I Almost Made It: A Memoir

In I Almost Made It: A Memoir, long-time print and broadcast journalist Peter Graves takes you on a journey through his life in ski racing, the media, and the Olympics. As his ski racing career opened up life-altering opportunities, Graves experienced great highs and lows when he became captivated by the world of sports television and public address announcing around the globe. Graves shares honestly the world he intersected with. You'll find inside information on the Olympic movement, behind-the-scenes stories from broadcasting, and how he came from the then relatively obscure sport of cross-country skiing, to build a remarkable career, having worked at 13 Olympic games, and countless world cups in skiing and mountain biking. Peter's drive and determination to make it in two highly competitive arenas, make for compelling reading as he shares observations and stories from his over 50 years as an announcer-from unforgettable personalities to detailed storytelling make for a powerful memoir.