Ice Cream: Thirty of the Most Interesting Skaters in History

Fans of Toller Cranston's other books will have some idea of what to expect here. Toller isn't frightened to say what he thinks or be controversial! As it says in the introduction - take your blood pressure pills skating fans. I found it a great read, and Toller's obvious love for the sport/art of figure skating and its history shines through. You may not agree with the opinions he has of some of the skaters listed but he expresses his opinions in a very entertaining way. Martha Kimball as always provides good introductory factual information on each skater before Toller lets loose!

I don't know what I love more: Mr. Cranston's brilliant portraits or his skating knowledge! He has hit the trifecta with his latest tales of fame, fortune, and famine in figure skating by illustrating the more personal points of 25 of the most interesting skaters of our time. Honest, witty, laugh-out-loud funny, and exasperating, Toller tells all. Notable chapters include the "real" Dorothy Hamill, Gary Beacom, and the Queen of Spin, Lucinda Ruh. If you enjoyed his first two books, you'll devour this one with equal joy. Love him, hate him, agree or disagree, this is a thought-provoking look at some of the world's greatest skaters from one of Canada's most colorful personalities. I've been in the sport 26 years and I must say I have a clearer picture with regards to the skaters/artists I've watched and admired. A must read for any serious skating collection.