The Hard Parts

Oksana Masters’s memoir, The Hard Parts, tells the inspiring story of a woman born in Ukraine near Chernobyl with numerous physical challenges, who overcame harrowing circumstances including abuse and medical hardships after being adopted by an American family. Despite facing lifelong obstacles and undergoing significant surgeries, she achieved remarkable success as a top Paralympic athlete across multiple sports, winning seventeen medals. Her journey exemplifies resilience, determination, and the transformative power of love, offering a compelling message of strength in adversity.