Louganis has appeared in several films, including d2. The reallife story of olympic diver greg louganis is chronicled in this madefor television drama. But since he wrote breaking the surface in 1995, greg louganis has become famous for things other than hitting his head. Breaking the surface besides being a major mamas boyand theres nothing wrong with that greg louganis is basically the greatest diver of all time. The greg louganis story to be the male version of 1995s classy telefilm serving m silence. Born to a young samoan father and northern european mother, and adopted at nine months, greg began diving at age nine, and at sixteen won a silver medal. The margarethe cammermeyer story, expect the worst. The film tells a remarkable tale, encompassing everything from louganis struggle with his sexuality and his troubled. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The success of the book landed him interviews with barbara walters and oprah winfrey, was made into the popular showtime movie breaking the surface.
When the news broke in 1994, primarily as a result of this book, the world again held its breath. The greg louganis story starring mario lopez and lead to his second book, for the life of your dog. This mario lopez lookalike came out in 1994 as openly gay, and later revealed that he was hivpositive. If you read his book, breaking the surface, you will forgive greg louganis for his decision at that time. The reallife story of olympic diver greg louganis is chronicled in this madefortelevision drama. Breaking the surface is the inspirational memoirs of the great olympic diving champion who has won olympic gold four times. In breaking the surface, louganis struggles with his own sexuality, abusive relationships, and hivpositive status take precedence over all the tales of his athletic. The greg louganis story is a 1997 television film about diver greg louganis based on the 1996 bestselling book breaking the surface cowritten by greg louganis and eric marcus that stayed on top of the new york times best seller list for 5 weeks. A complete guide to having a dog in your life, and more on. Hes the only guy to ever sweep both the 3m and 10m diving events in consecutive olympic games 84 and 88, and hes won five total medals, including a silver when he was sixteen. Mario lopez stars as louganis, an adopted child who.
If youve ever been anxious about an upcoming performance, or competition or high stakes presentation to the board of directors, you know exactly how i felt standing 30 feet in the air. The greg louganis story is a 1997 television film about diver greg louganis based on the 1996 bestselling book breaking the surface. Born to a young samoan father and northern european mother, and adopted at nine months, greg began diving at age nine, and at sixteen won a silver medal at the. In this unflinchingly honest autobiography, fourtime olympic gold medalist greg louganis, the greatest diver the sport has ever known, offers a tough story that will break hearts and inspire readers with its powerful story of courage and perseverance. It is the unflinchingly honest firstperson account of a man breaking free of a lifetime of silence and. Eric marcus this is a new edition of greg louganis s 1995. The greg louganis story summary for olympics books by various authors. Aftera notorious diving injury during those games, louganis went on to win two gold medals. Yet louganis s struggles with selfdoubt lack of confidence held him back personally and professionally.
Unfortunately, until recently gregs personal life was a serious mess. The book spent five weeks at number one on the new york times best seller list. Breaking the surface tells the unflinchingly honest story of olympic diving champion greg louganis, whose athletic success also involved the challenge of. Read breaking the surface by greg louganis available from rakuten kobo.
Breaking the surface book by greg louganis thriftbooks. The book spent five weeks at number one on the new york times best seller list louganis chronicles his winning of backtoback double gold medals at the 1984 summer olympics and 1988 summer olympics, and his selfdoubt and lack of confidence that held him back personally and. See all books authored by greg louganis, including breaking the surface, and for the life of your dog. Breaking the surface ebook written by greg louganis, eric marcus. After a notorious diving injury during those games, louganis went on to win two gold medals. Stereo despite acting as coconsultant, olympic diver greg louganis is shortchanged by steven hilliard sterns conveyor belt tv movie, based on the sportsmans bestselling autobiography.
Meditation in motion need peak performance in the clutch. In this unflinchingly honest autobiography, fourtime olympic gold medalist greg louganis, the greatest diver the sport has ever known, offers a tough story that. Breaking the surface by greg louganis, eric marcus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oct 20, 2020 that year, showtime told his life story in an original movie, breaking the surface. Dec 23, 2003 the reallife story of olympic diver greg louganis is chronicled in this madefortelevision drama. Breaking the surface ebook by greg louganis 9781402250026. Breaking the surface is about the tough times greg louganis had on his way to becoming one of the worlds top olympic divers. Displaying all 36 entries for query greg louganis breaking the surface by greg louganis. In 1999, louganis s second book, for the life of your dog coauthored by betsy sikora siino was published. Breaking the surface by greg louganis librarything.
Buy breaking the surface 1st by greg louganis, eric marcus isbn. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Some topics discussed were greg s childhood problems his homosexuality and him contracting the hiv virus. The greg l ouganis story could have been made into a bigbudget motion picture, but even in this era, hollywood still seems to be unwilling and sheepish of telling a true story about an adult male with an alternative lifestyle who unwillingly gets hivaids. Greg louganis was gay, hiv positive and had been already been diagnosed six months before the 1988 olympics. Greg louganis bestselling autobiography, breaking the surface, is a behindthescenes account of a man struggling with far more than just striving to be a great athlete. Greg louganis breaking the surface in olympics books. Greg louganis breaking the surface in olympics books shmoop. Born to a young samoan father and northern european mother, and adopted at nine months, greg began diving at age nine, and at sixteen won a silver medal at the 1976 montreal olympics. The greg louganis story, based on the book, starred mario lopez as louganis.
It is the unflinchingly honest firstperson account of a man breaking free of. Read breaking the surface by greg louganis,eric marcus with a free trial. Apr 01, 1997 if youre expecting breaking the surface. Greg louganis was a fourtime olympic goldmedal diving champion. Laid in is a folded whitmanwalker clinic fullpage printed announcement of greg louganis as grand marshall with brief bio. Greg louganis honed a natural talent to become one of the worlds best divers and olympians. The greg louganis story tv movie 1997 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Greg louganis won backtoback double gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 olympics, and his amazing physique and handsome face should have made him a media superstar. The greg louganis story fivetime world diving champ greg louganis story is the stuff of high drama, but alan hines script doesnt catch the subtleties and motives that. Written by eli boorstein plot summary add synopsis. A 1997 madefortelevision movie, breaking the surface.
I liked the book better, the movie cut a few parts out which i. It is the unflinchingly honest firstperson account of a man breaking free of a lifetime of silence and isolation. Some topics discussed were gregs childhood problems, his homosexuality, and him contracting the hiv virus. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read breaking the surface.
Everyone who watched the 1988 olympics on television will remember the moment when greg louganis cracked open his head on the spring board, yet went on to wintwo gold medals. Breaking the surface by greg louganis, eric marcus books. Mar 19, 1997 breaking the surface is about the tough times greg louganis had on his way to becoming one of the worlds top olympic divers. Greg louganis books list of books by author greg louganis.
The greg louganis story is a 1997 television film about diver greg louganis based on the bestselling book breaking the surface cowritten by greg louganis and eric marcus. Breaking the surface by greg louganis, paperback barnes. Buy a cheap copy of breaking the surface book by greg louganis. This channel was generated automatically by youtube s video discovery system. I liked the book better, the movie cut a few parts out which i believed were fairly important. This was steven hilliard sterns final directed film before dying in 2018. Breaking the surface by greg louganis, eric marcus books on. Debuting march 19 on the usa cable network, this tawdry madefortv version of louganis s autobiography is an undignified retelling. He only achieved real happiness after coming out as an hivpositive gay man. This free study guide is stuffed with the juicy details and important facts you need to know. For years, greg louganis cheerful public persona covered up the personal troubles he has had to overcome his hiv diagnosis, coming out as a gay man, domestic. Breaking the surface is a bestselling book by greg louganis, cowritten with eric marcus published in 1996.
Patrick david played a convincing performance as well. Unfortunately, until recently greg s personal life was a serious mess. The greg louganis story full movie in hd visit telecharger. Read breaking the surface online by greg louganis and eric. Dec 23, 2003 breaking the surface is about the tough times greg louganis had on his way to becoming one of the worlds top olympic divers. Breaking the surface is the story of one mans incredibly dysfunctional life. Mario lopez stars as louganis, an adopted child who went through a difficult adolescence, only to emerge as a worldclass diver in the 1988 olympics.
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