The passionate, poignant, and triumphant story of two-time Olympic gold
medal-winning beach volleyball icon Misty May-Treanor.
More than any Olympics in history, the 2008 Beijing Summer Games
captured the world's imagination, and Misty May-Treanor became one of
the biggest U.S. stars on the global stage. Now she shares the story of
her life and remarkable athletic career.
Destined for beach volleyball superstardom, having been raised on famed
Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, California, Misty talks about the personal
and professional challenges she has faced and the life lessons she has
learned in the process. From growing up with two driven, competitive,
accomplished athlete parents and living in a volatile household rocked
for years by their alcoholism to the heartbreaking death of her mother
from cancer, Misty reveals intimate details never before publicly
discussed. She tells behind-the-scenes stories about her eight-year
climb to the top of beach volleyball with partners Holly McPeak and
Kerri Walsh; her career-threatening injuries; her role on ABC's hit
television show Dancing with the Stars; and of course, her historic
two Olympic gold medals and the special rewards they've brought.
Offering an unprecedented glimpse into the life of a cherished celebrity
sports icon and an ambassador for women's athletics, Misty will touch,
inspire, and empower readers everywhere.