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Book

Unstoppable! : my journey from Olympic hopeful to Athlete A to eight-time NCAA champion and beyond

Call Number

  • 921 N618 TEEN (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2024.

Physical Description

180 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Audience

Grades 10-12 Roaring Brook Press.

Summary

"Maggie Nichols' official memoir is an inspirational tell-all about the abuse she suffered under the USA national gymnastic team and how she managed to redefine herself in the face of adversity. In 2015, Maggie risked everything when she revealed to her coach how USAG doctor Larry Nassar had been sexually abusing the athletes under his care. What ensued was an investigation that would capture the nation, involving multiple faculty members of the gymnastics team, and multiple gymnasts. An inspirational tell-all and intimate look into the world of elite gymnastics--from the Károlyi's to the politics of Olympic tryouts to grueling daily routines--Maggie now tells this story in her words: a story of trauma, reclaiming, and triumph. Featured in critically acclaimed documentaries including Netflix's Athlete A (2020) and HBO's At the Heart of Gold (2019), the story of Nassar's abuse--and the length members of the team took to cover it up--is a critical look into this harrowing history, now told for the first time in memoir by Maggie Nichols. *Content warning for: sexual abuse"--

Contents

  • Introduction from Simone Biles
  • Preface
  • Drive
  • Strength
  • Body positivity
  • Trust
  • Perseverance
  • Power
  • Consistency
  • Momentum
  • Advocacy
  • Success
  • Solidarity
  • Support
  • Gratitude
  • Sacrifice
  • Reflection
  • Sexual abuse resources
  • Maggie Nichols official record.

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