Biles, the 19-year-old gymnast who won four gold medals and one bronze at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, will release her book on Nov. 15, and hopes it will inspire readers to pursue their dreams.
After wowing the world with her historic Olympic performance in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Simone Biles is preparing to release her memoir this fall.
"I want people to reach for their dreams. If you're willing to put in a lot of work, and if you're focused and determined, you can go really far," Biles said in a statement recently, "There so many people who have inspired me with their love and encouragement along the way — and I want to pass on that inspiration to readers."
Along with her accomplishments, Biles' new book will also highlight some of the hardships she's had to endure in her young life.
"For me, it took years of training and perseverance to reach my goals," she said. "But looking back on it now, I'm glad I didn't give up."
Biles said growing up she "loved reading about other people's experiences, so it's cool that I've had the chance to ... tell my own story."
, has set the bar in the world of
gymnastics by becoming the first woman to win three consecutive world
all-around titles before the Olympics in Rio. In Brazil, she set a new American
record after receiving the most gold medals in women's gymnastics during the
Olympics and becoming the most decorated American female gymnast in World Championships
history.
Annette Bourland, senior vice
president and group publisher at Zondervan, believes Biles has a story that
will motivate fans.
"Simone's life and story will
equip countless fans with the courage and motivation to move beyond 'life as it
seems,'" said Bourland, who co-wrote the book with Biles. "Her
mega-watt smile and poise, not to mention dedicated demeanor, set her apart. We
could not be happier to work with Simone and her family on this project."
No comments:
Post a Comment