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During the 1990s, Suzy Favor Hamilton was a celebrated three-time Olympian and a symbol of a healthy, active lifestyle. However, beneath her perfect exterior lay a struggle with manic depression and bipolar disorder, which fueled her drive to excel. After retiring from track, she faced the challenges of mental illness, the grief of losing a close friend, and complex feelings about motherhood and marriage, compounded by shame from her athletic career. A misdiagnosis and ineffective medication worsened her condition, leading her to adopt a new identity as a high-priced escort in Las Vegas, known as "Kelly." This double life eventually unraveled, plunging her into a suicidal crisis. With the support of her husband, Suzy sought proper medical treatment, embarking on a journey to confront her demons. In this candid memoir, she shares her path to understanding her mental health, illustrating how a once-dominant athlete learned to navigate her unstable mind. It is a powerful narrative of reclaiming life from untreated mental illness. Today, Suzy is focused on building a better future, advocating for awareness and inspiration for others facing similar struggles.
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Fast Girl, Suzy Favor Hamilton
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Fast Girl
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Suzy Favor Hamilton
- Publisher
- Dey Street Books
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN10
- 0062346229
- ISBN13
- 9780062346223
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, True Stories, Biographies, Psychological Topics, Psychology, Sports, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Sport & Outdoor, Mental Health, Sports Biographies, Women's Biographies
- Rating
- 3.45 out of 5
- Description
- During the 1990s, Suzy Favor Hamilton was a celebrated three-time Olympian and a symbol of a healthy, active lifestyle. However, beneath her perfect exterior lay a struggle with manic depression and bipolar disorder, which fueled her drive to excel. After retiring from track, she faced the challenges of mental illness, the grief of losing a close friend, and complex feelings about motherhood and marriage, compounded by shame from her athletic career. A misdiagnosis and ineffective medication worsened her condition, leading her to adopt a new identity as a high-priced escort in Las Vegas, known as "Kelly." This double life eventually unraveled, plunging her into a suicidal crisis. With the support of her husband, Suzy sought proper medical treatment, embarking on a journey to confront her demons. In this candid memoir, she shares her path to understanding her mental health, illustrating how a once-dominant athlete learned to navigate her unstable mind. It is a powerful narrative of reclaiming life from untreated mental illness. Today, Suzy is focused on building a better future, advocating for awareness and inspiration for others facing similar struggles.