Description
Behind every graceful routine lies a truth few dare to reveal.
Black Ice is the extraordinary true story of a Thai‑American family’s 14‑year pursuit of Olympic figure skating glory—and the treacherous world they never expected to enter. When Benchavan N. Shale’s young daughters, Natalee and Melanee, fall in love with the sport, their mother devotes everything to supporting their dream. But beneath the sport’s beauty, the family discovers a hidden landscape of sabotage, jealousy, unethical coaching, financial ruin, and relentless politics that threaten to break them at every turn.
From bent skate blades and stolen equipment to business losses, betrayals, and violent robberies, the Shale family fights through adversity few would believe possible. Yet with Buddhist faith, resilience, and unshakeable love, they continue forward—learning that success isn’t solely measured in medals, but in character, courage, and the will to rise after every fall.
Powerful, emotional, and eye‑opening, Black Ice exposes the truth behind elite figure skating while celebrating the strength of a mother determined to protect her children’s dreams. Perfect for readers who love memoirs about resilience, immigrant journeys, and the cost—and meaning—of ambition.
ASIN: B0GX7B131K
VSKU: BVV.B0GX7B131K.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Shale, Benchavan N.
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use
ASIN: B0GX7B131K
VSKU: BVV.B0GX7B131K.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Shale, Benchavan N.
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use