Books written by mary lou retton

Her gold medal was a historic win because retton was the firstever american. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. The first american female gymnast to win an olympic gold medal, mary lou retton was born on january 24, 1968, in fairmont, west virginia, united states of america. Mary lou retton speaking fee and booking agent contact. Creating an olympic champion, and mary lou rettons gateways to happiness. Discover how a young girl from west virginia achieved her dream of winning gymnastics allaround title at the 1984 olympics. Creating an olympic gymnast by john powers, bela karolyi, mary l. Since she was only 16 when the book was written, she does not have a whole lot to tell. Olympic gold medalist mary lou retton has revealed the new usa gymnastics president intends to pick her brains about what is next for the organization following the larry nasser scandal.

She began her career appearing in the original production of the musical grease in 1971, before making her screen debut in the 1977 comedydrama film between the lines in 1977, henner was cast in her breakthrough role as elaine oconnor nardo in the. This wonderful, bright, and caring woman is truly a shining point of light. Americas sweetheart tells the inspirational life story of the. Creating an olympic champion is a biography by olympic champion mary lou retton. Mary lucy denise henner born april 6, 1952 is an american actress, producer, radio host, podcaster, and author. The biography shifts between mary lou and he coach, bela karolyi as they tell their side of the story.

The historic achievements of romanian prodigy nadia comaneci at the 1976 olympic games in montreal did not go unnoticed in fairmont, west virginia usa, home town of marylou retton. Mary lou retton foreword of courage to soar goodreads. Joannie rochette, yuna kim, shawn johnson, nastia liukin, the fierce five, gabby douglas, sutton foster, kelly clarkson, idina menzel and missy franklin. Each tells their own story, alternating between each, starting before they met each other up until mary lou wins the allaround title in 1984. Mary lou retton books list of books by author mary. Gold medal gymnast sports stars library binding june 1, 1985 by hal lundgren author. I liked the lessons about family, sacrifice, sportsmanship, and hard work. Mary lou retton catapulted to fame in 1984 by becoming the first american woman ever to win a gold medal in gymnastics. No gymnast will repeat that feat at the beijing games, guaranteed.

Signed and inscribed by mary lou retton on the free endpaper. Mary lou retton says usa gymnastics ceo wants to pick her. In terms of sheer likability, impeccable personal conduct, and recognizability, mary lou retton may well be the most popular female athlete ever to grace the planet, never mind the gym mat. The best books written by sportsmen and sportswomen. Barbara bush besides her incredible talent, mary lou retton is one of the most caring and compassionate people i have ever. Retton was very muscular, a change from the petit, smaller gymnasts fans were used to seeing catapulting off. She changed the way people thought of a gymnast, not having the typical physique for. Creating an olympic champion 9780070518940 by retton, mary lou and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. With the goal of someday reaching the olympics herself, she trained hard and believed in her dream. But mckenna kelley, who exhibits the same spitfire tumbling and. She hailed from italian ancestry, and her original family surname was rotunda. Ya rettons life story is presented, in her own words, to the author. Born on 24 january 1968, retton was inspired by her east european idol, and set her mind on becoming a gymnastics champion.

Join facebook to connect with mary lou retton and others you may know. Mary lou retton, 1984 mary lou retton won the allaround gold medal at the 1984 olympics plus four more medals while wearing a white leotard decorated with the american flag. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Her performance made her one of the most popular athletes in the united states. Mary lou rettons gateways to happiness by mary lou retton. Christine dzidrums audio books, best sellers, author bio. Power gymnast achiever series washington, rosemary on. Mckenna kelley, daughter of mary lou retton, blazes her. Creating an olympic champion by retton, mary lou and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mary lou retton is an american gymnast who trained with romanian coach bela karolyi and won the american cup and the u. Gymnstars volume 5 and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.

Clayton kershaw, mike trout, yuna kim, shawn johnson, nastia liukin, the fierce five, gabby douglas, sutton foster, kelly clarkson, idina menzel and missy franklin. Without a doubt, mary lou retton should be added to the list of famous, influential females after all, retton was the first american woman to win a. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. See all books authored by mary lou retton, including mary lou. Mary lou retton biography, life, interesting facts. Christines first young adult novel, cutters dont cry, won a moonbeam childrens book award. This book is written from the perspective of both bela karolyi and mary lou retton.

She has written biographies on many inspiring women. Mary lou retton catapulted into our lives in the 1984 olympics. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Mary lou retton books list of books by author mary lou.

Christines first novel, cutters dont cry, won a moonbeam childrens book award. This biography features alternating narratives between mary lou retton and bela karolyi. Mention the name mary lou retton and most folks think of the plucky, muscular gymnast who took won the gold with a perfect 10 at the 1984 olympics. Mary lou retton was born in west virginia in 1968 and was inspired to take up the sport of gymnastics at the age of eight after watching the 1976 summer olympics in montreal on television. She was the first female gymnast from outside eastern europe to win the olympic allaround title mary lou retto. Christine dzidrums has written biographies on many inspiring personalities. At the age of 15 she won the american cup and then. Mary lou retton, gymnast who was the first american woman to win an individual olympic gold medal in gymnastics. She was the sports illustrated sportswoman of the year in 1984, the first gymnast and the youngest inductee into the olympic hall of fame, and the first woman to appear on the wheaties box. Mary lou retton predicts gold for us womens gymnastics in team finals. Facts about mary lou retton present the information about a retired american gymnast. When your mom is olympic gymnastics superstar mary lou retton and you take up her sport, there are bound to be certain expectations.