Dominique Moceanu

Meet Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu. With the release of her memoir, Off Balance, and her Go for the Gold Gymnast series for young readers, Moceanu is once again at the top of her game.

Off Balance is an unflinchingly honest memoir from Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu that reveals the often dark underbelly of Olympic gymnastics as only an insider can - and the secrets she learned about the past that nearly tore apart her family. A multilayered memoir that transcends the world of gymnastics and sport, Off Balance will touch anyone who has ever dared to dream of a better life.

Sixteen years since first gracing the Olympic stage, 1996 Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu continues to inspire countless young athletes all over the world. Proudly recognized as the youngest U.S. National Champion in gymnastics history, Dominique remains active through her involvement with camps and clinics across the country. She also delivers personal messages of motivation, focus and healthy living through her speaking engagements and special appearances. Now a mother of two, Dominique continues to extend her resume with personal and professional milestones, reflecting a distinct evolution beyond her gold medal years.

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At fourteen years old, Dominique Moceanu was the youngest member of the 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastic team, the first and only American women's team to take gold at the Olympics. Her pixie-like appearance, passion, and competitive drive quickly earned her the status of media darling, but behind the fame and flawless floor routines, her life was a series of challenges and hardships. From her stubborn father and long-suffering mother, to her acclaimed Svengali-like coach, Bela Karolyi, Off Balance reveals how each of the dominating characters contributed to her rise to the top, and delves into the often dark underbelly of Olympic gymnastics as only an insider can. Here, Moceanu finally shares the haunting stories of competition, how she hit rock bottom after being publicly scorned by her father, and how a family secret helped her open a new and unexpected chapter in her adult life.

Event Guidelines: Dominque will only be signing books, no memorabilia. Books may be personalized.

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Inkwood will handle book sales and autographing for Dominique Moceanu and ALICIA THOMPSON at the Grand Opening Celebration at LaFLEUR'S GYMNASTIC CLUB. Moceanu and Thompson will sign copies of their two books for middle readers, WINNING TEAM and BALANCING ACT, part of The Go-for-Gold Gymnasts series. In Winning Team, 12 year old Brittany Lee Morgan, an Elite Gymnast, faces challenges making new friends when she moves from Ohio to Texas and must compete at a world class facility. In Balancing Act, Noelle Onesti, daughter of a Romanian gymnast, is worried about family finances, the distraction of her first crush, and the possibility of letting down her teammates. Both books are realistic views of young girls navigating the super-competitive world of gymnastics while dealing with real-life concerns of family, friends and school. Gymnasts will appreciate the insider language and details drawn from Moceanu’s knowledge and experience. We recommend reserving your books ahead of time: Order online (click on titles below) specifying "In-store pickup" and we'll bring them to the event, or contact us at 813-253-2638 or inkwoodbooks@gmail.com. Dominique Moceanu (www.dominique-moceanu.com) is the author of the New York Times best-selling Dominique Moceanu: An American Champion. As a member of the women’s gymnastics team, she won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games. She now tours the country as an ambassador for the sport, doing clinics and summer camps and speaking with young gymnasts. Dominique lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband and two children. Alicia Thompson (www.alicia-thompson.com) is the author of the young adult novel Psych Major Syndrome. She also co-wrote an updated version of The Secret Language of Birthdays for teens, and has contributed stories to Girls’ Life. Alicia lives with her husband and son in Riverview, Florida.

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