Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance

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 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 look at gymnastics events, including the Olympics
• the events and challenges that carried her from 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)

Author: Simone Biles
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 11/15/2016
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.40w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780310759669

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.5
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 187506 / Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance

About the Author
Burford, Michelle: -

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. 

 

Biles, Simone: - 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.