Courage to Soar

Name: Courage to Soar
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SKU: 9780310759485
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A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance

By Simone Biles

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Italic is the inspiring autobiography of Simone Biles, showcasing her journey from an energetic child in foster care to becoming a world-class gymnast. The book details her dedication, training, and the pivotal moments that shaped her illustrious career, as well as the challenges she faced along the way. It's a heartfelt narrative about perseverance, passion, and the courage to pursue one's dreams.
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This book may appeal to you if you're inspired by tales of overcoming adversity, pursuing passion, and reaching remarkable achievements. It offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a world-renowned gymnast, revealing personal struggles, triumphs, and the journey to becoming a global icon. Ideal for readers who appreciate real-life stories of dedication and the spirit of never giving up, it's a compelling read for both sports enthusiasts and those looking for motivational stories.

Courage to Soar

In the #1 New York Times bestselling book Courage to Soar, US Olympic gymnast Simone Biles presents the story of how she overcame early childhood challenges to become the only female gymnast to ever win three consecutive World Championship titles in her official autobiography.

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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 have made her one of the top athletes and gymnasts in the world—and how you too can overcome challenges in your life.

Simone 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 her 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 her accomplishments.

In this book, Simone shares:

how she has relied on her faith and family to stay focused and positive
the ways she’s continued competing at the highest level and having fun doing what she loves
a behind-the-scenes look at gymnastics events, including the Olympics
the events and challenges that carried her from an early childhood in foster care to a coveted spot on the U.S. Olympic team
Along the way, Simone shares the details of her inspiring personal story—one filled with 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 girls, whether athletes or not
is an ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, or to celebrate important achievements
is perfect for school assignments and reports
is an inspirational story for fans of gymnastics or any sport
contains an eight-page, full-colour photo insert

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The memoir of the most decorated U.S. gymnast, Olympic gold medallist Biles, transports readers through her inspiring journey from foster care to Olympic glory. With a conversational style, the book captivates with insights into her personal and professional struggles, highlighting her gratitude towards family, friends, and faith. While delivering an effervescent and relatable narrative, it may not thoroughly explain gymnastics terminology, yet remains essential reading for young gymnastics fans.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780310759485

Publisher: Zondervan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: ZonderKidz

Contributors:

With Michelle Burford
Foreword by Mary Lou Retton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 151.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 285g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Simone Biles is a seven-time Olympic gold medalist and a six-time World all-around gymnastics champion. In 2015 at the World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, she became the only female gymnast to ever win three consecutive all-around titles. She is also the most decorated American female gymnast, with a total of thirty medals, twenty-three of them gold. Simone, who was born in Ohio and later adopted by her grandparents in Texas, began her training at age six. During a serendipitous day care field trip to Bannon’s Gymnastix, a coach recognized Simone’s natural talent and sent home a letter to her parents, requesting that they enroll her in a class. Simone rose quickly through the sport’s levels, and in 2011, she began her junior elite career at the American Classics in Huntsville, Texas, where she placed third all-around. Amid a few setbacks in the following two seasons, Simone rebounded in 2013 to claim the first of her three all-around World Championship titles. With her strong faith in God and her triumph against the odds, Simone is inspiring millions to dream big and follow their hearts. Michelle Burford is a #1 New York Times bestselling collaborative writer and a founding editor of O, The Oprah Magazine. She is a Harvard-trained journalist whose work has taken her to more than 35 countries on six continents. A native of Phoenix, Michelle now resides in New York City. Visit her online at www.MichelleBurford.com