Crystal Clear: The Inspiring Story of How an Olympic Athlete Lost His Legs Due to Crystal Meth and Found a Better Life
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Crystal Clear: The Inspiring Story of How an Olympic Athlete Lost His Legs Due to Crystal Meth an...
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In this gripping first-person account, former Olympian Eric LeMarque recounts a harrowing tale of survival—of eight days in the frozen wilder... read full description

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Aug 24, 2010
Buggy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Eric Le Marque had been an athlete his entire life. An Olympian and former professional hockey player he was known for his footwork on the ice. His obsession when this book begins is powder in 2 forms; finding fresh tracks for snowboarding and using Crystal Meth. This gripping true story tells how after some bad decisions Eric got lost boarding on Mammoth mountain for 8 days (yes 8 days) Surviving with only minimal clothing, 4 pieces of Bazooka gum, an I-pod and his Snowboard (which he came to More...
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Oct 20, 2009
Brian rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I read this book three times in a row. Great story! I can't even believe what he had to go through up on that mountain top. Making bad decisions will lead to severe consequences, and so he learned. I really related to him, since I too, sometimes take other people for granted, and I have to learn not to always put my feelings first. Great story, and it's available in a kids version too. He is a wonderful person, and I hope that others will get a chance to meet him too.
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Jan 07, 2010
Adam added it
Probably the best true survival story I've ever read. This book is incredible! A must read for everyone! This writer has a unique way of bring you into the story; WOW!
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Oct 07, 2009
Hilaryball rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Pretty good "I survived" book. He certainly evoked my sympathies! Pretty darned amazing that he survived.
I would recommend for people who love survival books!
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Aug 26, 2009
Sugar rated it: 5 of 5 stars
If you are a chronic complainer about the trival things in life, give this a read and snap out of it.
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Jun 01, 2010
Darwin rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A must read for everyone-this book will blow you away. it has so much you will be mezmerized...
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Jan 07, 2010
David rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Hold on tight!
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Jan 07, 2010
Ric rated it: 5 of 5 stars
amazing!!!
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