing" is more than an autobiography; it's a beacon of hope, an athletic odyssey that resonates with anyone who's ever felt the crush of self-doubt or the sincere yearning for self-improvement. Siri Lindley doesn't just share her wins; she delves into her deepest struggles, making her victories all the more inspiring. If you've ever faced obstacles or felt sidelined by life's unexpected turns, this story offers a powerful testimony to perseverance and personal growth.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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