Author: Denhollander, Rachael

Brand: Tyndale Momentum

Format: Import

Number Of Pages: 352

Details: Product Description
ECPA 2020 Christian Book Award Finalist!

Written by Rachael Denhollander, recipient of
Sports Illustrateds
Inspiration of the Year Award and one of
Times
100 Most Influential People (2018)


Who is going to tell these little girls that what was done to them matters? That they are seen and valued, that they are not alone and they are not unprotected?

Rachael Denhollanders voice was heard around the world when she spoke out to end the most shocking US gymnastics scandal in history. The first victim to publicly accuse Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who sexually abused hundreds of young athletes, Rachael now reveals her full story for the first time. How did Nassar get away with it for so long? How did Rachael and the other survivors finally stop him and bring him to justice? And how can we protect the vulnerable in our own families, churches, and communities?


What Is a Girl Worth? is the inspiring true story of Rachaels journey from an idealistic young gymnast to a strong and determined woman who found the courage to raise her voice against evil, even when she thought the world might not listen.
In this crucial cultural moment of #metoo and #churchtoo, this deeply personal and compelling narrative shines a spotlight on the physical and emotional impact of abuse, why so many survivors are reluctant to speak out, what it means to be believed, the extraordinary power of faith and forgiveness, and how we can learn to do whats right in the moments that matter most.

Published by Tyndale, this inspirational, empowering book is available in both hardcover and e-book editions.
Review
Starred Review. Denhollander, now an attorney and activist, was the first to share her story publicly when the 2016 USA gymnastics sexual abuse scandal broke. Her authorial debut reveals how she was groomed and abused as a young gymnast, in plain view of an unsuspecting parent, and how she and other survivors brought serial molester Larry Nassar to justice. Reaching beyond her own narrative, Denhollander explores why victims of sexual assault often stay silent; she also describes Nassar's trial in detail and examines the safety nets that failed to protect her and hundreds of his other victims. Her memoir is straightforward and deeply honest about the betrayal she endured yet hopeful for growing awareness and healing. Drawing on her law background and faith-based strength, the former gymnast advocates for positive action against abuse, with her own experiences as the inspirational framework.
VERDICT: Essential for sports fans and all readers concerned with the ongoing, widespread challenges of abuse and accountability. Denhollander's story of empowerment deserves wide readership.--Library Journal


Starred review. In this powerful debut, attorney and former gymnast Denhollander tells of her life leading to the 2018 conviction of sexual predator Larry Nassar, a sports physician associated with Michigan State University and the USA Gymnastics team who molested the author and more than 200 other girls. Raised in Kalamazoo, Mich., Denhollander was homeschooled, deeply religious, and aspired to become a lawyer. "Gangly" and 5'6," she didn't fit the profile of a gymnast but was placed on her gym's competitive team; after sustaining a lower-back injury at age 15, she was sent to Nassar, who would--under the guise of treatment, without gloves, and without consent--vaginally penetrate her with his fingers. She reported the abuse to her coaches, but, she writes, they didn't believe her; nearly 16 years later when another gymnast's story of abuse by a coach broke, Denhollander decided to speak out again, eventually leading to Nassar's indictment and conviction. Denhollander reveals her anguish and emotional pain, her feelings of helplessness ("How do I even try to heal from something, when I don't even know what that 'something' is?"). Denhollander's brave and detailed memoir serves as a clear-eyed look int

EAN: 9781496441331

Release Date: 10-09-2019

Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Hardcover