List $17.98"An autobiography that outshines much of the dismal competition…frank and lucid…presents an intimate picture of a star athlete and her sport." --Kirkus Reviews

"I loved this book…Jackie's story will be particularly inspiring to anyone who confronts great obstacles." --Monica Seles

A Kind of Grace is the powerful and inspirational story of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, a woman who has bravely overcome adversity to become the world's greatest female athlete.

From a house in East St. Louis once described a little more than wallpaper and sticks, Jackie's family, desperately battled poverty. At 13, she first experienced discrimination on the athletic field; an early performance in the long jump went unrecorded. But undaunted, she began an amazing string of multisport successes.

As Jackie continued to collect athletic triumphs, she faced more obstacles. Her mother's untimely death at 37 left Jackie struggling to keep her family together, despite her devastating grief. Her controversial marriage to coach Bob Kersee generated relentless media attention. She struggled through recurring injuries; she suffered life-threatening asthma.

A victor in every sense, Jackie has made her greatest mark in track and field where she holds the world record in the heptathlon (the woman's version of the decathlon) and the national record in the long jump. She is the recipient of six Olympic medals--three of them gold. Recently, she has played for the American Basketball League. Ultimately, this remarkable story told by Jackie, in her own words, is a poignant testament tot he power of desire, dedication, and determination.

Written by Jackie Joyner-Kersee with Sonja Steptoe - Audio book narrated by by Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Abridged Nonfiction - 2 CASSETTES - 3 hours

Publisher, Time Warner Audiobooks (November 1997)