Coming Up for Air, Tom Daley
Coming Up for Air, Tom Daley
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Coming Up for Air

Author: Tom Daley

Narrator: Tom Daley

Unabridged: 6 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/17/2022


Synopsis

"An illuminating look at what it takes to be an Olympian… In this story, passion reigns supreme." —Cosmopolitan

"An emotionally articulate memoir…[and] an intimate insight into the good-hearted and talented young man behind the medals." —Attitude

A deeply personal and inspiring memoir from the celebrated Olympic gold medal diver and LGBTQ+ advocate

Tom Daley is one of the most beloved athletes of our time, having competed as a diver in four Olympics, garnering medals and finally, in 2021 in Tokyo, winning gold. But few people know the realities of his life beyond the pool—his struggles, his secret triumphs and the mindset he needed to cultivate to become a champion.

In this deeply personal book, Tom explores the experiences that have shaped him and the qualities that brought him success and joy—from the resilience he developed competing at a world-class level, to the courage he discovered while reclaiming the narrative around his sexuality, to the perspective that family life has brought him.

Inspiring, candid and compulsively readable, Coming Up for Air offers an intimate window into the life and mindset of an athlete and advocate who has left an indelible imprint on sports.

About Tom Daley

Tom Daley is an Olympic Gold medal diver and double World Diving Champion. A three-time BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year winner and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights across the world, Tom currently lives in London with his husband and son.


Reviews

Goodreads review by maria on November 06, 2021

An inspiring, transparent and honest story by a person who has turned every hurdle into a learning experience. I have the utmost admiration for Tom and his perserverance to provide the safest and most loving environment for himself and his family. A true once-in-a-lifetime athlete who I will always......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on March 01, 2022

interesting bio of the diver Tom Daley about his private life and his diving career......more

Goodreads review by Karsyn on January 19, 2024

This past October (2023) I was lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time to meet Tom Daley, and both that interaction and this book combined solidified what my younger self always knew: he is such a gem! So precious, and just so lovely. Literally when I met him, he was feeding his chil......more

Goodreads review by Chloe on November 16, 2021

Ive absolutely flown through this book. I have not been able to put it down. Tom has written in such an honest and open way, it was so easy and refreshing to read. He's always inspired me and even more so after reading this.......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on December 23, 2021

It is always interesting when reading an autobiography to hear the details of someone's life that are so different from your own, and this is no different. What struck me about Tom Daley is the amount of extreme pressure he has lived all aspects of his life under, including diving results, losing hi......more