Beautiful on the Outside
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Your mom probably told you it's what on the inside that counts. Well, then she was never...
Published By Grand Central Publishing
Format Hardback
Number Of Pages 256
Publication Date 10/15/2019
ISBN 9781538732403
Dimensions 6.4 inches x 9.3 inches
"To be clear: Rippon is funny. He lands a joke like it's a triple axel, with eyebrow-raising, hilarious passages that demand to be read out loud to whomever is nearby...Comedic gold."—Washington Post
"Beautiful on the Outside is a fascinating study in motivation, concentration, and discipline, and one that has lessons for anyone in pursuit of excellence. The fact that it is so full of laughs only makes it that much better." —New York Journal of Books
"Rippon's strength is apparent, and it's easy to see why he is an inspiration to many. From the first line, the writing is conversational and relatable and will engage readers throughout...Highly recommended." —Library Journal (starred review)
"Rippon's personal story is as moving as the account of his success on the ice...This is a no-holds-barred, coming-of age sports memoir. Rippon may have started his career as an underdog, but he prevailed, thanks to his resilience, laser-focused work ethic, and acerbic sense of humor." —Booklist (starred review)
"Delightful...This fun, inspirational memoir will appeal to ice-skating fans who enjoy personality-driven narratives." —Publishers Weekly
"Beautiful on the Outside is funny, relatable, and incredibly inspiring from start to finish."—HelloGiggles