Bliss, Remembered

In Bliss, Remembered, acclaimed author Frank Deford weaves a poignant tale centered around Sydney Stringfellow, a gifted athlete on the brink of Olympic glory. As Sydney navigates two transformative love affairs—first with a German paramour during the tumultuous 1936 Berlin Olympics, then with a compelling American back home—she confronts the emotional upheaval of her choices against a backdrop of a world on the brink of change. This tender narrative explores the intertwining themes of love, loss, and resilience during a pivotal historical moment.