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Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes reveals the hidden struggle behind her record‑setting career. Despite becoming the first athlete to win medals in both Summer and Winter Games, she fought a quiet battle with depression intensified by an abusive family background and the pressures of elite sport. After retiring from speed skating, Hughes turned her experience into a global campaign for mental‑health awareness, serving as Bell‑Canada’s national spokesperson for the Let’s Talk initiative. Her memoir offers an honest, inspiring account of physical and emotional recovery, forgiveness, and advocacy for those facing similar challenges.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Clara Hughes
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