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Grace, Gold, & Glory: My Leap of Faith Kindle Edition

by Gabrielle Douglas (Author), Michelle Burford (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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The inspiring autobiography from Gabrielle Douglas—the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual All-Around champion—revealing her journey from the time she first entered a gym to her gold-medal-winning performances.

In the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas stole hearts and flew high as the All-Around Gold Medal winner and the brightest star of the US gold-medal-winning women’s gymnastics team. That same year, Gabrielle was also named the 2012 Sportswoman of the Year by the Women's Sports Foundation.

In this personal autobiography, Grace, Gold, and Glory My Leap of Faith, Gabrielle tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination. Walk with Gabby Douglas through her journey of faith and what her family overcame, from the time she first entered a gymnasium to her gold-medal-winning performances, demonstrating to readers ages 13 and up that they can reach their dreams when they let themselves soar.

Grace, Gold, and Glory My Leap of Faith:

Is the official autobiography of renowned US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas
Chronicles Gabrielle’s journey from her first practice to becoming a 2012 gold-winning US gymnast
Celebrates Gabrielle as the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual All-Around champion, and the first American gymnast to win gold in both the individual All-Around and team competitions at the same Olympics.
Is one of the most inspiring books on the market today for reader ages 13 and up

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Gr 6–9—Gymnast Douglas may have made it look easy to win gold at the 2012 Olympics, but getting there was no easy feat. Her single mother worked double shifts to make ends meet, and her siblings gave up their activities so Gabrielle could train. This inspiring autobiography will be enjoyed by young fitness enthusiasts, dedicated gymnasts, or Christian adolescents, though it focuses mostly on the family's sacrifice and less on the actual competition at the Olympics, which some listeners may find disappointing. While Haleakala Wilson speaks well with proper inflection and typical teen speak (sorta, kinda, lol) listeners may find it hard to discern how Gabrielle's mother feels. Is she angry or just frustrated when Gabrielle wants to quit? Listeners will understand that the family believes that their faith and determination to overcome obstacles is what led Gabrielle to be able to be the first African American to win the all-around competition. This audio version could be an additional selection for libraries looking for autobiographies aimed at a middle school audience.—Karen Alexander, Lake Fenton High School, Linden, MI

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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.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009SRRVYY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zonderkidz (November 27, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 27, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5167 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 186 pages

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- #15 in Teen & Young Adult Women Biography eBooks
- #19 in Teen & Young Adult Olympics & Paralympics
- #25 in Teen & Young Adult Sports Biography eBooks

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MICHELLE BURFORD is a #1 New York Times bestselling author 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. Read more about her creations at www.MichelleBurford.com.
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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
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A must-read for teen athletes

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2012

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Are you a teen athlete or the parent supporting the dream of one? Gabby Douglas unlocks her story, and in doing so, she inspires the young athletes and their parents who follow a similar path. Giving the glory to God, Gabby is living proof that faith and family sustain when the physical body and mind fall short. When I read the end of chapter 18, my eyes filled with tears. Gabby knows my daughter's conflict! It isn't just me as a mom and my daughter as a Junior Olympic athlete (a diver, not a gymnast, but it all rings true, regardless of the sport). Even the best, most talented, and most successful like Gabby Douglas are torn between being a top-performing athlete and being a normal teenager. Her writing sings to the heart of a teen, phrased in a way that lets your mind imagine the exact words coming from a little personal text message from Gabby to you. She empowers her decisions with Biblical truth, and in doing so, she helps us believe that God's plan is perfect, no matter how the world may convince you otherwise. This is a must-read, and I can hardly wait until Christmas day, when my daughter can devour Gabby's inspiring words.

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Remi Ade

G is Gold!!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017

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As an older woman, Gabrielle Douglas story inspires and deeply touches me. I remember watching her with such rapt attention and admiration during the summer Olympics and reminiscing how nearly 20 years earlier, I watched Dominique Dawes with the same feelings. Amazing! Nearly two years later, I tune in to watch the Lifetime biopic and my eyes start to tear up as before the opening. Teary-eyed and proud, I made it through the biopic. And now, with her memoir, I am awarded the opportunity to dive deeper into her story. Fortunately, I read her memoir on my Kindle so my tears did not cause any damage. This is an truly inspirational story. It saddens me that young minority women have to endure any form of racism but as I think about it the Civil Rights Movement occurred in 1960s after 200 years of slavery and a systemized form of oppression. A lot of prejudice and racial bias is still buried deep. Alas, what does not kill you makes you stronger. I am glad that Gabrielle is receiving all the accolades as it is well deserved. I hope her story continues to inspire minority girls to enroll in gymnastics and I hope they pay special attention on the backlash Gabby receives and how well she handles it.

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Awesome story of triumph

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023

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This is such a good story to read. Ms. Douglas shares with readers the hurdles & struggles she had to over come to rise to Grace, Gold, and Glory.

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Faith to follow your dreams

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2021

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Gabrielle Douglas tells her story of Olympic success through the lens of faith, commitment, acceptance, and forgiveness. She takes us on her journey both as an Olympian and as a young girl reconciling the truths of her life. Gabrielle was raised by a strong, hard working single mom who taught her the values that carried her to Olympic gold. From the first time this young gymnast stepped on the mat, her coaches saw in her a fiery spark and a natural talent. Gabrielle and her mother took that raw talent and nurtured it, through great sacrifices from the entire family, in order to reach the top of her sport. Never afraid to succeed, the family even agreed to a two year separation so that Gabrielle could train with the coach that would ultimately help her reach her goal.

Gabrielle tells her story of gymnastics greatness, but she also parallels it with the story of her family, of her faith in God and her religious journey, and her path to forgiving her absent father. She speaks from the heart, sharing childhood memories good and bad. Her personality really shines through in her writing, as does her work ethic and her love for her family. She counts her blessings and she is appreciative of them. Gabrielle Douglas is an amazing athlete and an inspiring young woman.

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Wholesome, positive book for young readers

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015

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My 10-year-old daughter loved this book and shared it with friends in her 4th grade class who all loved it too. Gabby talks about how her faith, friends and family helped her overcome the obstacles she faced on the way to achieving her Olympic dream. This is a wholesome, positive book and Gabby is a great role model for young girls. It's written in the first person, almost like a journal. For grade-schoolers becoming curious about the teenage phase, it's often hard to find books that are suitable for young readers. This one is terrific. For older readers with an interest in Gabby and gymnastics, this book will not disappoint. I read it so my daughter and I could talk about it, and I thoroughly enjoyed it - well-written and honest, it also conveys the excitement of competition through the eyes of a young, world-class athlete.

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Grace, Gold, and Glory will restore your faith in the American dream

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2013

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This book is a story of triumph over adversity, and how even a little girl in a disadvantaged home can have a big dream come true. Gabrielle is mature far beyond her years (she had to be), and still she is a little girl with big dreams and a love for fun. The book just keeps surprising as she faces one set-back after another. Just when it looks like she can't miss--her own problem with home sickness nearly does her in. She has a wonderful support team that helps her pull through. Her mother and her siblings just keeps giving her the inspiration to reach higher and higher. It seems like a novel, and yet it is real-life, and big dreams do come true. This book will inspire a lot of little girls to "go for the gold". And, if they have Gabrielle's faith...they can.

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This book is AMAZING

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I like it because it is sad happy and encouraging. It shows how your life can get better even if it seems to be a struggle at first

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Nice, fast read

Reviewed in Germany on September 24, 2015

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Even though it is superficial and a bit forced at some places it is generally a nice book. It's a fast read and gives one or other interesting insight into an elite gymnast's world.

indigo Conroy

It was the best book

Reviewed in Australia on August 23, 2014

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I though this book was one of the best books I've read in ages I'm not normally into reading.
I though this book was detailed at really focused.
it wasn't very good English, writing( punctuation etc) but that doesn't change anything saying that it's not the best book!!!:)
I rate this book 9.99 out of 10 :)
BEST BOOK EVER!!! thank u gabby for writing this book for us and everything!!!:)I really enjoyed it:):):):):):):)

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