Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.© Common Sense Media. Her siblings are Arielle, Joyelle, and John. BY- Gabrielle Douglas (with help of Michelle Burford) Something I knew New fact One

She was billed to compete in the all around and after sitting at least six Amanars in podium training, she pulled out of vault and therefore the AA the night before the competition, which was a major "omg, what's going on, will Gabby's inconsistencies ruin her chances for 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. When she was just a baby, Gabrielle's family lived in a van while her parents sought work.

"With strong faith in God and some serious determination, every dream is possible - especially if your mama refuses to let you fly home, fry chicken, and give up”“Grace, Gold, Glory. When her sister Arielle started gymnastics, Gabby thought it was the coolest thing ever. Shame! Dispatched from the UK in 3 business days When will my order arrive? I'm not going to do cartwheels over it, pardon the pun, but I won't tell someone the book was so horrible that its not worth reading. It shows everybody that it takes hard work and dedication to complete your goals in life. Be the first to review this title.Gabrielle Douglas tells the story of how she went from a homeless child to an two-time Olympic gold medalist with the help of her supportive family, Christian faith -- and of course some pretty phenomenal natural ability. If you answered yes to either of these questions, then Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith is the book for you. As it became apparent that Gabrielle hadSixteen year old Gabrielle Douglas recounts her journey to becoming an Olympic champion gymnast and the first American gymnast to win both an individual and team gold medal in one Olympics. This book has inspired me alot in many ways. Don't bother reading.I'm not your average gym fan; I don't watch gymnastics once every four years and as such, I didn't get to know Gabrielle Douglas when she won the AA gold (not unexpectedly), but rather as a junior back in 2010 when she was known among gym fans (short for fanatics) as "Michelle Obama with a standing full".I'm not your average gym fan; I don't watch gymnastics once every four years and as such, I didn't get to know Gabrielle Douglas when she won the AA gold (not unexpectedly), but rather as a junior back in 2010 when she was known among gym fans (short for fanatics) as "Michelle Obama with a standing full".I read the e-book on a whim one Friday night, despite not at all being in the target audience. Its inspiring and makes you think. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.Tweens and teens will learn about Gabby Douglas' life in this Christian autobiography. These products will be playable exclusively on the UrbanAudioBooks.com apps, available for iOS and Android devices.We love books, and we believe that you should be able to enjoy your favorite book whenever, wherever, or whatever you are doing.

Tweens and teens will learn about Gabby Douglas' life in this Christian autobiography. Gabrielle began her training at age six, and became the Virginia State Champion only two years later. -- it's always the right choice to speak up to an adult who really cares about you," Gabby  advises readers when writing frankly about the Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. Grace, Gold, and Glory In Which Gabby Douglas Admits She Has No Idea How She Did It Religion plays a huge role in gold medal-winning gymnast Gabrielle Douglas's life, so she begins every chapter of her autobiography with a Bible verse, and ends each one with a reference to God's plans for her. It's an okay read, and that's the review I will give it to those who are thinking about reading it. I went in with very low expectations, knowing that there was a push to get this book out before the holidays. Nationals (as in 2009 Visa Nationals) are referred to as Junior Olympic Nationals (part of the J.O.

In London she wins two gold medals, the U.S.A first place team award and an individual first place all-around champion medal.