Off Balance Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Dominique Moceanu
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
488

Off Balance by Dominique Moceanu Book Summary

In this searing and riveting New York Times bestseller, Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu reveals the dark underbelly of Olympic gymnastics, the true price of success…and the shocking secret about her past and her family that she only learned years later.

At fourteen years old, Dominique Moceanu was the youngest member of the 1996 US Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team, the first and only American women’s team to take gold at the Olympics. Her pixyish appearance and ferocious competitive drive quickly earned her the status of media darling. But behind the fame, the flawless floor routines, and the million-dollar smile, her life was a series of challenges and hardships.

Off Balance vividly delineates each of the dominating characters who contributed to Moceanu’s rise to the top, from her stubborn father and long-suffering mother to her mercurial coach, Bela Karolyi. Here, Moceanu finally shares the haunting stories of competition, her years of hiding injuries and pain out of fear of retribution from her coaches, and how she hit rock bottom after a public battle with her parents.

But medals, murder plots, drugs, and daring escapes aside (all of which figure into Moceanu’s incredible journey), the most unique aspect of her life is the family secret that Moceanu discovers, opening a new and unexpected chapter in her adult life. A mysterious letter from a stranger reveals that she has a second sister—born with a physical disability and given away at birth—who has nonetheless followed in Moceanu’s footsteps in an astonishing way.

A multilayered memoir that transcends the world of sports, Off Balance will touch anyone who has ever dared to dream of a better life.

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Book Name Off Balance
Genre Biographies & Memoirs
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Language English
E-Book Size 32.8 MB

Off Balance (Dominique Moceanu) Book Reviews 2024

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Worth the read. I have long been a gymnastics' fan and wondered about the inner workings of the Karolyis and their strange hold and power over US elite gymnastics. Even as a mere spectator, I found their unchecked egos obvious and egregious. I am glad Dominique was brave enough to share her experiences and only hope our nation's Olympic committee will seriously consider her story. This book is well worth the read, not just because of the author's celebrity but because she transparently shares her journey from gymnastics and beyond. I wish her and her family well.

Off Balance. This was a great read. I can't believe the politics of Elite gymnastics!! I hope that by writing this book and exposing the unfairness of the Elite gymnastics program some changes can be made for future gymnasts. I'm glad to read that Dominique has found her happy ever after- as she sure deserves it. What an inspiration she is to young girls in all sports.

Loved it. I remember seeing the mag 7 win in 96. I loved Dominique she was my favorite, and after reading this book it just reiterates it. I found it compelling and heart breaking what we didn't know about her struggles! Simply amazing.

Must Read. I didn't want this book to end. I experienced a range of emotions through this book. I was angry at the deplorable truth of the immaturity, selflessness, hatefulness, and mistreatment of mere children by the Karolyis; disgusted at the USA Gymnastic bureaucracy in our very own free democracy; heart-broken by Dominique's childhood; exuberant over her newly found relationships; awed by her resilience, and inspired by her story.

Off Balance. Great story of everything that it takes to be an olympic athlete.

Heartbreaking and Amazing. Dominique was my favorite gymnast during the 1996 Olympics. I rooted for her and also envied what I thought her life must be like. I thought for her to come this far she must have everything a girl could want. I also thought that achieving what she did at the Olympics must have been such a joyous and emotional time for her and her coaches. Reading this I can't help but think back to watching her compete and truly know what her life was like and my heart breaks for that little girl. Bela and Marta disgust me and I am ashamed for them. Dominique is an amazing woman today and thankfully held love and grace through everything she endured.

Great. This was a great read! I'm glad to see how people overcome hurdles in life & reach a point of understanding, forgiveness & growth. Now, as I watched the Olympic trials, I thought it was strange that selections weren't based from scoring only & wondered about monopolizing during this process. I hope in the near future that this changes to ensure fairness to all competing gymnasts, no matter what age, popularity or politics. Kudos to Dominique for opening up about her life experiences & for being an advocate!!!

Modern Twist on the Heroine's Journey. Moceanu shares an intriguing and candid series of true stories from her life. She takes the reader along while she as an expectant wife and mother deals with a shocking and life-changing event. This prompts her to look back on all the parts of her journey as an Olympic hopeful, gold medalist, and retired professional. Her unique family dynamics are told in a fearless, yet complex way. At the end the reader will understand Dominique's true spirit as a champion, like Odysseus, is rooted in her ability to love and endure despite all the challenges she faced.

Page turner!. I don't read too many books a year, but this was fantastic. Doninique knows how to tell her story very vividly. Great read!

On balance.... An open, candid, honest and moving autobiography. Dominique addresses a very painful personal history, sheds a solid and clear light on the problems within the USA Women's Gymnastic field, and an even more glaring light on the Karolyis' apparent autocratic, calculating and abusive styles. USA wake up, this isn't the Old Country! I wish Dominique success playing an instrumental role in bringing change about to what is no more than a monopolized dictactorship!

Love it. If you followed Dom when in her elite career this really gives great insight

So much better than I thought it would be. I read the sample and was immediately hooked. I kept reading because I knew it would be good but it surprised me even more: it just kept getting better. The drama, the secrets...I never knew what was next. Her honesty is what makes it. Her slightly political view...I thought I knew gymnastics, but I was in the dark before I read this book.

Excellent Read!!. I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who loves gymnastics.

Amazing!. I couldn't put this book down!! As the parent of an aspiring athlete I found it disgusting that the coaches treated Dominque so poorly!!! Thanks for opening my eyes to that piece!!!

Excited. The book is downloading right now but I now I'm gonna really enjoy it! Me and her have the same birthday lol!😀

Great book for parents of any young athlete. I most certainly remember the Magnificent 7 in Atlanta and Dominique was my favorite because we were the same age and I loved her floor routine music choice. Now as the father of a young lady very interested gymnastics, this book really spoke to me.

Wonderful. Couldn't put it down!

Must read for gymnastics fans. I love gymnastics and have followed Dominique's career. I read this book in one sitting, couldn't put it down. She is an amazing person who has been through so much with her family and gymnastics life. My eyes were really opened to the Karolyis' and I feel for her. I do believe she is telling the truth; why would she make it up? Interesting book all around from gymnastics to her relationship with her parents to the way the Karolyis really are to meeting her sister.

Great story. This was a very good story, it seemed honest and sincere. I have two children in sports and one in college sports and one still in high school sports so I know the hard work it takes to be successful but what she endured and how she persevered it was and continues to be an amazing story with a cherry on top that she has another sister! The two coaches are dispicable and I hope this opens the eyes of USA gymnastics. However , they are such awful human beings they will probably feed on the fact that most Americans will despise them except for the American gymnastic community they have to submit to them, what choice do they have. Congrats on a beautiful life you have made for yourself, you more than deserve it! A great story you won't be disappointed.

Amazing. Amazing story! And amazing courage to tell her story. I hope the Bela and Marta read it...we know what you have done, and the jig is up! I am appalled at their behavior both as coaches and and as human beings. For me they no longer represent US Gymnastics, they represent despicable human beings who own many apologies to many children and grown children. USA gymnastics should be ashamed at where they have come in the 21st century. Time to wake up and fix the broken system. I'm so glad Dominique had the courage to use her voice to help make the future better. It's so hard to be the voice of reason when dealing with a sick minded governing body. It's so hard to be the one to say ENOUGH! Yet, she did and she did it well. For me this is bigger and better than a gold medal. Thank you, Dominique. I hope you are able to continue to work on changing the system. We need you for all of our daughters.

Wonderful read, truly. I'm a complete novice when it comes to the sport of gymnastics, but have always been mighty intrigued by the intensity and unwavering talent that these athletes exhibit. I absolutely LOVED this book, and while it saddened me to read about the abusive environment these girls are exposed to, I'm confident that there will be changes made, slowly but surely. I'm so very happy for Dominique's accomplishments, and wish her nothing but the very best in her life! Sounds like she is already there!!! :)))

Eye opening and heartwarming. What a heart warming and eye opening experience from my favorite gymnast of all time. Today more than ever does usag need to listen to its athletes. How about they start here....

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