9 Lives by 35, Mary Sanders
9 Lives by 35, Mary Sanders
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9 Lives by 35
An Olympic Gymnast's Inspiring Story of Reinvention

Author: Mary Sanders, Robert Herjavec

Narrator: Mary Sanders

Unabridged: 6 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/28/2023


Synopsis

Olympic gymnast and Cirque du Soleil acrobat Mary Sanders shares her incredible story of dedication and personal sacrifice that led to success and reinvention.

Mary Sanders was handed an Olympic dream by her father from the moment she was born. Determined to follow in his footsteps, the young gymnast struggled through training setbacks, financial hardships, and personal rivalries, under a cloud of grief, to compete in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. But that achievement was only the beginning for a woman determined to reinvent herself and consistently raise her own standards for success.

In this revealing memoir, Mary recounts her journey from Olympian to Cirque du Soleil acrobat to entertainment executive working for Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec while balancing life at home with two children.

Through it all, no matter what obstacles are thrown in her path, Mary pushes forward, leaning on her faith, her family, and her enduring optimism to support her in each of her nine lives so far.

About Mary Sanders

Mary Sanders is an Olympian and earned the title of most successful rhythmic gymnast in the western hemisphere. Her other lives include Cirque du Soleil acrobat, creative director, entertainment executive, TV and film producer, actress, wife, and mother. Mary lives in Newmarket, Ontario.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Josephine on November 17, 2023

A truthful and thoughtful look at the life of a top gymnastic . In her own words you feel her transformation as each stage of her 9 lives by the age of 35. As she grows and lives the fact honesty and hindsight shones through. You think about the side of gymnastics you don't see the true dedication s......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on June 05, 2023

I received a free copy of, 9 Lives by 35, by Mary Sanders, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Mary has had an incredible life, going to the Olympics as a rhythmic gymnast, working for cirque de soleil, and working for Robert Herjavec. Working for Robert, Mary got to w......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on December 31, 2023

This has to be one of the best memoirs I've ever read. Just what Mary has accomplished by age 19 is incredible! I've been looking up the performances and things she's referenced in the book on YouTube and it's SO cool to see the actual performances that she's talking about! And as I prefer with ALL......more

Goodreads review by Sylvie on November 14, 2023

Could not put it down. Mary is an inspiring and incredible woman.......more