BODY LENGTHS: A STORY ABOUT GROWING UP IN BATHERS

Book ID/图书代码： 01899515B82100

English Summary/英文概要： From the moment I am born, I am like no-one else around me. I am a fish out of water. Even in the pool.

Leisel Jones is rightly regarded as one of the greatest breaststrokers ever. At just fifteen, she won two silver medals at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000; she went on to win gold at Athens and Beijing, and at London 2012 became the first Australian swimmer to compete at four Olympics.

For the first time, Leisel candidly describes what it’s like to be thrust into the limelight so young. She reveals the constant pressure she was under – from coaches, from the media and from herself – to be perfect. Despite the highs of her swimming stardom, she suffered depression, and at one time planned to take her own life. In London, criticised in the media for her weight, and appalled by the bulling and dysfunction in the Australian swim team, Leisel nevertheless handled herself with great composure. She has emerged with maturity and good humour, having finally learnt how to be herself and live with confidence.

Body Lengths is the inspiring story of an Australian sporting hero, told with humour, optimism and style.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 雷塞尔•琼斯无疑是迄今为止最伟大的蛙泳选手之一。15岁时，她在2000年悉尼奥运会上获得了两枚银牌，并在2004年雅典奥运会和2008年北京奥运会上获得了金牌。2012年伦敦奥运会上，她成为了澳大利亚第一位连续参加4届奥运会的游泳选手。在澳大利亚媒体宣称她已经变得太胖不适合游泳时，她以镇定从容的姿态进行了回应。她还揭发了澳大利亚游泳队内部的欺凌和各种问题。

本书中，雷赛尔首次披露了自己为了保持完美状态所承受的来自教练、媒体和自身的压力。尽管在游泳方面取得了杰出的成就，她曾一度患上了抑郁症并企图自杀。但最终，她学会了自信地做自己，成为了一位成熟、幽默的运动员。

本书幽默、乐观、优雅，作者真实袒露了自己作为泳坛明星的心路历程，非常激励人心。(LYR)

Awards/获奖情况：Awards:

Body Lengths won a People’s Choice award at the ABIAs.

Shortlisted, 2016 Australian Book Industry Awards

Shortlisted, 2016 Australian Book Industry Awards"Many autobiographies claim to be no holds barred, but we’re pressed to think of many that are as searingly honest as Leisel Jones’ account of her struggles with isolation and suicidal anguish. One of Australia’s greatest Olympic swimmers is known to the world for her sunny public persona and athletic grit, but outside of the pool and limelight, her path hasn’t been easy. Body Lengths exposes some of the darker aspects of competitive sport, but what stuck with us was Jones’ courage to speak her truth – as well as her disarming humility and passion."—iBooks, Best Books of October

‘There were times when it wasn’t easy for Leisel, but she came through as one of the greatest swimmers of all time.’— Ray Warren

‘Lethal Leisel was an incredible role model and an inspiration for my generation. She epitomises the Olympic dream!’— Sally Fitzgibbons

‘A compelling and thought-provoking story, Leisel’s honesty is remarkably heroic and poignant.’— Layne Beachley AO

‘Leisel gives a fascinating and candid account of her time as an elite swimmer and what it was like to be thrust into the limelight at such a young age She writes engagingly of the personal high and low points, the relationships and friendships, and the huge demands of maintaining her fitness and training over the years.’—The City

‘Many autobiographies claim to be no holds barred, but we’re pressed to think of many that are as searingly honest as Leisel Jones’ account of her struggles with isolation and suicidal anguish. One of Australia’s greatest Olympic swimmers is known to the world for her sunny public persona and athletic grit, but outside of the pool and limelight, her path hasn’t been easy. Body Lengths exposes some of the darker aspects of competitive sport, but what stuck with us was Jones’ courage to speak her truth – as well as her disarming humility and passion.’—iBooks, Best Books of October

‘Gold, silver and blues’ —Herald Sun

‘Gripping, confronting and important, Body Lengths is a masterfully told story that will leave you with a disturbing new look at elite sport and at life. If you are not afraid of dark places – of seeing the flaws that exist in us all – you won’t be able to put the book down.’ —Crossing the Line

‘Swimming, success and sadness - all wrapped up in the bio of one of our greatest athletes.’ —Cosmopolitan