Black, White & Gold: My Autobiography

Black, White & Gold: My Autobiography

by Fanny Blake (Author), KellyHolmes (Author), Kelly Holmes (Author)

Synopsis

When Kelly brought home double gold in the 2004 Olympics she became a national hero. She has dedicated a lifetime to honour and endurance, while at the same time remaining heartily loyal to her family. She has had to contend with a host of injuries that affected her athletic form, but never affected her hopes. She did Britain proud - twice. Now it is time to be honest about her life: what emotions boil behind the strong facade? When were the times she fought back the tears? What are those real experiences that make her so accessible to the public? Is she really all that perfect? For the first time, Kelly opens up about her courageous life growing up as a mixed-race child, a woman in the Army and her controversial move to the track. And now the years of pain and pressure are behind her, and her lifelong dreams are reality, what is next for Kelly Holmes? From the running track to the red carpet, Kelly's world has been turned upside down, but in this, her revealing story, we see why she will always keep her head on her shoulders and her feet on the ground.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 255
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Virgin Books
Published: 06 Jun 2005

ISBN 10: 1852272848
ISBN 13: 9781852272241
Book Overview: An honest account of Holmes's roller coaster life- from growing up as the only mixed child in a white community to winning two gold medals at the Olympics in 2004.

Author Bio
Dame Kelly Holmes was born in Pembury, Kent on 19 April 1970. She is is a retired English middle distance athlete. She won gold medals in the 800 metres and the 1500 metres at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Today she is the face of Sainsbury's Keep Kids Active campaign and shows a great interest in leading Britain towards a healthier lifestyle.