Grace Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith: The Gabrielle Douglas Story

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Autobiography of the first African-American two-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast.

“Gabrielle Douglas is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. At the 2012 Summer Olympics she made history becoming the first US gymnast to take home a team and an individual gold medal in the same Olympics. Gabrielle began her training at age six and became the Virginia State Champion only two years later. When she was fourteen she left her family in Virginia Beach to train with coach Liang Chow in Des Moines Iowa. Under Chow’s guidance and with tremendous faith in God’s plan for her Gabrielle competed in the Olympic Trials and walked away with the only guaranteed spot on the team. Since her Olympic triumph Gabrielle has used her platform to inspire millions with a powerful message: With hard work and persistence any dream is possible.”
Visit her online at www.gabrielledouglas.com

“Gold-winning US gymnast and Olympic All-Around champion Gabrielle Douglas tells her personal story of faith perseverance and determination demonstrating you can reach your dreams if you let yourself soar.” (distributor)

Ages: 13 – 18 years Pages: 224