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Autographed Hardcover First Edition

I'll Never Change My Name: An Immigrant's American Dream from the Ukraine to the USA to Dancing with the Stars

By Valentin Chmerkovskiy

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Autographed Hardcover First Edition

I'll Never Change My Name: An Immigrant's American Dream from the Ukraine to the USA to Dancing with the Stars

By Valentin Chmerkovskiy

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- Hardcover Edition of "I'll Never Change My Name"
- Valentin Chmerkovskiy's Personal Autograph Inside Book
- Certificate of Authenticity
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This hardcover first edition of I'll Never Change My Name: An Immigrant's American Dream from Ukraine to the USA to Dancing with the Stars is personally autographed by Valentin Chmerkovskiy.

Valentin Chmerkovskiy, the world championship-winning and beloved Dancing with the Stars ballroom dancer invites fans into his life as never before, sharing the experiences, including the failures and successes, that have shaped him, from his early childhood in Ukraine to growing up as an immigrant in the U.S. to his rise to international fame.

Val has captivated viewers of Dancing with the Stars since his first performance in 2011. While DWTS demonstrates Val’s beautiful physicality, this moving memoir illuminates his soul, revealing a deep, thoughtful person who channels his emotions and socially conscious views through his art. The beloved dance champion and choreographer assesses his life and career so far—where he’s come from and where he hopes to go.

For the first time, Val looks back at his childhood in Odessa, Ukraine, and his Jewish family’s immigration to the United States—including what it was like to grow up as a stranger desperate to fit into a different culture, how he worked to become a premiere dancer, and, of course, the collaborations and competitions with his brother and fellow DWTS sensation, Maksim "Maks" Chmerkovskiy.

Val speaks warmly of his close-knit family and shares intimate and inspiring stories meant to offer hope and motivation not only to fans but to everyone with a dream. Enduring anti-Semitism in their native land, Val’s parents wanted a better life for their children—a desire that led them to leave everything they knew and start again thousands of miles away in a foreign country. It was a gamble that paid off—after years of practice and discipline, Val, along with his older brother Maks, have reached the pinnacle of success. Though he admits he sometimes still feels like an outsider, Val expresses his enduring gratitude for everything that America represents and pays homage to his adopted nation and the opportunities it has afforded him and his family.

Inspiring, heartfelt, and compulsively readable—and showcasing sixteen-pages of never-before-seen photographs, as well as a foreword by brother Maks—Val’s memoir is filled with the moments that have moved and shaped him, and is sure to touch readers’ hearts as well.

Order your Valentin Chmerkovskiy autographed book today!

Product Details

  • Pages: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Dey Street Books
  • Release Date: March 6, 2018
  • ISBN-13: 9780062820471
  • Edition: Autographed Hardcover First Edition

About The Author

Valentin (Val) Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy was born in Odessa (Ukraine). He is a professional dancer and is known for his appearances on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Val is the son of Aleksandr and Lariss Chmerkovskiy, and the younger brother to Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Val found his passion for dancing at the age of seven, and by twelve years old he attended his first overseas competition -- the German Open. At the German Open, Val and his brother Maks were the only two United States couples there. At the age of fifteen, Val won his first IDSF World Championship and became the first American to do it. Val has had the honor to have been a US Champion fourteen times over his fifteen year dance career. He has many accomplishments, which include the winning of the German Open, Asian-Pacific Championships, US Open, Blackpool, and the World Championships two times. Val, his brother Maksim, and Tony Dovolani opened ''Dance with Me'' studio in Stamford, Connecticut on April 16th of 2012.

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This hardcover first edition of I'll Never Change My Name: An Immigrant's American Dream from Ukraine to the USA to Dancing with the Stars is personally autographed by Valentin Chmerkovskiy.

Valentin Chmerkovskiy, the world championship-winning and beloved Dancing with the Stars ballroom dancer invites fans into his life as never before, sharing the experiences, including the failures and successes, that have shaped him, from his early childhood in Ukraine to growing up as an immigrant in the U.S. to his rise to international fame.

Val has captivated viewers of Dancing with the Stars since his first performance in 2011. While DWTS demonstrates Val’s beautiful physicality, this moving memoir illuminates his soul, revealing a deep, thoughtful person who channels his emotions and socially conscious views through his art. The beloved dance champion and choreographer assesses his life and career so far—where he’s come from and where he hopes to go.

For the first time, Val looks back at his childhood in Odessa, Ukraine, and his Jewish family’s immigration to the United States—including what it was like to grow up as a stranger desperate to fit into a different culture, how he worked to become a premiere dancer, and, of course, the collaborations and competitions with his brother and fellow DWTS sensation, Maksim "Maks" Chmerkovskiy.

Val speaks warmly of his close-knit family and shares intimate and inspiring stories meant to offer hope and motivation not only to fans but to everyone with a dream. Enduring anti-Semitism in their native land, Val’s parents wanted a better life for their children—a desire that led them to leave everything they knew and start again thousands of miles away in a foreign country. It was a gamble that paid off—after years of practice and discipline, Val, along with his older brother Maks, have reached the pinnacle of success. Though he admits he sometimes still feels like an outsider, Val expresses his enduring gratitude for everything that America represents and pays homage to his adopted nation and the opportunities it has afforded him and his family.

Inspiring, heartfelt, and compulsively readable—and showcasing sixteen-pages of never-before-seen photographs, as well as a foreword by brother Maks—Val’s memoir is filled with the moments that have moved and shaped him, and is sure to touch readers’ hearts as well.

Order your Valentin Chmerkovskiy autographed book today!

Product Details

  • Pages: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Dey Street Books
  • Release Date: March 6, 2018
  • ISBN-13: 9780062820471
  • Edition: Autographed Hardcover First Edition

About The Author

Valentin (Val) Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy was born in Odessa (Ukraine). He is a professional dancer and is known for his appearances on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Val is the son of Aleksandr and Lariss Chmerkovskiy, and the younger brother to Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Val found his passion for dancing at the age of seven, and by twelve years old he attended his first overseas competition -- the German Open. At the German Open, Val and his brother Maks were the only two United States couples there. At the age of fifteen, Val won his first IDSF World Championship and became the first American to do it. Val has had the honor to have been a US Champion fourteen times over his fifteen year dance career. He has many accomplishments, which include the winning of the German Open, Asian-Pacific Championships, US Open, Blackpool, and the World Championships two times. Val, his brother Maksim, and Tony Dovolani opened ''Dance with Me'' studio in Stamford, Connecticut on April 16th of 2012.

This hardcover first edition of I'll Never Change My Name: An Immigrant's American Dream from Ukraine to the USA to Dancing with the Stars is personally autographed by Valentin Chmerkovskiy.

Valentin Chmerkovskiy, the world championship-winning and beloved Dancing with the Stars ballroom dancer invites fans into his life as never before, sharing the experiences, including the failures and successes, that have shaped him, from his early childhood in Ukraine to growing up as an immigrant in the U.S. to his rise to international fame.

Val has captivated viewers of Dancing with the Stars since his first performance in 2011. While DWTS demonstrates Val’s beautiful physicality, this moving memoir illuminates his soul, revealing a deep, thoughtful person who channels his emotions and socially conscious views through his art. The beloved dance champion and choreographer assesses his life and career so far—where he’s come from and where he hopes to go.

For the first time, Val looks back at his childhood in Odessa, Ukraine, and his Jewish family’s immigration to the United States—including what it was like to grow up as a stranger desperate to fit into a different culture, how he worked to become a premiere dancer, and, of course, the collaborations and competitions with his brother and fellow DWTS sensation, Maksim "Maks" Chmerkovskiy.

Val speaks warmly of his close-knit family and shares intimate and inspiring stories meant to offer hope and motivation not only to fans but to everyone with a dream. Enduring anti-Semitism in their native land, Val’s parents wanted a better life for their children—a desire that led them to leave everything they knew and start again thousands of miles away in a foreign country. It was a gamble that paid off—after years of practice and discipline, Val, along with his older brother Maks, have reached the pinnacle of success. Though he admits he sometimes still feels like an outsider, Val expresses his enduring gratitude for everything that America represents and pays homage to his adopted nation and the opportunities it has afforded him and his family.

Inspiring, heartfelt, and compulsively readable—and showcasing sixteen-pages of never-before-seen photographs, as well as a foreword by brother Maks—Val’s memoir is filled with the moments that have moved and shaped him, and is sure to touch readers’ hearts as well.

Order your Valentin Chmerkovskiy autographed book today!

Product Details

  • Pages: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Dey Street Books
  • Release Date: March 6, 2018
  • ISBN-13: 9780062820471
  • Edition: Autographed Hardcover First Edition

About The Author

Valentin (Val) Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy was born in Odessa (Ukraine). He is a professional dancer and is known for his appearances on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Val is the son of Aleksandr and Lariss Chmerkovskiy, and the younger brother to Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Val found his passion for dancing at the age of seven, and by twelve years old he attended his first overseas competition -- the German Open. At the German Open, Val and his brother Maks were the only two United States couples there. At the age of fifteen, Val won his first IDSF World Championship and became the first American to do it. Val has had the honor to have been a US Champion fourteen times over his fifteen year dance career. He has many accomplishments, which include the winning of the German Open, Asian-Pacific Championships, US Open, Blackpool, and the World Championships two times. Val, his brother Maksim, and Tony Dovolani opened ''Dance with Me'' studio in Stamford, Connecticut on April 16th of 2012.

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