Clara Hughes
Auteur van Open Heart, Open Mind
Werken van Clara Hughes
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Algemene kennis
- Geboortedatum
- 1972-09-27
- Geslacht
- female
- Nationaliteit
- Canada
- Geboorteplaats
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Woonplaatsen
- Canmore, Alberta, Canada
- Beroepen
- Olympic speed skater, Olympic Cyclist,
- Prijzen en onderscheidingen
- Order of Manitoba,(2006), "Order of Canada (2007)" Honorary Doctorate of Law, University of Manitoba (2008)
- Korte biografie
- Six-time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes began her career in professional sports when she was just sixteen years old and became the only athlete to win multiple medals in both Summer and Winter Games. Highly decorated, she is a Member of the Order of Manitoba and an Officer of the Order of Canada, has received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. Clara is the national spokesperson for Bell Canada’s Let’s Talk initiative, a campaign dedicated to breaking down the stigma of mental health. In 2014, she was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross, a decoration that recognizes those whose outstanding personal commitment has brought honour to Canada. Clara lives with her husband Peter in Canmore, Alberta, and continues to enjoy bike touring and hiking.
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Open Heart, Open Mind door Clara Hughes
It was interesting to read the story of Clara Hughes since I remember watching her compete when I was a kid. It's great to read a story about someone who overcame a troubled childhood, addiction, and mental health issues to become a Canadian icon. It was a great read which has given me a new appreciation for all athletes.
Clara Hughes is, or should be, an inspiration to many people. She is an Olympic champion, as well a generous volunteer in support of mental health and child well-being (Right to Play). She has written the memoir with honesty and bravery. I had no idea she'd struggled with addiction issues as a young adult. I learned a lot about training for (and being coached by strong personalities) for elite athletics. I also gained perspective into relationships -- supportive or not so supportive -- and how we have to deal with the various kinds of people we encounter. Well worth reading.… (meer)
In Open Heart, Open Mind, Clara Hughes details her significant accomplishments on the bicycle and speed skates training and competing in multiple Olympics. Yet despite her collection of medals, nothing could quiet the voice inside her that was telling her she was not good enough. Hughes reveals that the physical pain of training and competing at an elite level was a distraction from the emotional pain she felt from growing up with an abusive alcoholic father. With a supportive husband by her side she has faced her mental health issues head on and in the process helped reduce the stigma for others who suffer in silence.… (meer)
I borrowed this as a e-book from my provincial electronic website. I enjoyed this bio book about Clara Hughes. She had a rough life growing up but turned out good in the end as she did good as a athelete in the Olympics.
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- Leden
- 75
- Populariteit
- #235,804
- Waardering
- 3.8
- Besprekingen
- 6
- ISBNs
- 7
- Talen
- 1