This biography of figure-skating duo Isabelle Brasseur and Lloyd Eisler is an attempt to dissect what appears to come naturally to the pair. While both had successful careers before they met, their union was a stroke of genius. Eisler is tall, muscular, a self-assured enfant terrible in the world of figure skating. Brasseur is young, petite, a perfectionist next to her partner. Eisler didn’t speak any French, Brasseur spoke no English. But on the ice, they were an instant and riveting match.

Prouse doesn’t interfere with Brasseur and Eisler’s telling of their careers. They each answer Prouse’s questions – deleted from the text, but obvious from their answers – with a continual respect for one another, particularly Eisler’s big-brother protectiveness for his less confident partner. But if you have watched the two, not much of what they say will come as insider news. For fans, particularly those who follow them like royalty and are hungry for any tidbit of their personal lives, this biography is a quick read through the trials and tribulations of Olympic athleticism.

As for greater insight into the world of figure skating, the bigger role media now plays in treating athletes like Hollywood stars, and the introduction of professionals into Olympic skating, there are only side comments on how these monumental changes in the sport affected the duo. Eisler is the most revealing in his disgruntlement with questionable judges, and the media’s portrayal of him as an outspoken rink brat. But the crux of the book is an Olympic and world champion success story. A perfect tale for any budding figure skater.