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Barbed Circles
Barbed Circles
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Description
A ruthless Bolshevik army swarmed over the land, and his family faced an uncertain future living under a communist regime. But it soon became clear that the country was keen to promote its athletic prowess on an international stage, offering a glimmer of hope to the young man.
If Cornel could shoot, ride, fence, run, and swim well enough, he might be able to find freedom. Success in the sporting arena offered better conditions for athletes and priceless opportunities to escape the constraints of communism; however, the athletes who survived the intense training regimen could not fail. An entire country counted on them to succeed, and losing was not tolerated. The weak would be punished, and those who succeeded would be rewarded.
Join Cornel as he prepares to confront superhuman physical challenges in this inspiring true story of one man's quest for freedom, set against the backdrop of the 1956 Olympic Games. Romanians, history students and athletes alike will find important lessons that continue to resonate today in Barbed Circles: The Perfect Score.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
308
Release Date:
2011-11-10
Publication Date:
2011-11-03
Publisher:
iUniverse
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1462033199
ISBN13:
9781462033195
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
449 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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