{"product_id":"earthquake-on-the-ice-the-story-of-legendary-figure-skater-yuzuru-hanyu-paperback","title":"Earthquake on the Ice: The Story of Legendary Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEstelle Dammerleigh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe First English Biography of Yuzuru Hanyu: A Story of Artistry, Excellence, and Humanity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before he became a two-time Olympic champion and record-breaking figure skater whose performances seemed to defy gravity, Yuzuru Hanyu was a young boy who loved the feeling of flying across the ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen everything changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the devastating 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake struck his hometown of Sendai, 16-year-old Yuzuru was practicing at the rink. Trapped in a collapsing building and surrounded by destruction, he faced a trauma that would shape the rest of his life and career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the first English biography of Yuzuru Hanyu, Earthquake on the Ice goes beyond the medals, records, and standing ovations to reveal the athlete, artist, and humanitarian behind one of the most remarkable careers in sports history. Through triumphs, injuries, setbacks, and historic victories, Yuzuru never lost sight of the joy that first drew him to the ice. While others focused on scores and rankings, he remained committed to creating performances layered with emotion, precision, and creativity that moved audiences around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this extraordinary story of competitive figure skating, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Yuzuru became one of the greatest competitors of the modern era while remaining devoted to artistry, humility, and service to others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy connecting with audiences and bringing hope to disaster survivors became central to his skating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat made his relationship with fans unlike that of any other skater in the sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inspiration and meaning behind some of his most beloved programs, including SEIMEI, White Legend, and Notte Stellata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy sports journalists from 137 countries ranked Yuzuru Hanyu among the greatest athletes of the last century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with photographs, historical context, and detailed skating insights, Earthquake on the Ice is both an inspiring biography and an essential guide to understanding Yuzuru Hanyu's lasting influence on the sport. More than a record of an extraordinary career, it offers fans, coaches, skaters, and Olympic sports enthusiasts a deeper look at the artistry, strategy, resilience, and humanity that made Yuzuru a legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong skating fan or discovering Yuzuru for the first time, you'll never watch figure skating the same way again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 202\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52714335994130,"sku":"9798989431748","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/mBLtO8DrkP9798989431748.webp?v=1789591914","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/earthquake-on-the-ice-the-story-of-legendary-figure-skater-yuzuru-hanyu-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}