I Got This: To Gold and Beyond

Not that I like short and simple. But "yes" that this needs to be more popular. The book is technically shorter than the page count says, for there is a glossary in the back, along with a writing-a-journal-helped-me-a-lot-so-what-don't-you-as-well section with lots of blank pages. The phrasing/writing is also simple; sometimes the grammar is incorrect, too, but I let that slide because of her age. Her story was narrated the way a teenager would do it. Not narrated like a 40-year-old swooped in and rephrased every sentence to make it sound more professional. Laurie's book, from the humor to story to inspiration, is fantastic. She shares her accomplishments but never gloats. Even better, she sometimes makes a point out of a story she just told and gives you advice, but never in a preachy way. Personally, I did one year of gymnastics, and that was it, but I felt a connection with her as I read the book. She narrated in a bright, friendly, and welcoming manner--after all, she said she's optimistic! In conclusion, from what I've read of her, Laurie Hernandez may make a good role model for... everyone. Children who dream of being in the Olympics, teens who watch gymnastics, adults who like books and need one of encouragement. And that's who I suggest this book to--everyone.