Rise audiobook

Audiobook….read by Andi Arndt …..10 hours and 10 minutes Alpine skier, American ‘Gold’ Olympian champion,Lindsey Vonn won four Women’s World Cup overalls championships —We learn about Lindsey’s successes, failures, fears, worries, training, competition, injuries, surgeries, rehab, the grueling hard work, race days, winning, crashes, travel, other setbacks, personality traits, family history, friendships, depression, mental health, political athleticism, and other challenges (including joy) in the life of a competitor skier. “There are some things you just can’t make up”. We get to know Lindsey as a woman too — and her connection to normalcy with the world beyond skiing. (we meet her dog, Lucy) … 🐾Learning to love oneself ‘unconditionally’ (self-worth regardless of success or celebrity status), for a professional athlete — or any highly successful person, can be quite challenging. It makes sense to me.Many life lessons are highlighted throughout— ….over coming multiple difficult situations… ….compassion … ….unbiased judgments… ….self ongoing learning ….virtues of ethics ….faith, family, health… etc. I enjoyed spending time with Lindsey. No question - no shame in my choice audiobook….She’s as genuine as can be…. and learning more about the professional career she lived was fully engaging. ….a few funny-bone tales to boot! (but the deeper life themes are what remain with me most). This memoir - (perhaps not a choice-pick for many readers), but I use to ski. Downhill skiing ended for me in college after a spiral tibia fracture and a shattered ankle, leaving me with a bionic foot today—Lindsey’s spiral fracture of her humerus bone-the instant screaming - driving in a car over every bump on the way to the hospital—excruciating pain —reminded me of my own break. I had reoccurring dreams for years flip-flying landing on my back - (3 large plaster leg casts over a seven month period… before rehabilitation started) …but even if I hadn’t had my own ski experiences, I would have connected with this audiobook. The combination of mental - emotional- physical- and spiritual harmony were all there! ⛷️ …. Excellent eye-opening - thought- provoking life lessons… and thoughts about love. It even inspired me - that maybe I ‘can’ bounce back from my own damaged spin. “Being injured is humbling”…. Ha…. Isn’t that the truth!!! By the time I finished this book — I became clear of my own rating truth: (flaws and all)…. 5 stars!!A big thank you to Skip. I knew instantly I wanted to listen to this story after he inspired me with his review!!!

Let me state upfront that I love skiing, which is why I read Rise. Yet, I was surprised by how much I liked Lindsey Vonn's autobiography for its depth and honesty. My knowledge of her was limited to her Olympic gold medal and her dalliance with Tiger Woods. She is a phenom -- by far, the most successful U.S. skier ever (female or male), and second in World Cup wins only to Swedish legend, Ingemar Stenmark.Lindsey grew up learning to ski on a tiny hill in Minnesota and announced her ambition to be an Olympic skier at the tender age of nine. She initially benefitted from her Austrian instructor running a famous summer ski camp at Mt. Hood, but had to uproot her family to train properly. Through grit, determination and hard work, she made the U.S. Ski Team in time to compete in the 2002 Winter Games (combined downhill and slalom), but did not win her Gold medal until the 2010 Winter Games.The life of a professional athlete is grueling, and took its toll on Lindsey, who never felt comfortable with her teammates, driven by her inner passion and fueled by any criticism. In her book, she discusses her many battles (loneliness, her own and her parent's divorce, depression, injuries) and her many triumphs openly, including the double standards that exist for male and female athletes, where bad behavior is okay for only one gender. She speaks about her decision to wear make-up for herself, and about gaining sponsors. And rest assured, ski racing is dangerous. Lindsey speaks about how grateful she was for a visit from her role model, Picabo Street (and her trainer) when recovering from her first major accident. Besides her incredible work ethic, Lindsey was never afraid to push limits on the mountain, leaning unconventionally, training with men or even using men's skis. She was iconic, and recovered from torn ACLs, meniscus, MCLs, with the help of her support team and family, whom she recognizes and thanks profusely. Quitting was a hard decision, but one she made for herself, and then she had to find out how to become happy again.

I didn’t know if I would enjoy this book. I saw an interview with Lindsey Vonn as the interviewer recounted all of her ski related injuries and I was shocked and saddened . I couldn’t understand why she would continue to ski race when everything in my head would say - don’t ever do it again !This sport scares the hell out of me . I watch my daughter racing down the mountain and I literally have to hold my breath .This book was brutally honest . Lindsey allowed you to get into her head and see what motivated and inspired her. Her stories made me laugh and cry . I gave this book 5 stars . This is not the book for you if you don’t have an interest in ski racing . She doesn’t dish on her personal life or romances . The book is really a love letter to ski racing and what it meant to her . A big thumbs up to the goat 🐐

So Good, I Will Read It Again!On a personal level, this was the perfect book at the perfect time for me to read, for the journey I’m going through in my life. All her honesty about her fights back from injuries are really motivating & I definitely benefited from her honesty. I think she covered all the stages of her life in a way, that made it relatable to others & their journeys through the different seasons & stages of life, no matter what path one is on! Lindsey & her life are inspirational & motivational. Great Book!

I have admired Lindsey Vonn for a long time--as an athlete, an Olympian, and a woman. She has always struck me as someone who is a great example of persistence, commitment, hard work, and living life on your own terms.Therefore, I really enjoyed the new memoir, which shed a lot of light on what the public often didn't see--including her struggles with depression, perfectionism, injuries, and relationships. Her candor on mental health and the importance of self-care, especially for high achievers and people who have to live in the public eye, is both important and relatable.Life is not easy when you excel in a high profile occupation, and Lindsey tells it like it is. In the midst of great accomplishment and public acclaim often comes serious emotional pain, loneliness, and long, tough periods to recover both one's physical strength and emotional equilibrium.As an added benefit, this is a fascinating look into the world of pro ski racing, which in and of itself is worth the read. Whether or not you ski, you'll come away with new admiration for the courage and commitment of the tremendous athletes who become elite performers in this sport.

Would be a good book for any skier that competes in downhill skiing. The greatest woman skier gives her strategy of how she prepared for competition before a race. Lindsay tells how she overcame her injuries with help with her support people. She tells of her highs and lows along with her dealing of depression. Found it interesting that she used mens skis to increase her speed in her final years. Fun read!

I could relate a lot to Lindsey’s personality and how she feels no fear and goes headfirst after her goals, and I could also relate to how her body kept getting injured and breaking down.

Even if you know nothing about ski racing this is a good book and well written. Lindsey did a great job bringing the reader into her life of hard work, struggles and success.

I have a new found respect for Lindsey and her determination, fearlessness and resilience.

A inspiring story of never giving up

I raced through this book (har har!). But really, Lindsey Vonn is an incredible human. What a story. Not gonna lie, got a little emotional at the end there. I already was a huge Lindsey fan but reading about her life from her perspective was an amazing window into her resilience, dedication, passion, and humanness. She overcame insane obstacles - both physically and mentally. Many aspects of her personality are so relatable - like her appreciation for a good ice cream, and love of dogs, of course. The important stuff. But I’m a corny way I especially relate to her need to “one up” herself (more so than beating others, tho she clearly loves that too haha) and real belief that if you work hard you can accomplish what you set out to do. A value that I live by - on a much much smaller less impressive scale heh. I appreciated the emphasis not on the technical skill and ski abilities, but on the mental and emotional toughness and importance of having the right mindset. Lindsey Vonn is really just an all around badass lady. And someone I want to be friends with, pls. Much respect!!

This is such a lovely and inspiring read. I first met Lindsey ski racing at Buck Hill under the sage coaching of Erich Sailer. We grew up racing together as teammates, roommates at some of the camps she mentions, and great fiends. This book was a lovely memory lane stroll for me in many parts, and an inspiration in others. I’ll always so be so proud of her, of course her accomplishments, but always her integrity and grit. To me, she’ll always be the little Lindsey, playing in her snow fort under the start ramp in giants ridge, and the little Lindsey who loved to play with the cows and collect kinder eggs with me as roommates in Austria. I can’t wait to see how she conquers the world in the next chapter of her life. 💕

I devoured this in just a few days. This is a little bit about skiing and a lot about overcoming obstacles. The memoir touched on her inner struggles with identity, skiing and the industry at-large. If you are looking for inside perspective on her celebrity relationships, don't expect it here. I didn't expect much but other than mentioning she changed in her high profile relationships and didn't like who she was becoming, she didn't say much of anything - and given relationships are such a critical part of one's life, it would have been nice to hear more. But, I admire and respect Vonn and her story. There's much in here you won't necessarily find elsewhere. Definitely worth reading - whether you ski or not.

She definitely was a great skier and not afraid of doing things different than others. Is it surprising that she had emotional issues to deal with, probs not as the greatest swimmer struggled with it as well. She definitely avoided the salacious details of her relationship with Tiger Woods. Very interesting read and good for her for being bold!

A truly inspiring book about having an all-consuming passion and the success as well as hardship and sacrifice it can come with

Bit repetitive but loved the story and overcoming hard times