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Gabby Douglas Pens New Book, Comes to Cascade on March 22

Come meet the two-time Olympic Gold medalist and first woman of color of any nationality and the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the Individual All-Around Champion on March 22.

 

She's won two Olympic gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, been named one of Barbara Walter's Most Fascinating People at the age of 16 (now 17) and voted as the Associated Press' "Female Athlete of the Year." It only makes sense that Gabrielle "Gabby" Douglas would pen a book.

And she's coming Cascade to sign copies of her book, Grace, Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith, on March 22 at 6 p.m. at the Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center and Bookstore.

“This is a great opportunity for Atlanta to meet this remarkable gymnast and inspiring young woman,” Ewa OmoOba, manager of the Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center, stated in a release. “We are thrilled that she chose our store for her signing in Atlanta. We welcome her with glad hearts and open arms!”

Gabby, the first woman of color of any nationality and the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the Individual All-Around Champion, tells her personal story of determination, perserverance and even financial hardship in her new book.

"I want people to think, 'Gabby can do it, I can do it,'" Douglas stated in a release. "Set that bar. If you're going through struggles or injuries, don't let it stop you from what you want to accomplish."

About the Event:

  • Gabby's book, Grace, Gold & Glory is the ticket for this event.
  • The book must be purchased at the Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center and Bookstore.
  • One “book-purchasing” adult for every two children.
  • Gabby will pose for photos for those purchasing 3 or more books.

For more information contact the Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center and Bookstore at 404 549-8676.

Related Topics: Gabby Douglas and Gabrielle Douglas

Lisa Maharg

11:43 am on Sunday, March 10, 2013

looks like the Flying Squirrel fixed her greasy hair

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E. woods

7:22 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013

Gabby is a beautiful gift to the world. You are so talented.

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Kwanza Fisher

12:21 am on Monday, March 11, 2013

Great to have her...so many kids I know will want to see her! This is awesome.

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Cassandra

8:49 am on Monday, March 11, 2013

@ Lisa, that was so not nice. I don't normally reply to negative comments, but in this case...what Gabby is doing sure beats working at GOODWILL, she's laughing all the way to the bank. Welcome to Atlanta Gabby, we love you and we are going to support you all the way! In fact, I am going to promote her book on my website and facebook. If God be for her...who can be against her?

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Angela

8:28 am on Friday, March 22, 2013

Gabby could shave her head or have the hair of a mangy dog and it wouldn't change the way I see her or my young gymnasts daughters opinion of her. She is humble, driven, loving and kind. Kudo's to her mom, God only knows what struggles she has seen and yet raised Gabby and her other lovely children. May God continue to bless that family richly and we get to bask in the glow of her star! Thank you, thank you, thank you Gabby and shine on!!

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