Winning Balance - Shawn Johnson

Olympic medalist Shawn Johnson's book "Winning Balance" takes an honest look at the life of an elite gymnast.  I enjoyed Shawn's transparency about the emotional her journey has taken her on.  Starting with an energetic little girl who's parents were told had no talent, to winning 4 medals in the 08 Games, Shawn shared her life.  Living out her dreams and trying to ride out the emotions of hope, defeat, questions and longing.  She struggled with the "now what" questions we all face.  When we've been driven to achieve one thing and then it's done, you wonder what to do next.  Her parents quest to keep her life balanced has taught her the important lesson of being true herself.  A fast read that was well timed with the completion of the 2012 Games.