Unbroken: The inspirational memoir from the double-world champion and Olympic silver medallist

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Unbroken

The inspirational memoir from the double-world champion and Olympic silver medallist

Katarina Johnson-Thompson

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English

Macmillan
21 November 2024

Autobiography: sport; Memoirs; Advice on careers & achieving success; Multidiscipline sports

""Kat is a warrior, both on the track and off it. This book is a stunning testimony to the power of believing in yourself"" - SIR CHRIS HOY

""An extraordinary story of resilience and determination, from an incredible athlete"" - DAME JESSICA ENNIS-HILL

The inspirational and powerful memoir from double world heptathlon champion and Team GB Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson has never had it easy. Born a child of two worlds - her mum's working-class Liverpool, and her dad's idyllic Bahamas - she was never supposed to be a world champion. Her early childhood wasn't easy. She was raised by a single mother, and at times it was a struggle for her to keep up with other athletes who had more funding around them. But she persevered.

Now, in her intimate, heartfelt autobiography, she tells her story as she never has before. She opens up about the pressures of representing Britain at the London Olympics while just sixteen years of age, and about her complex relationship with mentor-turned-rival Jessica Ennis-Hill. Unbroken is a rare insight into the inner workings of a champion's mind: the rigorous discipline, the undying passion for sport, and the unshakable belief in one's self despite the odds.

Johnson-Thompson's journey has been a remarkable one. Her upbringing and her career, both rich with challenges overcome and dreams pursued with relentless determination, serve as a powerful reminder that the human spirit is capable of extraordinary feats. But this is more than a story of triumph-against-the-odds. It's a testament to the sweat, tears and laughter that pave the road to success, and to the unyielding spirit of a true champion.

""Katarina's determination is incredible. She is a true champion"" SIR MO FARAH

""A shining example of someone who has succeeded against the odds"" JOHN BISHOP

""Kat is one of the strongest women I know; this book is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when you believe in yourself"" ALEX SCOTT

""One of the most inspiring women I have met. This book is a brilliant insight into what it takes to become a champion"" GABBY LOGAN

By: Katarina Johnson-Thompson
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 658g
ISBN: 9781035055173
ISBN 10: 1035055171
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 21 November 2024
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Katarina Johnson-Thompson is an English athlete. A multi-eventer, she is primarily known as both a heptathlete and an indoor pentathlete. In heptathlon, she is a double world champion and double Commonwealth Games champion. Representing Great Britain, Johnson-Thompson won the heptathlon gold medal at the 2019 World Championships, breaking the British record with a score of 6,981 points which ranks her at number six on the all-time list. Her heptathlon results include finishing fourteenth at the 2012 London Olympics, fifth at the 2013 World Championships, sixth at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and fifth at the 2017 World Championships. She won the gold medal in the event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, before claiming silver at the 2018 European Championships. She retained her title at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She also holds the British indoor pentathlon record of 5,000 points and won gold in that event at the 2018 World Indoor Championships, as well as at the 2015 and 2019 European Indoor Championships. Johnson-Thompson has also occasionally represented Great Britain in her two strongest individual disciplines: the high jump and the long jump. She holds the British high jump outdoor record, and in the long jump she was the 2012 world junior champion and the 2014 world indoor silver medalist.

Reviews for Unbroken: The inspirational memoir from the double-world champion and Olympic silver medallist

Having been privy to the range of emotions Katarina has had to deal with over the last few years, I'm incredibly inspired by her resilience and courage in the face of adversity. This book details in her own words just how difficult her road to recovery has been. Kat has had to overcome her demons, and triumphed -- Dame Denise Lewis Kat has an extraordinary story of resilience and determination - she is an incredible athlete -- Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill Katarina's determination is incredible. She is a true champion -- Sir Mo Farah Kat is a warrior, both on the track and off it. This book is a stunning testimony to the power of believing in yourself -- Sir Chris Hoy KJT is a shining example of someone who has succeeded against the odds. You can have the ability, but you also have to have the heart to match it, and Kat has definitely got that -- John Bishop Kat is one of the most inspiring women I have met in 30 years of sports broadcasting, this book is a brilliant insight into what it takes to become a champion -- Gabby Logan Kat is one of the strongest women I know; this book is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when you believe in yourself -- Alex Scott Adaptation is the most underrated quality. Bounce back like KJT and you'll succeed 99% of the time -- Kevin Mayer