Swimming with Faith the
Missy Franklin Story by Natalie Davis Miller is the story of Missy
Franklin, a four-time Olympic swimming gold medalist who made her debut in the
2012 London Games at the age of 17. In this biography, Missy’s early life and
introduction to swimming is discussed as well as her journey to the Olympic
Games. Swinging back and forth between her personal life and her competitive
life, readers are given insight into the Missy the person and Missy the
swimmer.
I remember watching Missy at the London Games and I loved
her athleticism, her faith and humility. She was a great competitor to watch
and it was evident she loved the sport. I enjoyed reading her journey in
competitive swimming and her focus on her faith as she went through the ups and
downs of competition. The book is geared to 8-12-year-olds and includes
swimming terminology and displays her faith, determination and humility. It is
a quick read but filled with great information for those interesting in competitive
swimming or would like to know more about the sport. One of my favorite quotes
from the book is “The people we meet, the experiences we go through, that’s
what makes us the people we are, the people we are growing into. This is our
time to make mistakes, to learn from them, to learn to shine. It’s such a
beautiful time in your life.” I highly recommend Swimming with Faith.
Swimming with Faith the Missy Franklin Story
Is available in
paperback and eBook
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