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- Oct 21, 2023
Noted that Nicole Bobek had a book released yesterday Oct 8, 2025. Here's the info:
Bobek: The Wild One
Todd Fischer, Caldin Ferrigno
ISBN: 979-8287165147
"She was the wild child of figure skating—graceful, rebellious, unforgettable. This is her story, in her own words.
Nicole Bobek didn’t just skate. She soared, spiraled, and crashed in ways the world could never look away from. With a ponytail flying and a wink to the judges, she captivated audiences in the 1990s, redefining what it meant to be a figure skater. But behind the sequins and spotlight was a girl fighting battles far from the ice—battles with identity, expectations, addiction, and the crushing pressure to be perfect in a sport that demands nothing less.
Told in her unmistakable voice—honest, raw, defiant, and deeply human—BOBEK: THE WILD ONE is more than a memoir. It’s a reckoning. From the cold early mornings at the rink to the dark nights of her public downfall, Nicole takes us on a journey through the highs of Olympic dreams and the lows of criminal charges and courtroom headlines. She doesn’t flinch from the truth. She owns it."
Has anyone read it, reading now, or planning on reading? I'm on the fence. I checked and my library will not be getting it (at least not right now). I liked Nicole as a skater, but found her frustrating to like as a fan. I thought she had a lot of talent, but it didn't seem like she had a good work ethic. I remember thinking that she was full of excuses and a bit flaky. So, yeah, on the fence.
Looking forward to reading others thoughts!
Bobek: The Wild One
Todd Fischer, Caldin Ferrigno
ISBN: 979-8287165147
"She was the wild child of figure skating—graceful, rebellious, unforgettable. This is her story, in her own words.
Nicole Bobek didn’t just skate. She soared, spiraled, and crashed in ways the world could never look away from. With a ponytail flying and a wink to the judges, she captivated audiences in the 1990s, redefining what it meant to be a figure skater. But behind the sequins and spotlight was a girl fighting battles far from the ice—battles with identity, expectations, addiction, and the crushing pressure to be perfect in a sport that demands nothing less.
Told in her unmistakable voice—honest, raw, defiant, and deeply human—BOBEK: THE WILD ONE is more than a memoir. It’s a reckoning. From the cold early mornings at the rink to the dark nights of her public downfall, Nicole takes us on a journey through the highs of Olympic dreams and the lows of criminal charges and courtroom headlines. She doesn’t flinch from the truth. She owns it."
Has anyone read it, reading now, or planning on reading? I'm on the fence. I checked and my library will not be getting it (at least not right now). I liked Nicole as a skater, but found her frustrating to like as a fan. I thought she had a lot of talent, but it didn't seem like she had a good work ethic. I remember thinking that she was full of excuses and a bit flaky. So, yeah, on the fence.
Looking forward to reading others thoughts!
