Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance” by Simone Biles

Simone Biles Performance was outstanding  at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. Simply Superb!“Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance” by Simone Biles, is an inspiring autobiography of this exceptional gymnast’s.This book is highly recommended for young readers, in particular, teen gymnasts.

After being abandoned by her(family)  father early on. She was put in a foster care because her  mother suffered from drug and alcohol addiction. From the age of 3 she spent time in foster care. It was not until her grandfather and his wife stepped into care for the four children and eventually adopt Simone and one of her sisters, that she was able to start enjoying some stability in normal home life. Kudos to her grandmom it's not at all an easy responsibility.

Simone initially failed to make it to the  USA women’s junior team at the 2011 Visa National Championships. But her talent and  determination saw her make the national team the following year.

Loved reading the book . Totally worth your time. Motivates to achieve what you want to in your life.

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