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Carly Patterson "Be Strong" by Positively For Kids. In Be Strong, 2004 Olympic all-around gold medalist Carly Patterson describes her journey from cartwheeling in her backyard to standing on the winner’s podium in Athens, Greece. Carly was just 16 years old when she became the second American female in history to win the gold medal in the all-around gymnastics competition.
Carly knows what it means to be strong. As a result, she knows what it means to make her dreams come true. This is a story about the hard work and the perseverance it takes to become a champion and also of the excitement and thrill of being the best. Be Strong is 48 pages of "Character in Motion" with full color pictures throughout, inlcuding family photos.
“There are a lot of World Champions in practice, but it’s another story when you raise your arms, in front of the crowd. That’s what makes Carly so unique. She can do it, under this kind of pressure. I see her becoming a role model for a lot of young people. Bringing smiles to a lot of people's faces. She’s an awesome young woman and I’m proud of her.” — Coach Evgeny Marchenko, WOGA, 2001—2003 International Coach of the Year
“I am so proud of Carly. The country is so proud of her. She has started a new era and inspired so many young gymnasts by her example. I knew she could win the gold, and I am so so proud. Carly’s book is a story of courage and strength that all kids need to read.” — Mary Lou Retton, 1984 All-around Olympic Gold Medalist
"When we arrived in Greece for the Games, everyone was asking Carly if she was ready to be the next Mary Lou Retton, and I remember she said, 'No. I want to be the new Carly’. Now everyone knows her name and the future couldn't be brighter. Carly’s drive to achieve gold is tremendous, and her example of dedication, hard work, and confidence is one worth following.” — Katie Couric, Today Show Host
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