Courage to soar : a body in motion, a life in balance

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Author:

Biles, Simone, 1997-

ISBN:

9780310759485

Personal Author:

Biles, Simone, 1997-

Publication Date:

2018

Physical Description:

256 pages

Abstract:

Simone Biles' entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a daycare field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, passion, and perseverance have made her one of the top gymnasts in the world, as well as a four-time winner of Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. But there is more to Simone than the 19 medals - 14 of them gold - and the Olympic successes. Through years of hard work and determination, she has relied on her faith and family to stay focused and positive, while having fun competing at the highest level and doing what she loves. Here, in her own words, Simone takes you through the events, challenges, and trials that carried her from an early childhood in foster care to a coveted spot on the 2016 Olympic team. Along the way, Simone shares the details of her inspiring personal story.

Reading Level:

Adolescent.

Personal Subject:

Biles, Simone, 1997--Juvenile literature.

Subject Term:

Women gymnasts -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Gymnasts -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Teenage Non-Fiction.

Sport.

Added Author:

Burford, Michelle.

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J796.44092

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30116021081763

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Summary

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 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 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

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 7 UpCombine grueling daily training with the ultra-competitive life of world-class gymnastics and the life of an extraordinary tween, and you will soar with Simone Biles. True to its title, Biles's autobiography, written with best-selling author and O magazine founding editor Michelle Burford, is a work in balance. Listeners are privy to how a bouncy, energetic toddler became the world's most decorated female gymnast. They will hear of the technical complexities, coaching strategies, frustrating competitive failures, and smashing successes. Listeners get a unique, insider's peek behind the scenes of the gymnastics universe, with its tales of favorite colors, choosing a dream car, lucky leotards, unusual animal obsessions, and even teen crushes. Biles honestly shares stories of her crying binges and bratty phases as well as her adult-size determination and dedication to her sport. The author does not shy away from the rocky side of family life but also describes the generous support and guidance of her close family. Imani Parks is perfect as the narrator. Her pitch is spot on, and she mimics the tones and accents of several adults in Biles's life, just as the teen might. VERDICT Biles presents a candid and upbeat account that will entertain and inspire many middle schoolers. The hopeful gymnasts among them will hang on every word.-Jane Newschwander, Fluvanna County Public Schools, VA © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Who can forget the radiant smile and inexhaustible energy of four-feet-eight, 19-year-old Simone Biles, Olympian gymnast? This inspiring and humorous memoir details how Simone, with the help and support of her family, coaches, faith, and friends, succeeded in winning five Olympic medals in 2016, four gold and a bronze. After a brief time in foster care, Simone was six when she and her younger sister were adopted by her grandparents (whom she refers to as her mom and dad). Flipping on the family trampoline and an unexpected daycare trip to the local tumbling gym sparked her love of gymnastics. Despite her rookie success, she missed being selected for the USA women's junior team by one spot and was too young to compete in the 2012 Olympics. But success was in her future, due in part to her incredible support system her parents even built their own gym. Simone is admirable, but it's the unwavering support of her family and coaches that will make a lasting impact on readers.--Rawlins, Sharon Copyright 2017 Booklist

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