Rise

My Story

By: Lindsey Vonn

Narrated by: Andi Arndt

The first ever memoir from the most decorated female skier of all time, revealing never-before-told stories of her life in the fast lane, her struggle with depression, and the bold decisions that helped her break down barriers on and off the slopes.

82 World Cup wins. 20 World Cup titles. 3 Olympic medals. 7 World Championship Medals.

A fixture in the American sports landscape for almost twenty years, Lindsey Vonn is a legend. With a career that spanned a transformation in how America recognizes and celebrates female athletes, Vonn—who retired in 2019 as the most decorated American skier of all time—was in the vanguard of that change, helping blaze a trail for other world-class female athletes and reimagining what it meant to pursue speed at all costs.

In Rise, Vonn shares her incredible journey for the first time, going behind the scenes of a badass life built around resilience and risk-taking. One of the most aggressive skiers ever, Vonn offers a fascinating glimpse into the relentless pursuit of her limits, a pursuit so focused on one-upping herself that she pushed her body past its breaking point as she achieved greatness. While this iconic grit and perseverance helped her battle a catalog of injuries, these injuries came with a cost—physical, of course, but also mental. Vonn opens up about her decades-long depression and struggles with self-confidence, discussing candidly how her mental health challenges influenced her career without defining her.

Through it all, she dissects the moments that sidelined her and how, each time, she clawed her way back using an iconoclastic approach rooted in hard work—pushing boundaries, challenging expectations, and speaking her mind, even when it got her into trouble. At once empowering and raw, Rise is an inspirational look at her hard-fought success as well as an honest appraisal of the sacrifices she made along the way—an emotional journey of winning that understands all too well that every victory comes with a price.

Great insight to Lindsey’s amazing story

Loved this book I’ve always loved her and followed her career. It was mind boggling to learn of all her injuries and her amazing comebacks. I wish you so much happiness

Inspiring

Wonderful story and journey of a inspiring young woman. A must read and reminder we are the Captain of our ship

Honest life struggles, and successes the rewards and pain at the end… that is just the beginning.

You helped me except my retirement and face my internal silences. I now look forward to the future. Eager to accept my new challenges and life’s adventuresThank you. We have a new life of successes. Our friends and family are our rock .

Great book to understand the woman behind the legend

Interesting story. Excellent narration! The woman’s voice is very easy and enjoyable to listen to.

LOVED it great book!

LOVED it great book! Loved hearing about her story and determination! Also great to hear some more details about how the ski racing world works!