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My Sergei: A Love Story

Ekaterina Gordeeva, E.M. Swift
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My Sergei: A Love Story

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1997

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Ekaterina Gordeeva, E.M. Swift

My Sergei: A Love Story

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Romance

Russian Literature

Biography
Setting

Various • 1980s-1990s

Topic
Sports

Love & Sexuality
Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

My Sergei: A Love Story is a memoir by Ekaterina Gordeeva, co-authored with E.M. Swift. It explores the life and career of Gordeeva, a renowned figure skater, and her deep relationship with her late partner, Sergei Grinkov. The book delves into their personal and professional journey, highlighting themes of love, loss, and resilience.

Heartwarming

Romantic

Melancholic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.5

5,886 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

My Sergei: A Love Story by Ekaterina Gordeeva and E.M. Swift is lauded for its heartfelt portrayal of love and loss. Readers appreciate Gordeeva's candid storytelling and emotional depth. However, some find the narrative occasionally repetitive. Overall, it offers a touching insight into the world of figure skating and personal grief.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Sergei: A Love Story?

Fans of poignant memoirs and romantic stories will enjoy My Sergei: A Love Story by Ekaterina Gordeeva and E.M. Swift. Readers who liked The Time Traveler's Wife or Wild will appreciate this heartfelt account of love, loss, and resilience in the world of figure skating.

4.5

5,886 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Romance

Russian Literature

Biography
Setting

Various • 1980s-1990s

Topic
Sports

Love & Sexuality
Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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