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Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas shares her story in "Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of Faith"

She wowed us on the mats at the 2012 Olympics and now two-time gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas is sharing her incredible story in Grace, Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith.

Gabrielle has teamed up with writer Michelle Burford to pen this awe-inspiring memoir that spills on her tumbles and stumbles on the way to Olympic victory. From battling a rare blood disorder to facing financial hardship, Gabrielle’s story is one filled with ferocity, determination and faith.

Jumping through hoops

Gabrielle tells all about her journey to the top—leaving her family at the mere age of 12 to train 3,000 miles away, dealing with multiple injury setbacks, pushing past that horrific fall from the balance beam during the 2011 Visa Championships and surviving the super intense media scrutiny during the 2012 Olympic games in London.

“[I want to share] how much my family and I have overcome during our journey,” says Gabrielle. “It hasn't been easy. I want people to read my story and say, 'If Gabby can do it, I can do it too. Anything is possible.'"

A medal-worthy message

Grace, Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith also also shares how Gabrielle was supported by her close-knit family and unwavering Christian faith. With the motivating message that devotion and determination deliver all things, Gabrielle’s story will make you wanna flip (literally).

Between the pages

Grace, Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith isn’t just any autobiography. You’ll get great bonus features, too, including…

A free poster

Full-color pictures of Gabrielle’s journey

A section of discussion questions (perf for your book club!)

Win like Gabrielle!

5 golden girlies will win a signed copy of Grace, Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith. CLICK HERE to enter until January 4, 2013 at 11:59pm EST.

BY GL ON 12/4/2012 12:00:00 AM

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@fashionqn I'm happy that she didn't give up too. I loved watching the Olympics and she was definitely my fave gymnast! I was in gymnastics 5 years ago and I loved it to pieces, but then I had to quit cuz it cost too much.

by cdd323 on 12/28/2012 9:09:33 AM

She is amazing. Did you know she wanted to quit gymnastics when she was going through a rough time. I'm glad she didn't because she was such an inspiration.

by fashionqn on 12/6/2012 11:02:45 PM