Book description
The extraordinary story of the small Vermont town that has likely produced more Olympians per capita than any other place in the country, Norwich gives "parents of young athletes a great gift-a glimpse at another way to raise accomplished and joyous competitors" (The Washington Post).
In Norwich, Vermont-a charming town…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Norwich as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
As the mother of young athletes, I loved being immersed into the familial culture of Norwich, Vermont. Norwich allows children to play, to have fun, to try different activities, and to steer clear of the ten thousand hours-to-perfection model. In response, Norwich not only boasts some of the world's greatest athletes, but, more importantly, some of the world's greatest people. What a timely reminder.
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