Aly Raisman is a two-time gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnast who captained the US team to victories in 2012 and 2016, and was a member of two gold-winning World Championships teams.
...an accessible memoir, of an inspirational bent...with some vital, tender discussion of her experience of sexual assault included as well. It's a book of (appropriately) fierce advocacy. --Entertainment Weekly ...lively and straightforward...Raisman's inspiring and enlightening story belongs in every teen biography collection.--SLJ A New York Times Bestseller An Entertainment Weekly Best YA book of 2017 Aly Raisman is fierce in every sense of the word. Her story is one of persistence, hardship, triumph and leadership and Fierce is both inspiring and illuminating.--Billie Jean King, Founder, Women's Sports Foundation Aly's success as a gymnast is no doubt incredible. But Fierce gives an intimate look into her journey not just as an athlete, but as an impressive and powerful young woman. She's a role model to our daughters, an incredible friend, and the embodiment of bravery and girl power!--Nick Swisher and JoAnna Garcia Swisher An appealing, readable memoir for more than just future gymnasts.--Kirkus Reviews