Boundless (Scholastic Focus)

By: Chaunté Lowe

Narrated by: Chaunté Lowe

World champion high jumper Chaunte Lowe pens the captivating story of her journey from an impoverished childhood full of big dreams and devastating hurdles, to becoming a bronze medal-winning US Olympian.

Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult listeners. These books help listeners learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future.

Everything seemed set against Chaunte Lowe. Growing up with a single mother in Paso Robles, California, where she experienced food insecurity, homelessness, and domestic abuse, Chaunte couldn't imagine a future that offered a different sort of life. But then, one day, she turned on the TV and there was Flo Jo, competing in the Olympics and shattering records in track and field. Almost immediately, Chaunte knew what she wanted to do. She started running.

With the help of a small community of friends, family, and coaches, Chaunte worked as hard as she could - both in the classroom and out on the sports field - and through her own fierce determination and grit, she overcame every imaginable obstacle, eventually propelling herself to the place she always dreamed about: the Olympic medal podium.

Boundless is a story that will move anyone who's ever had a big dream, ever dared to hope for a better future, and ever believed that nothing was impossible. In her own words, Chaunte presents her remarkable and inspiring story of loss and survival, perseverance and hope.

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Critic reviews

"An inspiring read for aspiring athletes and other dreamers." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Themes of individual drive, family, and teamwork appear throughout this galvanizing memoir, whose emotionally direct telling is rooted in determination and hope." -- Publishers Weekly

Inspiring!

A great story of overcoming the odds and following her dreams. She reminds us to choose to stay positive and make the most of every opportunity. Having just heard her speak at a local event, I enjoyed learning more of her story.

Amazing story

Wow! This story is wonderful and inspiring. I want to share her story with the students at my school. I’m so thankful that she shared about her struggles throughout her life and how they made her such an amazing woman. I also wanted to thank her for reading her story. It was fantastic.