Mark Tewksbury - Inside Out: Straight Talk from a Gay Jock
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Although retired as an athlete, Tewksbury remains a highly respected public figure. He delivered prized swimming analysis for the CBC from the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, hosts the Discovery Channels popular How Its Made show, and is Co-President of the first World Outgames, Montreal 2006.
Tewksbury has spoken to millions as part of his eighteen-year speaking career and remains much in demand as an inspirational speaker to companies and organizations around the world. For his active humanitarianism, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Western Ontario in 2001, and in 2005 Tewksbury was awarded the International Person of the Year Award at S?o Paulo Pride in Brazil. He currently lives in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
For more on Mark Tewksbury, please visit www.MarkTewksbury.com
To reach the pinnacle of Olympic Swimming takes incredible dedication, resilience and courage that few possess. To reach your true self takes these attributes and a great deal more courage so, therefore, even fewer arrive at this point in their lives. Mark Tewksbury is one of these courageous people who achieve so much and through pain, suffering, daring, and pure fight, become who they truly are, inside and out.
--Duncan Armstrong O.A.M., Australian Olympic Swimming Legend
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It took talent, honesty, courage and guts for Mark Tewksbury to take on the world and become an Olympic champion. It took the combination of the same qualities to write this book.
Chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency
I just wanted to tell you that your story touched meYour book will remain a prized possession on my shelf, and I will encourage everyone to read it.
What a wonderful book. Its one of the most honest books Ive read in a long time. Thank you for sharing yourself and your life with the rest of the world.
A fascinating inside look at the life of one of Canadas most outstanding sports figures. What it was like to be teased in high school though he was already an outstanding athlete. What it was like to explode into Olympic stardom with a gold-medal upset in swimming, to come out as a gay man amid post-Olympic celebrity, to become an advocate for athletes in the cutthroat, behind-the-scenes politics of sports. Mark Tewksbury has given us the unusual in an Olympic sports memoirrichly textured and deeply moving.
Marks story is not just about being a gay man in the world of sport. Its a story about a human being that is true to himself no matter what! By sharing it he inspires all of us to do the same.
Just finished reading Inside Out and cant ever remember reading such a biography that deeply touched me. There were so many incidents in your life that were so similar to my life that I kept saying to myself, Wow, Ive been there.Thank you for such an inspiring book.
Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much I enjoyed reading your book Inside Out. Seems like I was laughing and crying along with you. Thank you for putting your story in writing for everyone to enjoy.
Marks story is motivation for all who seek great achievement and will face obstacles along the path to that success. Straight talk indeedand a fascinating peek inside the world of Olympic politics.
Mark Tewksbury traces his journey from shame and fear to pride and courage as a gay man. His story is especially inspiring because he is one of only a handful of world-class gay male athletes who have publicly embraced their gay identity. Along the way, Mark shares his perspectives on the developing international LGBT sports movement and a vision for how sport can change the world for all of us regardless of our sexuality, gender or athletic ability.
Your book was not a whiny pity plea. It was not a bawdy whos who list of sexual conquests. It was a heartfelt, rich, frank story of a remarkably down-to-earth guy who just happens to be gay. I found a lot I could relate to in your story. Im thankful you shared it.
Mark Tewksburys story of hurt, outrage and frustration, as a man who happens to be gay, is also a story of strength, boldness and human rights. A must-read for parents, educators, athletes and anyone who cares deeply about creating safe harbor for all kids.
It Right: From Toddlers to Teens, Teaching Kids to Think and Act Ethically
Against the odds, he won a gold medal in Barcelona. He made a difference. As a commentator with CBC in Athens in 2004, he again made a difference. He was honest, outspoken and articulate, qualities that run through the pages of this book.
I finally managed to steal away some time to read your book on the plane to and from Vancouver last week. I could hardly put it down as I was reading and actually was looking forward to flying home so I could get time to finish reading the book on the way back. I knew you were an incredible athlete and a good person based on what I heard through the grapevine, but I had no idea of your major accomplishments in terms of conquering your personal struggles and your humanitarian/sports ethics work.Hats off to you! Thanks for the great read!
Mark Tewksburys charisma radiates throughout this poignant story of his life development into an Olympic hero. I found myself riveted with the human drama while gaining knowledge and understanding concerning the struggles and triumphs of the LGBT sports movement. A read that should not be missed.
Tewksbury opens the whole closet for us to view his life of glamour, guts and despair. His story is as much a testimony to the strength of femininity as it is an indictment of the cult of masculinity.
I cant tell you how much I enjoyed your book. You certainly know how to bring a reader inside the book. I felt so many emotions. Happiness, laughter, joy, sadness. We all have a past that is sometimes filled with hurt but we must overcome, learn from things and move forward. Bravo to you for writing your biography. It truly is beautiful.
Mark takes the reader on an interesting journey of his life and provides insight into the highest echelons of elite sport from many unique perspectives.
I cannot tell you with what absorption and joy Ive been reading your book for the past two weeks. I have shared so much intensity, pain and depth of experience with youand so many laughs, toounexpected and rich; and I cannot express the depth of my admiration for your courage and integrity, at every level of your personhood.
This book and the young life it chronicles will open doors to many. I recall the attitudes so pervasive in locker room culture when I participated in the swimming scene. For writing about his personal struggle, Tewksbury should add bravery to his already impressive list of attributes.
I just finished your book Inside Out...WOW!...I want to say thank you for sharing yourself with us. I found the book to be one of those that I could not put down.
We knew Mark was a great swimmer, but who knew he could write so well! The courage he showed in his competition is mirrored in his book. A great story from a very brave man.
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