Surfacing

From the Depths of Self-Doubt to Winning Big and Living Fearlessly

By: Siri Lindley

Narrated by: Siri Lindley

In Surfacing, Siri Lindley opens up about her unique celebrity-dappled early life. When an NFL superstar notices her beautiful mother, her idyllic childhood is upended. Glitzy dinner parties and world travel pull her mother away, and Lindley grows up feeling alone and out of place. As her intense loneliness grows into anger, she lashes out against her New England life of privilege.

Shy and painfully self-aware, Lindley finds solace in sports, playing field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse at Brown University. But when she misses the cut for the US lacrosse team after college, she is left directionless - until a friend invites her to watch a triathlon. Lindley's dream is reignited and she never looks back.

Success doesn't come easily. Lindley fails early and often - brutal swim starts, bike equipment failures at key races, grueling workouts - but it's debilitating anxiety that still haunts her. She turns to unconventional Australian coach, Brett Sutton, who helps her tear up her script of self-doubt and transforms her into a world champion.

Lindley retires from the sport at the peak of her success, intent on helping athletes realize their own dreams, and finally finds the courage to step out into her true self and find love as a gay woman.

Surfacing is the breathtakingly honest book that shares Lindley's daring journey. She is proof that it's never too late to rewrite your own story and change the thoughts, habits and behaviors that hold you back. Surfacing will inspire you as it shows you how to stop being your own worst enemy and start uncovering your potential.

©2016 VeloPress (P)2017 Siri Lindley

An inspirational listen

Thank you Siri for sharing your insights anf your personal story. This is a motivating read/listen not only for athletes.

Short read with substance

I picked this book up on hard back, but never got to it due to my busy schedule, but recently picked up the audio book due to time constraints. I enjoyed learning more about Siri's personal and professional journey.

Amazing book!!

Loved this book spoken from the authors voice. Truly inspirational to anyone who has gone through struggles in life. Highly recommended!

EMPOWERING!!! Siri is authentic, transparent, and inspiring!

Wow I LOVED this book! Siri did an incredible job sharing her extraordinary story. She was honest and transparent, she kept me engaged the entire time. I couldn’t stop listening. Siri encourages one to find their own passion and to truly believe in yourself. I ABSOLUTELY recommend this book! Siri is a bright light in this world, someone who is a great role model!

Respect , passion and human kindness

I loved this book.
This is the story of life of a great human being I respect and admire: Siri Lindley. The combination of the facts of her life and her journey towards winning in triathlon is fascinating. She portrays the human factors that are not very usual to read or hear about. Inspiring. Thank you Siri for sharing so openly. And thank you to my coach Mafe Flores for posting this book and planting the seeds of curiosity and desire to go for my dreams.