Courage to Soar - Simone Biles

Courage to Soar

A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance

(Autor)

Buch | Hardcover
256 Seiten
2016
Zonderkidz (Verlag)
978-0-310-75966-9 (ISBN)
24,80 inkl. MwSt
In Courage to Soar, the official autobiography from US Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, Simone presents the story of how she overcame early childhood challenges to become the most decorated US female gymnast and the only female gymnast to ever win three consecutive World Championship titles.
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 has 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 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 Courage to Soar, 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 looks 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-color photo insert
includes an autographed, fold-out Courage to Soar poster (see image)

New York Times bestselling author Simone Biles is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and a three-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 nineteen medals, fourteen of them gold. Simone, who was born in Ohio and later adopted by her grandparents in Texas, began her training at age 6. 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  

Erscheinungsdatum
Co-Autor Michelle Burford
Vorwort Mary Lou Retton
Sprache englisch
Maße 159 x 235 mm
Gewicht 416 g
Themenwelt Literatur Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Sport Fitness / Aerobic / Bodybuilding
ISBN-10 0-310-75966-8 / 0310759668
ISBN-13 978-0-310-75966-9 / 9780310759669
Zustand Neuware
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