sunshine169's review against another edition
4.0
As other reviews have said this is definitely an all out positive book that doesn't delve too deeply into Shannon's feelings. However, she is and always will be my favorite gymnast and I enjoyed her career recap immensely. She is most certainly a strong willed woman that never lets anyone tell her she cannot accomplish her goals. I admire that!
emsterino19's review against another edition
5.0
Shannon Miller's is an excellent story!
I had a little bit of a difficult time toward the beginning, as I don't know really anything about gymnastics, and there were a lot of terms I didn't understand. However, I was fascinated with her story and encouraged by her determination. Shannon Miller fell down and got back up again over and over and over.
I highly recommend this book.
I received a copy of this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
I had a little bit of a difficult time toward the beginning, as I don't know really anything about gymnastics, and there were a lot of terms I didn't understand. However, I was fascinated with her story and encouraged by her determination. Shannon Miller fell down and got back up again over and over and over.
I highly recommend this book.
I received a copy of this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
disabledreamer's review against another edition
4.0
Its fine. Nothing special,i feel like each era was two chapters too long and the book would have more impact if it was winnowed down.
kmdahlgran's review against another edition
4.0
I remember watching Shannon Miller compete in the Olympics. I really enjoyed reading about her experience with gymnastics and her life after, including her battle with ovarian cancer. She truly is an inspirational woman.
elisehedlund's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! It was a real eye-opener for me. I had always loved gymnastics, and to know all about Shannon Miller's life was incredible.
Some people might find this book boring. I could understand how the terms could get less interesting, but I was captivated, knowing about gymnastics myself.
The funny thing is, I never saw Shannon compete in the Olympics. I wasn't even alive at the tie of either. Did that stop me fro completely enjoying this book? No! I felt like I was standing, cheering, on the sidelines as she competed. Her success was my success, her falls were my falls. But I can't say failures. She always picked herself back up, through gymnastics, through cancer. I look up to her so much, her fears, faults, and all the amazing talents she has. I loved this book, but if you don't agree, or even if you do, please reply, because I would love to hear your opinion too.
Some people might find this book boring. I could understand how the terms could get less interesting, but I was captivated, knowing about gymnastics myself.
The funny thing is, I never saw Shannon compete in the Olympics. I wasn't even alive at the tie of either. Did that stop me fro completely enjoying this book? No! I felt like I was standing, cheering, on the sidelines as she competed. Her success was my success, her falls were my falls. But I can't say failures. She always picked herself back up, through gymnastics, through cancer. I look up to her so much, her fears, faults, and all the amazing talents she has. I loved this book, but if you don't agree, or even if you do, please reply, because I would love to hear your opinion too.
saboo's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun peek behind the scenes of the athletic career of a great gymnast. However, its failure to address the negative aspects of gymnastics culture is disappointing because I simply don't believe Shannon Miller was unaware or unaffected by it. I did enjoy the anecdotes from her career (such as the story behind the 1994 World Team Championship when she only performed compulsories) and the story of her struggle with cancer. Her persistence and faith are admirable and inspiring.
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