Lori Vollkommer
Book
Broken to Unbreakable: The Comeback I Never Saw Coming
A true story of resilience, reinvention, and what happens when the dream you buried refuses to die.
At sixteen, Lori Vollkommer's life changed in a single moment. A catastrophic fall from the uneven bars fractured her spine, ending her gymnastics career and shattering the identity she had spent years building. She moved forward — into college, marriage, motherhood, business success — but a quiet grief remained, the ache of a dream cut short.
Decades later, another spinal fracture threatened everything again. But this time, it sparked something unexpected: a return. Scared. Under-prepared. Convinced the window had closed. Lori walked back into the gym more than thirty years after she had left it.
What she found wasn't just gymnastics — it was joy reborn, purpose rediscovered, and proof that passion never expires.
Because the door was never closed.
The comeback is yours to claim.
You're never too old — and it's never too late.
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What Readers Are Saying
“Once I started, I couldn't put it down. I encourage every adult who feels like giving up or feels stuck to get this book immediately.”
— Terin Humphrey, Olympic Silver Medalist
“A powerful testament to resilience, courage, and the human spirit. Her journey of turning setbacks into comebacks will inspire anyone who's ever faced adversity.”
— Chellsie Memmel, 2005 World All-Around Champion
“A powerful testament to perseverance, dedication, and the transformative power of love. Her journey from adversity to triumph is both inspiring and heartfelt.”
— Tony Retrosi, International Elite Coach
“Her story reminds us of the body's capacity to adapt and overcome at any age.”
— Dr. Gregory S. DiFelice, MD, Hospital for Special Surgery
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More than a gymnastics story
Why read it?
This book is for anyone who has faced a setback, felt sidelined by life, or wondered whether the moment to begin again had already passed.
Lori’s return to competitive gymnastics at 49 challenges the limits we place on age, ability, and second chances. Her honest reflections offer both encouragement and proof that joy can be rediscovered.
You do not need to be an athlete to recognize yourself in this story. You only need to know what it feels like to lose something you love and dare to reach for it again.