19-yr-old Olympian memoir titled ‘Courage to Soar’ is coming out soon

Winning five medals at the Rio Olypics — four gold and one bronze — becoming the first female American gymnast to do so since Nastia Liukin in 2008, Simone Biles definitely has a lot of stories to tell.

Courage to Soar, co-written with journalist Michelle Burford, will chronicle Biles’ inspirational path to success.

“I want people to reach for their dreams. If you’re willing to put in a lot of work, and if you’re focused and determined, you can go really far. There [are] so many people who have inspired me with their love and encouragement along the way — and I want to pass on that inspiration to readers,” 19-yr-old Biles said in the publisher’s press release.

“I feel honored to work with Zondervan. They publish so many great stories that inspire readers to live their lives with purpose.”

Annette Bourland ― vice president of the book’s publisher, Zondervan ― said that the book “will equip countless fans with the courage and motivation to move beyond ‘life as it seems.’” Huff Post reported.

Courage to Soar will be Biles’ story in her own words. Christian publisher Zondervan will release the book Nov. 15.

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