RUN LIKE A GIRL

How lucky it is to be told you run like a girl!

This collection, written by a multimedalist Paralympic athlete, presents 50 portraits of strong, resilient, and influential athletes from every reach of the sporting world. Each profile contains two columns of narrative information, biographical details, and a callout box with a smattering of facts; these work together to remind readers that all success comes with its share of struggle. The athletes spotlighted in this book span socio-economic levels, races, ethnicities, abilities, and ages, showing that passion and perseverance are what matter most. Most importantly, maybe, is that the collection demonstrates that small achievements are just as worthy of celebration as the big shining moments. Being an athlete encompasses many lifestyles: Some have day jobs, some have advanced educational degrees, some are ambassadors for the United Nations, and many have been given honors by the leaders of their countries. Given that there are illustrations on every page, it is a shame that Shields’ name is buried on the copyright page. There is no bibliography that indicates Brown’s sources, nor any suggestions for further reading. The colored backgrounds of the pages combined with white text may pose difficulty for readers with dyslexia. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A guide to following dreams and exceeding goals.