In 'Winterland,' a Soviet Union gymnast navigates a grueling responsibility
In 'Winterland,' a Soviet Union gymnast navigates a grueling responsibility  
Podcast: NPR's Book of the Day
Published On: Thu Jan 12 2023
Description: Anya is only 8 years old, but she's already got the weight of a nation on her shoulders. The protagonist of Winterland lives in an isolated Arctic town, where she's immersed in the world of 1970s Soviet gymnastics. In today's episode, author Rae Meadows tells NPR's David Folkenflik about her long-lasting fascination with that era of competitive sports, and how it shapes her main character's journey into womanhood.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy