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

This is a great book perfect for teens who either swim or are looking for an uplifting book. I see that it would make a great graduation gift or for someone facing adversity.