Fast Girl by Suzy Favor Hamilton

A Life Spent Running from Madness

This memoir delves into the life of a former Olympic athlete who, while outwardly successful, battled with undiagnosed bipolar disorder. It chronicles her journey from the pressures of competitive sports to a double life as a high-end escort in Las Vegas. The narrative explores themes of mental health, identity, and the quest for self-acceptance, offering an unflinching look at the challenges of living with a mental illness and the path to recovery and self-discovery.

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