At 17 years old, Gabby Douglas has achieved what many only dream about in winning the Gold Medal at the London 2012 Olympics for women's gymnastics in the all-around competition, and winning gold as part of the women's American team. With enormous talent and hard work she moved to the forefront of her sport and became the first African American to win the all-around competition. However, her achievements haven't come without difficulty and sacrifice and in Grace, Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith she shares her journey to the Olympic dream and the people who helped make it possible. Her autobiography, coauthored with Michelle Burford, will inspire all those who like Gabby, have faith in God and themselves to make their dreams come true. Grace, Gold and Glory also features 8 pages of color photographs of Gabby.
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