The gymnast relates how her faith and family saw her through several challenges, beginning from her childhood in foster care, and shares the professional journey that led to her earning a spot on the 2016 Olympic team.
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In Courage to Soar, the official autobiography from four-time Olympic gold-winning and record-setting American gymnast Simone Biles, Simone shares how her faith, family, passion, and perseverance against tremendous odds made her one of the top athletes and record-breaking gymnasts in the world—and how you too can overcome challenges in your life.In this book, Simone shares:how she has relied on her faith and family to stay focused and positivethe ways she’s continued competing at the highest level and having fun doing what she lovesbehind-the-scenes looks at gymnastics events, including the 2016 Olympicsthe events, challenges, and trials that carried her from an early childhood in foster care to a coveted spot on the U.S. Olympic team and worldwide stardomSimone Biles’ entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, along with drive to succeed no matter the obstacle, are what brought her to the national spotlight during the Olympic Games and have catapulted her ever since—including 25 World Championship medals. But there is more to Simone than the accomplishments.Inside this book, Simone shares the details of her inspiring personal story—one filled with the kinds of daily acts of courage that led her, and can lead you, to even the most unlikely of dreams.Courage to Soar:presents a positive role model for young girlsa great read leading up to the Tokyo Olympic Gamesis an ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, or to celebrate important achievementsis perfect for school assignments and reportscontains an eight-page, full-color photo insert, as well as a full-color poster of Simone in action on the back of the book jacketis an inspirational story for fans of gymnastics, and anyone looking for motivation
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