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

Simone Biles

Why we picked it

This honest, empowering memoir shows readers how faith, perseverance, and passion for the sport can overcome even the toughest personal and competitive challenges.

Our review

This honest and empowering memoir shows readers how faith, perseverance, and passion can overcome even the toughest challenges. Simone Biles’ story encourages kids to set big goals and to stay true to themselves no matter what obstacles arise. For young athletes and dreamers, it’s a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about medals—it’s about courage, balance, and believing in your own potential.

About this book

From the product listing

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

Resource details

Resource type
Book
Age ranges
Middle School
Careers
Athlete
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Realistic, Enterprising
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Author
Simone Biles