Joy Goodwin is an Emmy Award-winning writer and producer. Since 1999, she has covered figure skating for ABC Sports. She holds a master's degree in public policy from Harvard University. The Second Mark is her first book. She lives in New York City.
Peggy Fleming From the first page of The Second Mark, I was hooked. Reading this book brought me right back into the Salt Lake arena for the drama that unfolded. I was riveted by the story of these six remarkable athletes on their journey to the Olympics, even though I already knew much of their history. Joy Goodwin is an extraordinary reporter and a great storyteller, and The Second Mark is a terrific book. It's a must-read for people who love the sport, but it's also a must-read for anyone who loves a great story. Christine Brennan USA Today columnist, author of Inside Edge and Edge of Glory We all remember the stunning story of the pairs figure skating scandal that rocked the Salt Lake City Olympic Games. Now, for the first time ever, we have been given the opportunity to read the riveting story of the six remarkable athletes whose lives were forever altered by that event. Joy Goodwin has written a superb book, filled with graceful insights, passionate recollections, and intelligent analysis of an Olympic event that never will be forgotten. The scores are in for The Second Mark: 6.0s across the board. Dick Button Joy Goodwin has written an intelligent, insightful, informative, and entertaining book. It's more than just skating -- it's a look inside three cultures. The Second Mark is first-rate and the best sports book I've read in years. Christine Brennan USA Today columnist, author of Inside Edge and Edge of Glory We all remember the stunning story of the pairs figure skating scandal that rocked the Salt Lake City Olympic Games. Now, for the first time ever, we have been given the opportunity to read the riveting story of the six remarkable athletes whose lives were forever altered by that event. Joy Goodwin has written a superb book, filled with graceful insights, passionate recollections, and intelligent analysis of an Olympic event that never will be forgotten. The scores are in for The Second Mark: 6.0s across the board. Peggy FlemingFrom the first page of The Second Mark, I was hooked. Reading this book brought me right back into the Salt Lake arena for the drama that unfolded. I was riveted by the story of these six remarkable athletes on their journey to the Olympics, even though I already knew much of their history. Joy Goodwin is an extraordinary reporter and a great storyteller, and The Second Mark is a terrific book. It's a must-read for people who love the sport, but it's also a must-read for anyone who loves a great story. Dick ButtonJoy Goodwin has written an intelligent, insightful, informative, and entertaining book. It's more than just skating -- it's a look inside three cultures. The Second Mark is first-rate and the best sports book I've read in years.